MEC Press Oct. 2019, Vol. 6 | Page 7

Our School Community: Belarus Charity Work Isabella Stefan (6th year) & Ber Carley (SNA) went to Belarus in June 2019 as part of a team to volunteer at a camp for kids with additional needs. ‘Thank you for all of your support and help in making our trip of 2019 a huge success. Without your generosity, we would not have been able to travel and coordinate the camp for children with additional needs. It was truly amazing, the children were spoiled and we were honored to assist with a week of fun. The children’s gratitude and smiles were wonderful. Thank you all for helping us to bring lots of laughter and respite into these families’ lives. Your kindness does not go unnoticed.’ Ber & Isabella Junior Book Club MEC Junior Book Club is now open to all 1st, 2nd and 3rd year students. Any student who wishes to be involved can come along and join our enthusiastic book chats. It does not matter what your reading ability level is and we welcome everyone! Our first discussion took place on the 22nd of October re: 'Skellig' by David Almond and we had chats and treats. Other books which the club will discuss this academic year are: 'The Maze Runner' by James Dashner, 'The Surface Breaks' by Louise O'Neill and 'Apple and Rain' by Sarah Crossan Parents, we hope you can encourage your teens to attend book club and to read the variety of books on our list. Our trending book list also gives you a good idea of what books are popular for Young Adult readers at the moment. Junior Book Club reads are also counted as ‘Reading Passport’ stamps from your English teacher. 07 Maynooth Education Campus Staff Book Club Read