Events: Rosary Post Primary & Further Education
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Are Handbags Vectors of Disease? Science Project (2010)
We wanted to see what type of bacteria grow on handbags, and to make people aware of not placing their handbags on surfaces that have a lot of bacteria e.g. floors in public toilets.
We borrowed handbags from the teachers to test. We got handbags made from cloth, leather and plastic, to see if the material made any difference to the bacteria count.
We took samples from the handbags - we could tell the type of bacteria by the colour of the test kit.
We carried out cell counts on the handbags - the colour of this test is black.
We also carried out a test for enterobacteria- this shows on the pink surface of the test.
Some of the test kits had to be placed in the incubator at a temperature of 37o C.
LCA 2 - Social Education Tasks (2010)
LCA 2 were busy doing their Social Ed tasks on Swine Flu, Cancer and Depression.
We all learned from their display in the play hall.
Well done to Kelly, Mary and Shauna.
National Gallery and the National Museum (2010)
1B and 1C went to visit the National Gallery and the National Museum of Ireland in Kildare Street recently.
"Get Up and Go" mini- company (2010)
Congratulations to "Pretty SKY Pretty Ltd" who achieved 3rd place for Presentation in the Regional Final of the Transition Year "Get Up and Go" mini- company competition.
"Pretty SKY Pretty" sold hand-decorated Christmas baubles, made to order, with any name of your choice painted in glitter.
The "Pretty SKY Pretty" team are pictures at the regional final in Tallaght, with our teachers Mr. Mc Cormack and Ms. Mc Nally, and Caroline Mc Hale, National Co-ordinator of LCVP.
TY Visit to the Titanic (2010)
On 2nd March, Tuesday we went on a trip to the Titanic exhibition in City west hotel. We travelled down by the Dublin bus - it was an hour and a half to get there. When we went to the entrance there were rules which said it was not allowed to use a camera, mobile phone, have food and lots more.
It was very interesting to read all the information about other people telling their story about Titanic. We were finding it very emotional as there were materials, forks and clothes which were found under the sea in it is 1st class. Lots of people died in 3rd class because there was the biggest number in 3rd class.
There were different stories to tell us why those people wanted to travel to New York for lots of different reasons. We realised that much of what happened in the past really affects us.
Staff Profile - Sarah Jane Moloney (2010)
What subjects/class do you teach?
Physical Education.
What's your favourite subject to teach?
P E of course!.
If you had a superpower, what would it be?
To run as fast as the wind!.
What would you do with an unexpected day off school?
Go shopping.
Where did you go to school?
St. Mary's .
Tell us about your first day working in St. Mary's School.
I was slightly nervous but very excited! Everyone kept calling me by my 1st name and they still do!
Have you always wanted to be a teacher?
Yes! When I was in 4th Year I even asked Mrs. O' Sullivan how I could get her job!
What's your motto for life?
Make things happen!
If you were stranded on a desert island, which 3 people would you choose to bring with you (one must be a staff member at St. Mary's School)?
Miss Higgins- she'd cook my food for me every evening! My mother, of course, and Caroline Worthington to keep me entertained.
What 3 items would you bring to the desert island?
Runners - so I could run in the sand! An umbrella because I hate the sun! and a book titled "How to survive on a desert island"!
What is the trait you dislike most in other people?
Dishonesty!
What do you like most about St. Mary's School for Deaf Girls?
The best teachers in the world teach at St Mary's!
Who are your heroes in life?
My parents
What is the one, single food that you would never give up?
Bread!
Do you scream on roller coasters?
I think my screams could deafen people!
Last thing you bought?
A box of chocolates!
Who is the first person you call when you have a bad day?
My boyfriend- but if he's causing it then Caroline!
What's your favourite midnight snack?
Chocolates of course!
At the beach would you rather play in the sand, or play in the water?
In the water! It's more fun!
Staff Profile - Caroline Worthington (2010)
What subjects/class do you teach?
History, English and CSPE- I'm a student teacher in training.
What's your favourite subject to teach?
History
If you had a superpower, what would it be?
To be able to control the weather- sun, sun, sun!
What would you do with an unexpected day off school?
Sleep in, be a lady of leisure- lunch, shop, be wined and dined!
