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§ August 29th, 2008
I thought it would be nice to give a little update on something I posted about last November. Back then we had just had a pre-enrolment day for an Educate Together school we hoped would get the go ahead in Greystones. Over 230 children were pre-enrolled that day but it was only the beginning and at that point we had no idea whether or not we’d be successful. Well, it’s almost a year on and this Monday morning our brand new school will open for its very first term!
It’s a cliché I know, but it really has been a rollercoaster. There was the elation when our school was approved, quickly followed by fear that we wouldn’t get a site. Then there was the happiness of finding out that the school would be built on a beautiful spot on old farmland only to hear soon after that the building wouldn’t be ready. It’s been a lesson in local politics, planning and the workings of the department of education but today the keys were handed over and we have a school (there are more photos of the handover on the school blog). I’m so proud of all the others in the Start-Up Group, I wasn’t able to give as much time as I would have liked to the project lately thanks to crazy work commitments and the lion’s share of the work fell on just a few shoulders. There’s an understandable weariness now that the school is ready so I hope everyone will be able to step back and just enjoy the moment when the doors open.
There’s still a lot to be done, only one of the buildings is ready (we only need one for now since there will only be 2 classes for the first year and there’s plenty of room in just one of the buildings to house both our school and the Gaelscoil we will be sharing with), the tarmac was still being laid as we did our tour. Not to mention we will be spending the weekend moving the furniture into the classrooms. Still, the school looks amazing, would you believe these are actually temporary buildings and that construction began just 2 months ago? They’re a far cry from what you would expect when you hear the word “prefab.”
On Monday, 12 new Educate Together schools will open around the country, that’s the largest number of new ET schools ever to open in one year so far. Now we just need an Educate Together secondary school!
§ August 29th, 2008
§ August 29th, 2008
Sometimes an image collection tells a story.
Not a very well told one, but its still a little story.
Will Knott
§ August 29th, 2008
Colourful red and white flowers in the doorway of Supervalu in Blarney. I half thought about posting Damien’s picture from yesterday’s get together, especially after what lexia said but that’d be too cruel!
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§ August 29th, 2008
I went on a well overdue photo walk around the city centre and through Botanic Gardens yesterday evening. So enjoyable walking around with my camera and spotting things. I stopped in the City Hall grounds to look at the 1000 Families photography exhibition by Uwe Ommer, before spotting this seagull on the wall surrounding the city hall, and this is exactly how I saw the picture in my head.
§ August 29th, 2008
I snapped a Red Admiral earlier in the day but i can;t for the life of me find out the name of this lovely butterfly. It settled happily on the flower nearest me and ignored me snapping away close up and personal :) I haven't seen enough Flutterbys this year, it was great to see them out in force on Sunday.
§ August 29th, 2008
On Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st August (this weekend) I will be exhibiting six framed photos at the Peoples Photography, St. Stephens Green (east side). The photos will be available for purchase and I will also be giving out free postcards. If you are in the area, please drop by and say hello.
§ August 29th, 2008
Hey Guys,
Well as some of you may know this weekend the 30th and 31st of August is Peoples Photography. It’s an annually run photography exhibition in stephens green, Dublin.
I’ll be selling some of my photos and having a good awl banter over the weekend. My stall will be on the east side of the green. A little bit down from Hume street, you can see from the map below.
Hopefully the sun will stay out for the weekend and it shall be a great day out for the family. Most stalls will be open from 10am-4pm both days. If your passing don’t be afraid to say Hello ello ello!!
§ August 29th, 2008
almost every day, in the morning (around 8:55am), during my short cycle to work i pass this man - sitting on his scooter, smoking, reading a book.
