Transition Year Announcements

 

Friday, 15th September 2023

 

Deadline for return of TY forms – Please remember to return your 4 forms (posted out in July) to your tutor for class Monday morning. Forms can be downloaded from Google Classroom. Students who do not return these forms, will not be able to participate in our first outside trip to Causey on Friday 22nd September.

 

Causey Farm – Friday 22nd September, all TY students (with forms)  will visit Causey Farm in Co. Meath. Buses will leave the school at 8.45am sharp!! The programme will begin at 10am and will finish at approx 2pm. Buses will return directly to school. 

Students will meet farm animals, take part in a bodhran session, make their own brown bread and take part in bog jumping!

What to Bring!!!!

• A good packed lunch as there is no shop on the premises

• Wear your oldest clothes and bring a complete change of your second oldest clothes

• Bring towels and wet wipes

• Wear wellies, boots or old runners

 

Gaisce –  Thank you to everyone who has shown an interest in taking part in the Gaisce Bronze Award. Please make sure to register yourself on the Gaisce website. Ms Coleman has posted details on how to do this on the TY Google Classroom. 

Ms Coleman will meet with registered students from Monday 18th September. Please keep an eye on your Google Classroom for more details.

 

FAI Coaching Course – Thank you to everyone who signed up for the FAI coaching course. There are 3 dates booked for each session: Monday 16th Oct, Tuesday 17th Oct & Thursday 19th October.

Lists will be posted on the TY Google Classroom next week and on the TY Notice Board, located at the G Compound. On the day, please come dressed in your school P.E gear and bring paper and pens with you. Venue will be confirmed soon and the session will begin at 9.00am.

This year all students must register themselves on the FAI website. Ms Coleman will share the link with everyone through email this week along with instructions on how to do it.

 

Work Experience – Work Experience takes place from Thursday 7th December to Friday 22nd December. All students need to print off the 5 forms uploaded to the TY Google Classroom.

1. Insurance Form for Employer
2. Thank you letter for Employer
3. Employer Guidelines
4. Employer Details
5. Employer Evaluation Form

The 4th form ‘Employer Details’ must be completed and returned to your tutor no later than Monday 16th October. 

 

Community Care – Community Care takes place from Monday 29th January to Friday 9th February. Like with Work Experience, students need to print off the 5 forms uploaded to the TY Google Classroom. The forms are more or less the same as the Work Experience ones.

Students must return the ‘Employer Details’ form to their teacher no later than Monday 27th November. 

 

RCSI –  The school has been registered for this year’s RCSI event. The RCSI will be running online workshops next February. Ms Coleman will let students know when she will be taking names for the courses below. Students must be 16yrs old. Places will be limited.

TY MiniMed online – 26 February-28 February 2024 TY MiniPharm online – 29 February 2024

TY MiniPhysio online – 1 March 2024

VAPING TALK – Thursday 21st September, there will be a talk for all TY students in the Assembly Hall on the dangers of vaping. The talk will take place during Periods 3 & 4. Please wait to be called out over the intercom.

TEAMWORKS – Thursday 28th September, all TY students will participate in multiple challenges where they must work together as a team. This will take place outdoors on our sports pitch.

A schedule for the day will be posted on Google Classroom soon!!

Come to school dressed in your PE gear!

 

 Have a great week everyone!!

 

Friday, 1st September 2023

Welcome to all our new TY students!!

 

Matrix Workshops – 

The Matrix workshop will begin next week. This workshop is a great introduction to the year ahead. Please register for class Period 1 and Period 7 first with your subject teacher. Room will be confirmed soon.

Make sure to bring with you a pencil case and a ‘tear out’ writing pad.

Thursday 7th Sep  –   4C

 Friday 8th Sep –       4D

 Monday 11th Sep –     4F

 Tuesday 12th Sep –    4J

 Thursday 14th Sep –   4M

 

Deadline for return of TY forms –  Please remember to return your 4 forms ( posted out in July) to your tutor for class Monday morning. Forms can be downloaded from Google Classroom.

 

TY Driving School – Friday 22nd February 2024. This comes at an additional cost of 60 euro which can be paid through VSWare. Places are limited to 60.

1st Drive Transition Year driving course is specifically aimed at students who are under the qualifying age to hold a learners permit but who want to learn to drive and eventually sit their driving test.

The day will include:

• Welcome and video presentation on car controls and how to use the track.
• Video presentations and discussions on all aspects of road safety.
• Drive of a dual controlled car on a private enclosed road accompanied by a trained instructor.
• Demonstrations and practical tips on changing a wheel, checking oil, water, etc.
• Brake reaction test using state of the art equipment.
• Presentation of certificates and awarding of prizes.
• Braking and ABS demonstration.

 

Podcasting/Audio Production –  If any student is interested in taking part in an Audio Production workshop, please email Ms Coleman with your interest as places are limited.

Monday 2nd October & Monday 9th October

Students learn how to create, design, produce and present their own podcast

• – How to make a podcast using mobile technology
• – What makes a podcast exciting and interesting
• – How to develop a story into a Podcast
• – Presentation skills
• – Basic audio editing techniques

 

FAI Coaching – There are 3 dates booked for the FAI coaching course. Monday 16th, Tuesday 17th & Thursday 19th October. Places are limited to a maximum of 15 students per workshop.

Please email Ms Coleman with your interest as soon as possible. 

 

Work Experience – Work Experience takes place from Thursday 7th December to Friday 22nd December. All students need to print off the 5 forms uploaded to the TY Google Classroom.

1. Insurance Form for Employer
2. Thank you letter for Employer
3. Employer Guidelines
4. Employer Details
5. Employer Evaluation Form

The form entitled ‘Employer Details’ must be completed and returned to your tutor no later than Monday 16th October. 

School Musical 2024 – Our school musical this year is ‘This is the word’ based on ‘Grease’. The musical is scheduled to take place the week Monday 11th March 2024.

Audition material has been uploaded to the students’ Google Classroom. A date has yet to be confirmed for the auditions. Audition application forms will be distributed at our next assembly.  Please return your applications of interest to Mr Grey. 

We are also looking for students who would like to play in an accompanying band and also students who would like to work backstage.

 

Have a great week everyone!!!

 

Friday, 24th February 2023

 

Community Care Employer Evaluation & Diary – All students must return their Employer Evaluation Form & Diary to their tutor no later than Monday 6th March.

 

Song writing school – There will be a two day Song writing workshop on Monday 27th & Tuesday 28th February. A list of names has been posted on the TY noticeboard. Location will be the gym balcony. Please go to your normal class, Period 1 and wait to be called out over the intercom. If you play a musical instrument, please bring it with you.

 

RCSI – Mini Med/Pharm//Physio 2023 Online Programme –

The above online programmes will take place on the below dates:

: RCSI Transition Year MiniMed – 27th of February- 1st of March 2023

: RCSI Transition Year MiniPharm- 2nd of March 2023 

: RCSI Transition Year MiniPhysio- 3rd of March 2023 

A list of participating students has been posted on the TY noticeboard. We will be using C2. Ms Coleman has posted a list of speakers and topics for each day on the TY Google Classroom.

Please note that as this is a medical programme, content will include surgeries, medical procedures & details about life as a medical professional.

 

Gaisce –  Our trip to Carlingford is fast approaching. We will leave Thursday 9th March at 8.45am from outside the gym and will return Friday 10th March at approx 6pm. Ms Coleman has uploaded details on what to bring with you on the TY Google Classroom under the heading ‘Carlingford Adventure Centre’. You will also find details of the Centre’s Mobile Phone Policy. Letters for parents/guardians were handed out to all students on Thursday 23rd February in school. If any student was absent for this meeting, please see Ms Coleman as soon as possible. 

 

Restaurant Skills – C2 will be turned into a restaurant on Monday 6th, Tuesday 7th & Thursday 9th March. All students will learn the skills of being a server in a restaurant. The schedule is as follows:

Monday 6th March – C2

4C – 9.00am to 11.45am

4D – 12.10pm to 12.55pm / 1.55pm to 3.55pm

Tuesday 7th March – C2

4F – 9.00am to 11.45am

4J – 12.10pm to 12.55pm / 1.55pm to 3.55pm

Thursday 9th March – C2

4M – 9.00am to 11.45am

4N – 12.10pm to 12.55pm / 1.55pm to 3.55pm

 

School of Etiquette – All students will participate in an etiquette class with Michelle Harding on Monday 13th & Tuesday 14th March in C2. Good manners, interview etiquette and many other basic life skills will be taught. The schedule will be as follows:

Monday 13th March – C2

4N – 9.00am to 10.30am

4M – 11.00am to 12.30pm

4J –  2.00pm to 3.30pm

 

Tuesday 14th March – C2

4F – 9.00am to 10.30am

4D – 11.00am to 12.30pm

4C – 2.00pm to 3.30pm

 

FAI – Primary 5’s

Monday 20th March / Tuesday 21st March / Wednesday 22nd March / Thursday 23rd March the FAI will be running mini tournaments for 4th, 5th and 6th classes from the Fingal area in Gallan Park, Malahide.  Sharon Boyle will be looking for volunteers to help organise and run the tournaments. The matches will run from 9.30am to 1.30pm. Students coming to help must be there at 9.00am. Sharon will meet with all students beforehand to go through everyone’s duties.

Please email Ms Coleman if you are interested in volunteering.

 

Shared Reading is back! – Our Shared Reading Programme is back with St Helen’s Jnr School. Shared reading takes place every Wednesday, period 5 and 6 after the Careers module in St Helen’s Junior School.

Students MUST go straight to St Helen’s Primary School at 11.15am. A roll will be taken there by your religion teacher. Failure to go directly to St Helen’s may result in a suspension. You must arrive at the school by 11.30am. Ms Coleman has posted a rota on Google Classroom and the TY Notice Board at the G Compound.

 

Failte Ireland : Tourism Careers – 

Failte Ireland has a TY Work Placement Programme which has been designed with businesses to give students experience of working in tourism. 

Please see the TY noticeboard for more information or go to tourismcareers.ie

 

 Have a great week everyone!!

 

Friday, 13th January 2023

 

Work Experience Employer Evaluation & Diary – All students must return their Employer Evaluation Form & Diary to their tutor by Monday 16th January.

 

Community Care – Community Care takes place from Monday 30th January to Friday 10th February. Like with Work Experience, students need to print off the 5 forms uploaded to the TY Google Classroom. The forms are more or less the same as the Work Experience ones.

1. Insurance Form for Employer
2. Thank you letter for Employer
3. Employer Guidelines
4. Employer Details
5. Employer Evaluation Form

The 4th form ‘Employer Details’ must be completed and returned to your tutor as soon as possible.

As part of your Community Care, all students must complete a diary which must be returned to your tutor along with your Employer Evaluation form by Monday 6th March. The diary is uploaded to the TY Google Classroom under the heading ‘Community Care’.

 

DCU TY Compute – 

ComputeTY is a transition year experience where students learn how to programme and be creative and innovative in the world of technology. This year, DCU will run one week-long camp on their Glasnevin campus, starting on Monday, April 17th-21st.

All students attending will take part in an ‘Introduction to Python Programming’ course. They must have studied higher-level Mathematics in their junior cycle. Students should note there are no half days on this programme; it is a full week Monday – Friday inclusive.

DCU is offering our school 6 places in their programme. This camp will begin on Monday, April 17th and finish on Friday, April 21st. 

All students participating must have a parent or guardian fill in a Google form which I will share through email when the 6 students have been selected. The school will be covering the cost.

Please email Ms Coleman by Friday 20th January with your interest. A lottery will be held if more than 6 students are interested.

Social Anxiety Talk – 

Friday 13th January – Assembly Hall

4C & 4D – 10.05 am 

Friday 27th Janaury – Assembly Hall

4M & 4J – 10.05 am 

4N & 4F – To be confirmed

 

Barista Workshop – Monday 16th January & Tuesday 17th January, all students will take part in a barista coffee workshop. 

Students not only learn a hand craft but also important soft skills such as effective communication, dealing with multiple orders and self awareness. These skills ultimately empower students and allow them to get a job, often their first job. This experience is not only fun but allows students to gain much needed self confidence.

Monday 16th January – Gym Balcony

4N – 9.30am to 11.00am

4C – 11.35 to 12.55pm

4J – 2.00pm to 3.30pm  (4J must register with their subject teacher Period 7 and return to class Period 9)

 

Tuesday 17th January – Gym Balcony

4F – 9.30am to 11.00am

4D – 11.35am to 12.55pm

4M – 2.00pm to 3.30pm  (4M must register with their subject teacher Period 7 and return to class Period 9)

 

Zeeko – Thursday 19th January & Friday 20th January, all students will participate in an Internet Safety Talk. Location tbc.

Thursday 19th January  – Location : TBC

4M – 10.05am to 11.25am

4D – 11.35am to 12.55pm

4J – 1.55pm to 3.15pm ( 4J please register with your teacher Period 7 )

 

Friday 20th January – Location : TBC

4C – 10.05am to 11.25am

4F – 11.35am to 12.55pm

4N – 1.55pm to 3.15pm ( 4N please register with your teacher Period 7 )

 

Forensic Workshop – Monday 23rd January, all students will participate in a Forensic Fun Workshop. Location : Gym Balcony

Monday 23rd January

4F & 4N – 9.00am to 10.50  (Register with subject teacher Period 1 )

4C & 4D – 11.10am to 12.55pm

4J & 4M – 2.00pm to 3.55pm (Register with subject teacher Period 7)

 

RCSI – Mini Med/Pharm//Physio 2023 Online Programme –

The above online programmes will take place on the below dates:

: RCSI Transition Year MiniMed – 27th of February- 1st of March 2023

: RCSI Transition Year MiniPharm- 2nd of March 2023 

: RCSI Transition Year MiniPhysio- 3rd of March 2023 

I have registered our school for 30 places on each course which will be watched here in the school with a supervising teacher. 

If you have an interest in following Medicine, Pharmacy or Physiotherapy after school, please email Ms Coleman with your preference. Places are limited to 30 on each course!!!!

Please note that as this is a medical programme, content will include surgeries, medical procedures & details about life as a medical professional.

 

Gaisce –  Ms Coleman has posted a list of scheduled meetings on the TY Noticeboard. Failure to turn up for your scheduled meeting without notifying Ms Coleman may result in a student being taken off the list for the trip to Carlingford Adventure Centre on Thursday 9th March 2023. 

 

Shared Reading is back! – Our Shared Reading Programme is back with St Helen’s Jnr School. Shared reading takes place every Wednesday, period 5 and 6 after the Careers module in St Helen’s Junior School.

Students MUST go straight to St Helen’s Primary School at 11.15am. A roll will be taken there by your religion teacher. Failure to go directly to St Helen’s may result in a suspension. You must arrive at the school by 11.30am. Ms Coleman has posted a rota on Google Classroom and the TY Notice Board at the G Compound.

 

Failte Ireland : Tourism Careers – 

Failte Ireland has a TY Work Placement Programme which has been designed with businesses to give students experience of working in tourism. 

Please see the TY noticeboard for more information or go to tourismcareers.ie

 

 Have a great week everyone!!

 

Friday, 6th January 2023

 Welcome Back & Happy New Year!!!

 

Work Experience Employer Evaluation & Diary – All students must return their Employer Evaluation Form & Diary to their tutor by Monday 16th January.

 

Community Care – Community Care takes place from Monday 30th January to Friday 10th February. Like with Work Experience, students need to print off the 5 forms uploaded to the TY Google Classroom. The forms are more or less the same as the Work Experience ones.

1. Insurance Form for Employer
2. Thank you letter for Employer
3. Employer Guidelines
4. Employer Details
5. Employer Evaluation Form

The 4th form ‘Employer Details’ must be completed and returned to your tutor as soon as possible.

As part of your Community Care, all students must complete a diary which must be returned to your tutor along with your Employer Evaluation form by Monday 6th March. The diary is uploaded to the TY Google Classroom under the heading ‘Community Care’

 

Movie Magic –  There will be 3 Movie Magic workshops taking place next week.

These workshops will provide you with an understanding of film making and how to best use your smart device. You will explore storytelling on screen, learn camera and editing skills and will be introduced  to the wonders of green screen technology.  At the end of the day all students will have produced a short film, news report or commercial which will be an ideal addition to your TY Portfolio.

Please your TY Google Classroom or the TY Notice Board for your day, start time & location. Please register with your subject teacher Period 1 and Period 7 for roll call!!!

Places are limited to 27 in each workshop.

Monday 9th January

Tuesday 10th January 

Thursday 12th January

 

Social Anxiety Talk – 

Friday 13th January – Assembly Hall

4C & 4D – 10 o’clock

Friday 27th January – Assembly Hall

4M & 4J – 10 o’clock

4N & 4F – To be confirmed

 

Barista Workshop – Monday 16th January & Tuesday 17th January, all students will take part in a barista coffee workshop. 

Students not only learn a hand craft but also important soft skills such as effective communication, dealing with multiple orders and self awareness. These skills ultimately empower students and allow them to get a job, often their first job. This experience is not only fun but allows students to gain much needed self confidence.

