Students from Hazelwood College recently visited Barcelona in Spain, here is a selection of pictures from the trip.
Picture a: Hazelwood College teachers (pictured from left to right) Mr Des Lambe, Ms Marian Murphy and Mr Danny Sheahan pictured on the recent Hazelwood College tour to Barcelona.
Picture b: Hazelwood College teacher Mr Danny Sheahan (far left) and Mr Des Lambe (far right) with Hazelwood College students (from left to right) Aaron Lynch, James Guidera, Keith Coughlan and Sean Twohig.
Picture c: Hazelwood College staff (from left to right) Mr Des Lambe, Mr Danny Sheahan, Ms Liz Dolan and Ms Marian Murphy on the Hazelwood College recent tour to Barcelona.
Picture d: Hazelwood College students enjoy the sunshine in Barcelona during their recent tour there.
Picture e: Hazelwood College students pictured outside the Port Adventura Theme Park outside Barcelona. Students were able to enjoy all the fun inside with under the clear blue Spanish skies, before later on that day heading into the Neu Camp, head quarters of Barcelona FC.
Hazelwood College: 3-12
Crescent College Comprehensive: 2-04
Hazelwood College first year hurling team came out on top in this County Limerick First Year Colleges’ Competition encounter with Crescent College Comprehensive. Hazelwood dominated the entire game, except for brief spells of Crescent determination to impose themselves on the match were made.
In the first half Hazelwood came out strong and were 0-07 points to no score after fifteen minutes. David Boyce scored three of these without reply from the Crescent College Comprehensive. Crescent eventually scored two points and looked to eat into the lead. Hazelwood regrouped, putting the Crescent goal under constant threat, only to be met with a determined defence. A goal finally came after an Owen Hayes shot was well saved, but Ronan O’Connor slotted home the rebound. Hazelwood put up another two points before the half ended. Towards the close of the first half David Boyce was replaced by Tim Sheerin. Half-time arrived with Hazelwood 1-09 to Crescent’s 0-02 ahead.
A confident Hazelwood side started the second half firmly intending to maintain their dominance. It was Sheerin who scored the second goal for Hazelwood as they increased the pressure on Crescent in the early stages of the second-half. Another goal and three points were scored before tiredness began to show and Crescent began to have opportunities. Crescent’s impressive fightback saw them pick off 1-1 from frees and another 1-1 from play in the last quarter of the game, showing an impressive spirit. Thanks to a solid performance from Hazelwood College, they can now go to the next stage of the competition.
Hazelwood College First Year County Limerick Colleges’ Competition team which was victorious in their recent match against Crescent College Comprehensive. Pictured are (back row, left to right) Jason Cullhane, Eoin Galvin, Cian White, Ben Mulcahy, Sean Madden, Eoin Enright, Killian Cahill, Eoghan Dore, Euan Collins, Shane Dillon, Cathal Broderick, David Galvin, Cian Donegan, George Fitzgibbon, Jordan Kirwan, Ruain Hannigan, Owen Hayes and Adam Whelan. Front row (left to right): Conor Shanahan, Tristen Shearin, Shane Hartnett, Daniel O’Connor, David Boyce, TJ Kelly, Sean O’Connor, Ronan O’Connor, Dylan Murray, Jamie Hennessy, David Noonan, Jack Long and Graham Roche.
Sixth year Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme students are pictured with Bernie Falvey the owner of the Ballyseedy Home and Gardens Centre during their recent trip. While there the students studied the practical operation of a business.
We are a group of Parents who were elected onto the above Association in October 2014 through the annual AGM.
Our objectives are: to promote the interests of students in the School in co-operation with the Board of Management, Principal, teachers and students of the school.
We follow National Guidelines and the guidelines of the Constitution of Hazelwood College Parents Association. This can be viewed on www.hazelc.ie/parents-council.
We are affiliated to the National Parents Council Post Primary Association and have insurance with Brennan Insurers.
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The following outlines our activities over the past year.
Meetings
We held 9 meetings throughout the year, our focus being on promoting the interests of students in the school in co-operation with the Board of Management, Principal, teachers and students of the school.
School Policies
Hazelwood Parents Association were involved in reviewing School Policies which needed updating during the year.
Seminar Invitations:-
Parents/Guardians of Hazelwood College were invited to a free Seminar held in Limerick last April. Topics included were Internet Safety/Cyber Bullying, and Information on the Hear & Dare Programme.
West Limerick Mental Health Association, Desmond Complex, NCW, April 2015. Admission free – Presentation for Parents/Guardians on Promoting Emotional Wellbeing in Teenagers presented by Mr Enda Murphy, Author of ‘’Five Steps to Happiness’.
