Summer 2015 - Villiers School

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Summer 2015
Greetings Readers
It’s been another amazing year for all at Villiers, but especially for us TY’s. Like our
predecessors we experienced many new things and have made lots of new friends. We
have also, believe it or not, matured and are ready to take on the trials of LC and hand
over the reins to the current JC’s.
While we are sad to leave TY behind, we know that everything we have learned during
this year has more than prepared us for what lies ahead.
We’ve seen how the JC’s, gazed at us enviously as we sauntered off on our various trips
and promise that if you just hang in there for another few weeks you will be rewarded
with the same experiences that we’ve had.
We’ve seen how hard the LC’s have been working and are envious of you that you are finally at the end of the road that is secondary school. The entire school body is going to
Headgirl, Maeve Higgins tells a story!
Maeve left all attendees of the 6th form graduation ceremony simultaneously laughing,
dabbing their eyes and sniffling secretively as she carried them through the story of the
graduates six years in Villiers.
Recalling the six fun-packed years they have spent as part of the Villiers family, she entertained us with the various anecdotes, successes, failures, laughter and tears that make
up the fabric of everyone's story.
Maeve is one of those students who everyone genuinely loves, and who is always there with
a smile and a moment to chat. Despite this she has managed to be a star of the hockey
team and maintain a very high academic record. However, it is her magnanimity that encourages everyone around her and endears her to them.
She recounted how Villiers has taught her to work hard and be ambitious, and even though
it was a last minute decision to enrol in Villiers, during the summer of 2009, for all of us
it was the best decision. We are glad that she met the ever cheerful Leah on the camogie
pitch and that Leah regaled her with all her stories of Villiers.
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We Say Farewell to Two Villiers Stalwarts
It is with great sadness, but sincere best wishes that we say a fond farewell
to Ms. Cottis and Mrs. Rosemary Shire. Both of these ladies will be sorely
missed for their sound advice, cups of tea, shoulder to cry on, sounding
board and of course, in the case of Ms. Cottis, her maths expertise.
Ms. Cottis has been teaching math at Villiers for as long as we can remember
and is always quick with a kind word and encouraging smile. Always ready with
a quirky quip and a bit of mischief, Ms. Sexton recalled the time Ms. Cottis
masterminded the kidnap of her key ring Squirt!
He appeared in posters all over the school, showing all the exciting places
(Muckross Gardens) and friends he had made (garden gnomes). Ms. Sexton
was finally reunited with him when he appeared outside her window in Room
24, three floors up! Mrs. Cottis had encouraged her class to cellotape all
their rulers together, so that they could shock her into seeing Squirt, apparently flying through the air!
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ear and words of comfort. Very rarely
Rose, in the senior café also knew the
healing properties of a sweet treat
and for the past number of years she
has soothed the weary mind and body
of Villiers students and staff, alike.
Scones, biscuit cake, home-made jam,
hot chocolate, tea and coffee were
always on hand, as was the listening
would you enter the café and not see
In With The New—The First Year Mile, 2015
As we prepared to say farewell to the 6th years and Rose and Ms. Cottis we prepared
for the real test of a Villiers student….can they survive the first year mile?
With that in mind, the first years lined up, nervous, anxious, excited and rearing to
go. Yet again, bets were made...a breakfast roll if your brother wins, a slice of biscuit
cake if the tiny first year girl wins, etc. All manner of items were up for grabs, so it
was now up to the tiny first years to prove themselves and make their mark. Teachers
struggled to keep the older classes engaged in their exciting lessons as the inattentive students were drawn to the windows and the efforts of the juniors.
As well as athletic capability the character of each student is seen...the frolickers,
the competitors, the fun-runners, the pals, etc. The questions that are answered are
wide and varied and go well beyond the name of the winner.
The first years were quite oblivious to the consequences of this race. They were going
to be aching afterwards, their faces would light up in joy as a fellow first year offered a sip of water and then their would be heartache and joy as the results were
announced. For the first years of 2014, and Harry and Lizzie were the physical victors, and deservedly, they received their prizes with pride
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Healthy Eating & Keeping Fit
It’s that time of year when the days are getting longer and the
summer holidays are days away. Hot days usually mean going
swimming, and this feels some people with dread. The pressure on
teens these days means people are very self- conscious if their
body isn’t ‘perfect’. There are plenty of ‘get skinny quick’ diet fads out there; these are
red herrings. If you feel uncomfortable in just shorts or a bikini if you’re a girl, there’s
healthy ways to get fit and lose weight.