Monday 16th January – Gym Balcony

4N – 9.30am to 11.00am

4C – 11.35 to 12.55pm

4J – 2.00pm to 3.30pm  (4J must register with their subject teacher Period 7 and return to class Period 9)

 

Tuesday 17th January – Gym Balcony

4F – 9.30am to 11.00am

4D – 11.35am to 12.55pm

4M – 2.00pm to 3.30pm  (4M must register with their subject teacher Period 7 and return to class Period 9)

 

Zeeko – Thursday 19th January & Friday 20th January, all students will participate in an Internet Safety Talk. Location tbc.

Thursday 19th January  – Location : TBC

4M – 10.05am to 11.25am

4D – 11.35am to 12.55pm

4J – 1.55pm to 3.15pm ( 4J please register with your teacher Period 7 )

 

Friday 20th January – Location : TBC

4C – 10.05am to 11.25am

4F – 11.35am to 12.55pm

4N – 1.55pm to 3.15pm ( 4N please register with your teacher Period 7 )

 

Forensic Workshop – Monday 23rd January, all students will participate in a Forensic Fun Workshop. Location : Gym Balcony

Monday 23rd January

4F & 4N – 9.00am to 10.50  (Register with subject teacher Period 1 )

4C & 4D – 11.10am to 12.55pm

4J & 4M – 2.00pm to 3.55pm (Register with subject teacher Period 7)

 

RCSI – Mini Med/Pharm//Physio 2023 Online Programme –

The above online programmes will take place on the below dates:

: RCSI Transition Year MiniMed – 27th of February- 1st of March 2023

: RCSI Transition Year MiniPharm- 2nd of March 2023 

: RCSI Transition Year MiniPhysio- 3rd of March 2023 

I have registered our school for 30 places on each course which will be watched here in the school with a supervising teacher. 

If you have an interest in following Medicine, Pharmacy or Physiotherapy after school, please email Ms Coleman with your preference. Places are limited to 30 on each course!!!!

Please note that as this is a medical programme, content will include surgeries, medical procedures & details about life as a medical professional.

 

Gaisce –  Ms Coleman will meet again with all Gaisce participants after the Christmas break. There are still some Parental Consent forms outstanding. Failure to turn up for your scheduled meeting without notifying Ms Coleman may result in a student being taken off the list for the trip to Carlingford Adventure Centre on Thursday 9th March 2023. Please see the TY Notice board for your scheduled meeting.

 

Shared Reading is back! – Our Shared Reading Programme is back with St Helen’s Jnr School. Shared reading takes place every Wednesday, period 5 and 6 after the Careers module in St Helen’s Junior School.

Students MUST go straight to St Helen’s Primary School at 11.15am. A roll will be taken there by your religion teacher. Failure to go directly to St Helen’s may result in a suspension. You must arrive at the school by 11.30am. Ms Coleman has posted a rota on Google Classroom and the TY Notice Board at the G Compound.

 

 

Failte Ireland : Tourism Careers – 

Failte Ireland has a TY Work Placement Programme which has been designed with businesses to give students experience of working in tourism. 

Please see the TY noticeboard for more information or go to tourismcareers.ie

 

 Have a great week everyone!!

 

Friday, 25th November 2022

 

Work Experience Deadline – Work Experience takes place from Monday 5th December to Wednesday 21st December. All students need to print off the 5 forms uploaded to the TY Google Classroom.

1. Insurance Form for Employer
2. Thank you letter for Employer
3. Employer Guidelines
4. Employer Details
5. Employer Evaluation Form

The 4th form ‘Employer Details’ must be completed and returned to your tutor as soon as possible.

As part of your Work Experience, all students must complete a diary which must be returned to your tutor along with your Employer Evaluation form by Monday 16th January. The diary is uploaded to the TY Google Classroom under the heading ‘Work Experience’

 

Community Care – Community Care takes place from Monday 30th January to Friday 10th February. Like with Work Experience, students need to print off the 5 forms uploaded to the TY Google Classroom. The forms are more or less the same as the Work Experience ones.

Students must return the ‘Employer Details’ form to their teacher no later than Monday 28th November. 

 

RCSI – Mini Med/Pharm//Physio 2023 Online Programme –

The above online programmes will take place on the below dates:

: RCSI Transition Year MiniMed – 27th of February- 1st of March 2023

: RCSI Transition Year MiniPharm- 2nd of March 2023 

: RCSI Transition Year MiniPhysio- 3rd of March 2023 

I have registered our school for 30 places on each course which will be watched here in the school with a supervising teacher. 

If you have an interest in following Medicine, Pharmacy or Physiotherapy after school, please email Ms Coleman with your preference. Places are limited to 30 on each course!!!!

Please note that as this is a medical programme, content will include surgeries, medical procedures & details about life as a medical professional.

 

Gaisce –  Ms Coleman will meet again with all Gaisce participants after the Christmas break. There are still some Parental Consent forms outstanding. Failure to turn up for your scheduled meeting without notifying Ms Coleman may result in a student being taken off the list for the trip to Carlingford Adventure Centre on Thursday 9th March 2023.

 

Gael linn – Best of luck to all students who will be attending an Irish Media Course with Gael linn next week, starting Monday 28th November. Please make sure to be at the Gael linn head office, no. 35, Dame St for 10am next Monday where you will receive a schedule for the week. 

 

Christmas Wreath Making – Monday 28th Nov, Tuesday 29th Nov & Thursday 1st Dec, there will be a Christmas Wreath making workshop for everyone.

Students will be divided into groups of 17 and 18. Please see the TY Noticeboard for your scheduled day and time.

Location – Gym Balcony

 

Movie Magic –  There will be 3 Movie Magic workshops taking place in January. 

These workshops will provide you with an understanding of film making and how to best use your smart device. You will explore storytelling on screen, learn camera and editing skills and will be introduced  to the wonders of green screen technology.  At the end of the day all students will have produced a short film, news report or commercial which will be an ideal addition to your TY Portfolio.

Places are limited to 27 in each workshop.

Monday 9th January

Tuesday 10th January – FULL

Thursday 12th January

Please email Ms Coleman with your interest and preferred date.

 

Shared Reading is back! – Our Shared Reading Programme is back with St Helen’s Jnr School. Shared reading takes place every Wednesday, period 5 and 6 after the Careers module in St Helen’s Junior School.

Students MUST go straight to St Helen’s Primary School at 11.15am. A roll will be taken there by your religion teacher. Failure to go directly to St Helen’s may result in a suspension. You must arrive at the school by 11.30am. Ms Coleman has posted a rota on Google Classroom and the TY Notice Board at the G Compound.

 

 

Failte Ireland : Tourism Careers – 

Failte Ireland has a TY Work Placement Programme which has been designed with businesses to give students experience of working in tourism. 

Please see the TY noticeboard for more information or go to tourismcareers.ie

 

 Have a great week everyone!!

 

 

Friday, 18th November 2022

 

Work Experience Deadline – Work Experience takes place from Monday 5th December to Wednesday 21st December. All students need to print off the 5 forms uploaded to the TY Google Classroom.

1. Insurance Form for Employer
2. Thank you letter for Employer
3. Employer Guidelines
4. Employer Details
5. Employer Evaluation Form

The 4th form ‘Employer Details’ must be completed and returned to your tutor as soon as possible.

As part of your Work Experience, all students must complete a diary which must be returned to your tutor along with your Employer Evaluation form by Monday 16th January. The diary is uploaded to the TY Google Classroom under the heading ‘Work Experience’

 

Community Care – Community Care takes place from Monday 30th January to Friday 10th February. Like with Work Experience, students need to print off the 5 forms uploaded to the TY Google Classroom. The forms are more or less the same as the Work Experience ones.

Students must return the ‘Employer Details’ form to their teacher no later than Monday 28th November. 

 

RCSI – Mini Med/Pharm//Physio 2023 Online Programme –

The above online programmes will take place on the below dates:

: RCSI Transition Year MiniMed – 27th of February- 1st of March 2023

: RCSI Transition Year MiniPharm- 2nd of March 2023 

: RCSI Transition Year MiniPhysio- 3rd of March 2023 

I have registered our school for 30 places on each course which will be watched here in the school with a supervising teacher. 

If you have an interest in following Medicine, Pharmacy or Physiotherapy after school, please email Ms Coleman with your preference. Places are limited to 30 on each course!!!!

Please note that as this is a medical programme, content will include surgeries, medical procedures & details about life as a medical professional.

 

Circus Workshop 2 – A fun workshop to learn all the skills of the circus.

Monday’s session on the 21st November unfortunately has to be cancelled for 4M & 4N

Tuesday 22nd Nov: 4C – 9.00am to 10.30am

                                4D – 11.35am to 12.55pm

Friday 25th Nov:     4F – 9.00am to 10.30am

                                4J – 11.35am to 12.55pm

Please make sure you register for class Period 1 with your teacher!!

Location – Gym Balcony in the PE Hall. Please wear PE gear.

 

Gaisce –  Ms Coleman will meet with all students who could not make their first Gaisce meeting last month the week beginning Monday 21st November. Please keep an eye out for the schedule on the TY notice board and Google Classroom. Do not forget your Record Card!!!

 

Christmas Wreath Making – Monday 28th Nov, Tuesday 29th Nov & Thursday 1st Dec, there will be a Christmas Wreath making workshop for everyone.

Students will be divided into groups of 17 and 18. Please see the TY Noticeboard for your scheduled day and time.

Location – Gym Balcony

 

Movie Magic –  There will be 3 Movie Magic workshops taking place in January. 

These workshops will provide you with an understanding of film making and how to best use your smart device. You will explore storytelling on screen, learn camera and editing skills and will be introduced  to the wonders of green screen technology.  At the end of the day all students will have produced a short film, news report or commercial which will be an ideal addition to your TY Portfolio.

Places are limited to 27 in each workshop.

Monday 9th January

Tuesday 10th January – FULL

Thursday 12th January

Please email Ms Coleman with your interest and preferred date.

 

Shared Reading is back! – Our Shared Reading Programme is back with St Helen’s Jnr School. Shared reading takes place every Wednesday, period 5 and 6 after the Careers module in St Helen’s Junior School.

Students MUST go straight to St Helen’s Primary School at 11.15am. A roll will be taken there by your religion teacher. Failure to go directly to St Helen’s may result in a suspension. You must arrive at the school by 11.30am. Ms Coleman has posted a rota on Google Classroom and the TY Notice Board at the G Compound.

 

 

Failte Ireland : Tourism Careers – 

Failte Ireland has a TY Work Placement Programme which has been designed with businesses to give students experience of working in tourism. 

Please see the TY noticeboard for more information or go to tourismcareers.ie

 

 Have a great week everyone!!

 

 

Friday, 11th November 2022

 

Work Experience Deadline – Work Experience takes place from Monday 5th December to Wednesday 21st December. All students need to print off the 5 forms uploaded to the TY Google Classroom.

1. Insurance Form for Employer
2. Thank you letter for Employer
3. Employer Guidelines
4. Employer Details
5. Employer Evaluation Form

The 4th form ‘Employer Details’ must be completed and returned to your tutor as soon as possible.

 

Community Care – Community Care takes place from Monday 30th January to Friday 10th February. Like with Work Experience, students need to print off the 5 forms uploaded to the TY Google Classroom. The forms are more or less the same as the Work Experience ones.

Students must return the ‘Employer Details’ form to their teacher no later than Monday 28th November. 

 

RCSI – Mini Med/Pharm//Physio 2023 Online Programme –

The above online programmes will take place on the below dates:

: RCSI Transition Year MiniMed – 27th of February- 1st of March 2023

: RCSI Transition Year MiniPharm- 2nd of March 2023 

: RCSI Transition Year MiniPhysio- 3rd of March 2023 

I have registered our school for 30 places on each course which will be watched here in the school with a supervising teacher. 

If you have an interest in following Medicine, Pharmacy or Physiotherapy after school, please email Ms Coleman with your preference. Places are limited to 30 on each course!!!!

Please note that as this is a medical programme, content will include surgeries, medical procedures & details about life as a medical professional.

Circus Workshop 1 – A fun workshop to learn all the skills of the circus. The workshop will take place in the PE Hall. Please wear PE gear.

Monday 14th Nov: 4C – 9.00am to 10.30am

                              4D – 11.34am to 12.55pm

Tuesday 15th Nov: 4F – 9.00am to 10.30am

                               4J – 11.35am to 12.55pm

Thursday 17th Nov: 4M – 9.00am to 10.30am

                                4N – 11.35am to 12.55pm

 

Gaelinn – Change of Week – Gaelinn is a fantastic Irish language media course running the week beginning Monday 28th November to Friday 2nd December.

There are 12 places available for this course. Please email Ms Coleman with your interest. Students will spend a week in the Gaelinn main office on Dame Street, Dublin City.

This course aims to give Transition Year students the opportunity to develop basic media skills in an Irish language setting. They will gain an understanding of different types of media; journalism, radio, television and social media. They will use professional equipment throughout the course. The highlights of the course include the filming of a short film in Irish, and the production and recording of a radio programme at Raidió na Life studios.

COURSE CONTENT:

Broadcasting Skills

We will introduce the student to journalism and broadcasting through Irish as a potential career, explain what is involved and the different areas of work.

– Programme planning and preparation

– Script preparation

– The equipment used

– Interview techniques

– Editing

 

Filming Skills

This section of the course will introduce the student to the basic skills of film-making

– Planning and preparing a film script 

– Using a camera

– Composition of shots 

– Movement and filling the frame 

– Editing

 

Gaisce –  Ms Coleman will meet with all students who could not make their first Gaisce meeting last month the week beginning Monday 21st November. Please keep an eye out for the schedule on the TY notice board and Google Classroom. Do not forget your Record Card!!!

 

Shared Reading is back! – Our Shared Reading Programme is back with St Helen’s Jnr School. Shared reading takes place every Wednesday, period 5 and 6 after the Careers module in St Helen’s Junior School.

Students MUST go straight to St Helen’s Primary School at 11.15am. A roll will be taken there by your religion teacher. Failure to go directly to St Helen’s may result in a suspension. You must arrive at the school by 11.30am. Ms Coleman has posted a rota on Google Classroom and the TY Notice Board at the G Compound.

 

 

Failte Ireland : Tourism Careers – 

Failte Ireland has a TY Work Placement Programme which has been designed with businesses to give students experience of working in tourism. 

Please see the TY noticeboard for more information or go to tourismcareers.ie

 

  Have a great week everyone!!

 

Friday, 7th October 2022

GAA Coaching – Ronan McDonald from Naomh Mearnog’s GAA Club will be starting a training course with TY students. No dates have been set yet. Please email Ms Coleman with your interest along with the GAA Club you play with ( not compulsory )

 

Gaelinn – Gaelinn is a fantastic Irish language media course running the week beginning Monday 24th Oct to Friday 28th Oct.

There are 12 places available for this course. Please email Ms Coleman with your interest. Students will spend a week in the Gaelinn main office on Dame Street, Dublin City.

This course aims to give Transition Year students the opportunity to develop basic media skills in an Irish language setting. They will gain an understanding of different types of media; journalism, radio, television and social media. They will use professional equipment throughout the course. The highlights of the course include the filming of a short film in Irish, and the production and recording of a radio programme at Raidió na Life studios.

COURSE CONTENT:

Broadcasting Skills

We will introduce the student to journalism and broadcasting through Irish as a potential career, explain what is involved and the different areas of work.

– Programme planning and preparation

– Script preparation

– The equipment used

– Interview techniques

– Editing

 

Filming Skills

This section of the course will introduce the student to the basic skills of film-making

– Planning and preparing a film script 

– Using a camera

– Composition of shots 

– Movement and filling the frame 

– Editing

 

Gaisce –  Thank you to everyone who has shown an interest in taking part in the Gaisce Bronze Award. Please make sure to register yourself on the Gaisce website. Ms Coleman has posted details on how to do this on the TY Google Classroom. 

If any student missed their meeting last week, please collect a parental consent form & record card outside Ms Coleman’s office. Please keep an eye on your Google Classroom for more details and the TY notice board at the G Compound.

 

Shared Reading is back! – Our Shared Reading Programme is back with St Helen’s Jnr School. Shared reading takes place every Wednesday, period 5 and 6 after the Careers module in St Helen’s Junior School.

Students MUST go straight to St Helen’s Primary School at 11.15am. A roll will be taken there by your religion teacher. Failure to go directly to St Helen’s may result in a suspension. You must arrive at the school by 11.30am. Ms Coleman has posted a rota on Google Classroom and the TY Notice Board at the G Compound.

 

FAI Coaching Course – Thank you to everyone who signed up for the FAI coaching course. There are 3 dates booked for each session: Monday 17th Oct, Tuesday 18th Oct & Thursday 20th October.

All the lists are posted on the TY Google Classroom and on the TY Notice Board, located at the G Compound. On the day, please come dressed in your P.E gear and bring paper and pens with you. Venue will be the Gym Balcony and the session will begin at 9.00am.

 

Podcasting Workshop – Lists of students participating in the podcasting workshop are posted on GC and also on the TY Notice board. Location will be C3 and start time 9.00am. Please go to your normal class, Period 1 first.

Dates are: Monday 10th Oct, Tuesday 11th Oct & Thursday 13th Oct. 

