Students in Dublin"s fair city
Twenty four sixth formers from The Queen"s School, together with their teachers, enjoyed a lively cultural weekend exploring the historic landmarks of Ireland"s capital city.
Following in the footsteps of literary figures such as Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett and Jonathan Swift, author of Gulliver"s Travels, the students visited Trinity College and Dublin Castle, before admiring the collection of Irish and European painting at Ireland"s National Gallery. Also on their itinerary was the historic Kilmainham Jail where the leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising were held and executed.
Dublin, whose name comes from the Gaelic Dubh Linn, meaning black pool, is thought to have been originally settled on the site which is now occupied by the city"s Christ Church cathedral.
Said party leader, John O"Meara, “This was an opportunity for the girls to get a sense of the wealth of culture and literature that Dublin has to offer. We managed to cram a lot into one weekend, but I think that now their appetite has been whetted, the girls will be keen to return again to get to know the city better.”
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Sixth formers from The Queen"s School in front of Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin
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The Queen’s School, Chester, Cheshire is one of the country’s leading independent schools for girls aged 4 – 18. We have a nationally renowned reputation for academic excellence and our girls consistently achieve outstanding results at GCSE and A level.
Our school celebrates young women and their potential. We prepare our girls to face their future with self-belief, energy and a “can do” philosophy. Academic success is only one aspect of life at Queen’s and all girls are encouraged to explore their abilities, interests and passions in a wide range of extra-curricular activities. From drama, art and music to sports, community work and overseas adventures, the girls benefit from an education of the whole person, experiencing new challenges inside and outside the classroom.
At The Queen"s School, we seek to develop in each student a risk-taking spirit, leadership abilities, confidence and a love of learning. Our individual approach ensures each girl has the support she needs to thrive and succeed throughout her time here.
The school inhabits elegant Georgian and Victorian buildings, situated in a beautiful setting within walking distance of historic Chester. These surroundings prove a constant reminder of the heritage and traditional values that have shaped the school for more than 130 years.
Mrs Catherine Buckley is the headmistress of The Queen’s School with Mrs Felicity Taylor as head of the Lower School on Liverpool Road. The school has a number of bursaries available to very able students.
Past pupils include Beth Tweddle, Olympic Gymnast, Sarah Kelly, founder of the UK’s Neuromuscular Centre for muscular dystrophy and Vivienne Faull, the first woman to become Dean of an English Cathedral.
More information available from www.queens.cheshire.sch.uk
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