If you have an hour to kill, or want to focus on a certain area, there’s a workout for everyone. For that ‘bikini body’ running and Pilates are perfect. Pilates is a form of exercise
that focuses on your core and back. Running is the simplest form of cardio and tones
everywhere. Yoga shouldn’t be underestimated for strength. It focuses your mind and
uses every muscle in your body.
If you are hoping to lose weight, ninety per cent of weight loss is your diet. If you eat
coco pops for breakfast and snack on Lucozade and crisps, yet workout four times a
week, you won’t get results. Good exercise has to be followed up by a good diet. Having
something nice every so often is completely
fine. Moderation is key. If you go for a run
and
burn 250 calories, then eat a tub of
Ben&Jerrys, you’re hitting your head off a
stone wall. To lose weight you have to take
in
less than you burn off. Protein and vegetables
are your best friend, followed by carbs
and
healthy fats. Here’s a recipe for a filling
smoothie:
100ml milk
Handful of ice
Two tablespoons of almonds
1 banana, chopped
Handful of spinach
1 apple, chopped
approx. 10 strawberries, hulled
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Active Schools
Active School is one of the projects offered in TY. The spearhead and organiser of this is Bean Uì Rian. This year’s Active
Schools group started with the ‘Run with Ray’. Our TYs were
martialling the event and organised food for all participants. We
heard back from them that it was an enjoyable and beneficial experience. There were plans to go to Turkey on ‘Active Exchange’,
but plans fell short. There are also talks of upgrading the school
gym.
The TYs had quite a task organising the Active School Week. It
started on April 20th with a talk was given by two fitness instructors/nutritionists. Each year had a two hour session with the Elvery’s Aviva Power Team. Their talks were very interesting and
we learned basic fundamental information about fitness and were
educated in exercises that did not require equipment. During the
week, there were activities made available to all years, both during and after school e.g. soccer, tag rugby, high jump and pull-up
competition.
And of course, the annual primary school sports day. All TYs
were involved, with a variety of roles. The committee were in-
What is Active Schools?
The Department of Education and Skills and
Healthy Ireland encourage ALL schools to organise an Active School
Week (ASW) as part of
their annual school cale n d a r .
The ASW initiative is
about providing FUN
and INCLUSIVE physical activity opportunities
for ALL members of
the school community.
It allows schools to reinforce the message that
not only is physical activity good for you but it
also very enjoyable. It
provides schools with an
excellent opportunity to
raise awareness about
the physical activity opportunities that are
available in their locality
and to work collaboratively with students, parents and members of
the community.
Find out more at:
http://www.activeschoolflag.ie/
home.html
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Villiers TY 2015 by Ciara Stanfield and Erin Moloney
During TY we tried lots of different things. We did interesting subjects such as physics, chemistry, Ag science, biology, history, geography, German, Home Economics, Music
and lots of other interesting subjects. We also did extra
modules such as music workshop, printing, puppet making,
Chinese, photography, driving theory, craft and metalwork, food safety, and of course, Red Sokz. We also did a
module with a choice of Community, YSI (Young Social Innovators), Sci-Fest, Environment, Enterprise or Active Schools.
During the year we went on trips, such as the Paris trip, the
London trip, the ski trip in Italy and the Mun trip in Germany.
In Paris we went to the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, a boat trip
on the Seine, Notre Dame and the Champs Elysees. There
were school exchanges organised throughout the year too. We
had students from Spain, Portugal, Germany and Japan.
We did the Gaisce award, which involved taking up three activities and doing two
of them for 13 weeks and one of them for 26 weeks. We also went to Achill for a
week as part of that. We did activities there such as coasteering, mountain boarding, kayaking, surfing and rock climbing. We went on a walk and went camping for
our Gaisce too.
