HISTORY WEEK:
April 22-26 2013
22/4: Monasterevin Historical Society
23/4: Historical Film Day
24/4: Interschools Junior Cert
Table Quiz
25/4: Kildare Library 'The Lockout'
26/4: Historical Rag Day
Monasterevin
Historical Society
Members of the Local Historical Society paid a visit to the school on Monday, to give a much appreciated and informative talk to the 2nd years.
Included in their talk was the Irish Revolution of 1798 and all the local connections to Monasterevin, that most of the class were unaware of.
They also brought along their uniforms, a musket, blunderbuss, officer's sword as well as a few original pikes from the period to show us.
Monasterevin Historical Society was founded in 2003 and is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history and heritage of Monasterevin. Knowledge of a common history and heritage is essential in fostering a shared sense of identity, community and place.
http://www.kildare.ie/monasterevin-historical-society/
Included in their talk was the Irish Revolution of 1798 and all the local connections to Monasterevin, that most of the class were unaware of.
They also brought along their uniforms, a musket, blunderbuss, officer's sword as well as a few original pikes from the period to show us.
Monasterevin Historical Society was founded in 2003 and is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history and heritage of Monasterevin. Knowledge of a common history and heritage is essential in fostering a shared sense of identity, community and place.
http://www.kildare.ie/monasterevin-historical-society/
HISTORICAL FILM DAY
Our first ever History Junior Cert Table Quiz took place during History week. 16 teams took up the challenge with local pride at place. Many thanks to the Principal Mr Bergin who presented the prizes to those who came in 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. Many thanks as well to the TYs who played their own part in collecting, correcting and keeping the scores. We look forward to the return table quiz next year when we hope to win back the trophy for the school!
THE LOCKOUT
On Thursay, Mario Corrigan from Kildare Library paid us a visit. Over the course of 2 hours, our 3rd years and Leaving Cert History students listened enthralled as the story behind the Lockout at a national and local level was laid bare. The session ended with a very enthusiastic Q&A session. As Mario was leaving he commented that the students had been the best ever group he had at one of these presentations - high praise indeed!
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WINNER OF HISTORY WEEK ART COMPETITION
Well done to
Michaela Connolly (2nd Year)
for her winning entry in this year's 2013 History Week Art competition.
Many thanks to Ms Doyle who organised and supervised the 1st, 2nd and Ty students in this historical endeavour.
Please see below other excellent entries in this year's History art competition...
DUBLIN HTAI JUNIOR CERT QUIZ
Well done to our Junior Cert History Table Quiz team who finished a highly commendable 5th from 20 schools at the recent Dublin HTAI History Table Quiz.
Oran, Laura, Sarah and Hannah finished with a total of 54 from 60 points, only 3 behind the eventual winners Rochfortbridge Secondary School, from Westmeath.
Oran, Laura, Sarah and Hannah finished with a total of 54 from 60 points, only 3 behind the eventual winners Rochfortbridge Secondary School, from Westmeath.
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