Please make sure to bring a smartphone /ipad /tablet with you as well as earphones!!

Please download the app ‘Bandlab’ onto your device before coming to your workshop

 

Work Experience – Work Experience takes place from Monday 5th December to Wednesday 21st December. All students need to print off the 5 forms uploaded to the TY Google Classroom.

1. Insurance Form for Employer
2. Thank you letter for Employer
3. Employer Guidelines
4. Employer Details
5. Employer Evaluation Form

The 4th form ‘Employer Details’ must be completed and returned to your tutor no later than Monday 17th October. 

 

Community Care – Community Care takes place from Monday 30th January to Friday 10th February. Like with Work Experience, students need to print off the 5 forms uploaded to the TY Google Classroom. The forms are more or less the same as the Work Experience ones.

Students must return the ‘Employer Details’ form to their teacher no later than Monday 28th November. 

 

Malahide Garden Centre – 

Malahide Garden Centre is offering a programme to TY students. The programme will offer a small insight into their business as a Garden Centre & Cafe. 

Students will learn about all aspects of their business from stock control, display, horticulture to customer service.  Meeting and learning from staff members throughout the company.

 

It will run 30/01/23 – 02/02/23   9.30am-3.30pm 

OR 

06/02/23 – 09/02/23  9.30am-3.30pm.

There are only 5 places per week and unfortunately they cannot accept students at any other time.

 

These dates coincide with Community Care so this could be a good opportunity for students who are still looking for a placement somewhere.

If any  TY student would like to attend, they can email shop@thegardenhouse.ie. 

If you are successful, please email Ms Coleman.

 

 Have a great week everyone!!

 

Friday, 30th September 2022

 

Gaelinn – Gaelinn is a fantastic Irish language media course running the week beginning Monday 24th Oct to Friday 28th Oct.

There are 12 places available for this course. Please email Ms Coleman with your interest. Students will spend a week in the Gaelinn main office on Dame Street, Dublin City.

This course aims to give Transition Year students the opportunity to develop basic media skills in an Irish language setting. They will gain an understanding of different types of media; journalism, radio, television and social media. They will use professional equipment throughout the course. The highlights of the course include the filming of a short film in Irish, and the production and recording of a radio programme at Raidió na Life studios.

COURSE CONTENT:

Broadcasting Skills

We will introduce the student to journalism and broadcasting through Irish as a potential career, explain what is involved and the different areas of work.

– Programme planning and preparation

– Script preparation

– The equipment used

– Interview techniques

– Editing

 

Filming Skills

This section of the course will introduce the student to the basic skills of film-making

– Planning and preparing a film script 

– Using a camera

– Composition of shots 

– Movement and filling the frame 

– Editing

 

Gaisce –  Thank you to everyone who has shown an interest in taking part in the Gaisce Bronze Award. Please make sure to register yourself on the Gaisce website. Ms Coleman has posted details on how to do this on the TY Google Classroom. 

Ms Coleman is currently meeting with registered students. Please keep an eye on your Google Classroom for more details and the TY notice board at the G Compound.

 

Shared Reading is back! – Our Shared Reading Programme is back with St Helen’s Jnr School. Shared reading takes place every Wednesday, period 5 and 6 after the Careers module in St Helen’s Junior School.

Students MUST go straight to St Helen’s Primary School at 11.15am. A roll will be taken there by your religion teacher. Failure to go directly to St Helen’s may result in a suspension. You must arrive at the school by 11.30am. Ms Coleman has posted a rota on Google Classroom and the TY Notice Board at the G Compound.

 

Digital Futures –  “Digital Futures” is a programme for students to get them thinking about careers in Technology and Engineering. Tuesday 4th Oct 3 more tutor groups will be invited to a talk. A schedule has been posted to TY Google Classroom.

Tuesday 4th October

4F – Periods 2 & 3

4D – Periods 5 & 6

4C – Periods 7 & 8

 

FAI Coaching Course – Thank you to everyone who signed up for the FAI coaching course. There are 3 dates booked for each session: Monday 17th Oct, Tuesday 18th Oct & Thursday 20th October.

All the lists are posted on the TY Google Classroom and on the TY Notice Board, located at the G Compound. On the day, please come dressed in your P.E gear and bring paper and pens with you. Venue will be the Gym Balcony and the session will begin at 9.00am.

 

Podcasting Workshop – Lists of students participating in the podcasting workshop are posted on GC and also on the TY Notice board. Dates are: Monday 10th Oct, Tuesday 11th Oct & Thursday 13th Oct. Please make sure to bring a smartphone/ipad with you as well as earphones!!

 

Work Experience – Work Experience takes place from Monday 5th December to Wednesday 21st December. All students need to print off the 5 forms uploaded to the TY Google Classroom.

1. Insurance Form for Employer
2. Thank you letter for Employer
3. Employer Guidelines
4. Employer Details
5. Employer Evaluation Form

The 4th form ‘Employer Details’ must be completed and returned to your tutor no later than Monday 17th October. 

 

Community Care – Community Care takes place from Monday 30th January to Friday 10th February. Like with Work Experience, students need to print off the 5 forms uploaded to the TY Google Classroom. The forms are more or less the same as the Work Experience ones.

Students must return the ‘Employer Details’ form to their teacher no later than Monday 28th November. 

 

Malahide Garden Centre – 

Malahide Garden Centre is offering a programme to TY students. The programme will offer a small insight into their business as a Garden Centre & Cafe. 

Students will learn about all aspects of their business from stock control, display, horticulture to customer service.  Meeting and learning from staff members throughout the company.

 

It will run 30/01/23 – 02/02/23   9.30am-3.30pm 

OR 

06/02/23 – 09/02/23  9.30am-3.30pm.

There are only 5 places per week and unfortunately they cannot accept students at any other time.

 

These dates coincide with Community Care so this could be a good opportunity for students who are still looking for a placement somewhere.

If any  TY student would like to attend, they can email shop@thegardenhouse.ie. 

If you are successful, please email Ms Coleman.

 

Reptile Haven – Thursday 6th Oct

Melanie and Ben from Reptile Haven will give our students a fascinating talk on a variety of different species of reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. Students will learn how to care for these incredible creatures and learn about their habitat and behaviour.

Students will get to interact with, feed and hold an array of species such as snakes, lizards, geckos and even hold a 13ft python!

Room C2

4M – 10.05am to 11.25am

4J – 11.35am to 12.55pm

4D – 1.55pm to 3.15pm

 

Gym Balcony

4N – 10.05am to 11.25am

4F – 11.35am to 12.55pm

4C – 1.55pm to 3.15pm

 

 Have a great week everyone!!

 

 

Friday, 23rd September 2022

Causey Farm – Friday 23rd September, all TY students (with forms)  will visit Causey Farm in Co. Meath today. Buses will leave the school at 8.45am sharp!! The programme will begin at 10am and will finish at approx 2pm. Buses will return directly to school. Students must assemble in their tutor classes at the school gates for roll call with their tutor.

Students will meet farm animals, take part in a bodhran session, make their own brown bread and take part in bog jumping!

What to Bring!!!!

• A good packed lunch as there is no shop on the premises

• Wear your oldest clothes and bring a complete change of your second oldest clothes

• Bring towels and wet wipes

• Wear wellies, boots or old runners

 

Gaelinn – Gaelinn is a fantastic Irish language media course running the week beginning Monday 24th Oct to Friday 28th Oct.

There are 12 places available for this course. Please email Ms Coleman with your interest. Students will spend a week in the Gaelinn main office on Dame Street, Dublin City.

This course aims to give Transition Year students the opportunity to develop basic media skills in an Irish language setting. They will gain an understanding of different types of media; journalism, radio, television and social media. They will use professional equipment throughout the course. The highlights of the course include the filming of a short film in Irish, and the production and recording of a radio programme at Raidió na Life studios.

COURSE CONTENT:

Broadcasting Skills

We will introduce the student to journalism and broadcasting through Irish as a potential career, explain what is involved and the different areas of work.

– Programme planning and preparation

– Script preparation

– The equipment used

– Interview techniques

– Editing

 

Filming Skills

This section of the course will introduce the student to the basic skills of film-making

– Planning and preparing a film script 

– Using a camera

– Composition of shots 

– Movement and filling the frame 

– Editing

 

Gaisce –  Thank you to everyone who has shown an interest in taking part in the Gaisce Bronze Award. Please make sure to register yourself on the Gaisce website. Ms Coleman has posted details on how to do this on the TY Google Classroom. 

Ms Coleman will meet with registered students who were absent on Thursday 22nd September next week. Please keep an eye on your Google Classroom for more details.

 

Shared Reading is back! – Our Shared Reading Programme is back with St Helen’s Jnr School. Shared reading takes place every Wednesday, period 5 and 6 after the Careers module in St Helen’s Junior School.

Students MUST go straight to St Helen’s Primary School at 11.15am. A roll will be taken there by your religion teacher. Failure to go directly to St Helen’s may result in a suspension. You must arrive at the school by 11.30am. Ms Coleman has posted a rota on Google Classroom and the TY Notice Board at the G Compound.

 

Digital Futures –  “Digital Futures” is a programme for students to get them thinking about careers in Technology and Engineering. Tuesday 27th Sep & Tuesday 4th Oct all TY students will be invited to a talk. A schedule has been posted to TY Google Classroom.

Tuesday 27th September

4N – Periods 2 & 3

4M – Periods 5 & 6

4J – Periods 7 & 8

Tuesday 4th October

4F – Periods 2 & 3

4D – Periods 5 & 6

4C – Periods 7 & 8

 

FAI Coaching Course – Thank you to everyone who signed up for the FAI coaching course. There are 3 dates booked for each session: Monday 17th Oct, Tuesday 18th Oct & Thursday 20th October.

All the lists are posted on the TY Google Classroom and on the TY Notice Board, located at the G Compound. On the day, please come dressed in your P.E gear and bring paper and pens with you. Venue will be the Gym Balcony and the session will begin at 9.00am.

 

Podcasting Workshop – Lists of students participating in the podcasting workshop are posted on GC and also on the TY Notice board. Dates are: Monday 10th Oct, Tuesday 11th Oct & Thursday 13th Oct. Please make sure to bring a smartphone/ipad with you as well as earphones!!

 

Work Experience – Work Experience takes place from Monday 5th December to Wednesday 21st December. All students need to print off the 5 forms uploaded to the TY Google Classroom.

1. Insurance Form for Employer
2. Thank you letter for Employer
3. Employer Guidelines
4. Employer Details
5. Employer Evaluation Form

The 4th form ‘Employer Details’ must be completed and returned to your tutor no later than Monday 17th October. 

 

Community Care – Community Care takes place from Monday 30th January to Friday 10th February. Like with Work Experience, students need to print off the 5 forms uploaded to the TY Google Classroom. The forms are more or less the same as the Work Experience ones.

Students must return the ‘Employer Details’ form to their teacher no later than Monday 28th November. 

 

Malahide Garden Centre – 

Malahide Garden Centre is offering a programme to TY students. The programme will offer a small insight into their business as a Garden Centre & Cafe. 

Students will learn about all aspects of their business from stock control, display, horticulture to customer service.  Meeting and learning from staff members throughout the company.

 

It will run 30/01/23 – 02/02/23   9.30am-3.30pm 

OR 

06/02/23 – 09/02/23  9.30am-3.30pm.

There are only 5 places per week and unfortunately they cannot accept students at any other time.

 

These dates coincide with Community Care so this could be a good opportunity for students who are still looking for a placement somewhere.

If any  TY student would like to attend, they can email shop@thegardenhouse.ie. 

If you are successful, please email Ms Coleman.

 

TEAMWORKS – Thursday 29th September, all TY students will participate in multiple challenges where they must work together as a team. This will take place outdoors on our sports pitch.

A schedule for the day has been posted on Google Classroom.

Thursday 29th September – Schedule for the day

Please come dressed in your PE gear. This event will take place on the sports field.

4M & 4N :  8.45am to 10.45am

4F & 4J :   10.45am to 12.45pm

4D & 4C :  1.45pm to 3.45pm    

Students must return to class when their session is over except 4D & 4C. They have permission to go home at 3.45pm.

Come to school dressed in your PE gear!

 

Reptile Haven – Thursday 6th Oct

Melanie and Ben from Reptile Haven will give our students a fascinating talk on a variety of different species of reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. Students will learn how to care for these incredible creatures and learn about their habitat and behaviour.

Students will get to interact with, feed and hold an array of species such as snakes, lizards, geckos and even hold a 13ft python!

Room C2

4M – 10.05am to 11.25am

4J – 11.35am to 12.55pm

4D – 1.55pm to 3.15pm

 

Gym Balcony

4N – 10.05am to 11.25am

4F – 11.35am to 12.55pm

4C – 1.55pm to 3.15pm

 

 Have a great week everyone!!

 

 

Friday, 16th September 2022

Deadline for return of TY forms – Please remember to return your 4 forms (posted out in July) to your tutor for class Monday morning. Forms can be downloaded from Google Classroom. Students who do not return these forms, will not be able to participate in our first outside trip to Causey on Friday 23rd September.

Causey Farm – Friday 23rd September, all TY students (with forms)  will visit Causey Farm in Co. Meath. Buses will leave the school at 8.45am sharp!! The programme will begin at 10am and will finish at approx 2pm. Buses will return directly to school. 

Students will meet farm animals, take part in a bodhran session, make their own brown bread and take part in bog jumping!

What to Bring!!!!

• A good packed lunch as there is no shop on the premises

• Wear your oldest clothes and bring a complete change of your second oldest clothes

• Bring towels and wet wipes

• Wear wellies, boots or old runners

 

Gaisce –  Thank you to everyone who has shown an interest in taking part in the Gaisce Bronze Award. Please make sure to register yourself on the Gaisce website. Ms Coleman has posted details on how to do this on the TY Google Classroom. 

Ms Coleman will meet with registered students next Thursday 22nd September. Please keep an eye on your Google Classroom for more details.

 

Shared Reading is back! – Our Shared Reading Programme is back with St Helen’s Jnr School. Shared reading takes place every Wednesday, period 5 and 6 after the Careers module in St Helen’s Junior School.

Students MUST go straight to St Helen’s Primary School at 11.15am. A roll will be taken there by your religion teacher. Failure to go directly to St Helen’s may result in a suspension. You must arrive at the school by 11.30am. Ms Coleman has posted a rota on Google Classroom and the TY Notice Board at the G Compound.

 

Digital Futures –  “Digital Futures” is a programme for students to get them thinking about careers in Technology and Engineering. Tuesday 27th Sep & Tuesday 4th Oct all TY students will be invited to a talk. A schedule will be posted on GC in the next few days.

 

FAI Coaching Course – Thank you to everyone who signed up for the FAI coaching course. There are 3 dates booked for each session: Monday 17th Oct, Tuesday 18th Oct & Thursday 20th October.

All the lists are posted on the TY Google Classroom and on the TY Notice Board, located at the G Compound. On the day, please come dressed in your P.E gear and bring paper and pens with you. Venue will be the Gym Balcony and the session will begin at 9.00am.

Podcasting Workshop – Lists of students participating in the podcasting workshop are posted on GC and also on the TY Notice board. Dates are: Monday 10th Oct, Tuesday 11th Oct & Thursday 13th Oct. Please make sure to bring a smartphone/ipad with you as well as earphones!!

 

Work Experience – Work Experience takes place from Monday 5th December to Wednesday 21st December. All students need to print off the 5 forms uploaded to the TY Google Classroom.

1. Insurance Form for Employer
2. Thank you letter for Employer
3. Employer Guidelines
4. Employer Details
5. Employer Evaluation Form

The 4th form ‘Employer Details’ must be completed and returned to your tutor no later than Monday 17th October. 

 

Community Care – Community Care takes place from Monday 30th January to Friday 10th February. Like with Work Experience, students need to print off the 5 forms uploaded to the TY Google Classroom. The forms are more or less the same as the Work Experience ones.

Students must return the ‘Employer Details’ form to their teacher no later than Monday 28th November. 

 

Malahide Garden Centre – 

Malahide Garden Centre is offering a programme to TY students. The programme will offer a small insight into their business as a Garden Centre & Cafe. 

Students will learn about all aspects of their business from stock control, display, horticulture to customer service.  Meeting and learning from staff members throughout the company.

 

It will run 30/01/23 – 02/02/23   9.30am-3.30pm OR 06/02/23 – 09/02/23  9.30am-3.30pm.

There are only 5 places per week and unfortunately they cannot accept students at any other time.

 

These dates coincide with Community Care so this could be a good opportunity for students who are still looking for a placement somewhere.

If any  TY student would like to attend, they can email shop@thegardenhouse.ie. 

If you are successful, please email Ms Coleman.

 

TEAMWORKS – Thursday 29th September, all TY students will participate in multiple challenges where they must work together as a team. This will take place outdoors on our sports pitch.

A schedule for the day will be posted on Google Classroom in the next few days!!

Come to school dressed in your PE gear!

 

 Have a great week everyone!!

 

 

Friday, 2nd September 2022

Welcome to all our new TY students!!

TY Induction – TY induction will be held Monday 4th September during Periods 5 & 6. All students must go straight to the Assembly Hall after the 10 minute break.