We did a fashion show on the 26th of October, where everyone got a job to do to
help with it, from modelling to make-up. We did a TY drama called ‘The Bad Apple’,
which was on in the Belltable on the 29th and 30th of January, everyone got involved with it by doing acting, lighting, sound, costumes or moving props.
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Summer Quiz
1. How many days of summer are there?
2. When is the summer solstice?
3. True or false, the Eiffel tower expands in summer?
4. When is American Independence Day?
5. What’s the longest day of the year?
6. How long have mosquitos been around for?
7. Is watermelon a fruit or vegetable?
8. What are the
three months
of summer?
9. What colour
would coca co-
la be if you re-
move the col-
ouring?
10. Did you enjoy
this quiz?
(there’s only
one right an-
swer)
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TY Adventure Trip to Achill Activity Centre
This year the fourth years went to Achill Island to complete the adventure course
for their Gaisce. We left on the 27th of May and were to be staying till the 1st. The
bus drive up took a long time but it was worth it when we finally reached. We were
all split into groups and given a schedule for the week. My group and three other
groups were picked to go camping that night, we had to pack our hiking bags and
change into appropriate clothing and then we took a bus to the location from where
the walk would start. It was a long and tiring walk, but the weather wasn't too bad
so it was okay. When we finally reached to where we were camping we all settled
into our tents, we then set up our tangier to cook the dinner for that night. After
dinner was finished we cleaned up and started a campfire. Our instructors told us
scary ghost stories which frightened us as it was pitch black and we were in the
middle of nowhere. After a tiring day we all went to bed, it was very cold through
the
night but
we
managed to
stay
in
the tent.
The
next
morning,
we
set
off to finish
the
walk and
return
home after
breakfast.
Camping
was
really fun
and a
great thing to experience.
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The rest of the week we were scheduled for different activities, on Tuesday we got
to go coasteering which was one of the scariest experiences of my life. Jumping into
the water wasn't the worse part but the waves were huge so we got stuck and weren't able to climb out. Mr. Atkinson and Mr. Story also were with us and even they too
were scared, but I don't regret doing it because it was a great experience.
Each night the instructors had small activities planned for us to do around the centre, they differed everyday.
On Wednesday my group got to go mountain boarding, which was probably my second
favourite activity. We drove to the hills near the beach and were allowed to mountain
board down either standing or doing the Mario kart which was basically sitting on
your board. After lunch we got to go indoor rock climbing which was also very fun,
then after dinner we were all divided into teams of four and were set a scavenger
hunt around the centre.
On Thursday my group went surfing which was my favourite part of the whole trip;
the beach in Achill was so beautiful which made it even better. After lunch we were
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SPORTS ROUND-UP 2014-2015
Villiers Girls Soccer
It was a very competitive time for girls soccer this year. We started off with
great enthusiasm which was reflected in fiercely contested games for all our
teams in 1st year, Junior and Senior. We had some great games along the way
most notably Villiers v Charleville where our first year girls had to battle hard
in a proud second half display which saw great and inspiring performances from
Anna Mae Powell, Dami Olaniyan and Amy O’ Leary. It sets up a promising future for this team should they all keep together next year.
Our Junior girls did very well also and contested the league final with a promising performance against John the Baptist school, Hospital. Super displays from
Eva O’ Sullivan, Zara Horan and Amelia De Carteret kept us right in the game
till the end earning a well-deserved runner up spot and medals.
Junior Girls Soccer – Runners up – Shannon side League
Joining our senior Irish girls this year was a lot of international students. The
girls shared their huge enthusiasm for the game and quickly integrated into the
squad. They experienced very challenging games against Presentation Thurles
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and Rathkeale against whom, Orla Shiel, Marieke Oggel, Ellie Brislane,
Deirbhile Woods, Lena Zur Nedden and Claudia Puig put in some star
performances.
Congratulations to all the girls who took part this year and came out
training especially during the wet and windy winter weather. We look
forward now to next September when it all kicks off again
Junior and Senior Hockey 2014/15
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The world of hockey in Villiers 2014/15 has been a major success. We better start off by
saying a huge thank you to our wonderful coaches; Ms Sterritt, Amir, Ms Peters and Ms
Ryan.
