Online School 2.0 New year same scenario. We should be well used to this now, after all it’s our third lockdown. We never thought that we would come full circle, and it wasn’t too long before we did. Shortly after waving good riddance to the conundrum of a year that was 2020, we found ourselves…
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Best Online Courses for TY Students by Sophie Quinn As no doubt you’re all aware, the experience of this year’s TY students has been greatly impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Some of my fellow students have proposed that our TY is nothing but a blessing that we escape the stress of 5th Year during a…
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TY 1 – 0 COVID-19 by Cormac Thompson Animals of all species around the world are forced to adapt to ever changing environments and 2020 has led humans to do the same. For instance face masks, we wear them so much now that they nearly are a biological part of your face and so much…
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The History of Halloween During a Holiday Like No Other by Sophie Quinn If you’re reading this article, I think it’s safe to assume that you were born before 2020. Congratulations! You’re part of the population that observed a year-long Halloween – wearing masks on the daily rather than a once-a-year novelty. Photo by…
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As new cases of the Coronavirus continue to (hopefully) go down in number, the government intends to reopen secondary schools by the start of September, with the necessary precautions to prevent the spread of the virus. On the 27th of July, the Department of Education and Skills released the school reopening plans. This included a…
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The best things to watch while on lockdown We have a lot of spare time lately, that’s for sure. And while it’s good to use this some of this time to exercise, be productive and start learning something new, it’s also important that we ensure we’re taking some time for ourselves. In these worrying times,…
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Our world and our lives are shaped by the events that unfold around us. As I speak, we are living through the Covid-19 pandemic. This has changed the way we view ourselves and our actions, as well as the way we view the actions of those around us. It is an event that we will…
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Are you insanely bored stuck at home? Looking for something other than Netflix to keep you occupied? Here is a list of 5 things that will not only keep you from boredom, but will leave you looking for another two weeks off……. Maybe. #1 Read I can’t emphasise this enough. Read to succeed is my…
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