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19/10/11
School Musical
The halls of the school have come alive with song and dance as we prepare for this year’s musical “Hairspray”. It is a vibrant musical set in a segregated 1960’s Baltimore where Tracy Turnblad, a girl with big hair and even bigger dreams sets out to change the world. Students from second year to fifth year are involved in what is set to be a spectacular production. The girls are really enjoying the rehearsals and the excitement is mounting as they learn how to twist and shout! The production team has worked very hard to ensure the audience will enjoy a superb show. The set has been polished, the costumes fitted and the dance routines perfected, so the cast is truly ready to welcome you to the 60’s!
This years lead roles are Tracy Turnblad: Anna Bergin, Corny Collins: Rachel McCormack, Link Larkin: Eabha Mulcahy, Edna Turnblad: Aine Cummins, Wilbur Turnblad: Anne-Marie Hayden, Seaweed J Stubbs: Ciara Ryan, Motormouth Maybelle: Emily Murphy, Amber Von Tussle: Cliodhna Treacy, Velma Von Tussle: Eimear O’Meara, Penny Pingleton: Muireann Doyle and Little Inez: Maria Cullinane.
Production team: Producer: Trisha McElgunn. Musical Director: Brid Wallace. Assistant Musical Directors: Edel Harding and Eimear Harrold. Costumes: Frida Dunne. Show Co-ordinator: Marie Kennedy. Set design: David McElgunn and Donal Taylor.
The show runs from Thursday 20th to Saturday 22nd Oct at 8pm.Tickets are available from the school on 087-2739411.
Agricultural science trip
This week 5th and 6th Year Agricultural Science students visited Mr. Padraig Moran’s farm in Borrisokane as part of their Agricultural Science project. It was a very educational day, where the girls learned about beef suckler and sheep farming while getting a close look at the various beef and sheep breeds present. Other topics discussed included farmyard layout, machinery, hygiene, vaccination and dosing and management of calves and lambs from birth to slaughter. Also discussed on the trip was grassland management including silage manufacture, REPS, clover advantages, fertiliser application, reseeding and grass varieties. The students were able to take lots of photographs for their project and the tour concluded with a diary of the farm year and a question and answer session. An informative and worthwhile day, this farm visit gave the girls a true appreciation of where our food comes from –‘From farm to fork’.
Presentation Thurles Agricultural Science students on a farm visit to Borrisokane
LCVP Fancy Dress Fashion Show in aid of CanTeen
Last Friday our LCVP students organised a fantastic fancy dress fashion show in aid of CanTeen. CanTeen is an organisation that supports teenagers and their families living with cancer. The event was a great success with fancy dress appearances from Jedward, Michael Jackson and Lady Gaga! Much fun and enjoyment was had by all who attended. Overall the LVCP class raised €580 in aid of CanTeen. Well done girls!