We
will begin
with
Junior Hockey. This year was the
first
year
in a long time that the Juniors
had a team in the A division. We just
missed out on a victory in the Junior A cup. It was a very close match against Crescent
Comprehensive in the semi-final, and although we had great support from Villiers girls
(shout out to Aoife Mc Nulty and her megaphone) we were unfortunately defeated by the
Crescent team.
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Another great achievement was coming third in the Munster A league after winning all but two
matches. Over all it was a great season full of fun and we would like to wish the best of luck to the
girls who will be carrying on the baton of junior A hockey next year.
The Junior B team also had a very successful season. We beat Laurel Hill Coláiste in a very intense
round of flicks in the quarter final of the cup. And as Grace Keeley’s final flick hit the back of the
net, we celebrated as though we had won the cup altogether, and Ms Sterritt had to calm us down.
Another achievement in the Junior B League, was winning four out of five of the matches.
Moving on to Senior Hockey; we have had huge success in both the B and C cup. The senior B’s
qualified for the final of the cup against St Angela’s. It was a very close final, with a score of 2-1.
Unfortunately, we were narrowly beaten. Cheers to our supporters who arrived half an hour late.
J Even though we didn’t win, we had a great year, and hopefully next year we can bring home the
cup for the sixth years that are leaving.
The senior C team also did exceptionally well. They succeeded in qualifying for the semi- final of
the cup. Unfortunately, they were beaten by Ballincolig in a very close final in Cork which was captained by Ciara Mc Kenna who showed determination throughout.
Overall, the Villiers Junior and Senior hockey teams have had a very mixed but enjoyable year.
Here’s to hockey 2015/16!
Deborah Adepoju and Tara Finnucane
Tag Rugby
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Tag rugby was run in the school for the first time. Every Thursday matches were
played. The cup winners were Luke Cardy's team, who beat Brandon Murtagh's team
in a competitive final. Robert Cunningham's team beat a very competitive team lead
by Casey Whelan in the shield final. After a competitive three team play off between
Kate Byrne's, Haley Jones’ and Conor Freeman's teams, Hayley's team won the plate.
It was very successful and hopefully will be run again next year as every year is involved and learn to work together.
Boys Hockey 2014/5
Once again we have come to the end of a very successful and busy boys hockey season
in Villiers.
Our seniors, captained by David Cardy, reached their Munster cup final v Ashton
school after overcoming Middleton College in their semi-final 2-1. Unfortunately we
went down 3-1 in the final. We are only loosing several 6th year’s and hope to go one
step further next year!
Our u18 Munster representatives were Calum Morrow and Andrew Tutty. Andrew also
went on to gain an Irish trial. Well done to them both.
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Summer Fashion
As the summer season rolls in, so does a new season of fashion. Summer fashion means anklets,
shorts
and
crop
tops. River Island
and
Topshop
lead
the
way for this season’s
hottest
looks.
Let’s start with crop tops. White lace is very popular. Boohoo is brilliant for cheap goods
and quick delivery.
Denim shorts are as popular as ever. If you have a bigger budget, invest in a Hollister pair.
There is plenty of variety. Penney’s, however, are just as good. Team shorts with a kimono
or light cardigan and Converse. Diesel has good quality denim. Keep in mind that the summer
look is a mix of casual and festival. Ankles boots or Toms, patterned leggings or shorts, pencil skirts or full maxi skirts; these all fit the
theme of summer fashion.
Denim can also be worn as a shirt over leggings, or a really nice look
is a black maxi skirt with a sleeveless denim
shirt.
Thread bracelets or light metal ones look good
you’re brave enough, try wearing a floppy sun
and white crochet in some form in your wardmer. Now all you need is a tan!
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layered on both arms. If
hat. If you have denim
robe, you’re set for sum-
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Villiers Students On Tour
Over the past year, many trips have taken place. These include both local and foreign.
These trips were academically and culturally based. Countries such as France, Germany,
Spain, Belgium and Italy were visited.
Paris Trip 2015 by Ciara Stanfield
The Paris trip was from Friday 13th to Monday 16th of March. On
Friday we travelled over on the plane and when we arrived we got a
bus to the Louvre museum. We saw the Mona Lisa in the Louvre, it
was much smaller than we expected. We went down to the river
Seine too and we saw the Eiffel Tower all lit up at nine o’clock when
we were on the boat. We ate crepes for our dinner in Creperie Beaubourg.
