Schools

Congratulations to Aisling

Congratulations to Aisling

Congratulations to Aisling Espey of Sandford Park School, Ranelagh, D6 winner of one of the top prizes in the Green-Schools National Marine Creative Writing Competition “Tides are changing”. Winners of the competition were chosen out of over 220 entries.

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St Mary’s Game Changers

St Mary’s Game Changers

Big congratulations to pupils from St Mary’s School, Donnybrook, winners of the All-Ireland Game Changers 2024. Game Changers is a programme run by Trócaire to help educate young people about issues in the world today. The event, now in its sixth year, saw 223 games exploring such diverse themes

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Sandymount Fun Cycle

Sandymount Fun Cycle

On Sunday May 19th, 150 cyclists of all ages and abilities joined in the Sandymount Fun Cycle from Lansdowne Tennis Club to Sandymount Green. The 3km Cycle was organised by Sandymount Cycle Bus as part of Bike Week. For the second year running we had glorious sunshine as we passed by local schools

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Fashion Pressure just got Flipped!

Fashion Pressure just got Flipped!

The Sandymount Park teenagers were among 47 teams from secondary schools in Leinster, who spoke out on a host of topical issues, including homelessness, inclusion, gender equality, the “pink tax”, sustainability and fast fashion. The students from Sandymount Park presented their Flip Fast Fashion project

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Science Blast

Science Blast

Pictured at the ESB Science Blast which took place in March at the RDS are Pupils from John Scottus NS, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, whose project investigated the science behind the question ‘How do different animals see the world?’, and pupils from Ranelagh MDS, pictured with Ivana Bacik TD. Their project investigated

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The Cycle Bus Rolls On

The Cycle Bus Rolls On

Since its first route began operating in March 2022, the Sandymount Cycle Bus has been going from strength to strength. A cycle bus is a group of children and adults cycling together along a designated route according to a set timetable.

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Walk in My Shoes Transition Year Graduates as Advocates for Mental Health

Walk in My Shoes Transition Year Graduates as Advocates for Mental Health

Eighteen Dublin students (including students from Muckross Park, Donnybrook, Sandford Park School, Ranelagh, and CUS, Leeson Street) joined 122 Transition Year students across Ireland to graduate as Walk in My Shoes mental health ambassadors during a special online ceremony held to celebrate the class of 2022/23.

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BT Young Scientist Of The Year

Two third-year students from Synge Street CBS, Dublin have been announced as the winners of the 58th BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition. Aditya Joshi and Aditya Kumar, both aged 15, took home the top prize for their project entitled […]

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MOLI 2022 young writers bursary

The museum of Literature Ireland (MOLI) has just announced an exciting new venture for young writers across the country. The Edna O’Brien Young Writers Bursary will be a five day immersive programme for fifteen students from all over Ireland.

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I Wish STEM showcase to empower girls in STEM

I Wish STEM showcase to empower girls in STEM

The 10th of February will be marked as an important date in the calendars of 15,000 female students across the globe. The 2022 I Wish STEM conference is set for that date and the free, internationally acclaimed showcase is intended to inspire and encourage teenage girls interested in a career in STEM science. Girls across Ireland are encouraged to sign up via iwish.ie/register.

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