Hazelwood College

LCA Pizza

The LCA5 students gave themselves a resounding 10/10 for their pizza making skills recently!

LCA @ Ballyhass

Today is the turn of the LCA class to enjoy the fantastic facilities at Ballyhass lakes

LCA Woodwork Tasks 2021

In yet another covid affect year, the Leaving Certificate Applied class worked extremely hard to produce their woodwork tasks in very limited time. Well done all!

Normally at this time of year we would meet with all the 3rd year students and their parents to discuss the next steps in their educational progress. Unfortunately this year due to the ongoing pandemic it is not possible to meet in the usual way.

Below you will find a video outlining the options available to 3rd years as they progress to Senior Cycle.

Mr Burke will be in touch with the parents of the 3rd year classes in the coming days to outline the steps that need to be taken to select a course for Senior Cycle

Hazelwood College Awards 2020

All our students are hardworking and dedicated, and I want to acknowledge their commitment to their studies and to sport. We cannot however offer awards to everybody. The people getting awards today have shown something special that we want to acknowledge. Normally all the students would be gathered in front of me in the gym as the announcement of the award winners is called out. This year however is different and we are announcing the winners online. The presentation of the award prizes will be made at a later date.

I want thank all the staff who have worked so hard with all their students and brought them to a point where they can move from Junior Cycle to Senior Cycle or leave second level education and venture to the world of work or to college. A special thanks to all the staff who have taken teams or helped out in any way with improving the quality education that is delivered in Hazelwood College.

Sports Awards

(1) Athletics: Callum Keating, Munster Indoor Intermediate Boys Shot Put Champion 2020

(2) Basketball: Hannah Cremin MVP in Cadet Basketball Final win

(3) Camogie: Sarah Sheehan

(4) Senior Football: James Molyneaux

(5) Hurling: David Boyce Munster Colleges Hurling winner

(7) Ladies Football: Rachel Power

(8) Soccer Brian Ahern: Irish schools soccer team (Winner 2019)

(9) Handball: Doubles team of Ciara McCarthy/Aisling Shanahan

Overall Sports Star of the year

Hannah Cremin.

Ethos Awards

Student	Reason
Coyle Faulkner	Coyle was extremely helpful to me this year. One example is that every Tuesday morning he would ensure that the SPHE Books were collected and ready for the rest of the class. He is always on hand to offer help in any way he can
Caoimhe Horan Joshua Linford Kate Horan Ellie May Sweeney	Attending and assisting with the TY mentoring programme for 1st years and offering time and support to those new in the school
Edward O’Connor	Showing empathy and kindness to students who find school difficult
Connie O’Connor	Showing empathy and kindness to students who find school difficult
Ciaran Lenihan Thomas Kiely Jamie Carroll Edward O’Connor	For braving terrible conditions and behaving in such responsible manner to attend the car park on the nights of the concerts
Muireann O’Callaghan Hannah O’Sullivan Aine Tiearney Sinead Reidly	Concern National Debating winning 4th round
Sophie O’Shaughnessy Anna O’Regan Cunningham Jack Condon Colm Tynan Ellie Mae Sweeney	Concern Debating
Darragh Ryan	Participation and engagement in Politics and Society
Jack Walmsley	Best Citizenship project
Sadie Mullane	Maths For her commitment to her work over the last three years. Sadie is always in good spirits and we were very impressed with her engagement since March.
Gemma O’Sullivan	Maths Gemma has been a pleasure to teach over the last two years. Happy at her work and very mannerly. Very impressed with her engagement since March.
Paul Begley	Paul has been a dedicated student over the last two years in Maths. Always does his best. We were very impressed with his engagement since March.
Dean Burns	It was a pleasure to teach Dean over the last two years. Very polite and always ready to ask a question if not sure of a topic.
Dylan O’Flynn	Maths Dylan has been a pleasure to teach over the last three years . Even though he found some subjects difficult his attendance at school was excellent . A very polite and at time humourous student. He is very deserving of this award and we look forward to seeing him next year.
Colleen O Dwyer	Colleen is a wonderful young lady who has embraced second level education with great determination . Not easy for any first year but Colleen certainly did excel in certain subjects. Her love of cats caused a few smiles in the staffroom and corridor during the year. Looking forward to working with her next year,
Darragh Ryan	Darragh has always been a student of impeccable behaviour. His positive attitude and diligent work has marked him out in the last two years in my class as a good student and as a calm and resourceful young man. I am confident that he will be a success in whatever path life takes. His easy going nature makes it certain that he’ll never walk alone.
Nicole Power	Nicole is a very able student, with a mature attitude towards her studies. Her quiet demeanour belies a lively ability to discuss and argue in her work. I wish her all the best in the future.
Jack Pierce	Jack’s constant optimism has been important in our class over the two years, his dedication and hard work have been obvious for the six years he has been in Hazelwood, as has his unfailing good manners. He has developed into a mature and thoughtful man. Best of luck for the future.
Jack Walsmley	Jack has grown into a mature and capable young man, whose attitude towards his work has been marked by determination and dedication. Best of luck in the future
Gillian Gore	Gillian is a very hardworking student, whose effort and dedication is exemplary. She is always very pleasant and a great student.
Ella Dore	Ella is a very diligent student, whose consistent effort and mature attitude ensure that she is a huge asset to the class
Mark Kennedy	Mark is a student of huge ability whose contributions to class are exemplary.
Colm Ryan	Selected Limerick U20 Football team
Brendan Harding Thomas Kiely	Both of these students worked tirelessly to help out with any task that needed to be done to get the well-being room up and running. Their help was invaluable and the job would not have been completed without them.
Oliver O’Dell	He is a very thoughtful and kind student. He is obliging and helpful at all times and acted as an admirable role model for younger students in bus study these past months.
Padraig O’Regan	Reason for Award is a very thoughtful and kind student. He is obliging and helpful at all times and acted as an admirable role model for younger students in bus study these past months.
Amy Walsh	She is an engaged, enthusiastic and energetic student. She has added to her class with interesting questions, debate, discussion and an enthusiasm which was both admirable and enjoyable. She has added to her science class during her junior years and is a pleasure to teach.
Abigail Lenihan Catherine Walsh Liam Sheahan	Excellence in Woodwork
Emma O’Donoghue Brian O’Callaghan Diarmuid Ryan	These students are in the second honours class great workers over the last 2 yrs
Ciara McCarthy Chloe Farrell Roisin Daly Emma O Flynn	Ethos awards for their help with the organisation of Cadet Basketball in the school
Robert Galvin	Robert is such an enthusiastic student. I find his enthusiasm is a very positive influence in the class. He is always on time and polite and when asked to help in the art room he is more than willing to give a hand. I am happy to nominate Robert for an ethos award 2020