 

Matrix Workshops – 

The Matrix workshop will take place next week. This workshop is a great introduction to the year ahead. Please register for class Period 1 and Period 7 first with your subject teacher. Room will be confirmed soon.

Make sure to bring with you a pencil case and a ‘tear out’ writing pad.

Thursday 8th Sep  –   4C

 Friday 9th Sep –       4D

 Monday 12th Sep –     4F

 Tuesday 13th Sep –    4J

 Thursday 15th Sep –   4M

  Friday 16th Sep –       4N

 

Deadline for return of TY forms –  Please remember to return your 4 forms ( posted out in July) to your tutor for class Monday morning. Forms can be downloaded from Google Classroom.

 

Wednesday modules – Modules begin Wednesday 7th Sep, Periods 1 – 4. See your TY Google Classroom for the schedule or the TY noticeboard located at the entrance to the G Compound.

 

TY Driving School – 3 dates have been booked for a full day driving experience with 1st Drive on Tuesday 21st, Thursday 23rd & Friday 24th February 2023. This however comes at an additional cost of 60 euro. Payment can be made through VSWare Payments.

1st Drive Transition Year driving course is specifically aimed at students who are under the qualifying age to hold a learners permit but who want to learn to drive and eventually sit their driving test.

The day will include:

• Welcome and video presentation on car controls and how to use the track.
• Video presentations and discussions on all aspects of road safety.
• Drive of a dual controlled car on a private enclosed road accompanied by a trained instructor.
• Demonstrations and practical tips on changing a wheel, checking oil, water, etc.
• Brake reaction test using state of the art equipment.
• Presentation of certificates and awarding of prizes.
• Braking and ABS demonstration.

 

Podcasting/Audio Production –  If any student is interested in taking part in an Audio Production workshop, please email Ms Coleman with your interest as places are limited.

Monday 10th October, Tuesday 11th October & Thursday 13th October.

Students learn how to create, design, produce and present their own podcast

• – How to make a podcast using mobile technology
• – What makes a podcast exciting and interesting
• – How to develop a story into a Podcast
• – Presentation skills
• – Basic audio editing techniques

 

FAI Coaching – There are 3 dates booked for the FAI coaching course. 17th, 18th and 20th October. Places are limited to a maximum of 15 students per workshop.

Please email Ms Coleman with your interest as soon as possible. 

 

Work Experience – Work Experience takes place from Monday 5th December to Wednesday 21st December. All students need to print off the 5 forms uploaded to the TY Google Classroom.

1. Insurance Form for Employer
2. Thank you letter for Employer
3. Employer Guidelines
4. Employer Details
5. Employer Evaluation Form

The 4th form ‘Employer Details’ must be completed and returned to your tutor no later than Monday 17th October. 

 

Have a great week everyone!!!

 

 

 

Friday, 7th January 2022

Happy New Year!!

Welcome back everyone!!

Looking into Law : The Bar of Ireland –

Module 1 is now open to complete on the TY Google Classroom. It consists of 4 Chapters. 
Every week Ms Coleman will open up a new Module on GC. I hope everyone will enjoy the experience!
This first module will introduce you to early life as a barrister. Maura McNally SC, Chair of the Council of The Bar of Ireland and The Hon. Mr. Justice Donal O’Donnell, Chief Justice, both give a brief welcome and introduction to the programme in this module. In addition, you will be introduced to the King’s Inns and the early days of life as a barrister as a devil/pupil. In each module, you will meet six barristers in the faces of the bar section, each of them with a different story of how they got to where they are now. In each module you will hear from the President of each court, in this first module it is the President of the District Court.

 

Deadline Fast Approaching! –

Monday 17th Jan is the deadline to return your Work Experience Diary & Employer Evaluation Form.
These must be returned to your tutor.
You have a week between now and then to sort out these two important documents.

 

Gaisce Meetings – 

Gaisce meetings will continue from next Monday 10th January in the A Compound. Please see the schedule on Google Classroom and take note of your day and time. Do not forget your Record Card otherwise you will be sent back to class. There are also some Parental Consent forms outstanding.
IMPORTANT: Students who do not fulfill the requirements needed ie. completing the 3 challenge areas will not be allowed visit Carlingford Adventure Centre at the end of March.

 

National Gallery of Ireland – 

Applications for this popular TY work experience programme are now open: Transition Year Work Experience 2021-22 | National Gallery of Ireland

The National Gallery is running an exciting work experience programme for Transition Year students. In this week-long programme you will go behind the scenes at the Gallery and learn about the work of different departments including Education, Conservation, Curatorial and Visitor Experience. Working as a team you will develop a ‘live project’ to create an event for young people that will run at the Gallery.
The placement will suit students who are interested in art and may be considering studying it for Leaving Cert. You must be willing to work with students from other schools and be comfortable in a team environment. Most importantly, the Gallery is looking for students who want to learn something from their week at the Gallery and benefit from a new experience.
Places are limited!!!
The placement will take place from Monday 28 March to Friday 1 April 2022
DEADLINE TO APPLY is 5pm Friday 28 January 2022
Please see the link on Google Classroom to learn more and to apply, good luck!!!

 

Garda Road Safety Talk –

Friday 14th January will be our first talk with Garda David Barron from the Traffic Division of Garda Siochana. Ms Coleman will post details of this talk on Google Classroom next week.

 

Forensic Fun – 

Monday 17th January all our TY students will take part in a fun forensic workshop investigating the assassination of American President JFK. There will be a 30 min video posted on Google Classroom next week for students to watch in preparation for the workshop. Students will need a pen, a smartphone and earphones!

Have a great week everyone!

 

Friday, 26th November 2021

Christmas Wreath Making Workshop – Monday 29th & Tuesday 30th November all TY students will participate in a Christmas Wreath making workshop. Ms Coleman has posted details on Google Classroom. The workshop will take place in K3. We ask you to bring your own pair of scissors on the day!

Christmas Exams – The TY Christmas exams will take place Friday 26th November & Thursday 2nd December. The exam timetable has been uploaded to Google Classroom. Best of luck to everyone!

Work Experience – Work Experience takes place from Monday 6th December to Friday 17th December. All students need to print off their Work Experience Diary. This can be found on the TY Google Classroom under the heading ‘Work Experience’. This diary needs to be filled out for every day of your placement. The diary must be returned to your tutor along with your ‘Employer Evaluation Form’ no later than Monday 17th January. Your Work Experience Placement will be graded as follows by your tutor:

Tutor’s report:     (100%)

Employers report (30%) 

Initiative in finding placement (10%) 

Completion of diary (30%) 

Diary presented on time (15%) 

Oral presentation (15%) 

 

Gaisce –  Our Gaisce meetings will continue after the Christmas break. Ms Coleman will post a new schedule on the TY Google Classroom so keep a watch out! Please make sure to turn up on the correct day and at the correct time.

 It is vital that students bring their Record Cards with them to their meeting. Failure to do this will result in a student being sent back to class.

If a student repeatedly fails to attend their scheduled meeting or is not progressing in a satisfactory way with their Challenge Areas, they will not be allowed visit Carlingford Adventure Centre next March.

Please remember to bring your ‘Parental Consent Form’ if you haven’t done so already.

 

Community Care – Community Care takes place from Monday 7th February to Friday 18th February. Like with Work Experience, students need to print off the 5 forms uploaded to the TY Google Classroom. The forms are more or less the same as the Work Experience ones.

Students must return the ‘Employer Details’ form to their teacher by  Monday 29th November. 

STEPS – Engineering Your Future

Applications are now being accepted for STEPS. This is a wonderful opportunity for any student interested in a future career in Engineering.

Please see the link below where you can apply. The link is also available on Google Classroom. Students must apply themselves and remember to use your own email address in the application as sometimes your school address does not accept outside mail.

Best of luck!!!! Don’t delay in applying!!!

https://www.engineersireland.ie/Schools/Get-involved/Engineering-Your-Future/How-to-apply

 

Have a great week everyone!!

 

Friday, 12th November 2021

Circus Skills – All TY students will participate in a circus workshop next week. Mon 15th, Tues 16th & Thurs 18th November. Ms Coleman will post a schedule on Google Classroom very soon so keep an eye out!!!! Students are allowed to wear their PE gear for the event.

Move Production – Friday 19th November will be the final Movie Production workshop. Please check Google Classroom for details. Make sure to bring either an Ipad/tablet/phone with you as well as earphones.

IMPORTANT! – Can I ask that all participating students go to Period 1 to register with their subject teacher before going over to the Den. Thank you!!

Christmas Wreath Making Workshop – Monday 29th & Tuesday 30th November all TY students will participate in a Christmas Wreath making workshop. Ms Coleman will post details on Google Classroom next week.

Work Experience – Work Experience takes place from Monday 6th December to Friday 17th December. All students need to print off the 5 forms uploaded to the TY Google Classroom.

1. Insurance Form for Employer
2. Thank you letter for Employer
3. Employer Guidelines
4. Employer Details
5. Employer Evaluation Form

The 4th form ‘Employer Details’ must be completed and returned to your tutor. The deadline to do this was Monday 18th October. 

 

Gaisce –  Thank you to everyone who has shown an interest in taking part in the Gaisce Bronze Award. Please make sure to register yourself on the Gaisce website. Ms Coleman has posted details on how to do this on the TY Google Classroom. 

Ms Coleman will post a schedule on the TY Google Classroomsoon for the next meeting. It is vital that students bring their Record Cards with them from now on. Failure to do this will result in a student being sent back to class.

If a student repeatedly fails to attend their scheduled meeting they will not be allowed to visit  Carlingford Adventure Centre next March.

Please remember to bring your ‘Parental Consent Form’ if you haven’t done so already.

 

Community Care – Community Care takes place from Monday 7th February to Friday 18th February. Like with Work Experience, students need to print off the 5 forms uploaded to the TY Google Classroom. The forms are more or less the same as the Work Experience ones.

Students must return the ‘Employer Details’ form to their teacher no later than Monday 29th November. 

 

RCSI – Mini Med Registration NOW OPEN!!

This programme will give students the opportunity to experience what it is like to train and work as a healthcare professional and is specifically designed to encourage students to consider a career in medicine.

The 2022 programme will again be virtual and will take place from Monday, 28 February to Friday, 4 March. The programme is open to all Transition Year students to take part.

For more information about the programme, please click on the link below.

Students must register themselves with parental consent. I have attached a link below which will bring you directly to the registration page.

Best of luck to everyone!!!

Transition Year MiniMed programme at RCSI Dublin – Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/undergraduate/meet-rcsi/transition-year-minimed-programme

RCSI TY Parental Consent Form 2022 – Virtual RCSI TY Programme – Registration and Parental Consent

https://rcsi.eventsair.com/ty-mi

Have a great week everyone!!

 

Friday, 5th November 2021

Self-Defence Workshop – Thursday 11th November & Friday 12th November. Ms Coleman will post a schedule for both days on Google Classroom early next week. Venue: Guide & Scout Den.

Thursday Modules – Thursday 11th November, the Thursday modules will rotate. Please see Google Classroom to check where your class will be.

Work Experience – Work Experience takes place from Monday 6th December to Friday 17th December. All students need to print off the 5 forms uploaded to the TY Google Classroom.

1. Insurance Form for Employer
2. Thank you letter for Employer
3. Employer Guidelines
4. Employer Details
5. Employer Evaluation Form

The 4th form ‘Employer Details’ must be completed and returned to your tutor. The deadline to do this was Monday 18th October. 

 

Gaisce –  Thank you to everyone who has shown an interest in taking part in the Gaisce Bronze Award. Please make sure to register yourself on the Gaisce website. Ms Coleman has posted details on how to do this on the TY Google Classroom. 

Ms Coleman will post a schedule on the TY Google Classroomsoon for the next meeting. It is vital that students bring their Record Cards with them from now on. Failure to do this will result in a student being sent back to class.

If a student repeatedly fails to attend their scheduled meeting they will not be allowed visit Carlingford Adventure Centre next March.

Please remember to bring your ‘Parental Consent Form’ if you haven’t done so already.

 

Movie Production Workshop: 

This workshop is designed to help TY students develop their creativity using modern digital media. Each course is self guided and uses a blended approach of online video tutorials alongside offline activities and worksheets to teach students how to make a variety of modern day digital media including advertisements, short movies and short documentaries.

Dates are :  Monday 8th November & Friday 19th November

Start Time : 9.00am

Venue : Guide & Scout Den

All places have now been filled. Thank you!

Make sure to bring a tablet/ipad/phone with you as well as earphones.

 

Community Care – Community Care takes place from Monday 7th February to Friday 18th February. Like with Work Experience, students need to print off the 5 forms uploaded to the TY Google Classroom. The forms are more or less the same as the Work Experience ones.

Students must return the ‘Employer Details’ form to their teacher no later than Monday 29th November. 

 

RCSI – Mini Med Registration NOW OPEN!!

This programme will give students the opportunity to experience what it is like to train and work as a healthcare professional and is specifically designed to encourage students to consider a career in medicine.

The 2022 programme will again be virtual and will take place from Monday, 28 February to Friday, 4 March. The programme is open to all Transition Year students to take part.

For more information about the programme, please click on the link below.

Students must register themselves with parental consent. I have attached a link below which will bring you directly to the registration page.

Best of luck to everyone!!!

Transition Year MiniMed programme at RCSI Dublin – Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/undergraduate/meet-rcsi/transition-year-minimed-programme

RCSI TY Parental Consent Form 2022 – Virtual RCSI TY Programme – Registration and Parental Consent

https://rcsi.eventsair.com/ty-mi

Have a great week everyone!!

 

 

Friday, 22nd October 2021

Work Experience – Work Experience takes place from Monday 6th December to Friday 17th December. All students need to print off the 5 forms uploaded to the TY Google Classroom.

1. Insurance Form for Employer
2. Thank you letter for Employer
3. Employer Guidelines
4. Employer Details
5. Employer Evaluation Form

The 4th form ‘Employer Details’ must be completed and returned to your tutor. The deadline to do this was Monday 18th October. 

 

Gaisce –  Thank you to everyone who has shown an interest in taking part in the Gaisce Bronze Award. Please make sure to register yourself on the Gaisce website. Ms Coleman has posted details on how to do this on the TY Google Classroom. 

Our next meeting will be after the Halloween break. Ms Coleman will post a schedule on the TY Google Classroom. It is vital that students bring their Record Cards with them from now on. Failure to do this will result in a student being sent back to class.

Please remember to bring your ‘Parental Consent Form’ if you haven’t done so already.

 

Movie Production Workshop: 

This workshop is designed to help TY students develop their creativity using modern digital media. Each course is self guided and uses a blended approach of online video tutorials alongside offline activities and worksheets to teach students how to make a variety of modern day digital media including advertisements, short movies and short documentaries.

Dates are : Monday 1st November, Monday 8th November & Friday 19th November

Start Time : 9.00am

Venue : Guide & Scout Den

All places have now been filled. Thank you!

Make sure to bring a tablet/ipad/phone with you as well as earphones.

 

Community Care – Community Care takes place from Monday 7th February to Friday 18th February. Like with Work Experience, students need to print off the 5 forms uploaded to the TY Google Classroom. The forms are more or less the same as the Work Experience ones.

Students must return the ‘Employer Details’ form to their teacher no later than Monday 29th November. 

 

Zeeko – All 4th year students will attend an Internet Safety talk after the Mid-term break in the Guide & Scout Den.

The schedule will be as follows:

Thursday 4th November:

10.05 – 11.25 – 4N

11.35 – 12.55 – 4M

13.55 – 15.15 – 4J

Friday 5th November:

10.05 – 11.25 – 4F

11.35 – 12.55 – 4D

13.55 – 15.15 – 4C

 

RCSI – Mini Med Registration NOW OPEN!!

This programme will give students the opportunity to experience what it is like to train and work as a healthcare professional and is specifically designed to encourage students to consider a career in medicine.

The 2022 programme will again be virtual and will take place from Monday, 28 February to Friday, 4 March. The programme is open to all Transition Year students to take part.

For more information about the programme, please click on the link below.

Students must register themselves with parental consent. I have attached a link below which will bring you directly to the registration page.

Best of luck to everyone!!!

 

Transition Year MiniMed programme at RCSI Dublin – Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/undergraduate/meet-rcsi/transition-year-minimed-programme

 

RCSI TY Parental Consent Form 2022 – Virtual RCSI TY Programme – Registration and Parental Consent

https://rcsi.eventsair.com/ty-mi

 

Have a restful & safe week everyone!!

 

 

Friday, 15th October 2021

Work Experience – Work Experience takes place from Monday 6th December to Friday 17th December. All students need to print off the 5 forms uploaded to the TY Google Classroom.

1. Insurance Form for Employer
2. Thank you letter for Employer
3. Employer Guidelines
4. Employer Details
5. Employer Evaluation Form

The 4th form ‘Employer Details’ must be completed and returned to your tutor no later than Monday 18th October. 

 

Gaisce –  Thank you to everyone who has shown an interest in taking part in the Gaisce Bronze Award. Please make sure to register yourself on the Gaisce website. Ms Coleman has posted details on how to do this on the TY Google Classroom. 