Where did you go to school?
St. Mary's - the best school!
Tell us about your first day teaching in St. Mary's School.
I was so nervous, I had the LCA's- a senior class and ones who gave cheek. They knew how to keep me on my toes.
What's the worst job you've ever had?
Working in Centra as a teenager, I had a fear of being held up while working!
Have you always wanted to be a teacher?
Yep - although a Primary School teacher, when I couldn't do that I immediately focused on secondary teaching.
What's your motto for life?
"carpe Diem" - seize the day!
If you were stranded on a desert island, which 3 people would you choose to bring with you (one must be a staff member at St. Mary's School)?
Terri Broderick- I'd love to discuss all the poems/ plays I studied in school, Sarah Jane because she makes me laugh and we never run out of things to say, and David Beckham!
What 3 items would you bring to the desert island?
Bikini, sun lotion and spray-in shampoo - hey, I'm going to take advantage of the sun!
What's your favourite book? I've too many!
Bridget Jones Diary is an old favourite.
What's your favourite film?
"How to lose a guy in 10 days"
What are your hidden talents?
I'm quite good at accounting (A1- thanks Miriam!)
What is the trait you dislike most in other people?
People who lie.
Who is your favourite artist?
I assume you mean music artist- I don't do art (sorry Marie!) - I'm soooo sad but I'm going to say the "Spice Girls".
What do you like most about St. Mary's School for Deaf Girls?
The sense of "family" around the place, everyone always says hello as you walk down the corridor.
Who are your heroes in life?
My friends!
What is the one, single food that you would never give up?
Any form of takeaway- I'm addicted! Can go without chocolate, etc, but takeaways- nooo!
Do you scream on roller coasters?
Yep, because if I'm on one, it's by force!
Last thing you bought?
This will surprise a lot of people but I've not shopped for a while! Last thing was a Valentine's Day present for my boyfriend.
Who is the first person you call when you have a bad day?
My boyfriend, Jamie or Sarah Jane.
What's your favourite midnight snack?
Take-out food
At the beach would you rather play in the sand, or play in the water?
Neither, I'd be lying on the sand topping up my tan.
3A Craft Class (2010)
Fetac Masks (2010)
We've been busy in our Craft class making masks.
Come see our interpretation of Lotus Flower, Sad Princess, Old Man, Handsome Prince, and others.
1C Essays - The Big Freeze (2010)
I was playing a game with my mam in the kitchen. Then I looked out the window I saw heavy snow every where. I played snowballs with my family. I like snow because I enjoy playing and throwing snowball it was fun. We didn't go driving in the car because it was dangerous on the road.
My family went walking then we played snowballs and I nearly fell on the ice. My brother's car got stuck in the snow and my dad dug out the car. I went ice skating with my sister. Last Monday it was freezing.
My Dogs love the snow because they love playing and fighting in the snow. The snow began to go and I was really sad. I want the snow to come back. The School was closed for one week.
Denise
I saw snow on Monday 11th January. It was very Heavy.
I did not play in the snow.
Mammy took me for a drive.
The roads were not slippery.
I did not go to school, it was closed for one week.
I love the snow.
I like snow because it is lovely and white.
Aine M
On 26th December I was in my bedroom watching TV. Daddy told me to look out the window.
I was happy to see snow .It was 1am.
I went to bed. The next morning I got up late. I played in the snow with Daddy and Mammy we made a snowman.
I walked with Tara in the park. School was closed 7TH Jan because of snow so I was sad!
Anna
I went to my auntie's house for a party and we were having great fun with my family. After we celebrated in New Year it was my aunties husband's birthday. There was lots of snow outside and I played in the snow by myself.
The next day my mates and me played and slid in the snow and threw snowballs, we had great fun. The next night we played sliding again but I got hurt and wet my back because I fell down into the river.
Last week we didn't go school because of the bad weather and the bad icy roads. I was very happy.
Elma
I was in bed when Daddy opened up the window and saw it was snowing heavily. My mum's friend asked me to come to her house. I went to her house and played outside with her children.
My mum drove her car on the road but skidded on the ice it was a bad winter. I watched RTE news and found out the schools were closed because the roads were slippery. I felt happy because I had no school for one week.
Abie