Millstreet Community School

Millstreet Community School

The TY Dublin Trip was an action-packed 3-day tour, including a DCU information day, Karting, historical visit to Glasnevin Cemetary, Croke Park visit, McKee Barracks and Equestrian School, Phoenix Park, Bowling, the Jennie Johnston, Famine and Emigration Museum, Trinity College, the National Gallery, a few minutes shopping and back late Friday night. Thanks to all the bakers and musicians who helped out in the Bake n’ Busk event, raising over €2,000 for the Irish Red Cross appeal for Ukraine.

Congratulations to TY student Nanette McCartney, who received a National PressPass award at the Aviva Stadium in the ‘Opinion Piece’ section. Nanette entered through her TY English class, working with teacher David Irwin. In a powerful and thought-provoking piece, Nanette impressed the judges and was recognised for her unique approach and distinctive style. Nanette met many journalists at the event, including Matt Cooper, (pictured right), who encouraged her to keep working on her writing. We look forward to see more pieces in print from an up and coming writer. See school website to read Nanette’s opinion piece; www.millstreetcommunityschool.ie

The Language and Culture Week took place between Monday 28th March and Friday 1st April. It celebrated the increasing cultural diversity in the school and community. Issues addressed included integration, migration, cultural diversity and racism. Activities were sports, quizzes, art, workshops, peer education, film and food tasting. The week was being coordinated by members of the MCS TY GCE class.

Congratulations to Millstreet Community School 5th Year student and traditional musician Anna Moynihan on winning the Siansa Gael Linn music competition with her fellow Cork musicians and band, Lasrach. This was held at the National Concert Hall in Dublin on the 10th of April. Anna and her family have been at the heart of music performances in Millstreet Community School, celebrating special events and always at fore at the Lunchtime Sessions with Mr O’Neill.

The Darkness Into Light walks nationwide are symbolic walks into the sunrise, reminding us of hope in times of despair and that there is always a solution if we reach out. To get behind this initiative, the Millstreet school team organised a Rebel Mile, to help raise funds for Pieta House, an organisation who offer free support to young people in crisis, raising €550. Pieta House depends on public support for funding. The TY students and Ambassador Schools team set out a one-mile circuit and all year groups got out in the fabulous sunshine to walk or run. Exercise and just going outside are great ways to feel better, so get outdoors!