This years Parents Council Fun Run/Walk fundraiser takes place on Sunday 5th March 2017.
New for this year is a draw for cash prizes for all entrants! Kindly sponsored by Dromcollogher Credit Union
Registration at Hazelwood College from 10.30am, Start Time 12 noon
Entry Fee Adults €10 Students €5
Supporting our Children through Second Level Education:
Dear Parents/Guardians,
The Parent’s Council of Hazelwood College wish to invite you to the following workshop:
Supporting our Children through Second Level Education. This workshop will take place on Monday November 21st at 7.30pm in Hazelwood College, and will be presented by Mr. Noel Brosnan.
The following topics will be covered:
Mr. Noel Brosnan was a teacher in St. Mary’s Secondary School, Charleville for over twenty years. He was also a Department of Education Leaving Cert History Examiner. For the last ten years he has delivered Exam Success Skills Workshops in schools throughout the Munster Region.
All Parents/Guardians are invited to attend. Please return the signed section below so we can ensure that we have appropriate seating in place. Tea and coffee will be served on the night.
Noel also presents seminars to parents and teachers on a range of topics including effective learning methods and resilience, confidence and communication skills.
Looking forward to meeting you,
Signed
Helen Lacey Pierce (Chairperson, Parents Council)
RSVP: Friday 18th November
Workshop: Supporting our children through second level education
at Hazelwood College
Please sign and return to school secretary.
I,___________________________will be attending.
I, ___________________________ am unable to attend.
Parents Association Hazelwood College Invites Mr Alan Quinlan to address Staff & Students on Mental Health.
November 30th 2015
By: Joan Twohill, Secretary.
The Monday morning blues were short lived in Hazelwood College last week, where students and staff were treated to a visit from Retired Irish Rugby Union Player and Positive Mental Health Ambassador Mr Alan Quinlan. Alan is a 2 time Heineken Cup winner and was in fact voted ‘’ Man of the Match’’ as Munster beat Toulouse in 2008 when Munster won the Heineken Cup for the second time. Alan Quinlan was part of the selection panel to play in the 2003 & 2007 Word Cups, retiring from Rugby in 2011.
Alan has spoken many times and has written about his own experiences of Mental Health, depression, anxiety and how he realised the importance of seeking help in his recovery played.
In Hazelwood College, Dromcollogher on Monday 30th November last, Alan Quinlan delivered an inspiring speech to over 600 Students and their teachers, reinforcing the importance of looking after our Mental Health. One could hear a pen drop in the room as Alan spoke of his own personal struggle with Mental Health. He gave some great advice to all of us, for example the importance of shearing our worries and fears with those around us, that we might look great on the outside but we never know how one is feeling on the inside. Exercise, Diet , hobbies, staying away from drugs & smoking all play a huge role in Positive Mental Health Wellbeing.
It is important to take time out to ask the person beside us ‘’ how are you ?’’ Simple but shows we care.
Alan Quinlan’s message with regard to Mental Health Awareness complimented the great work in this area already being carried out by the Students in Hazelwood College and their teachers. The School has entered in the Mental Health Association’s Public Speaking Competitions for a number of years, having won the Limerick County Final three times and making it to the All Ireland Semi Final stages.
This helped enormously to remove the stigma attached to speaking out about mental health, making Hazelwood College a better and safer place to be in for both students and Teachers.
‘’ In life we cannot stop the waves of challenge that we are continually faced with , At times we need help in figuring out how to conquer problems and really the solution is to talk and keep talking and sharing our worries and woes’’ This is a Quote from a Leaving Cert Student, Mary Cussen, who was preparing her speech for the Schools next Debate.
The Parents Association of Hazelwood College would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr Alan Quinlan for his Inspiring visit to our School, to the Principal Mr Brendan Burke and his Staff, for facilitating this visit and we hope that this day will have a long-lasting special effect on us all.
I leave you with a lovely Quote which I came across recently.
‘’Never give up on someone with a Mental Illness. When ‘’ I ‘’ is replaced by ‘’ We ‘’ illness becomes Wellness. – Shannon L. Alder
Our Annual Hazelwood College 45 Drive Fundraiser, hosted by the Parents Association will take place in the College on Good Friday Night March 25th 2016 next @ 8.30pm.
This annual 45 Drive Card night is in its 27th year of continued success in raising funds which have been given back to benefit and add quality education to all our students over the years in Hazelwood College.
I hope we have provided you with an insight into how your continued support is utilised by our association in supporting Parents and Students of our School, and it is our aim to continue this work into the future.
Our School is the sole provider of second level education in this area where there are 350 families attending.
We ask for €20.00 per Family to purchase 4 tickets for the upcoming 45 Drive please, tickets enclosed, and all tickets returned will be entered by March 11th will be entered in a draw on the night.
Dates for your diary: Bag Packing Centra March 18th and 19th Volunteers can contact myself on 087 7559667 or Helen Pierce 087 2126124
5 K Fun Run/Walk April 24th.
Your Support is greatly appreciated.