Junior Subject Award

Subject	Award Winner
French	Hannah Cremin
CSPE	Ciara Aherne
Business	Jack Cremin
Maths	Emma O’Donoughue
German	James Stack
Geography	Orla Bennis
DCG	Taylor Jordan
Metalwork	Shay Collins
English	Darragh Lynch
Science	Evan Quaid
Technology	Gabor Kiss
Music	Laura Sexton
Woodwork	Evan O Callaghan
Gaeilge	Elena Falvey
Art	Catherine Walsh
Home Economics	Grace Noonan

Senior Subject Award

Subject	Award Winner
French	Sarah Enright
Accounting	Chloe Farrell
LCVP	Shauna Cunningham
Business	Sarah Enright
Politics and Society	Nicole Power
Maths	Seamus Aherne
German	Aoife O’Callaghan
Chemistry	Kieran O’Flynn
Ag Science	Caitlin O’Connor
Geography	Colm Ryan
History	Roisin Normoyle
Home Economics	Yvonne O’Kelly
HCT	Shannon Sheahan
DCG	Aoife O’Callaghan
Engineering	Sharne Harnett
English	Darragh Ryan
Biology	Ellen Reidy
Music	Orla O’Brien
Construction	Cathal Broderick
Gaeilge	Emma Enright
Art	Anna Cremin

Special Award

Jack Pierce who has never missed a day in school since he started in Broadford Primary school

Principals Award

James O’Connor

Student of the Year & LCA Student of the Year

In line with tradition The Student of the Year will be announced at our graduation ceremony which will be held online this year.

Congratulations to all our award winners.

Stay safe and stay well

Brendan Burke

Principal

Dept of Education – Press Release

10 April, 2020 – Minister McHugh Announces Postponement of State Examinations

Changes follow updated health advice regarding school closures until further notice

Leaving Certificate written examinations postponed until late July/August
Junior Cycle examinations in June replaced with school-based exams and assessments early in the new school year

The Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh TD has today (Friday 10 April 2020) announced a series of changes to the 2020 State Examinations as part of measures to respond to Covid-19, including postponement of the Leaving Certificate examinations.

The decisions have been taken on foot of updated advice from the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET).

Minister McHugh said plans were being put in place for the postponed Leaving Certificate examinations to begin in the last week of July or early August, subject to public health advice.

Junior Cycle final examinations due to take place in June will be replaced by school-based exams and assessments held early in the new school year.

A series of other decisions has also been taken –

As part of the wider public health measures, schools are closed until further notice.
Practical examinations for Leaving Certificate students which were due to have been held in May are deferred. They will be rescheduled for late July/early August.
The new Leaving Certificate exam timetable will be confirmed in early June.

Minister McHugh said: “All decisions we are taking in relation to rescheduling exams are based on current public health advice and put the best interests of students first. The welfare of students and that of their families is front and centre in all decision making.

