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  • Tenements of the 1930s/40s 2013-04-26 - 6th Class have been studying the Dublin Lockout if 1913, as part of a Phizzfest project. Earlier, there was a visit from researcher Paul Rouse. Today, we had a first-hand […]
  • CLASS PROJECTS 2013 2013-04-26 - 6th Class projects covered a range of topics, from Fashion to Steam. Pupils worked alone or in pairs. The emphasis here was on avoiding internet information downloading, concentrating instead on […]
  • Collins Barracks Creative Writing 6th Class 2013 2013-04-17 - Mini-Sagas (50 word Stories) Dusty Silver (Writing Board) Heat comes, Cold comes. I wait alone, not knowing why I wait, or why. Try – the end is coming. I watch […]
  • EAMONN COGHLAN VISIT 2013-04-12 - As part of the D7K, Irish sporting superstar, Eamonn Coghlan was on hand today to encourage pupils to train hard. He had some strong advice for children today, regardless of […]
  • D7K April 21st 2013 2013-04-09 - The D7K takes place on Sunday  April 21st, 2013 at 11 am in the Phoenix Park. You can register online. Money raised go to the school funds. Today, Maz and […]
  • Third Student Council 2013-04-09 - The third republic of D7ET’s student body started this week, with the inauguration of the new COuncil. They are: D7ET Student Council 6th Class Rep Finnán Connolly O’Sullivan D7ET Student […]
  • Bike Safety! 2013-04-09 - 6th Class have been practising their bike safety skills with Richard from Bike Safety Ireland over the past few weeks. This week, they learned how to make hand signals, while […]
  • Pyjama Day Easter 2013 2013-03-22 - Leisure wear and a relaxed sartorial feel was on show today, March 22nd, as we wound down for the Easter holidays. These pics from the various classes show how the […]
  • Smock Alley Theatre 6th Class 2013-03-21 - 6th Class went to see An Leabhar Draiochta in Smock Alley on March 21st. This theatre dates from 1642, and hosted actors like David garrick. Peg Woffington, as well as […]
  • 6th Class Poetry 2013-03-15 - 6TH =Class Somme Letters (A response to Siegfried Sassoon’s Poem “Everybody Sang”) Dear Mum and Dad, (France Jun 30th 1916) |I is riting to tell you dat der is a […]
  • Seachtain Na Gaeilge 2013 2013-03-15 - Bhi an-chuid eachtrai eagraithe againn le linn Seachtain na Gaeilge 2013. Sheinn ar ngrupa cheoil ar an Aoine (mar a leiritear sna ghraingrafanna), daltai agus tuismitheoiri in eineacht a gceile. […]
  • VISIT TO ST PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL (5th & 6th) 2013-03-08 - In the mid 1700s, Jonathan Swift’s lectures allegedly lasted for 3 to 4 hours each week, and the Dean of St Patricks would beat those who fell asleep as he […]
  • Parkside Sports 2013 2013-03-08 - Mary McKenna of Celtic Athletic Club has her loyalties tested each year, when local schools vie for prizes at the Parkside Sports. Mary is involved as a trainer with several […]
  • Christmas Art 6th Class 2012-12-20 -     These feature lino-cut and printed Xmas designs, and also some clay figurines – all seasonal, all created in 6th Class this week.  
  • 6th Class Poetry 2012-12-18 - A Cloud is: Shade-maker Sun-blocker, Rain-dispenser Water-carrier Sun-coverer Colour-changer Sky-mover Water-gatherer Snow-dropper Light-dimmer Gravity-defy-er A Pond is: Rock-catcher Bread-sinker Sun-sparkler Leaf-catcher Duck-carrier Tadpole-protector Reed-grower Home-provider Boat-sailor Swan-glider Stone-sinker A Rainbow […]