‘Student Activities News’ Archives
DCS Student Graphic Novel Story Published
On Friday 23 April 2010, during World Book Festival as part of Teen Day, the launch of the second Cork City Library Graphic Novel Project took place. After the overwhelming success of last year’s graphic novel “Red Shift” the library decided to support another project again in 2010. This project was led by John Sexton who facilitated the [...]
Fifth Year Student Pens Prize-winning Short Story
Robert Bolton of fifth year writes: In February Cork City Libraries announced its third annual short story competition. Writers had to be between the ages of 13 and 18 and the stories could be between 1000-4000 words. First and second prize was on offer, along with 5 other prizes for shortlisted winners. Those shortlisted would also receive a [...]
DCS National Spring Clean Day
A number of second year students participated in the National Spring Clean Day and cleaned up around the Douglas area. The day was organised by Jordan Smith and Eoghan O’ Brien. Overall the students collected over 25 bags of rubbish; 11 of these are going to be recycled. Jordan Smith, Second Year
DCS Second Years at Trinity College, Dublin
On 20 April 2010, Douglas Community School second years went on a field trip to the Irish Aid Development Centre on O'Connell Street, the Book of Kells exhibition and Trinity College Campus.