On Saturday we went to an art gallery called Musee de L’orangerie. It had Claude
Monet’s paintings of the Water Lillies. After that we went to the
Arc de Triomphe. We went shopping around that area too. We also
went to Versailles chateau. Later on we went to a shopping centre
called La Defence.
On Sunday we went to Notre Dame and the Pompidou centre. We
got a tour around Paris and after we got food we went up the Eiffel Tower.
On Monday we went to Disneyland Paris. There were lots of fun
rides, including Indiana Jones et le Temple du Peril, Big Thunder Mountain, It’s a Small
World, Buzz Light-year Laser Blast and Pirates of the Caribbean.
After Disneyland we got on a plane to Dublin to go home and we got the bus to Limerick
from Dublin. We arrived at Villiers at three in the morning, we were exhausted but we
had a lovely trip to Paris.
SKI TRIP 2015 by Lauren Byrne Delimata
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This year, Villiers went to Pinzolo Italy for what was to be an
unforgettable ski trip. We were up bright and very early at
the airport flying to Milan. It was going to be a full day of
travel, with a four hour bus journey to our hotel. We were
greeted warmly by the staff in Hotel Olympic Regina, and we
headed straight up to our self-assigned rooms. Only three
hours later, a 6 o’clock breakfast and a trip to the local
sports shop for fitting started our first day in Pinzolo.
We were sorted into groups based on ability and experience, and off we went. For
some, the red slope was an accomplishment; others breezed through blacks on their
second day. After each day of lessons, we were allowed free time in our rooms, and
many stocked up on Italian treats from the shops. After dinner, we had an activity.
The first night was spent gliding around the local ice rink.
The second night brought out the supporter in everyone, as the local ice-hockey team
took on a Latvian squad.
Pinzolo lost 3-1, despite a strong
start and loud support. The
next night, we were bussed off to
swimming half an hour away
from the hotel.
The infamous talent show was
held on our second last night. Hugo
Carr took first place, followed by the ‘Room 112 Ensemble’
and Matt Superkorn won
third with his ‘dancing’. Mr. Fennell
took the mic and sang ‘Livin’
on a Prayer. Our tour organiser sang
an Italian folk song, and
Ethan Mowat led a barbershop quartet rendition of Anchorman’s
‘Afternoon Delight’. This was a very
entertaining night and gave
everyone a chance to show off their
talents.
Our last day was mainly made up of packing and travelling. We were sad to say goodbye to Pinzolo, and the amazing coaches Fillipo, Mikael, Paula, Tomas and the staff. A
big thanks from all us avid skiers to Mr Sutton, Ms Crowley, Mr Fennell, both Ms
O’Sullivans', Mr Sadlier and Andreas. It was an amazing trip enjoyed by all, despite
injuries and the hotel dinners.
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Tours Continued
Belgium Trip 2015 by Sam Davern
Day One: After a two hour bus journey and a two hour flight, our band of intrepid
travellers arrived in Brussels Airport. This was then followed by another bus journey
and a trip on the metro, after which, we arrived in our hostel, the indomitable Meininger Hotel. Following a guided tour of our lodgings, we set off for Grand Place, a
square in the heart of Brussels in which there are many, many chocolate shops and a
Starbucks. After a quick walk-around, several chocolate covered waffles and dinner
in a local pizza/pasta restaurant, we retired for the night in the hostel.
Day Two: An early start at 5.30am, several train journeys and a drive in a mini-bus
brought us to Ypres, a town in France on the French/Belgian border. Our two excellent tour guides, Bob and Derrick, gave us a fascinating insight into World War I.