Funds
It has been a tradition over the past few years by the Parents Association to give a donation of €1000 towards the educational /or otherwise benefits of students. This year our Association through the school introduced YOGA classes particularly for exam years. This was to educate students about methods of relaxation, which in turn helping them towards dealing with exam pressures, which can be also considered a lifelong gift to teenagers. Many students participated in this class of a 6 week course, given by an outside teacher.
Hazelwood College Parents Association presented Mr Brendan Burke, Principal and his school staff, with a cheque €6000 towards extra activities or equipment for the benefit for all our students in the school.
Suggestions
Some of your suggestions were taken on board. Parents of children who travel on the school bus will receive a text when the bus for any unforeseen reason is unable to travel of a day. This will come into operation on
‘’From Me to You Scheme’’
Recently introduced by our Association, This is where we invite Students/Parents/Guardians to drop back unwanted school uniforms in good condition. We will sell them onwards at a very low cost to those interested. Items may include School Skirts/Jumpers/Ties and school jackets. These items must be in good condition and clean. We will offer an opportunity for these to be purchased during the year. Your support will be greatly appreciated
Fundraising Events:
Annual 45 Drive Card Night, 27th year in success.
5K Fun Run/Walk this in its second year and again a great success.
Both these events provided lots of local entertainment along with raising money for our school. We are extremely thankful to all those businesses for their very generous sponsorships and donations along with spot prizes given towards the running of these events.
Bag Packing
Newly introduced this year by our Association, again well worth it. Thanks to all those involved, giving their free time.
Upcoming Event: Speaker – Mr Alan Quinlan
Mr Alan Quinlan, Former Professional Rugby Player for Munster and Ireland who through his own experiences has written his Autobiography “Red Blooded”. He is a speaker on positive Mental Health. We intend to bring Mr Quinlan to Hazelwood College before Christmas 2015. Details are yet to be confirmed.
Hazelwood College is the sole provider of second level education in this area, and the Parents Council have a great tradition over the years, in helping with fundraising for the school. All money raised is used to add value to the education already provided by the college.
We hope this will give you an insight into Hazelwood College Parents Association here in Dromcollogher, and would like to take this opportunity in wishing your children the very best in the future.
Well done to Hazelwood College U15 footballers who got through the first round of the Munster Schools’Competition, when they beat Scoil Phobail Beara on Friday last, with a final score of 6-8 to 3-12. Beara had a great start to the game, with a goal in the opening minutes of the game. Hazelwood couldn’t get a hold of the ball, but once they did they played it up to Ben O’ Connor who got the second goal of the match. From there on, it was a close game up until half time. Hazelwood made two subs at half time that changed the game around. Hazelwood came out in the second half more determined as sub Cillian Cahill got two quick goals. Beara fell behind in the next couple of minutes. As Hazelwood took a great lead, they relaxed and Beara caught up. With twenty minutes to go, Conor Shanahan gave away a disappointing penalty. As the Beara full forward placed the ball towards the bottom left corner of the goal, Eoin Finn stretched across the goal, getting his fingertips to the ball, but his efforts were just not enough. With ten minutes to go Beara took a six point lead. Hazelwood made a tactical switch by putting TJ Kelly in full forward, they took back the lead when TJ got a goal. This raised the heads of his teammates to finish the match on a high.
Scorers: Ben O’ Connor (2-2), Kieran o’ Flynn (1-3), Colm Ryan (0-2), Cillian Cahill (2-1), TJ Kelley (1-0)
By Leon Crowley (Transition Year)
Pictured are back row (left to right) Leon Crowley, Shane Dillon, Jack Walmsley, Brian Stack, Jamie O’Connor, Cillian Cahill, Colm Ryan, Josh Moran, Ben O’Connor, Jack Mullane, Aaron Buckley, Darragh Ryan, Eoin Finn, Billy Ryan, James Patrick Ryan, Ben McGovern and Mr Dan Sheahan. Front row (left to right) Michael Simcox, Jack Walsh, Conor Shanahan, Connor Davy, TY Kelly, Michael O’Callaghan, Graham Roche, Conor Stack, Dylan Murray, Ciaran O’Flynn, Jack Pierce, Sean Broderick, Brian Ahern and David Noonan.
Finally after a number of unscheduled delays Hazelwood College is happy to announce the plans for our new extension have finally been submitted to Limerick County Council.
The extension will comprise of a Home Economics Suite, a new Science Laboratory, a new computer room, 5 general classrooms, 3 support classrooms and a number of other facilities including Pastoral Care offices, toilet facilities, referees facilities and all the supports a building of its size will require.
