Hazelwood College

Hazelwood College Show Jumping

Reporter: Gary Hanley

Over the past few weeks in Hazelwood College we have been busily preparing for our first interschool’s show jumping competition of the year. We aimed to compete on the 1st of November in Clonshire Equestrian Centre Adare. We had minor problems a few days before the competition but we came through these and were able put out a good team for the event. With this we decided to get in some practice and headed down to Clonshire where we went for four practice sessions. I would like to thank Dan and Sue Foley who were very obliging in allowing us to use their facilities in Clonshire Equestrian Centre. I would also like to thank Dan who gave us a show jumping lesson coming up to the competition.
We decided to enter both a novice and an open team. On the novice team we had Sophie Brouder on “Fiesta”, Rebecca O’Connell on “Millie”, Loretta Hanley on “The Big Al D” and Ian Morrissey on “Busby”. This team battled really hard and showed great determination to jump in the outdoor arena on a wet wintery morning over a tough course. The team performed much better over the indoor course and were unlucky not to be placed.
On the open team we had Sophie Brouder on “Tidal Bay Dreams”, Loretta Hanley on “Kirsten”, Rebecca O`Connell on “Lucky Free Spirit” and Sinead O Keefe on “Blue Chiraz”. This team showed great character and grit as the outdoor arena was very heavy under foot. The team battled through and came out of it with three clear rounds. Soon after they were jumping their second round in the indoor arena, the team showed great riding ability in here and we finished off with an overall team score of only four faults. We decided to wait until the team event was over to see if our hard work had paid off. After several hours of waiting around we were informed that we had been placed fifth. Naturally the team was delighted with such a great result in our first competition together. Hopefully we can take this result and push forward and compete in more competitions over the coming months.

Spirit of the Season

Students and staff at Hazelwood College in Dromcollogher are giving something back to underprivileged children in Eastern Europe and African countries by taking part in the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child. This event, which is better known as the Shoe Box Appeal generated great interest with many students in the school. Over 170 boxes containing toys, books, colouring pencils, toiletries, small items of clothing and other treats were packed, gift wrapped and assembled in the school turning it into a replica of Santa’s grotto. Students from all years gave of their time to assemble the Christmas boxes and willingly supported this cause by doing a good deed for less fortunate children in countries as far away as Mozambique, Nepal and Swaziland.
Many of the students will never understand the full impact their generous gift will have on street children and children in orphanages and hospitals. These children are of various race, creed, gender, religion and ethnic background. However, this simple act of kindness will unite needy children this Christmas and bring love and hope into the bleakest of situations. “We take these things for granted. It gives us a sense of sharing and consideration for others less well off than ourselves, especially at Christmas” said Ms. Daly
A sincere thank you to all staff, students and members of the local communities for supporting this worthwhile cause. A special thank you to Kate Fitzgerald who helped distribute leaflets, raised awareness of this event and organised the collection which will undoubtedly make this Christmas a very happy and special occasion for many children. Ms. O’ Connell said “it was a great event to partake in and we were pleasantly surprised by the response which surpassed expectations.”

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LCA First Aid

Below are some photos from the Basic First Aid Course the Leaving Certificate Applied class are participating in at the moment. The course is spread over a number of weeks and is Certified by the Irish Red Cross

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Limerick Schools Basketball

The Hazelwood College second year basketball squad who beat SMI on a scoreline of 28 to 16 in the first round of the Limerick Schools Competition.

Junior Girls Football Munster Championship

Hazelwood College Versus Cashel Community School

On Monday 16th November the Junior Girls’ Football team did Hazelwood College very proud in winning a very important game against Cashel Community School. A miserably wet, cold and windy day did not deter the Hazelwood girls who got stuck into the opposition from the first whistle. Nicola O’ Connell got the scoreboard started with a point in the opening minutes of the game. Cashel did not take long to respond to our advances with point. Gráinne Shannon in full forward fought a hard battle to break the Cashel defence but popped a beautiful point over the bar. Again Cashel were on out tail and scored two successive points. Katie O’ Sullivan was not happen with this and tore ahead to score a smashing goal, smashing the back of the Cashel net. This upset Cashel who tore down our back line and scored a whopping goal. By the half time whistle Niamh McCarthy in half forward rallied another point. We entered half time leading by only a point. A good team pep talk got the girls revved up for the second half of their lives! Some team changes saw Amanda McCarthy and Sinead Keane taking their places on the pitch. The second half was neck and neck for a long period of time. Cashel scored a point and a goal which made our girls dig deep into their pockets for the fight needed to beat Cashel. Amanda McCarthy took matters into her hands by blasting home two goals. The forward lines were focused on the goal posts with six more points being hammered over the head Cashel’s goalie. A final whistle score-line of 4-11 to Cashel’s 2-4 was a superb win for the girls and congratulations from their coach Ms O’ Connor.

Panel: Lisa Collins, Kallie Hodgson, Sarah Forde, Becky Ryan, Martina Curtin, Chris O’ Leary, Aisling O’ Connor, Norma Kiely, Loretta Hanley, Katie Maguire, Nicola O’ Connell, Niamh McCarthy, Helen Bradley, Gráinne Shannon, Katie O’ Sullivan, Amanda McCarthy, Sinéad Keane, Katie Dillane, Aimee Sheehy, Ann-marie Molyneaux, Chris Hartnett, Claire Enright, Leanne Greaney

Hazelwood through to Munster Semi-Final

Hazelwood College 2-12
Borrisokane 2-8

Hazelwood College scraped to victory in this quarter-final of this Munster “A” Vocational Quarter Final against Borrisokane. The game was played in Ballina, Co. Tipperary and conditions though far from perfect were as good as you could expect at this time of year.