They brought us to the various memorials, graveyards and battlefields that were located in and around Ypres. Our first stop was at the Vimy Ridge, where we were
shown around the Canadian memorial and the surrounding trenches. The trenches had
been recreated using concrete blocks to look like sand bags and all the steps, turrets
and walkways were present and correct. Our Canadian tour guides brought us down
into the underground passages beneath the trenches that had been used to connect
them with a nearby field. On we went to the famous Somme battlefield which had
yet more trenches, a memorial and a small museum. After a quick break for lunch, we
arrived at the Missing of the Somme Memorial and the Irish soldiers memorial. We
had a quick stop in a German cemetery, after which we were brought to the Menin
Gate memorial. It was truly eye-opening to see all the names engraved in all of the
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memorials and the names of those buried in the graveyards. It is astonishing to think
that these were only a small fraction of the millions of lives lost during WW1 and that
something so horrific was repeated again in World War 2. At the end of the day, we
were dropped off in the centre of Ypres to get some food in a local pizza/pasta restaurant. Then began the long journey home, which ended in a trip to a Starbucks that
was near the hostel.
Day Three: Another early start and bus drive led us to Amsterdam. Our bus driver,
Mario, left us at the Jewish History Museum where we were our guide told us about
the history of Judaism in Amsterdam, from when the first Jews came to Holland up to
their persecution during the Holocaust. We were then shown around a local synagogue,
where our guide told us about its history, architecture and how religious services are
carried out there. After leaving the synagogue, we had lunch in a local pizza/pasta restaurant, after which, we battled our way through the wind and rain to make it to the
Anne Frank House. We were finally admitted to the museum after an hour and a half
of lashing rain, freezing winds, torn ponchos, broken umbrellas and several cups of hot
chocolate from a nearby shop. The museum in the house gave us a captivating insight
into the life of Anne and the Frank family as they hid from the Nazis. Following a
short walk, Mario collected us and the trip back to Brussels began. However, because
of the wind and rain, we had to pull over for a short break, during which we went to a
nearby Starbucks.
Day Four: After waking up at the more civilised time of 10.00am, we departed the hostel one last time and walked to Grand Place. Much shopping, chocolate buying and waffle eating then ensued. When our designated shopping time had ended, we visited the
European Parliament where we encountered our favourite MEP, Ming Flanagan. He told
us how he was going to write off Ireland’s debts and give more grants to farmers. Our
guide then showed us around the various rooms and chambers of the parliament and
gave us some official Liberal Democrat goodie bags at the end of the tour. Another
bus led us to the airport where we discovered that our flight had been delayed by several hours. Even worse than that, the restaurant in the airport did not serve pizza or
pasta and the Starbucks was closed. The plane left at midnight and we wearily but
happily got off the bus in Limerick at 4.30am.
Model United Nations trip to Germany
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Summer Festivals
This summer 2015, there are lots of festivals on all around Ireland. Kodaline are
playing in Galway on the 18th of July. Tickets also go on sale for electric Picnic in
March, so get your tickets fast before they’re all sold out!
Electric Picnic is held in Laois in Stradbury Hall, its outdoors, so bring tents and
sun cream! Approximately 30,000 to 35,000 people attend the festivals every
year. Electric picnic has a 24 hour cinema tent and a body and soul tent with massages. Electric picnic is on from the 4th till the 6th of September 2015.
Tickets are also on sale for Longitude, which take place from 17th July to 19th July
2015. In Marley Park Dublin, the new addition to this summer festivals include
James Blake, Little Dragon Years and years and much more.
The Oxygen festivals 2015 is held in the Famous racecourse, near the town of
Naas, located about 25 miles to the southwest of Dublin. Tickets come out in the
middle of March. Only people over the age of 17 are allowed go. Most people that
go to Oxygen camp in the Campsites.
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Music Reviews by Ciara Stanfield
Ben Haenow- Something I need
Ben Haenow was the X Factor winner of 2014 and this song was his winning single. He
suits rock songs very well and he is now talking about starting a rock band but this
song shows that he is such a good singer that he can sing all different types of music.
A cover of the OneRepublic song, this single suits his voice and brought out a very
emotional side to his voice.
Philip George- Wish you were Mine
This song was released near the end of 2014 on the 26th of December. This song is inspired by Stevie Wonder’s ‘ My Cherie Amour’ and includes vocals from the song. It
has very few vocals in it but I think that the emotion of the song comes from the music. It started off on Soundcloud and then became famous by being shared all over
the internet. Philip George made this song in his bedroom; he is definitely an artist to
look out for in 2015.