Yours Sincerely
Joan Twohill Secretary 087 7559667
Meet the Association:
Chairperson : Mr Pat Brennan, Secretary Ms Joan Twohill, Treasurer Mr Tom O Callaghan, BOM Reps: Mr John Molyneaux, Ms Betty Cotter, Committee members: Mr Dan Joe O Callaghan, Mr. Liam Reidy, Ms Carmel Walmsley, Ms Helen Pierce, Ms Maura Heenan, Ms Miriam Magner Flynn, Ms Fiona Dore Buckley, Mr Liam Quaid and Ms Mary Madden.
Hazelwood College Parents Association 2015
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.
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.
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.
Regards,
Joan Twohill.
Secretary Parents Association Hazelwood College.
087-7559667
| National Parents’ Council Post Primary |
| 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 : Looking forward to seeing you all there, Regards Joan Twohill ____________________________________________ Secretary, Hazelwood College Parents Association. 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 – 5.30pm at 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. Please email to register |
The Parents Council have provided us with the following training schedule for the upcoming 5k Run/Walk
Schedule source: www.halhigdon.com
5-K Training: Novice
Training for your first 5-K
HOW MUCH DO YOU NEED TO TRAIN to be able to run your first 5-K race? Some individuals who possess a reasonably good level of fitness (because they bicycle or swim or participate in other sports) could probably go out and run 3 miles on very little training. They might be sore the week after the race, but they still could finish.
But if you’ve made the decision to run a 5-K race, you might as well do it right. This is an eight-week training schedule to help get you to the finish line. It assumes that you have no major health problems, are in reasonably good shape, and have done at least some jogging or walking.
Start the first couple of weeks by walking for 2 mins then running for 2 mins – building up running for 4 mins walking for 2 mins etc.
The terms used in the training schedule are somewhat obvious, but let me explain what I mean anyway.
Rest: The most important day in any beginning or intermediate running program is rest. Rest days are as vital as training days. They give your muscles time to recover so you can run again. Actually, your muscles will build in strength as you rest. Without recovery days, you will not improve.
Run: Put one foot in front of the other and run. It sounds pretty simple, and it is. Don’t worry about how fast you run; just cover the distance–or approximately the distance suggested. Ideally, you should be able to run at a pace that allows you to converse comfortably while you do so. This isn’t always easy for beginners, so don’t push too hard or too fast.
Walk/Run: This is a combination of running and walking, suggested for those in-between days when you want to do some running, but only some. There’s nothing in the rules that suggests you have to run continuously, either in training or in the 5-K race itself. Use your own judgment. Run until you begin to feel fatigued, then walk until recovered. Run. Walk. Run. Walk. Another option for in-between days is to do some cross-training: biking, swimming or just plain walking. You get a little exercise, but not so much that you are fatigued for the next day’s running workout.
Walk: Walking is an excellent exercise that a lot of runners overlook in their training. In the training schedule below, we suggest that you go for an hour-long walk on the day after your longest run. Don’t worry about how fast you walk, or how much distance you cover. Take time to stop and sniff the flowers or enjoy a scenic view. Not all training should be difficult. If a 60-minute walk seems too much at first, begin with about 30 minutes and add 5 minutes a week until you reach 60 minutes.
The following schedule is only a guide. Feel free to make minor modifications to suit your work and family schedule. The progression below suggests adding a quarter-mile to most runs each week. That’s one lap on most outdoor tracks. If you train on the roads, or on trails, it’s more difficult to measure precisely how far you run. So don’t worry about it. Approximate the distance. Feel free to make minor modifications to suit your work and family schedule.
| Week | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| 1 | Rest or run/walk | 1.5 mile run/walk | Rest or run/walk | 1.5 mile run/walk | Rest | 1.5 mile run/walk | 30-60 min walk |
| 2 | Rest or run/walk | 1.75 m run | Rest or run/walk | 1.5 m run | Rest | 1.75 m run | 35-60 min walk |
| 3 | Rest or run/walk | 2 m run | Rest or run/walk | 1.5 m run | Rest | 2 m run | 40-60 min walk |
| 4 | Rest or run/walk | 2.25 m run | Rest or run/walk | 1.5 m run | Rest | 2.25 m run | 45-60 min walk |
| 5 | Rest or run/walk | 2.5 m run | Rest or run/walk | 2 m run | Rest | 2.5 m run | 50-60 min walk |
| 6 | Rest or run/walk | 2.75 m run | Rest or run/walk | 2 m run | Rest | 2.75 m run | 55-60 min walk |
| 7 | Rest or run/walk | 3 m run | Rest or run/walk | 2 m run | Rest | 3 m run | 60 min walk |
| 8 | Rest or run/walk | 3 m run | Rest or run/walk | 2 m run | Rest | Rest | 5-K Race |
