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Teachers Norma Foley, Lily O’Sullivan, Joanna O’Flynn, Margaret Murray, Clem O’Keeffe, Bernie O’Connor, Helena Madigan and in front, Mo O’Sullivan, dress up for Love Literature Week at Presentation Tralee. Photo by Dermot Crean
THERE were witches, Harry Potters, the Queen of Hearts and Mrs Brown’s Boys aplenty in Presentation Secondary School Tralee yesterday as they celebrated another Love Literature Week with a special ‘Dress In Character Day’.
It was one event in the highly anticipated, high octane extravaganza taking place from Monday to Friday which has the theme this year of ‘I Am A Star’ – a salute to the much loved Tralee singer/songwriter the late, great Christy Hennessy.
Students were thrilled to be joined by Christy’s friend, another Tralee star, Mark Leen, for a gala tribute to Christy on Tuesday.
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Mark Leen with students during his visit for Love Literature Week at Presentation Tralee. Photo by Dermot Crean
A myriad of sizzling, spectacular and sensational events were organised for each year group throughout the week. These include workshops with celebrated poet Gabriel Fitzmaurice and acclaimed writer John W. Sexton.
Gabriel Fitzmaurice with students during his visit for Love Literature Week at Presentation Tralee. Photo by Dermot Crean
A taste of film and the world of film-making hosted by Kerry’s Film-maker In Residence, Mieke Vanmechelen, is one of the most anticipated events of the week.
Students will also showcase their literary prowess in a variety of writing competitions including – Six Word Stories, Black Out Poetry and Short Stories to name but a few.
A novel event is “Poetry In The Poly Tunnel” a lunchtime literary experience hosted by both staff and students. A day-long Poetry Slam event hot housing emerging poets in Presentation is proving to be one of the hottest tickets of the week.
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Students reading in the polytunnel during Love Literature Week at Presentation Tralee. Photo by Dermot Crean
The organising committee were also honoured to host “An Audience With Tomi Reichental – Author, Film maker, Holocaust survivor. Mr. Reichental shared his personal witness and experience of The Holocaust with staff and students on Tuesday.
Tomi Reichental with students during his visit for Love Literature Week at Presentation Tralee. Photo by Dermot Crean
Another highlight, was the annual, much loved “Dress In Character Day” on Wednesday, where students are invited to strut their stuff and parade in costumes of their choice based on characters from literature.
Prizes galore are to be had on the day for the most inventive costumes. T.Y. students are were planning to step out with Mr. Mike O’ Donnell for a walking tour of the town on the theme of, “The Thrills And Spills Of Life In Tralee”,
A new innovation this year is the “Art Trail” – staff and students are invited to stroll the school’s campus and enjoy the myriad displays of art, photography and creative endeavours of the very talented school community.
The week concludes with a private viewing for students of the new animation “Small Foot” at the Omniplex cinema, Tralee. Scroll down for photos…
Teacher Norma Foley in her Queen of Hearts outfit for Love Literature Week at Presentation Tralee. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Students dress up for Love Literature Week at Presentation Tralee. Photo by Dermot Crean
Students dress up for Love Literature Week at Presentation Tralee. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Students as salt and pepper dress up for Love Literature Week at Presentation Tralee. Photo by Dermot Crean
Students dress up for Love Literature Week at Presentation Tralee. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Students dress up for Love Literature Week at Presentation Tralee. Photo by Dermot Crean
Students dress up for Love Literature Week at Presentation Tralee. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Students dress up for Love Literature Week at Presentation Tralee. Photo by Dermot Crean
Students dress up for Love Literature Week at Presentation Tralee. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Students dress up for Love Literature Week at Presentation Tralee. Photo by Dermot Crean