The Kite String Tangle- Given the Chance
The Kite String Tangle is another new up and coming artist for this year. This song is a
beautiful, emotional electronic piece of art. I think that the electronic music in this
gives it a sense of magic, contrasting the echoing, haunting vocals, which work very
well together. This is a very chilled and relaxing song.
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Must-watch Series’
For those summer days when the sun doesn’t shine here is
some vital viewing…….
The Vampire Diaries
Based on novels of the same name, Vampire Diaries follows Elena, a
teenage girl, two vampire brothers fall in love with. Four months
after the tragic car accident that killed their parents, 17-year-old
Elena Gilbert and her 15-year-old brother, Jeremy are still trying
to cope with their grief and move on with their lives. Elena has always been the star student; beautiful, popular and involved with
school and friends, but now she finds herself struggling to hide
her sadness from the world.
Gossip Girl!
Gossip Girl follows the lives of privileged teenagers on the Upper
East Side. Serena Van Der Woodsen is a blonde and beautiful socialite, everyone knows Serena. Blair Waldorf is Serena's best
friend but it's always about Serena not Blair.
Friday Night Lights
Friday Night Lights is an American drama television series about a
high school football team in the fictional town of Dillon, Texas. It
is based on the 1990 book and 2004 film of the same name. The
series' primary setting, Dillon, is a small, close-knit community in
rural Texas. The show uses this small town backdrop to address
many issues facing contemporary American culture, including family values, school funding, racism, drugs, abortion, and lack of economic opportunities.
New Girl!
Jess Day is an offbeat girl in her late 20s who, after a bad
breakup, moves in with three single guys. As their relationships
progress in this light hearted comedy, the five friends come to
realize they need each other more than they ever thought they
would, and end up forming a charmingly dysfunctional family.
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Suits!
While running from a drug deal gone bad, Mike Ross, a brilliant young college-dropout, slips into a job interview with one of New York City's best
legal closers, Harvey Spectre. Tired of cookie-cutter law school grads,
Harvey takes a gamble by hiring Mike on the spot after he recognizes his
raw talent and photographic memory.
Pretty Little Liars!
Set in the fictional town of Rosewood, Pennsylvania, the series follows the
lives of four girls, Aria Montgomery, Hanna Marin, Emily Fields, and Spencer Hastings, whose clique falls apart after the disappearance of their
best friend, Alison DiLaurentis. One year later, they are reunited as they
begin receiving messages from a mysterious figure named "A", who
threatens to expose their deepest secrets, including ones they thought
only Alison knew.
Breaking Bad!
Breaking Bad tells the story of Walter White (Bryan Cranston), a struggling high school chemistry teacher diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer,
who, together with his former student Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul), turns
to a life of crime. This duo begins producing and selling methamphetamine to secure his family's financial future before he
dies.
Game of Thrones
The series, set on the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos at the
end of a decade-long summer, interweaves several plot lines with a
broad ensemble cast. The first narrative arc follows a civil war among several noble houses for the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms; the second
covers the rising threat of the impending winter and the legendary creatures and fierce peoples of the North; the third chronicles the attempts
of the exiled last scion of the realm's deposed ruling dynasty to reclaim
the throne.
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Summer Bucket List
1. Get a tan.
2. Watch every season of a tv show (check out our article on great
shows)
3. Go to Kilkee and swim in the Pollock holes.
4. Get a bikini body.
5. Audition for a movie.
6. Master liquid eyeliner.
7. Buy loads of hair chalk and get multi-coloured hair.
8. Tie dye an old t-shirt.
9. Go to an outdoor cinema
10. Run a 10k
11.Pass your driving/ theory test!
12.Go on a road trip/ sun holiday with your closest friends.
13.Learn how to do a waterfall braid.
14.Be a tourist in Dublin for one day.
15.Take a selfie while buried in the sand.
16.Camp under the stars.
17.Post an album on Facebook with a photo of each day of summer.
18.Bake rainbow cupcakes.
19. Go for a day without social media
20.Try zorbing.
21.Go on every ride in Funderland.
22.See a musical or play.
23.Release Chinese lanterns at night.
24.Overcome a fear.
25.Try a foreign food.
26.Try messy twister.
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