The new building will be built to the latest standards in engineering, and will be built to near Passiv standards, meaning it will be a warm and comfortable building. Every room will be built with maximising light and natural ventilation in mind.
As the building will be built on the current outdoor hard-court area a new hard-court area will be constructed to the western end of the existing building.
Should all go to plan, the intention is to conduct the heavy groundworks over the summer months of 2016 with the new building to be completed in advance of the academic year beginning September 2017.
Congratulations to Hazelwood College student Noelle Lenihan on winning a Silver Medal for Ireland at the 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships in Doha. On her way to securing the medal Noelle set a new personal best on her first throw and a new World Record with her second throw.
Also congratulations to her father, Jim, who is also Noelle’s coach and all at North Cork Athletics Club.
Here is a video of the Victory Cermony from Doha:
Here is a video of the final itself:
Here is the story of Noelle’s success as reported on RTE Sport
Teenager Noelle Lenihan takes silver in Doha
Updated: Monday, 26 Oct 2015 16:30
Fifteen-year-old Noelle Lenihan from Charleville in Co Cork has sensationally won discus silver at the IPC Paralympic Athletics World Championships in Doha today.
The teenager, who was making her major championship debut, showed a complete absence of anticipated nerves in recording a lifetime best throw of 30.68metres with her very first attempt.
Impressively she followed this up with another lifetime best and new F38 world record of 31.64m with her second throw.
This mark was the best of her six attempts and secured her the much coveted silver medal behind F37 reigning Paralympic champion Na Mi of China with a winning mark of 33.59m. Renee-Danielle Foessel took bronze with 30.39m.
Smashing pic of Noelle with her world silver,proud dad & coach Jim & national coach @ThrowsIreland #irishroadtorio pic.twitter.com/vyz1j9CP4R
— Paralympics Ireland (@ParalympicsIRE) October 26, 2015
Reacting to her medal win Lenihan said: “I got a PB, world record and silver medal in my first major championship. I turn 16 in a few days’ time so naturally I’m going to gain more experience and improve my explosive power which can only results in further improvement.
“But for today I’m delighted. My dad, who’s my coach, and my older siblings are all here in the crowd supporting me which is very special.”
Speaking about Noelle’s performance, Irish national Paralympic throws coach Dave Sweeney said: “I can’t believe how well Noelle handled the pressure of competing at this level. She was like a seasoned pro.
“Even after breaking the world record she remained focused on the small details that we agreed would make her throw well. At 15 years old she has an incredible future in this sport. Hopefully they’ll have some great celebrations in North Cork Athletics club.”
Tomorrow is set to be the busiest day for the Irish team in Doha: four Irish athletes are in action.
Throwers Orla Barry and Deirdre Mongan are out first in the morning session in their respective finals; F57 discus and F53 dhot put.
In the evening session three time Paralympian wheelchair racer John McCarthy will line up in the heats of the T51m 100m hoping to advance to the final.
Another major championship debutant, Waterford’s Hayley Fitzsimons goes in the final of the F40 shot put keen to gain valuable experience at this level.
Finally Noelle’s success as reported in the Irish Independent on Tuesday 27th October
As part of their Hotel Catering and Tourism studies, Hazelwood College Leaving CErtificate Applied students paid a recent visit to An tIonad Glas, Dromcollogher in order to study horticulture. Pictured are (from left to right) Stephen Coughlan (far left), Darren Geary, Padraig O’Kelley, Alan Murphy, JJ Sherlock and Conor Begley.
Hazelwood College Leaving Certificate Applied students are pictured on the peak of Knockfierna after climbing it recently as part of Mental Health Week. While there the students got some insights into the difficulties families had to endure during the famine times.
Dear Parents/guardians of : Hazelwood College , Dromcollogher
You are cordially invited to this upcoming event which will be of huge interest to all Parents and Guardians who have an interest in their children’s education. Date Saturday November 14th
This event is free to attend, courtsey of NPCpp but delegates must register for the event.
Details of registering at the end of this invite :
NPCpp – Working towards a better education system for all
The President of National Parents’ Council Post Primary cordially invites all Parents, Guardians and Parents’ Association Members to our annual conference on Saturday November 14th 2015
9.3.0am – 5.30pmat the
INEC Convenction Center, Killarney, Co Kerry .
R.S.V.P by Friday, Nov. 6th 2015 at 01 8302740 – 0877887363 or email: [email protected]
This conference is free to attend, courtsey of NPCpp but you must register. Last day for registration is Friday Nov. 6th.