Ms Coleman is currently meeting all registered students. Please make sure to turn up for your slot. If you cannot attend, please email Ms Coleman. Next meeting is Monday, 18th October, Period 2 in the A Compound. This meeting is for any student who was unable to attend their first one. 

Please remember to bring your ‘Parental Consent Form’ and your ‘Record Card’.

 

FAI Coaching Course – Thank you to everyone who signed up for the FAI coaching course. There are 3 dates booked for each session: Monday 18th Oct, Tuesday 19th Oct & Thursday 21st October.

All the lists are posted on the TY Google Classroom. On the day, please come dressed in your P.E gear and bring paper and pens with you. Venue will be the Guide & Scout Den and the session will begin at 9.00am.

 

Movie Production Workshop: 

This workshop is designed to help TY students develop their creativity using modern digital media. Each course is self guided and uses a blended approach of online video tutorials alongside offline activities and worksheets to teach students how to make a variety of modern day digital media including advertisements, short movies and short documentaries.

Dates are : Monday 1st November, Monday 8th November & Friday 19th November

All places have now been filled. Thank you!

Make sure to bring a tablet/ipad/phone with you as well as earphones.

 

Community Care – Community Care takes place from Monday 7th February to Friday 18th February. Like with Work Experience, students need to print off the 5 forms uploaded to the TY Google Classroom. The forms are more or less the same as the Work Experience ones.

Students must return the ‘Employer Details’ form to their teacher no later than Monday 29th November. 

 

The Douglas Hyde Gallery: TY Online and In-person Working Experience

The aim of the project is offering Transition Year students the opportunity to learn new skills and get behind-the-scenes of art galleries as part of their work experience.

For the 2021/2022 School year DHG are offering two different options for the students to choose from: online or in-person work experience. The online option will be better suited for students from outside Dublin, while the in-person option will be better suited for students that could easily travel to Dublin City centre each day during the duration of the placement.

This is the link to the call out for applications: http://www.douglashydegallery.com/ty-work-experience

 As you can see this will be a great opportunity for enthusiastic students that are passionate about art, galleries, and learning. 

The application deadline is  Friday 15th of October at 5pm. Placements will be allocated randomly with a maximum of one placement per school.

 

RCSI – Mini Med Registration NOW OPEN!!

This programme will give students the opportunity to experience what it is like to train and work as a healthcare professional and is specifically designed to encourage students to consider a career in medicine.

The 2022 programme will again be virtual and will take place from Monday, 28 February to Friday, 4 March. The programme is open to all Transition Year students to take part.

For more information about the programme, please click on the link below.

Students must register themselves with parental consent. I have attached a link below which will bring you directly to the registration page.

Best of luck to everyone!!!

 

Transition Year MiniMed programme at RCSI Dublin – Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/undergraduate/meet-rcsi/transition-year-minimed-programme

 

RCSI TY Parental Consent Form 2022 – Virtual RCSI TY Programme – Registration and Parental Consent

https://rcsi.eventsair.com/ty-mi

 

Have a great week everyone!!

 

Friday, 8th October 2021

Podcasting Workshops –  The three podcasting workshops are now full. Thank you to everyone who emailed me. The dates are Monday 11th, Thursday 14th & Friday 15th October. The lists are now posted to the TY Google Classroom.

Please bring either a laptop /ipad/ tablet/ mobile phone with you on the day!!! 

It also might be a good idea to bring earphones on the day.

 

Gaisce –  Thank you to everyone who has shown an interest in taking part in the Gaisce Bronze Award. Please make sure to register yourself on the Gaisce website. Ms Coleman has posted details on how to do this on the TY Google Classroom. 

Ms Coleman is currently meeting all registered students. Please make sure to turn up for your slot. Next meeting is Monday, 11th October, Period 2 in the A Compound. This meeting is for any student who was unable to attend their first one. Please see Google Classroom.

Please remember to bring your ‘Parental Consent Form’ and your ‘Record Card’.

 

FAI Coaching Course – Thank you to everyone who signed up for the FAI coaching course. There are 3 dates booked for each session: Monday 18th Oct, Tuesday 19th Oct & Thursday 21st October.

All the lists are posted on the TY Google Classroom. On the day, please come dressed in your P.E gear and bring paper and pens with you. Venue will be the Guide & Scout Den and the session will begin at 9.00am.

 

Movie Production Workshop: 

This workshop is designed to help TY students develop their creativity using modern digital media. Each course is self guided and uses a blended approach of online video tutorials alongside offline activities and worksheets to teach students how to make a variety of modern day digital media including advertisements, short movies and short documentaries.

Dates are : Monday 1st November, Monday 8th November & Friday 19th November

Please email Ms Coleman if you would like to participate. Places are limited to 20 in each session. First preference will be given to students who did not secure a place on the Podcasting workshop.

 

GAA Coaching Course – There will be 2 GAA coaching sessions this year. The first started yesterday Thursday 23rd September from 2 – 3pm in Naomh Mearnog’s Club. The first course will run every Thursday until December 2nd. Students must make their way directly to Naomh Mearnog’s after lunch, dressed in PE gear. Students MUST return to school for period 9.

The second course will commence after Christmas, dates are yet to be confirmed. All places have now been filled.

 

Work Experience – Work Experience takes place from Monday 6th December to Friday 17th December. All students need to print off the 5 forms uploaded to the TY Google Classroom.

1. Insurance Form for Employer
2. Thank you letter for Employer
3. Employer Guidelines
4. Employer Details
5. Employer Evaluation Form

The 4th form ‘Employer Details’ must be completed and returned to your tutor no later than Monday 18th October. 

 

Community Care – Community Care takes place from Monday 7th February to Friday 18th February. Like with Work Experience, students need to print off the 5 forms uploaded to the TY Google Classroom. The forms are more or less the same as the Work Experience ones.

Students must return the ‘Employer Details’ form to their teacher no later than Monday 29th November. 

 

The Douglas Hyde Gallery: TY Online and In-person Working Experience

The aim of the project is offering Transition Year students the opportunity to learn new skills and get behind-the-scenes of art galleries as part of their work experience.

For the 2021/2022 School year DHG are offering two different options for the students to choose from: online or in-person work experience. The online option will be better suited for students from outside Dublin, while the in-person option will be better suited for students that could easily travel to Dublin City centre each day during the duration of the placement.

This is the link to the call out for applications: http://www.douglashydegallery.com/ty-work-experience

 As you can see this will be a great opportunity for enthusiastic students that are passionate about art, galleries, and learning. 

The application deadline is this Friday 15th of October at 5pm. Placements will be allocated randomly with a maximum of one placement per school.

 

RCSI – Mini Med Registration NOW OPEN!!

This programme will give students the opportunity to experience what it is like to train and work as a healthcare professional and is specifically designed to encourage students to consider a career in medicine.

The 2022 programme will again be virtual and will take place from Monday, 28 February to Friday, 4 March. The programme is open to all Transition Year students to take part.

For more information about the programme, please click on the link below.

Students must register themselves with parental consent. I have attached a link below which will bring you directly to the registration page.

Best of luck to everyone!!!

 

Transition Year MiniMed programme at RCSI Dublin – Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/undergraduate/meet-rcsi/transition-year-minimed-programme

 

RCSI TY Parental Consent Form 2022 – Virtual RCSI TY Programme – Registration and Parental Consent

https://rcsi.eventsair.com/ty-mi

 

Have a great week everyone!!

 

 

Friday, 1st October 2021

Radio DJ Workshop – Thank you to everyone who emailed Ms Coleman with their interest in the radio workshop. All places are now taken and lists have been posted to the TY Google Classroom.

The workshop dates are Monday 4th October & Tuesday 5th October. The venue will be the Guide & Scout Den. Students can go directly to the Den for 8.45am.

Dance Workshop – ‘The Greatest Showman’ – 

Venue : Guide & Scout Den

Schedule is as follows:

Thursday 7th Oct:

8.45 to 10.45      4C   ( Go straight to the Den )

10.55 to 12.55    4D

1.55 to 3.55         4F   ( Go straight to the Den )

Friday 8th Oct:

8.45 to 10.45       4J    ( Go straight to the Den )

10.55 to 12.55     4M

1.55 to 3.55         4N    ( Go straight to the Den )

Please wear your PE gear on the day!!!

 

Podcasting Workshops –  The three podcasting workshops are now full. Thank you to everyone who emailed me. The dates are Monday 11th, Thursday 14th & Friday 15th October. The lists are now posted to the TY Google Classroom.

Please bring either a laptop /ipad/ tablet/ mobile phone with you on the day!!!

 

Gaisce –  Thank you to everyone who has shown an interest in taking part in the Gaisce Bronze Award. Please make sure to register yourself on the Gaisce website. Ms Coleman has posted details on how to do this on the TY Google Classroom. 

Ms Coleman is currently meeting all registered students. Please make sure to turn up for your slot. Next meeting is Monday, 2nd October, Period 2 in the A Compound.

Please remember to bring your ‘Parental Consent Form’ and your ‘Record Card’.

 

FAI Coaching Course – Thank you to everyone who signed up for the FAI coaching course. There are 3 dates booked for each session: Monday 18th Oct, Tuesday 19th Oct & Thursday 21st October.

All the lists are posted on the TY Google Classroom. On the day, please come dressed in your P.E gear and bring paper and pens with you. Venue will be the Guide & Scout Den and the session will begin at 9.00am.

 

GAA Coaching Course – There will be 2 GAA coaching sessions this year. The first started yesterday Thursday 23rd September from 2 – 3pm in Naomh Mearnog’s Club. The first course will run every Thursday until December 2nd. Students must make their way directly to Naomh Mearnog’s after lunch, dressed in PE gear. Students MUST return to school for period 9.

The second course will commence after Christmas, dates are yet to be confirmed. All places have now been filled.

 

Work Experience – Work Experience takes place from Monday 6th December to Friday 17th December. All students need to print off the 5 forms uploaded to the TY Google Classroom.

1. Insurance Form for Employer
2. Thank you letter for Employer
3. Employer Guidelines
4. Employer Details
5. Employer Evaluation Form

The 4th form ‘Employer Details’ must be completed and returned to your tutor no later than Monday 18th October. 

 

Community Care – Community Care takes place from Monday 7th February to Friday 18th February. Like with Work Experience, students need to print off the 5 forms uploaded to the TY Google Classroom. The forms are more or less the same as the Work Experience ones.

Students must return the ‘Employer Details’ form to their teacher no later than Monday 29th November. 

RCSI – Mini Med Registration NOW OPEN!!

This programme will give students the opportunity to experience what it is like to train and work as a healthcare professional and is specifically designed to encourage students to consider a career in medicine.

The 2022 programme will again be virtual and will take place from Monday, 28 February to Friday, 4 March. The programme is open to all Transition Year students to take part.

For more information about the programme, please click on the link below.

Students must register themselves with parental consent. I have attached a link below which will bring you directly to the registration page.

Best of luck to everyone!!!

 

Transition Year MiniMed programme at RCSI Dublin – Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/undergraduate/meet-rcsi/transition-year-minimed-programme

 

RCSI TY Parental Consent Form 2022 – Virtual RCSI TY Programme – Registration and Parental Consent

https://rcsi.eventsair.com/ty-mi

 

Have a great week everyone!!

 

 

Friday, 24th September 2021

Deadline for return of TY forms – Please remember to return your 4 forms (posted out in July) to your tutor for class Monday morning. Forms can be downloaded from Google Classroom.

Causey Farm – Friday 24th September, all TY students will visit Causey Farm in Co. Meath. Buses will leave the school (basketball courts) at 8.45am sharp!! The programme will begin at 10am and will finish at approx 2pm. Buses will return directly to school. 

Students will meet farm animals, take part in a bodhran session, make their own brown bread and take part in bog jumping!

What to Bring!!!!

• A good packed lunch as there is no shop on the premises

• Wear your oldest clothes and bring a complete change of your second oldest clothes

• Wear wellies, boots or old runners.

 

Gaisce –  Thank you to everyone who has shown an interest in taking part in the Gaisce Bronze Award. Please make sure to register yourself on the Gaisce website. Ms Coleman has posted details on how to do this on the TY Google Classroom. 

Ms Coleman is currently meeting all registered students. Please make sure to turn up for your slot.

Please remember to bring your ‘Parental Consent Form’ with you and your ‘Record Card’.

 

FAI Coaching Course – Thank you to everyone who signed up for the FAI coaching course. There are 3 dates booked for each session: Monday 18th Oct, Tuesday 19th Oct & Thursday 21st October.

All the lists are posted on the TY Google Classroom. On the day, please come dressed in your P.E gear and bring paper and pens with you. Venue will be the Guide & Scout Den and the session will begin at 9.00am.

 

GAA Coaching Course – There will be 2 GAA coaching sessions this year. The first started yesterday Thursday 23rd September from 2 – 3pm in Naomh Mearnog’s Club. The first course will run every Thursday until December 2nd. Students must make their way directly to Naomh Mearnog’s after lunch, dressed in PE gear. Students MUST return to school for period 9.

The second course will commence after Christmas, dates are yet to be confirmed. All places have now been filled.

 

Radio DJ Workshop – Thank you to everyone who emailed Ms Coleman with their interest in the radio workshop. All places are now taken and lists have been posted to the TY Google Classroom.

The workshop dates are Monday 4th October & Tuesday 5th October. The venue will be the Guide & Scout Den. Students can go directly to the Den for 8.45am.

 

Work Experience – Work Experience takes place from Monday 6th December to Friday 17th December. All students need to print off the 5 forms uploaded to the TY Google Classroom.

1. Insurance Form for Employer
2. Thank you letter for Employer
3. Employer Guidelines
4. Employer Details
5. Employer Evaluation Form

The 4th form ‘Employer Details’ must be completed and returned to your tutor no later than Monday 18th October. 

 

Community Care – Community Care takes place from Monday 7th February to Friday 18th February. Like with Work Experience, students need to print off the 5 forms uploaded to the TY Google Classroom. The forms are more or less the same as the Work Experience ones.

Students must return the ‘Employer Details’ form to their teacher no later than Monday 29th November. 

 

RCSI – Mini Med Registration NOW OPEN!!

This programme will give students the opportunity to experience what it is like to train and work as a healthcare professional and is specifically designed to encourage students to consider a career in medicine.

The 2022 programme will again be virtual and will take place from Monday, 28 February to Friday, 4 March. The programme is open to all Transition Year students to take part.

For more information about the programme, please click on the link below.

Students must register themselves with parental consent. I have attached a link below which will bring you directly to the registration page.

Best of luck to everyone!!!

 

Transition Year MiniMed programme at RCSI Dublin – Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/undergraduate/meet-rcsi/transition-year-minimed-programme

 

RCSI TY Parental Consent Form 2022 – Virtual RCSI TY Programme – Registration and Parental Consent

https://rcsi.eventsair.com/ty-mi

 

TEAMWORKS – Thursday 30th September, all TY students will participate in multiple challenges where they must work together as a team. This is a Covid friendly experience and will take place outdoors on our sports pitch.

A schedule for the day will be posted on Google Classroom in the next few days!!

Come to school dressed in your PE gear!

 

 Have a great week everyone!!

 

 

 

Friday, 17th September 2021

Deadline for return of TY forms – Please remember to return your 4 forms (posted out in July) to your tutor for class Monday morning. Forms can be downloaded from Google Classroom.

Causey Farm – Friday 24th September, all TY students will visit Causey Farm in Co. Meath. Buses will leave the school (basketball courts) at 8.45am sharp!! The programme will begin at 10am and will finish at approx 2pm. Buses will return directly to school. 

Students will meet farm animals, take part in a bodhran session, make their own brown bread and take part in bog jumping!

What to Bring!!!!

• A good packed lunch as there is no shop on the premises

• Wear your oldest clothes and bring a complete change of your second oldest clothes

• Wear wellies, boots or old runners.

 

Gaisce –  Thank you to everyone who has shown an interest in taking part in the Gaisce Bronze Award. Please make sure to register yourself on the Gaisce website. Ms Coleman has posted details on how to do this on the TY Google Classroom. 

Ms Coleman will call a meeting at some stage next week to meet with all registered students.

Please remember to bring your ‘Parental Consent Form’ with you and your ‘Record Card’.

 

FAI Coaching Course – Thank you to everyone who signed up for the FAI coaching course. There are 3 dates booked for each session: Monday 18th Oct, Tuesday 19th Oct & Thursday 21st October.

All the lists are posted on the TY Google Classroom. On the day, please come dressed in your P.E gear and bring paper and pens with you. Venue will be the Guide & Scout Den and the session will begin at 9.00am.

 

GAA Coaching Course – There will be 2 GAA coaching sessions this year. The first starts next Thursday 23rd September from 2 – 3pm in Naomh Mearnog’s Club. The first course will run every Thursday until December 2nd. Students must make their way directly to Naomh Mearnog’s after lunch, dressed in PE gear. Students MUST return to school for period 9.

The second course will commence after Christmas, dates are yet to be confirmed.

There are spaces still available so make sure to email Ms Coleman with the name of the GAA club you play for (if applicable)

 

Radio DJ Workshop – Thank you to everyone who emailed Ms Coleman with their interest in the radio workshop. All places are now taken and lists will be posted to the TY Google Classroom soon.

