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Senior Football

Great win for the senior footballers against St. Augustine’s in the Munster Championship. They battled through a storm orange rain warning to win 3-7 to 1-10 after extra time.

Concern Debates

Our fantastic school TY debating team were in action against The Sacred Heart Grammar School Newry today online in the Concern National All Ireland Debating competition. They await the adjudicators results.

Annual Open Day & Night

The annual open night for prospective incoming students will take place on the evening of Thursday 19th October 2023 from 7 – 9p.m.

Principals Address will commence at 7.00p.m.

All are welcome

On display on the night will be samples of student work from across the year groups, classroom displays and exhibitions, and a competition for incoming students.

In conjunction with the open night will be an open day on Wednesday 18th October from 9.30a.m. – 12.30p.m. 5th and/or 6th class students from local schools will be brought to the school to experience the school in action. Senior students will guide students through the school and its facilities. Students in fifth or sixth class from primary schools not attending on the day are welcome to visit also with their Parent/Guardian. Available on the open night will include information on the programmes and subject we offer

•Junior Certificate

•Transition Year Programme

•Leaving Certificate

•Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme

•Leaving Certificate Applied

Here are some photos from a recent open day/night

Achieving Our Full Potential

Well Read National Award

Hazelwood College has been awarded the prestigious PDST Well Read National Award Congratulations to the Wellread Committee and everyone who was involved in various activities.

School Library

Some fabulous new editions to our book collection here at school. Reminder – books can be borrowed any Thursday or Friday lunchtime from Room 16.

Basketball News

U16 and U19 girls travelled to Laurel Hill today. U16s had no luck losing to a stronger side but the U19s had a great victory beating them 55-24

Burren 2023

And so concludes our annual 1st year bonding trips to the Burren. A huge thank you to the transition year students and staff who volunteered their time to make these trips happen and be so successful. Below are links to the school’s Facebook posts from the trips.
Well done everyone

Final day in the Burren .. blue skies, kayaking and even some light housework !!!

Posted by Hazelwood College Dromcollogher on Thursday, October 12, 2023

Jingle Bells in October🙈

Posted by Hazelwood College Dromcollogher on Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Photos of the day

Posted by Hazelwood College Dromcollogher on Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Some more photos from todays adventures in the Burren

Posted by Hazelwood College Dromcollogher on Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Our final first year group enjoying their first day of activities in the Burren

Posted by Hazelwood College Dromcollogher on Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Pier Jumping and Rock Climbing with the first years at the Burren Outdoor Education Centre

Posted by Hazelwood College Dromcollogher on Thursday, October 5, 2023

After last nights campfire games it was back to the hills for Day 2 of the first years outdoor education trip

Posted by Hazelwood College Dromcollogher on Tuesday, October 3, 2023

First years kayaking in Bell Harbour followed by some chats around the campfire and toasted marshmallows

Posted by Hazelwood College Dromcollogher on Monday, October 2, 2023

Plenty of fresh air , chats and fun as the first group of first years enjoy their trip to the Burren.

Posted by Hazelwood College Dromcollogher on Monday, October 2, 2023

Teacher v Students

Teacher vs students – It was a draw! Well done to our Active Schools team on their first event this term. Mr. Fealy and Ms. deBhál were our teacher MVPs. Alison Donegan and John Irwin were our 6th year MVPs. Congratulations to all.

Who is ready for the replay??