Hazelwood started brightly but did not make the most of their possession and though they dominated the opening quarter keeping Borrisokane scoreless, they only managed to put two points on the board themselves through Michael Fitzgibbon and Jerry Lane. The tide of play began to change direction – marked by two quick points from Borrisokane’s full forward, a Tipperary minor. Jerry lane relieved some pressure with a pointed free to put Hazelwood one up again. The next ten minutes were all Borrisokane though, they scored 2- 2 without reply and Hazelwood were grateful for another pointed free from Jerry Lane just before the break. This left the score at half time 2-4 to 4 points in favour of Borrisokane. Hazelwood had struggled around the middle third of the park but they had played against a slight wind in the first half.

A return to dominance around the midfield area and a grittier attitude pushed Hazelwood on to produce a far better second half. The newly introduced Jamie Coughlan scored a point within the first minute. Borrisokane immediately responded with a point. Hazelwood were beginning to exert pressure though and Jamie Coughlan scored 1-1 – the goal a well placed shot past the keeper, to close the gap. Borrisokane again responded with two points of their own. There was now fifteen minutes gone in the second half and Hazelwood were desperately chasing the four point gap. Jamie Coughlan scored again only for borrisokane to reply, the margin still four points with twelve minutes to go. This was to be last time Borrisokane scored, however. First Jamie Coughlan pointed a sideline cut, which Jerry lane followed up with a goal and a point in quick succession. Kevin Noonan then added another point to leave three in it for what was an anxious last ten minutes, during which Borrisokane had a few goal chances snuffed out. It was left to Paddy Sheehy to put the game beyond doubt with a point in injury time. Hazelwood face reigning champions and favourites Roscrea in the Semi- Final. First up should be the Limerick schools Semi-Final V Ard Scoil Ris.

Team and Scorers:
K. O’ Callaghan, B. Lynch, J. Coughlan, B. Naughton, J. Barrett, T. O’Flynn, M. Brosnan, S. Sheehan, J. Kiely, K. Lacey (0-1), P. Sheehy (0-1), I. Carroll, J. Lane(1-4, 0-2 frees), K. Noonan(0-1), M. Fitzgibbon (0-1)
Subs: C. Mulcahy, J. Coughlan (1-4, 0-1 sideline), B. Noonan, M. Whelan, R. Egan, S. O’Riordan, D. McCarthy, D. Coleman, C. Morrissey, P. Hassett, D. Egan, D. Collins, D. Boyce, P. Herlihy, P.Lane

Clonakilty Agricultural College

Recently some students visited the Clonakilty Agricultural College openday. The aim of the trip was for prospective students to visit the College’s facilities and investigate Third Level possibilties there for next year

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EUROPEAN TOUR 2009

HAZELWOOD COLLEGES EUROPEAN TOUR 2009

Senior students from Hazelwood College recently embarked on their
European Tour to Belguim, Holland and Germany. Over the course of the
trip students and staff enjoyed visits to historical and educational
sites as well as finding some time for some fun days out. A great time
was had by both staff and students alike.

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Picture 1: Hazelwood College students visit the chocolate factory in
Cologne, Germany
Picture 2: Eilis Lenihan and Anita Lucey enjoy a tour of the chocolate factory
Picture 3: Staff and Students enjoy a day out in Phantasialand themepark.
Picture 4: Hazelwood College on tour at Cologne Cathedral.
Picture 5: Nicola Duggan, Deborah Daly, Serena Murphy, Eilis Lenihan, and Maire Flanagan gear up for a game of Quasar while on their European Tour.
Picture 6: James Reidy, Daniel Egan and Sean Morrissey enjoying their school tour to Belguim, Germany and Holland.
Picture 7: Staff and students enjoying Quasar during the European Tour.

Hazelwood T.Ys say no to drugs, yes to leadership skills

We were only five days into the new school year when the Limerick Youth Service came to Hazelwood College to speak to Transition Year students about drug abuse and leadership skills. We learned all about the undesirable effects of drug abuse. We were given the opportunity to see each one of the drugs. It was both informative and disturbing at the same time.
From the leadership skills lecture we learned what skills are required to be a good leader. Characistics such as: Charisma, Foresight and being a good worker are vital in any leadership role.
Overall we have got a very good taste of what is to come in Transition Year from these two first lectures.

Written by Patrick Twomey – Transition Year

My Trip To Ballylochran

My bonding trip began on the 16th of september, the purpose of this trip has the same purpose of TY to make friends. The day began with use being assighned our seats on the bus the groups were TY 1 and the better class TY 2. We were accompained by Mr. Lambe and Ms. Beamish, Our first activaty began at half ten,it was kayaking, it was great craic, especlly knocking Mr. Lambe out of his canoe and his reaction. As the day carred on our second activity began. Rock climbing and over coming those crafty seaguls (you had to be there) The third activty was archery we split into teams and of course my team won and the last activity of the day was soccer and we had a competition and yes my team won again! We then ate our lunch , Which was well deserved and then we got on the bus and travelled home from a great day.

Written by David Finn – Transition Year