The workshop dates are Monday 4th October & Tuesday 5th October. The venue will be the Guide & Scout Den. Students can go directly to the Den for 8.45am.

 

Work Experience – Work Experience takes place from Monday 6th December to Friday 17th December. All students need to print off the 5 forms uploaded to the TY Google Classroom.

1. Insurance Form for Employer
2. Thank you letter for Employer
3. Employer Guidelines
4. Employer Details
5. Employer Evaluation Form

The 4th form ‘Employer Details’ must be completed and returned to your tutor no later than Monday 18th October. 

 

Community Care – Community Care takes place from Monday 7th February to Friday 18th February. Like with Work Experience, students need to print off the 5 forms uploaded to the TY Google Classroom. The forms are more or less the same as the Work Experience ones.

Students must return the ‘Employer Details’ form to their teacher no later than Monday 29th November. 

 

Houses of the Oireachtas Work Experience Programme 2021/22 – 

I received the following email from the Houses of the Oireachtas. If you are interested in applying for this Work Experience, please email Ms Coleman. Please send me your personal email address:

There will be three intake cohorts. The first will commence on Monday 8th November and will be online.  There will be two other intakes after Christmas. Final dates are to be confirmed as we await guidance as to  whether they will be onsite or online, but I anticipate that our week in March will be from the 7th -11th and  will be through Irish. The final week in April will be from the 4th-8th. We propose to accept a maximum of  25 students in each cohort. There will be a maximum of one student nomination/application accepted  from each school. Nominated students indicate on their application form which week they would like to  attend if selected. Applying for the programme does not guarantee acceptance as the programme is heavily oversubscribed every year 

Students will hear from the different business units which comprise the Houses of the Oireachtas Service  and they will also get a chance to meet and interact with Members.  

Students will be required to conduct research on an aspect of politics, political life, or work of the Houses of  the Oireachtas which is of interest to them throughout the week and present their findings to the group. They  will also be required to complete a learning journal throughout the week which can be used as part of their  Transition Year portfolio. 

Once decided in school you can send me the name and email address of the nominated student and I will  send them the link to apply. Further guidance on completing the application is contained therein.  The nominated student will be required to complete the application form via the link describing why they  are interested in this work experience programme, what aspect of political life they are interested in and  would like to research while on this programme.  

Applications will only be accepted using Microsoft Forms and should be submitted by 5pm on Friday the  8th of October. All applications will be time and date stamped. Successful applicants will be notified by  Friday the 22nd of October. 

Have a great week everyone!!

 

 

Friday, 10th September 2021

Welcome to all our new TY students!!

Matrix Workshops – 

The Matrix workshops are currently taking place in the Guide & Scout Den. Please register for class Period 1 and Period 7 first. 

Make sure to bring with you a pencil case and a ‘tear out’ writing pad.

Thursday 9th Sep  –   4C

 Friday 10th Sep –       4D

 Monday 13th Sep –     4F

 Tuesday 14th Sep –    4J

 Thursday 16th Sep –   4M

  Friday 17th Sep –       4N

Deadline for return of TY forms – Please remember to return your 4 forms ( posted out in July ) to your tutor for class Monday morning. Forms can be downloaded from Google Classroom.

Wednesday modules – Modules begin Wednesday 15th Sep, Periods 1 – 4. See your TY Google Classroom for the schedule.

Gaisce –  Ms Coleman has posted an important announcement on the TY Google Classroom regarding the registration process for the Gaisce Bronze Award. Please read it carefully.

FAI – There are 3 dates booked for the FAI coaching course. 18th, 19th and 21st October.

           Please email Ms Coleman with your interest as places are limited.

Houses of the Oireachtas Work Experience Programme 2021/22 – 

I received the following email from the Houses of the Oireachtas. If you are interested in applying for this Work Experience, please email Ms Coleman. Please send me your personal email address:

There will be three intake cohorts. The first will commence on Monday 8th November and will be online.  There will be two other intakes after Christmas. Final dates are to be confirmed as we await guidance as to  whether they will be onsite or online, but I anticipate that our week in March will be from the 7th -11th and  will be through Irish. The final week in April will be from the 4th-8th. We propose to accept a maximum of  25 students in each cohort. There will be a maximum of one student nomination/application accepted  from each school. Nominated students indicate on their application form which week they would like to  attend if selected. Applying for the programme does not guarantee acceptance as the programme is heavily oversubscribed every year 

Students will hear from the different business units which comprise the Houses of the Oireachtas Service  and they will also get a chance to meet and interact with Members.  

Students will be required to conduct research on an aspect of politics, political life, or work of the Houses of  the Oireachtas which is of interest to them throughout the week and present their findings to the group. They  will also be required to complete a learning journal throughout the week which can be used as part of their  Transition Year portfolio. 

Once decided in school you can send me the name and email address of the nominated student and I will  send them the link to apply. Further guidance on completing the application is contained therein.  The nominated student will be required to complete the application form via the link describing why they  are interested in this work experience programme, what aspect of political life they are interested in and  would like to research while on this programme.  

Applications will only be accepted using Microsoft Forms and should be submitted by 5pm on Friday the  8th of October. All applications will be time and date stamped. Successful applicants will be notified by  Friday the 22nd of October. 

Have a great week everyone and hopefully a great year ahead!

 

 

 

Thursday, 22nd April 2021

The Matrix Workshop – Next week Malcolm is back to conclude the Matrix workshop you all participated in at the beginning of the year. The location will be the Scout & Guide Den. Please make sure to study the following schedule which has also been posted on the TY Google Classroom:

Monday 26th April:
4F – 9.00am – 11.45am
4G – 12.00pm – 12.50pm  (Lunch)
2.00pm – 3.50pm
Thursday 29th April:
4K – 9.00am – 11.45am
4N – 12.00 – 12.50pm    (Lunch)
2.00pm – 3.50pm
Friday 30th April:
4R – 9.00am – 11.45am

All students must sign in Period 1 and 7 with their subject teacher and make their way directly to the den where another roll will be taken. Please bring pens and paper with you.

TY Look into Law Programme –

This is a reminder for all students who participated in the Look into Law Programme to email Ms Coleman ( with a screenshot ) to confirm you have completed all 5 modules of the Programme. A certificate will be presented to all students who have done this next week.
Also, please make sure to complete the evaluation form attached in the post on GC.

TY Digital Portfolio – 

Ms Coleman has uploaded the template for the TY folder to everyone’s Google Classroom along with instructions. Please make sure to complete it as fully as you can. The folder is worth 300m which will go towards the final year result. The deadline for submission through GC is Monday, 10th May.

I’m looking forward to seeing all you have accomplished is this very difficult year!

Have a good weekend everyone!

 

 

Thursday, 15th April 2021

Welcome back everyone!

Circus Skills Workshop – 

Next week there will be a circus skills workshop for all 4th year students in the Scout & Guide Den. Please make sure to read the schedule carefully on the TY Google Classroom.

Monday 19th April: 4G    8.45 – 10.30am   ( Students can go straight to the den Period 1 where Ms Coleman will take a roll)
Monday 19th April: 4R    11.35 – 12.55pm  ( Students go straight to the den after 10 mins break )
Tuesday 20th April: 4N   8.45 – 10.30am    ( Students go straight to the den Period 1 )
Tuesday 20th April: 4K   11.35 – 12.55pm   ( Students go straight to the den after 10 mins break )
Thursday 22nd April: 4F  8.45 – 10.30am    ( Students go straight to the den Period 1 )

 

Matrix Workshop – 

The week beginning Monday 26th April, Malcolm will be back to conclude the Matrix workshop with all 4th yr students. The location will be the Scout & Guide Den. Details of times will be posted on the TY Google Classroom next week.

 

Gaisce Bronze Award –

For all students participating in the Gaisce Bronze Award, Ms Coleman posted a  document on Google Classroom which gives you the day and time of your meeting to discuss your progress in your three Challenge areas.
The meetings will start from Monday 19th April. Please email Ms Coleman if you cannot attend!!!!
As you are aware from a previous post on GC, I have permission from the Gaisce office to sign off on your Record Sheet without having the Adventure Journey segment completed.
It is vital to bring your RECORD CARD with you to the meeting as well as your PARENTAL CONSENT FORM ( if not already handed in ). Also proof will be required for certain challenges such as baking, cooking, art etc. Photos or videos on your phone will be fine.
I look forward to catching up with you all then.

 

TY Look into Law Programme –

This is a reminder for all students who participated in the Look into Law Programme to email Ms Coleman ( with a screenshot ) to confirm you have completed all 5 modules of the Programme. A certificate will be presented to all students very soon.
Also, please make sure to complete the evaluation form attached in the post on GC.

 

TY Digital Portfolio – 

Ms Coleman has uploaded the template for the TY folder to everyone’s Google Classroom along with instructions. Please make sure to complete it as fully as you can. The folder is worth 300m which will go towards the final year result. The deadline for submission through GC is Monday, 10th May.

I’m looking forward to seeing all you have accomplished is this very difficult year!

Have a lovely weekend!

 

Thursday, 4th March 2021

TY Digital Portfolio – Ms Coleman has uploaded the template for the TY folder to everyone’s Google Classroom along with instructions. Please make sure to complete it as fully as you can. The folder is worth 300m which will go towards the final year result. The deadline for submission through GC is Monday, 10th May.

I’m looking forward to seeing all you have accomplished is this very difficult year!

 

TY Assembly – A huge thank you to everyone for joining the TY assembly on Tuesday, 2nd March. If you weren’t able to make the assembly, Ms Dargan posted a recording of it on Google Classroom.

 

Changes to TY timetable – On the following dates, TY students will have what we call ‘Independent Learning’ days. Friday 5th March, Monday 8th March, Tuesday 16th March and Thursday 25th March. On these days, students will not have any classes but will use their time to complete 4 online courses. Students will upload their certificate of completion to their TY folder.

Ms Coleman has uploaded links to many useful sites on GC.

 

TY Law Course – So far Modules 1 and 2 have been posted to GC. There are 3 more to go. Ms Coleman will upload Module 3 around lunch time next Monday, 8th March.

 

Gaisce, Bronze Award – When students return to school on April 12th (fingers crossed) Ms Coleman will begin meeting all the Gaisce participants to discuss everyone’s progress in their 3 Challenge Areas. Ms Coleman will post a schedule for the meetings on Google Classroom very soon.

 

Patch – Opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs, scientists, and engineers!!!

Patch is a 6-week summer programme for 16-21 year olds who are aspiring entrepreneurs, scientists, and engineers. It is supported by some of Ireland’s top entrepreneurs and international brand, Stripe.

Patch is searching for talented young people to take part in this year’s summer programme.

Students can apply directly on their website joinpatch.org and applications close at midnight, March 28th.

Ms Coleman attached 2 links to the TY Google Classroom. One is an article from the Irish Independent to give students a little more information on the programme. The second is a link to register for the programme itself.

Have a good weekend everyone!!

 

 

Thursday, 4th February 2021

I Wish Virtual Event!!!
STEM subjects = For all our TY female students!!!!
I WISH is a Volunteer led community committed to showcasing the power of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths to female secondary school students.
This year I Wish will be hosting a virtual event on 4th March for any female student who has a strong interest in the STEM subjects!
I have registered our school and booked 30 places. Please email Ms Coleman if this is something you free strongly about and think you may have a future in.
I have attached a link from last year’s event to the TY Google Classroom.
I look forward to hearing from all our future female leaders in the world of Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths!!!!!

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE = GAISCE AWARD
Yesterday I received an email from the Gaisce office. Due to COVID-19, the Adventure Journey component of the Bronze Award will not be mandatory. The Adventure component has always been an integral part of the Bronze Award process. We were scheduled to visit Carlingford Adventure Centre on 22nd & 23rd March to stay overnight and complete a 25km hike over the two days. At this present time, our planned trip to Carlingford will not happen due to safety restrictions.
The Gaisce office are allowing PALs (President Award Leaders) to sign off on their participants who have fully completed the Personal Skill, Physical Recreation and Community Involvement Challenge Areas of their Award.
When we return to school (fingers crossed) I will meet with everyone to discuss their progress especially through this lockdown period. I did suggest some ideas in a previous post on how to fill up your Record Card at home in the 3 Challenge Areas. If you are happy for me to sign off on your card, I can arrange for you to receive your Bronze Award medal and certificate.
My advice at this stage is to fill up your Record Card.
I have been in touch with Carlingford and will get back to you all if anything changes in the meantime.

TY ePortfolio 2020/2021
It is normally at this stage of the year that everyone should start thinking about their ePortfolio.
The portfolio is a collection of your work from the year as well as providing you with a platform to reflect on the year.
I am very aware that TY this year has not been the experience you all had wished for.
As well as the eportfolio, there is also an end of year interview which may or not happen this year.
The eportfolio together with the interview is worth 300 marks towards your end of year grade.
I have attached a detailed presentation to your TY Google Classroom on all you need to know regarding the contents of the portfolio along with information on your exit interview. Please take the time to read it.
I will also assign everyone a eportfolio template to help you put your ideas together. You are welcome to use this or create your own. Deadline for submission is Monday 10th May 2021.
Have fun putting it together!!

 

TY MiniMed Programme – Royal College of Surgeons –

The RCSI will not be hosting a physical programme on their St Stephen’s Green campus this year but instead will hold an exciting virtual programme in February 2021. The following topics will be covered: – general practice – heart surgery – forensic medicine – paediatrics – and much more ……

Registration will close on 8th February 2021. Students must register themselves. I have posted the registration link on the TY Google Classroom for quick access. The links are also posted below:

https://rcsi.eventsair.com/rcsi-mini-medical-sciences-2021/minimed-2021/Site/Register

https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/undergraduate/meet-rcsi/transition-year-minimed-programme

 

TY Mini Pharmacy & Physiotherapy – RCSI –

For any TY student interested in studying Pharmacy or Physiotherapy, the Royal College of Surgeons will be hosting a virtual event on the 25 & 26 February 2021. Registration will close on 8 February. I have attached the registration link below! I have also posted the link on the TY Google Classroom for quick access.

https://rcsi.eventsair.com/rcsi-mini-physiotherapy-mini-pharmacy/minimed-2021/Site/Register

 

Restorative Practice for Students – Relationship Keeper Programme –

We are inviting TY students to take part in an online well-being programme facilitated by a lady called Michelle Stowe along with Ms Molamphy. You will have the opportunity to develop your emotional intelligence & relational skills. We have been running this programme in the school for the past few years. Also:

– There will be weekly Leadership Group check in circles with Ms Molamphy

– You will engage with Junior students on resilience, managing emotions and coping strategies

– You will become part of the Leadership Group in the school going forward into 5th & 6th year

This is a wonderful opportunity so please email Ms Coleman with your interest and we can get the programme started as soon as possible.

 

TY MODULES –   With Community Care being cancelled, this means we have an extra 2 weeks on our academic TY calendar. I have decided to bring the dates of your Monday & Wednesday modules forward.

Monday Modules – New Rotation ( Module 4 ) will start Monday 8th February

Wednesday Modules – New Rotation ( Module 4 ) will start Wednesday 3rd February

I have attached a new calendar to the TY Google Classroom so study it carefully. Thank you everyone!

 

Shaw Academy Online Courses
Shaw Academy provides a variety of online courses that can be taken in your own time. They are currently offering a free 4 week trial for many of their courses. If you’re looking to upskill and add to your CV or even get a taste of a potential career you’re interested in, this could be a great opportunity for you. Examples of some of the courses include Photography, Coding, Interior Design.
See the link attached to your Google Classroom.

Have a great weekend everyone!!

 

 

Thursday, 28th January 2021

Look into Law TY Programme –

I have registered our school for an online Law programme. The Bar of Ireland’s “Look into Law” Transition Year Programme is an exciting initiative aimed at increasing students’ awareness of the work of The Bar of Ireland and to encourage students to consider a career as a barrister. The programme will be released online at 12pm each Monday for five weeks beginning on Monday 22nd February 2021 until Monday 22nd March 2021. Students can access the programme either in school or at home. There are 5 modules which are approx 2 hours in length.

Please email Ms Coleman by 4pm today, Thursday 28th January with your interest. Thank you to those who have already emailed.

I have attached a link below for more information.

https://www.lawlibrary.ie/TYProgramme.aspx

 

TY MiniMed Programme – Royal College of Surgeons –

The RCSI will not be hosting a physical programme on their St Stephen’s Green campus this year but instead will hold an exciting virtual programme in February 2021. The following topics will be covered: – general practice – heart surgery – forensic medicine – paediatrics – and much more ……

Registration will close on 8th February 2021. Students must register themselves. I have posted the registration link on the TY Google Classroom for quick access. The links are also posted below:

https://rcsi.eventsair.com/rcsi-mini-medical-sciences-2021/minimed-2021/Site/Register

https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/undergraduate/meet-rcsi/transition-year-minimed-programme

 

TY Mini Pharmacy & Physiotherapy – RCSI –

For any TY student interested in studying Pharmacy or Physiotherapy, the Royal College of Surgeons will be hosting a virtual event on the 25 & 26 February 2021. Registration will close on 8 February. I have attached the registration link below! I have also posted the link on the TY Google Classroom for quick access.

https://rcsi.eventsair.com/rcsi-mini-physiotherapy-mini-pharmacy/minimed-2021/Site/Register

 

Restorative Practice for Students – Relationship Keeper Programme –

We are inviting TY students to take part in an online well-being programme facilitated by a lady called Michelle Stowe along with Ms Molamphy. You will have the opportunity to develop your emotional intelligence & relational skills. We have been running this programme in the school for the past few years. Also:

– There will be weekly Leadership Group check in circles with Ms Molamphy

– You will engage with Junior students on resilience, managing emotions and coping strategies

– You will become part of the Leadership Group in the school going forward into 5th & 6th year

This is a wonderful opportunity so please email Ms Coleman with your interest and we can get the programme started as soon as possible.

