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.

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
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
August
Friday 25th August School reopens
September
Monday 18th September Oide whole school support day. School Closed
Monday 25th September School Closed
October
Monday 2nd October Burren Trip
Tuesday 3rd October Burren Trip
Wednesday 4th October Burren Trip
Thursday 5th October Burren Trip
Wednesday 11th October Burren Trip
Thursday 12th October Burren Trip
2nd Year Study Skills
Wednesday 18th October Open Morning
Thursday 19th October Open Night
Monday 23rd October TY work experience all week
Tuesday 24th October Parent / Teacher meeting 6th years and LCA 2. Classes finish at 3:45. P/T Meeting from 4:15 to 6:45. No Homework Club or Study
Friday 27th October Start of Mid-term break.
November
Monday 6th November Return after midterm
Friday 10th November Final date for enrolling 1st years for September 2024
Study Skills for 5th Years
Monday 13th November 3rd year Parent / Teacher meeting. Meeting from 4:15 to 6:45. No Homework Club or Study
1st Year Study Skills
Tuesday 14th November Study skills for 6th Year
Friday 24th November DATS tests for 3rd years
Tuesday 28th November 2nd year Parent / Teacher meeting. Meeting from 4:15 to 6:45. No Homework Club or Study
Thursdays 30th November LCETB Muintearas Day. School Closed
December
Monday 11th December 1st year Parent /Teacher meeting Classes finish at 3:45. P/T Meeting from 4:15 to 6:45
Wednesday 20th December Start of house examinations including LCA 5 End of Term 2 for TY
Friday 22nd December Christmas holidays
January
Monday 8th January Return after Christmas holidays
***Wednesday 24th January*** ***Course options evening 3rd and TY***
Saturday 27th January Assessment for incoming first years
Monday 29th January 5th, LCA 1 & TY Parent / Teacher meeting. Classes finish at 3:45. P/T Meeting from 4:15 to 6:45. No Homework Club or Study (3 Hours)
***Tuesday 30th January *** ***Oide whole school support day. School Closed***
Wednesday 31st January Start of Pre Leaving Examination and Pre Junior Examinations
February
Monday 5th February Bank Holiday
Tuesday 6th February Start LCA examinations.
Friday 9th February Mid-term break
Monday 19th February Return after mid-term break.
March
Friday 8th March School Concert
Monday 18th March Bank holiday
Tuesday 19th March 6th and LCA 2 Parent / Teacher meeting
TY work experience for the week.
Friday 22nd March Easter Holidays
April
Monday 8th April Return after Easter holiday
May
Wednesday 1st May Meeting of parents of incoming 1st years
Friday 3rd May School Closed
Monday 6th May Bank holiday school closed
Monday 20th May TY work experience all week.
Monday 27th May TY Tour.
Wednesday 29th May 1st, 2nd and 5th Examinations
Friday 31 May Summer holidays
June
Wednesday 5th June Start of state examinations
The management reserve the right to alter the calendar at any time. Some dates outlined here are proposed dates and subject to change. Dates may also change or be subject to cancellation based on health or other guidance at the time of the event. Please check this website for amendments to the calendar.
*** Denotes Change/Addition to Timetable from original publication
Congratulations to all of our leaving cert class on their graduation last night. A beautiful mass was celebrated by Fr Casey followed by lots of chat and reminiscing . Well done to all students for making the night so special.
An extra special congratulations to our award winners on the night;
Overall Student of the Year Grace Noonan
LCA Student of the Year Sarah Ryan
Sportsstar of the Year Cian O’Connor
Yearhead Award Keelin O’Brien