Day 5 in Dublin. The temperature dropped below zero as we left the inn in the morning. But with our much heated spirit we went for our first visit: Dundalk Grammar School, with both secondary and junior sections. The school head Mr Drury demonstrated superb hospitality as he toured us around the campus, popping in lessons with friendly pupils. We visited their Design & Communication Graphics class, Music class, Art class, French class, Home Economics class, Carpenter class etc. We got the chance to speak to their students and learn about how they learn in school. I spoke to a Year 3 secondary school boy working on a shelf in the Carpentry lesson. He told me he had these double lessons twice a week and he's given a week to finish his woodwork. He explained his design in detail with confidence and interest. We also had a chance to briefly visit a junior school lesson with the 4 to 6-year-olds. The children were adorable and presentable.
Then we were off to Dublin City University, a young and vibrant institution with excellent sports facilities and results in national and international contests. We listened to an informative presentation and were toured around the campus.
Our final visit of the day was the Maynooth University, which shares the same campus with St Patrick's College. The university offered selective subjects and focuses on training students soft skills more than subject knowledge. They teach with a style and expect their students to be recognizable as being learners from this university. And the highlight of the day to many of us would be the short visit to St Patrick's College and Church. The garden enclosed by centuries old buildings and the spectacular interior of the church invited a large amount of appreciation, and photography.
The day ended with a long ride to Limerick, where we will stay for two evenings. Could there be snow tomorrow?
Dr H C Lee
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Then we were off to Dublin City University, a young and vibrant institution with excellent sports facilities and results in national and international contests. We listened to an informative presentation and were toured around the campus.
Our final visit of the day was the Maynooth University, which shares the same campus with St Patrick's College. The university offered selective subjects and focuses on training students soft skills more than subject knowledge. They teach with a style and expect their students to be recognizable as being learners from this university. And the highlight of the day to many of us would be the short visit to St Patrick's College and Church. The garden enclosed by centuries old buildings and the spectacular interior of the church invited a large amount of appreciation, and photography.
The day ended with a long ride to Limerick, where we will stay for two evenings. Could there be snow tomorrow?
Dr H C Lee
Panel Chair
Students from Dundalk Grammar School perform traditional Irish music for us during their music lesson.
The incredibly grand and noble environment at St Patrick's College Maynooth