 

TY MODULES –   With Community Care being cancelled, this means we have an extra 2 weeks on our academic TY calendar. I have decided to bring the dates of your Monday & Wednesday modules forward.

Monday Modules – New Rotation ( Module 4 ) will start Monday 8th February

Wednesday Modules – New Rotation ( Module 4 ) will start Wednesday 3rd February

I have attached a new calendar to the TY Google Classroom so study it carefully. Thank you everyone!

 

Gaisce-

Hello to all of you engaging with the Gaisce Bronze Award Programme. I just want to reassure everyone that as soon as we’re back in school I will meet with you all to catch up on all your Challenge areas. It’s no problem at all if you have to change your activities due to Covid restrictions. Do what you can at home and ask a parent/guardian to sign your Record Sheet.

Eg. Physical – Go for a walk/run for 1 hour per week

Personal – Bake, cook, learn a new language, draw, paint or simply learn a new skill using a tutorial from           YouTube. Take photos/videos to record your work.

Community – Help out around the house or your community. Perhaps do a litter pick!!!

Use your imagination and don’t let these weeks go to waste. Keep busy and fill up your Record Card!

 

Gael linn –  Please note that we are waiting to hear on whether this course will go ahead due to Covid Restrictions. Extra information will follow.

I have an exciting opportunity for those of you with a strong interest in the Irish language. I have booked an Irish Media course for March with an organisation called ‘Gael Linn’. Their offices are based in Dame Street, Dublin. You will spend a week doing the course making your own way in and out of town. You will direct a short film in Irish and also produce a radio show. I am looking for 9 students to take part Mon 1st to Fri 5th March. I am looking for 8 students to take part Mon 15th to Fri 19th March. Please email Ms Coleman with your interest to book your place.

 

Barista Online Course – 

All students have access to the online Barista course through their Google Classroom.

 

RTE – Photography Competition – 

RTE has launched a new wildlife photography competition, ‘Eye on Nature’, with a cash prize of 1000 euro for the winner. Submissions are now open until Friday, 5 February.

Please see the following link to enter :

https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/nature/2020/1217/1185047-eye-on-nature-photographic-competition/

 

RTE – Art Competition –

I want to draw your attention to an art competition being run by RTE and the Creative Ireland Programme called ‘This is Art’. The competition is open to all abilities whether you paint, draw, sculpt, craft or even spray! The closing date for submissions is 31st January at 8pm. Please click on the link below for more details on how to enter. I would love to hear from you if you decide to give it a try.

https://www.thisisart.ie/

Have a lovely weekend everyone!

 

 

Thursday, 21st January 2021

Look into Law TY Programme –

I have registered our school for an online Law programme. The Bar of Ireland’s “Look into Law” Transition Year Programme is an exciting initiative aimed at increasing students’ awareness of the work of The Bar of Ireland and to encourage students to consider a career as a barrister. The programme will be released online at 12pm each Monday for five weeks beginning on Monday 22nd February 2021 until Monday 22nd March 2021. Students can access the programme either in school or at home. There are 5 modules which are approx 2 hours in length.

Ms Coleman is looking for 20 students who would like to avail of this opportunity. Please email me as soon as possible with your interest. Deadline is Thursday 28th January. I have attached a link below for more information.

https://www.lawlibrary.ie/TYProgramme.aspx

 

Missed deadline – Mon 18th January 2021 –

As you are all aware Monday 18th January was the deadline for the submission of your Work Ex Diary & Employer Report. It is so important to keep to your deadlines. Unfortunately, there will be a heavy penalty for late submissions. If you have a valid reason as to why you were not able to make the deadline on Monday 18th January, you MUST contact either Ms Coleman or your tutor. Work Ex is worth 100%. Don’t throw away silly marks on missing the deadline!!!! Send your diary & report as soon as possible to your tutor! Scan it or take a photo and upload to either Google Classroom or email. Thank you everyone!!!!

 

Gaisce-

Hello to all of you engaging with the Gaisce Bronze Award Programme. I just want to reassure everyone that as soon as we’re back in school I will meet with you all to catch up on all your Challenge areas. It’s no problem at all if you have to change your activities due to Covid restrictions. Do what you can at home and ask a parent/guardian to sign your Record Sheet.

Eg. Physical – Go for a walk/run for 1 hour per week

Personal – Bake, cook, learn a new language, draw, paint or simply learn a new skill using a tutorial from           YouTube. Take photos/videos to record your work.

Community – Help out around the house or your community. Perhaps do a litter pick!!!

Use your imagination and don’t let these weeks go to waste. Keep busy and fill up your Record Card!

 

Gael linn –

Good afternoon everyone! I have an exciting opportunity for those of you with a strong interest in the Irish language. I have booked an Irish Media course for March with an organisation called ‘Gael Linn’. Their offices are based in Dame Street, Dublin. You will spend a week doing the course making your own way in and out of town. You will direct a short film in Irish and also produce a radio show. I am looking for 9 students to take part Mon 1st to Fri 5th March. I am looking for 8 students to take part Mon 15th to Fri 19th March. Please email Ms Coleman with your interest to book your place.

 

Barista Online Course – 

All students have access to the online Barista course through their Google Classroom.

 

RTE – Photography Competition – 

RTE has just launched a new wildlife photography competition, ‘Eye on Nature’, with a cash prize of 1000 euro for the winner. Submissions are now open until Friday, 5 February.

Please see the following link to enter :

https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/nature/2020/1217/1185047-eye-on-nature-photographic-competition/

 

RTE – Art Competition –

I want to draw your attention to an art competition being run by RTE and the Creative Ireland Programme called ‘This is Art’. The competition is open to all abilities whether you paint, draw, sculpt, craft or even spray! The closing date for submissions is 31st January at 8pm. Please click on the link below for more details on how to enter. I would love to hear from you if you decide to give it a try.

https://www.thisisart.ie/

Have a lovely weekend everyone!

 

Friday, 27th November

Work Experience – We realise how difficult it is to secure a work placement at present. For any student who manages to do so, please bring in your ‘Employer Details’ form as soon as you can to your tutor. The school needs final numbers today.

Work Experience Diaries are available on Google Classroom to print out. As part of the Work Experience process, all students must fill out a diary for every day of their placement. Tutors will go through this diary in tutor class.

Work Experience is worth 100 points which goes towards students’ end of year certificate. Here is the breakdown:

Employers report (30%) :

Initiative in finding placement (10%) :

Full completion of diary (30%) :

Diary presented on time (15%) :

Oral presentation (15%) :

Students who have not secured a placement MUST attend school for the two weeks: 7th Dec to 18th Dec. An alternative timetable will be distributed soon to all students. Students will also have the opportunity to earn 100 points during the two weeks.

TY Christmas Exams – All students will sit formal exams in Maths, Irish, English & a Modern Foreign Language. The exam timetable has been uploaded to Google Classroom. Please make sure to study it well. Good luck to everyone!

Wednesday Modules – TY Wednesday Modules change over next Wednesday, 2nd Dec. Please make sure to check Google Classroom for your new schedule.

Monday Modules – TY Monday Modules also change over next Monday, 30th Nov. Again, please check Google Classroom for the new schedule.

Have a great week everyone!!

 

Friday, 20th November

Zeeko –  Internet Safety Workshop

Monday 23rd & Tuesday 24th November:

The following is the schedule for our Internet safety workshops. Venue will be the Scouts & Guide Den.

Mon 23rd November:

9:20 – 10:45 1st TY group    4R

10:45 – 11:00 Break for presenter

11:00 – 12:20 2nd TY group      4N

12.35-1.55 Lunch for presenter

1.55-3:15 3rd TY group       4K

Day 2 November 24th

9:20 – 10:45 1st TY group    4G

10:45 – 11:00 Break for presenter

11:00 – 12:20 2nd TY group       4F

Work Experience – We realise how difficult it is to secure a work placement at present. For any student who manages to do so, please bring in your ‘Employer Details’ form as soon as you can to your tutor.

Work Experience Diaries are available on Google Classroom to print out. As part of the Work Experience process, all students must fill out a diary for every day of their placement. Tutors will go through this diary in tutor class.

Work Experience is worth 100 points which goes towards students’ end of year certificate. Here is the breakdown:

Employers report (30%) :

Initiative in finding placement (10%) :

Full completion of diary (30%) :

Diary presented on time (15%) :

Oral presentation (15%) :

Students who have not secured a placement MUST attend school for the two weeks: 7th Dec to 18th Dec. An alternative timetable will be distributed soon to all students. Students will also have the opportunity to earn 100 points during the two weeks.

TY Christmas Exams: All students will sit formal exams in Maths, Irish, English & a Modern Foreign Language. The exam timetable has been uploaded to Google Classroom. Please make sure to study it well. Good luck to everyone!

FAI Coaching Courses –3 FAI coaching courses have been rescheduled for the following dates:

Friday 26th February, Tuesday 16th March, Friday 19th March.

All lists of participating students have been uploaded to Google Classroom.

Movie Making Workshops – 2 workshops scheduled for November have been postponed and rescheduled for Mon 11th & Tues 12th January and Thurs 14th & Friday 15th January 2021.  All places have now been filled! A list of participating students will be posted to Google Classroom.

Have a great week everyone!

 

Friday, 13th November

Science Week 2020 –

To mark Science Week 2020 Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) and the National Museum of Ireland, will have a virtual live event with schools. 

This virtual live session will demonstrate how archaeologists and archaeological scientists used a variety of scientific techniques to study the human remains found as part of TII excavations on the Early Medieval site at Ranelagh, Co. Roscommon. The session will discuss radiocarbon dating, osteoarchaeology, ancient DNA analysis, isotope analysis, as well as other analytical techniques, to show how archaeologists can find out about peoples’ diet, lifestyle and mobility in the past. 

Ms Coleman is looking for 24 students to take part in this live virtual session. The session will take place today, Friday 13th November at 11 o’clock in F5. There are still places available. Please email Ms Coleman with your interest.

Zeeko –  Internet Safety Workshop

Monday 23rd & Tuesday 24th November:

The following is the schedule for our Internet safety workshops. Venue will be the Scouts & Guide Den.

Mon 23rd November:

9:20 – 10:45 1st TY group    4R

10:45 – 11:00 Break for presenter

11:00 – 12:20 2nd TY group      4N

12.35-1.55 Lunch for presenter

1.55-3:15 3rd TY group       4K

Day 2 November 24th

9:20 – 10:45 1st TY group    4G

10:45 – 11:00 Break for presenter

11:00 – 12:20 2nd TY group       4F

Garda Vetting – 2 new forms for the Garda Vetting process have been uploaded to Google Classroom. Please use these going forward.

Frame of Mind, Short Film Competition run by ‘Walk in my Shoes’ – 

The Walk In My Shoes initiative was started by St Patrick’s University Hospital. It is a mental health education and awareness campaign run by St Patrick’s University Hospital. The idea came from a 16-year-old patient who said he wished his friends could understand better what he was going through.

This competition is open to all secondary schools and general amateur filmmakers. Students are invited to use film as a creative way to challenge mental health stigma or show the importance of positive mental health.

This year, the campaign has a brand new category for secondary schools to create TikToks which capture the ways students are minding their mental health during the COVID-19 outbreak and restrictions. Meanwhile, the Short Film category for secondary schools accepts short films up to three minutes long which share a mental health message.

Students could be in with a chance to receive a €1,000 prize during a virtual awards ceremony in February 2021.

If any student is interested in taking part, you must visit the ‘Walk in my Shoes’ website and follow the link for ‘Frame of Mind’. Students must fill in the online entry form. I have attached the link below. Please email Ms Coleman if you’re considering entering. Best of luck!!!!

https://www.walkinmyshoes.ie/campaigns/frame-of-mind?utm_source=WIMS+Secondary+School&utm_campaign=23d0324c8e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_01_21_11_50_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_87890ab2f7-23d0324c8e-1246786157&mc_cid=23d0324c8e&mc_eid=356b9bef7a

FAI Coaching Courses –3 FAI coaching have been rescheduled for the following dates:

Friday 26th February, Tuesday 16th March, Friday 19th March.

All lists of participating students have been uploaded to Google Classroom.

Movie Making Workshops – 2 workshops scheduled for November have been postponed and rescheduled for Mon 11th & Tues 12th January and Thurs 14th & Friday 15th January 2021.  There are only a few spaces left!

Work Experience – We realise how difficult it is to secure a work placement at present. For any student who manages to do so, please bring in your ‘Employer Details’ form as soon as you can to your tutor.

Work Experience Diaries are available on Google Classroom to print out. As part of the Work Experience process, all students must fill out a diary for every day of their placement. Tutors will go through this diary in tutor class.

GAA Sports Science Module – The GAA Sports Science module continues today, Friday 13th November, periods 5 & 6 in Naomh Mearnog’s. The first semester will run to Fri 4th Dec. Students participating in the module must fill out a Health Questionnaire. 

The second semester will run from Friday 15th of January to Friday 19th of March.  Places are still available. Please email Ms Coleman.

Have a great week everyone!

 

Friday, 6th November

Science Week 2020 –

To mark Science Week 2020 Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) and the National Museum of Ireland, will have a virtual live event with schools. 

The session will be facilitated by Martin Jones (TII), Prof. Eileen Murphy (QUB) and Shane Delany (TII), and Museum Educator Trisha Ryan.

This virtual live session will demonstrate how archaeologists and archaeological scientists used a variety of scientific techniques to study the human remains found as part of TII excavations on the Early Medieval site at Ranelagh, Co. Roscommon. The session will discuss radiocarbon dating, osteoarchaeology, ancient DNA analysis, isotope analysis, as well as other analytical techniques, to show how archaeologists can find out about peoples’ diet, lifestyle and mobility in the past. It will also discuss the Museum’s role in acquiring and protecting archaeological material in Ireland. 

Ms Coleman is looking for 24 students to take part in this live virtual session. The session will take place next Friday, 13th November at 11 o’clock. Location has yet to be confirmed. Please email Ms Coleman with your interest.

Work Experience – The deadline for the return of your ‘Employer Details’ form is Monday 9th November in tutor class. Please make sure to do the online Induction Course Ms Coleman shared on Google Classroom and upload your answer sheet.

Gaisce – Thank you to everyone who has signed up online for the Bronze Award. Ms Coleman will meet with all students next week. A schedule for the meetings has been posted on Google Classroom. Please remember to bring your Record Card to your meeting and your Parental Consent Form if you haven’t done so already.

GAA Sports Science Module – The GAA Sports Science module continues today, Friday 6th November, periods 5 & 6 in Naomh Mearnog’s. The first semester will run to Fri 4th Dec. Students participating in the module must fill out a Health Questionnaire. 

The second semester will run from Friday 15th of January to Friday 19th of March.  Places are still available. Please email Ms Coleman.

Movie Making Workshops – 2 workshops scheduled for November have been postponed and rescheduled for Mon 11th & Tues 12th January and Thurs 14th & Friday 15th January 2021. Please email Ms Coleman with your interest.

Zeeko –  Internet Safety Workshop

The following is the schedule for our Internet safety workshops. Venue will be the Scouts & Guide Den.

Mon 23rd November:

9:20 – 10:45 1st TY group    4R

10:45 – 11:00 Break for presenter

11:00 – 12:20 2nd TY group      4N

12.35-1.55 Lunch for presenter

1.55-3:15 3rd TY group       4K

Day 2 November 24th

9:20 – 10:45 1st TY group    4G

10:45 – 11:00 Break for presenter

11:00 – 12:20 2nd TY group       4F

Garda Vetting – 2 new forms for the Garda Vetting process have been uploaded to Google Classroom. Please use these going forward.

Frame of Mind, Short Film Competition run by ‘Walk in my Shoes’ – 

The Walk In My Shoes initiative was started by St Patrick’s University Hospital. It is a mental health education and awareness campaign run by St Patrick’s University Hospital. The idea came from a 16-year-old patient who said he wished his friends could understand better what he was going through.

This competition is open to all secondary schools and general amateur filmmakers. Students are invited to use film as a creative way to challenge mental health stigma or show the importance of positive mental health.

This year, the campaign has a brand new category for secondary schools to create TikToks which capture the ways students are minding their mental health during the COVID-19 outbreak and restrictions. Meanwhile, the Short Film category for secondary schools accepts short films up to three minutes long which share a mental health message.

