Ellie Barrett, class of 2008

#HumansOfMuckross is our new campaign that connects past pupils together & gives us an insider's look into the cool things everyone's up to post-green skirt era 💚

Our next lass is .. Ellie Barrett (class of 2008)

" Muckross has always been more than just a school ✨ "

“What I miss most about [the school days] is the Muckross ‘spirit'. It is impossible to pinpoint one favourite memory... there were so many, including the daily trips to Donnybrook Fair. One of the most memorable moments was the move to the ‘new school’. Up until this point, half the school survived in prefabs. We either melted or froze, depending on the season! The day of the move, the entire school excitedly made their way from the old building to the new. It felt like we were making history 🏗”

“ Ah, to be 18 again. There are so many things I would tell my 18 year old self, (not that she would have listened!) 
Here’s my Top 5: 
- Your Leaving Cert points don’t define you ✅
- Enjoy seeing your friends everyday ✅
- Don’t be so hard on yourself ✅
- Embrace change ✅
- Don’t waste your time wishing you were older, being a grown up is hard ✅“

What Ellie is up to now: 
" I currently work for Oracle. I manage various programs in the area of Health & Wellbeing, Voluteering and Sports & Social. The rewarding part of my job is overseeing the Oracle Giving & Oracle Volunteering programs, which donate funds & time to non-profit organisations to advance education, protect the environment, & strengthen communities 🌍 "

Thanks so much for sharing your stories & advice, Ellie! You get to nominate the next interviewee ✅

Do you remember the prefabs? Are you involved in health & wellbeing? Please leave any thoughts below if you've any questions or comments for Ellie!

Don't forget to tag your friends & sisters below who you think should be introduced as one of our #HumansOfMuckross ❇️
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