“The final arrangements for the exams, the exam centres, social distancing and other measures will all be determined by the State Examinations Commission (SEC) on foot of public health advice in June. I want to thank the SEC for its efforts to put in place these revised arrangements.

“Students and their families have been seeking clarity. Today’s announcement addresses that. It also provides them with several weeks of advance notice to prepare for the examinations. I hope it helps to alleviate some stress being experienced by students and their families at this time.

“Asking Leaving Certificate students and their families to refocus their attention from June to August is not something we do lightly. I know it will not be easy. However, I believe it is the fairest way of assessing students and giving them certification of achievement in school and a pathway to higher and further education and training, apprenticeship or work.”

Minister McHugh also said: “Students with special educational needs will be fully supported in sitting the rescheduled Leaving Certificate examinations in line with the reasonable accommodations as already arranged for them.”

Minister McHugh said the intention was to allow at least two weeks of class time, in school, before the Leaving Certificate examinations begin.

“Great work is being done by schools and teachers to connect with students and to keep them learning. We must give teachers, principals and school staff huge credit for their commitment to supporting students, in their schoolwork and in their wellbeing. And we want to provide students and teachers with an opportunity to build on that,” the Minister said.

As part of the changes to the Junior Cycle, discussions will take place with teacher unions and school management to allow these examinations, linked Classroom-Based Assessments, Assessment Tasks and project work to be completed as school-based assessments early in the next school year.

Minister McHugh acknowledged the positive engagement he has had with unions, management bodies, the further education and training and higher education sectors on all of these issues.

“I am grateful for the co-operation shown by all concerned, in what is a very challenging situation for our young people, their families and teachers. I am confident we can continue to work together in a supportive spirit to help secure the best outcomes for students,” the Minister said.

Minister of State for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor said: “The third level institutions look forward to welcoming this year’s Leaving Certificate students who have applied to enter their courses. I appreciate the particular challenges these students have had to face and I welcome the flexible approach indicated by the sector to enabling these students to take up a place in the year ahead.”

The admissions process for higher education, managed by the Central Applications Office (CAO), will operate as closely as possible to the usual timeframe for offers and the entry date for first year students will be delayed.

The Department has asked the Higher Education Authority and the higher education sector to explore ways of assisting access to higher education for students from under-represented groups.

Ends

Notes for Editors

School closures

Schools were closed on public health grounds at 6pm 12 March and remain closed until further notice.
Students have lost 15 classroom instruction days to date, since the closure of schools.

Leaving Certificate statistics

More than 61,000 students are expected to sit the Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied in 2020.
This includes 44,396 students sitting the established Leaving Certificate and 13,668 for the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme and 2,999 sitting the Leaving Certificate Applied.

Orals and Practicals

Leaving Certificate oral language and some Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle practical performance examinations had been scheduled to take place between 23 March and 3 April.
These were cancelled and candidates awarded 100% for these components.
Today’s announcement does not change that position.

Practical projects and Course Work

A range of subjects involve these elements – Computer Science, PE Performance, Technology, Art, Agricultural Science, Agricultural Economics, History, Geography, RE, Politics and Society, Music Composition, Construction Studies and Home Economics (Textiles).
The deadline for submission of work will now be immediately prior to the commencement of the written examinations in the late July/August period.

Practical examinations

A number of practical examinations, supervised by school appointed superintendents and scheduled for 27 April to 8 May in Engineering, Art Life Sketching and Construction Studies and a practical and written examination in Computer Science scheduled for 27 May will now take place in the late July/August period.

Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA) and LCVP Link Modules

The Leaving Certificate Applied is a distinct, self-contained two-year Leaving Certificate programme aimed at preparing students for adult and working life.

LCVP is a Leaving Certificate programme with a Strong Vocational focus. It may be taken alongside other subjects.

LCA Personal Reflection Task, scheduled for completion by 1 May, will now be completed by the commencement of the written examinations in the late July/August period.

The following will be rescheduled for the late July/August period.

LCA Oral Examinations
LCA practical performance tests in Hotel Catering & Tourism; Office Administration and Customer Care; Active Leisure Studies; Hair & Beauty; and Agriculture/Horticulture
LCA ICT practical performance and written examination.
LCVP Link modules written examination.

Greenway Visit

A lovely morning with the LCA and TY classes enjoying a hike on the Great Southern Greenway. A fantastic amenity right on our doorstep !

Lca Bonding Trip

A first outing for the newly combined LCA 5 &6 with a team building day at Ballyhass Lakes.

Best of Luck

As the Universities and Colleges start back this week we wish all of our past pupils the best of luck as a new year gets underway. In particular we are thinking of the Class of 2019 who will be starting out on the next chapter of study or working days having received some excellent results earlier this month. The very best of luck to you all. Here are a selection of the photos taken on Leaving Cert results day earlier this month.