Students could be in with a chance to receive a €1,000 prize during a virtual awards ceremony in February 2021.

If any student is interested in taking part, you must visit the ‘Walk in my Shoes’ website and follow the link for ‘Frame of Mind’. Students must fill in the online entry form. I have attached the link below. Please email Ms Coleman if you’re considering entering. Best of luck!!!!

 

https://www.walkinmyshoes.ie/campaigns/frame-of-mind?utm_source=WIMS+Secondary+School&utm_campaign=23d0324c8e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_01_21_11_50_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_87890ab2f7-23d0324c8e-1246786157&mc_cid=23d0324c8e&mc_eid=356b9bef7a

 

Have a great week everyone!

 

Friday, 23rd October

GAA Sports Science Module – The GAA Sports Science module starts today, Friday 23rd Oct, periods 5 & 6 in Naomh Mearnog club grounds. The first semester will run from Fri 23rd Oct to Fri 4th Dec. Students participating in the module must fill out a Health Questionnaire. Please return your questionnaire to Ms Coleman immediately otherwise you will not be permitted to attend.

The second semester will run from Friday 15th of January to Friday 19th of March.  Places are still available. Please email Ms Coleman.

Radio Workshop – The radio workshop today will start at 8.45am  and will finish at approximately 2.00pm/2.30pm to accommodate the half day. Students must go directly to the Scout & Guide Den and not to the school as previously instructed. Ms Norris will be there to take a roll.

Work Experience – The deadline for the return of your ‘Employer Details’ form is Monday 2nd November in tutor class. Please make sure to do the online Induction Course Ms Coleman shared on Google Classroom and upload your answer sheet.

Movie Making Workshop – 2 workshops scheduled for November have been postponed until further notice because of the new Covid-19 restrictions announced by the government on Monday. Ms Coleman will update students on these workshops through Google Classroom.

Gaisce – Thank you to everyone who has signed up online for the Bronze Award. Ms Coleman will meet with all students the first week back after the Oct break. A schedule for the meetings will be posted on Google Classroom. Please remember to bring your Record Card to your meeting and your Parental Consent Form if you haven’t done so already.

Barista Online Course – This is a reminder for 4N & 4F  to upload your Barista Certificate to Google Classroom by today, Fri 23rd Oct, 4.00pm.  A link was sent to every student back in September. This is a great resource to have especially if seeking employment in a coffee house during the summer months. Students will lose credits towards their end of year certificate if they do not meet this deadline!!

The other class groups will be sent the link over the coming weeks.

I want to wish you all a very relaxing, safe & enjoyable mid-term break!

 

Friday, 16th October 2020

GAA Sports Science Module – There will be a GAA Sports Science module starting next Friday 23rd Oct. There will be two semesters running every Friday, Periods 5 & 6 in Naomh Mearnog club grounds. The first semester will run from Fri 23rd Oct to Fri 4th Dec. The second semester will run from the end of January to the end of March. Dates are yet to be confirmed. Students can only participate in one semester. Places are limited to 25.  Please email Ms Coleman with your interest.

Podcasting Workshop 2 – Thank you to everyone who emailed Ms Coleman with their interest in participating in the Podcasting Workshop next Monday 19th & Tuesday 20th October. Ms Coleman has uploaded a list of names to Google Classroom so please make sure to check it!!! Students must register for class Period 1 & Period 7 and then make their way over to the Scout & Guide Den. Please make sure to bring your phone and a pair of headphones with you along with writing material.

FAI Coaching Course –  Unfortunately for health & safety reasons the FAI coaching courses scheduled to take place  Thursday 15th Oct and Thursday 12th November will be rescheduled for after Christmas.

TEAM WORKS –  Friday 26th October

Friday, 9th October 2020

Podcasting Workshop – Thank you to everyone who emailed Ms Coleman with their interest in participating in the Podcasting Workshop next Monday 12th & Tuesday 13th October. Ms Coleman will upload a list of names to Google Classroom so please make sure to check it!!! Students must register for class Period 1 & Period 7 and then make their way over to the Scout & Guide Den. Please make sure to bring your phone and a pair of headphones with you along with writing material.

There will be another workshop on Monday 19th & Tuesday 20th October. There are places still available. Ms Coleman will upload a list of names on Google Classroom next week.

FAI Coaching Course – The FAI Coaching Course is scheduled to take place next Thursday 15th Oct. I am still waiting on confirmation as to whether the course will go ahead. Ms Coleman will make an announcement early next week.

TEAM WORKS –  Friday 26th October

Have a great week everyone!!!

 

Friday, 2nd October 2020

Podcasting Workshop – Ms Coleman will be looking for budding pod-casters to take part in a podcasting workshop on Mon 12th & Tues 13th October. Another workshop is scheduled for Mon 19th Oct & Tues 20th Oct. The venue will be the Scout and Guide Den next to PSLC. Places are limited to 25 in each workshop. The workshop runs for 2 days. Students will need their phones and earphones.

Please email Ms Coleman with your interest.

FAI Coaching – We are hoping that our soccer coaching workshops will run on Thursday 15th Oct and Thursday 12th November.  Places are limited to 15 students in each session. In the event of a cancellation, Ms Coleman will notify students on Google Classroom. The venue will be the Scout and Guide Den. Students must wear their PE gear on the day and bring with them writing material. Students must always register for class Period 1 and Period 7 with their subject teacher.

Please email Ms Coleman with your interest.

TEAM WORKS – I am delighted to announce a fun filled workshop for all students on Friday 16th Oct.

TY COVID-19 Work Experience Induction Online Course – All students engaging in Work Experience in December and Community Care in February must complete an online Induction course. The deadline for completion is Dec 1st. When students complete the course and receive their certificate, both them and employers will feel more confident in entering Work Experience 2020/2021 as they will be Covid Compliant. Ms Coleman has uploaded the link to the course on Google Classroom. After watching the video presentation, students must answers 10 questions correctly to receive their certificate. The passwords for access are on Google Classroom.

Please upload your certificate to Google Classroom on completion!

 

Friday, 25th September 2020

Gaisce – Any student who wishes to take on the Bronze Award Challenge of Gaisce, please email Ms Coleman with your interest. All information about the award is on Google Classroom. If you’re interested, please download your Record Card and Parental Consent Form. These forms can be printed from either Gaisce.ie or Google Classroom. Ms Coleman will call a meeting next week.

Garda Vetting – Once you turn 16 yrs you must complete 2 Garda Vetting forms. This is important for your Work Experience placements. Please return these forms to Ms Coleman. NVB1 ( Student Form ) and NVB3 ( Parent Form). Forms were sent out in the post 2 weeks ago but they can be printed off on Google Classroom. Please make sure you put your parent/guardian’s email address on the form and be specific when asked for ‘ Role Being Vetted For‘ Eg. Teaching assistant in primary school. Don’t forget to sign the form too!

Barista Online Course – So far 4N & 4F have been sent the link to complete the online Barista course. A great resource to have especially if seeking employment in a coffee house during the summer months. The other class groups will be sent the link over the coming weeks.

When you have completed the course, please upload your certificate to the TY Google Classroom for Ms Coleman to view! Good luck!!!

Self-Defence – Our Self-Defence workshop booked for 28th & 29th September will be rescheduled for after Christmas. The new dates are Thurs 28th & Fri 29th January.

TY COVID-19 Work Experience Induction Online Course – All students engaging in Work Experience in December and Community Care in February must complete an online Induction course. The deadline for completion is Dec 1st. When students complete the course and receive their certificate, both them and employers will feel more confident in entering Work Experience 2020/2021 as they will be Covid Compliant. Ms Coleman has uploaded the link to the course on Google Classroom. The password for access is there too!

Please upload your certificate to Google Classroom on completion!

 

Have a great week everyone!

 

Friday, 18th September 2020

Work Experience – Tutors will distribute all the necessary forms for Work Experience in tutor class on Monday morning. 5 forms will be given to each student. All forms are available on Google Classroom to print out at home.

The deadline for finding a placement is Monday 2 November. Students must return the ‘Employer Details’ form to their tutor on this day.

Garda Vetting – Once you turn 16 yrs you must complete 2 Garda Vetting forms. This is important for your Work Experience placements. Please return these forms to Ms Coleman. NVB1 ( Student Form ) and NVB3 ( Parent Form). Forms were sent out in the post 2 weeks ago but they can be printed off on Google Classroom. Please make sure you put your parent/guardian’s email address on the form and be specific when asked for ‘ Role Being Vetted For‘ Eg. Teaching assistant in primary school. Don’t forget to sign the form too!

Self-Defence – Our Self-Defence workshop booked for 28th & 29th September will be rescheduled for after Christmas. Dates yet to be confirmed!

Gaisce – Ms Coleman will call an assembly next week, Tuesday 22th September to give a presentation on the Gaisce Bronze Award.

Science Gallery TY Programme –

OPEN MIND Studio is a week-long programme allowing participants to learn, play and explore through workshops, talks and activities which highlight the rich network of interconnections between science, technology and the arts. These provide an opportunity to develop key competences for lifelong learning, such as problem solving, collaboration and communication.

While we normally hold OPEN MIND Studio in our exhibition space, this term we have moved our offering online to ensure everyone’s safety.  We’re running two editions: 23-26 November and 30 November to 3 December and each week will be limited to 30 participants. We’ll meet on Zoom from 10am – 12pm and 1pm – 3pm over the four days. The workshops are led by the Science Gallery team, and will feature lots of breakout rooms and small group activities.

Science Gallery will liaise with participants before the programme to ensure access to an internet enabled device is not a barrier to their participation and we will make arrangements to loan equipment where possible.

This year’s OPEN MIND Studio is entitled ARTificial Intelligence Lab. Participants will explore the impact of complex technology on modern life, as well as delving into the ethics and advances happening in artificial intelligence, and the role of bias and culture.

Applications for a place on the 2020/2021 programme are now open!

For students to get a taster of what OPEN MIND Studios has in store, they are welcome to join our online workshop on Tuesday 22 September at 6pm.

The closing date for applications for Term 1 online programme is 29.09.2020

Our programme is open to all and our aim is to create an accessible, comfortable and inclusive space for people to dream, to feel and to critique.

https://dublin.sciencegallery.com/news/apply-for-our-online-open-mind-programme-for-ty-students?utm_source=Education+Mailing+List&utm_campaign=87eb64ea13-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_05_28_09_10_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d1ff189e3a-87eb64ea13-134209814

Have a great week everyone!!

 

 

Friday, 11th September 2020

Welcome to all our new TY students!!

Matrix Workshops – 

The Matrix workshops will take place on the gym balcony. Please register for class Period 1 and Period 7.

Make sure to bring with you a pencil case and a ‘tear out’ writing pad.

4K – Fri 11th Sep

4G – Mon 14th Sep

4F – Tues 15th Sep

4N – Thurs 17th Sep

4R – Fri 18th Sep

Deadline for return of TY forms – Please remember to return your 4 forms ( posted out in July ) to your tutor for class Monday morning. Forms can be downloaded from Google Classroom.

Monday modules – Modules begin Monday 14th Sep, Periods 8&9. Please see the TY noticeboard at the entrance to the G Compound or Google Classroom for the schedule.

Wednesday modules – Modules begin Wednesday 16th Sep, Periods 1 – 4. See TY noticeboard and Google Classroom for the schedule.

 

Have a great week everyone and hopefully a great year ahead!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

August 2020

 

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),

 

We hope you are keeping well and we look forward to communicating with you throughout the year. As you are aware the Department of Education is planning for a full return to school in the coming weeks. Plans have already commenced for Transition Year and we ask for your support and understanding while we attempt to navigate these unchartered waters.

 

We intend to proceed with TY with the same spirit and determination as we did with the Pre Covid Programme but of course there may be changes, losses and a lot of positive and creative thinking required along the way.

 

The following are some updates for the 2020/21 TY Programme:

• Work Experience: The Government’s ‘ Roadmap for the Full Return to School: Transition Year 2020/21’ states the following ‘In cases where it is possible for students to safely complete their work experience in accordance with public health advice and social distancing requirements, they should do so. Where it is not possible for all or some students to do so during the blocks, they should attend timetabled classes as normal during the designated weeks.’

Work Experience dates are from 7th to 18th December and Community Care dates are from 1st February to 12th February.

• All students carrying out Work Experience/Community Care must complete a COVID and the Workplace online training course and a Health and Safety in the Workplace course to prepare them. These courses must be completed by 1st December. Details will be given to students on their return to school.
• All our workshops and modules will be COVID compliant. In cases where this may not be possible we will switch to online delivery.
• For the 2020/21 TY Programme, the TY Portfolio will now be digital. The purpose of the portfolio is to provide a reflection of the student’s participation in Transition Year. A digital portfolio template will be shared with all students on return to school through Google Classroom. 

 

There will be weekly announcements on the school website to keep all parents, guardians and students informed on activities, news and deadlines. Click on ‘Information for Parents’, click ‘Transition Year Programme’ followed by ‘Transition Year Announcements’. 

 

May we take this opportunity to thank you in advance for your continued support. We look forward to welcoming your sons and daughters back to PCS for their Transition Year.  If you have any questions regarding the year ahead, you can contact me at portmarnockty@gmail.com or tel no. 01 8038056.

 

Kind Regards,

 

Orla Coleman

TY Coordinator

Friday, 6th March

Community Care – Community Care Employer Evaluation forms and diaries are due in Monday 9th March in tutor class. Marks will be deducted if any student is late making the deadline.

Gaisce – Ms Coleman will begin meeting students again today to discuss everyone’s progress in their challenge areas. Please make sure to bring your Record Card with you. If you cannot attend your slot, please make sure to email Ms Coleman and come to the next scheduled meeting. All the times are on the TY noticeboard. The Adventure Journey will happen 2nd and 3rd April in Carlingford Adventure Centre. Ms Coleman will call a meeting in the next 2 weeks to prepare for the trip.

School of Etiquette – Our ‘good manners’ workshop will continue today, Friday 6th March for all our TY students. As they say manners get you everywhere in life!!!

TY Music Class – A huge congratulations to our TY music classes alongside Ms O’Driscoll and Ms McGlynn who organised a wonderful week of music workshops for all our year groups!!

Have a great week everyone!!

 

Friday, 28th February

Community Care – Community Care Employer Evaluation forms and diaries are due in Monday 9th March in tutor class. Marks will be deducted if any student is late making the deadline.

Gaisce – Ms Coleman will begin meeting students again today to discuss everyone’s progress in their challenge areas. Please make sure to bring your Record Card with you. If you cannot attend your slot, please make sure to email Ms Coleman and come to the next scheduled meeting. All the times are on the TY noticeboard.

School of Etiquette – Next Thursday 5th March & Friday 6th March there will be a ‘Good Manners’ workshop for all our TY students. As they say manners get you everywhere in life!!!

Location: C3

Please wait to be called out over the intercom.

Thursday 5th March

4S – 8.45 – 10.45

4R – 10.45 – 11.25     11.35 – 12.55

4N – 1.55 – 3.55

Friday 6th March

4K – 8.45 – 10.45

4G – 10.45 – 11.25    11.35 – 12.55

4F – 1.55 – 3.55

A very big welcome back to all our students who travelled to Lesotho and Northern Italy over the mid-term break!!!

Have a great week everyone!!”

 

 

Friday, 24th January 2020

Community Care – Community Care placement takes place from 3rd February to 14th February. At this stage all Employer Details should be returned to your tutor. All students should have a Community Care diary which needs to be filled out every day of your placement and returned to your tutor along with your Employer Evaluation form on Monday 9th March.

Bank of Ireland Money Quiz – 12 business students were selected yesterday ( lottery) to represent Portmarnock Community School in Trinity College on Tuesday 25th February. Students will make their own way to the college and will be met by a teacher.

The day will start at 9.30am for registration. This will be followed by a Financial Well-Being session from 10.00 – 12.00. Lunch will be provided. The Challenge quiz will take place from 1.00 – 3.00pm.

The 2 highest scoring teams will go forward to the Grand Final in City West on 2nd April. The very best of luck to everyone!!!

Malahide/Portmarnock Educate Together National School – Next week 40 TY students will be working alongside the pupils of Malahide/Portmarnock ETNS on a gardening project. Make sure to bring your gardening gloves and wellies!!!!!

Gaisce – Thank you to everyone who met Ms Coleman this week to discuss their Challenge areas for the Bronze Award. Our next meeting will be held in March. Remember the trip to Carlingford Adventure Centre is booked for Thursday 2nd & Friday 3rd April.

 

Have a good week everyone!!!

 

Friday, 17th January 2020

Community Care – Community Care placement takes place from 3rd February to 14th February. At this stage all Employer Details should be returned to your tutor. Monday 20th January Community Care diaries will be distributed in tutor class.

Circus Skills Workshop – Please note the following schedule for next week’s workshops. Classes will be called out over the intercom:

Tues 21st January –      4F    (9.00 – 10.30)

4K   (11.35 – 12.55)

Thurs 23rd January –  4G   (9.00 – 10.30)

4S    (11.35 – 12.55)

Fri 24th January –        4N   (9.00 – 10.30)

4R    (11.35 – 12.55)

Gaisce – Ms Coleman will continue meeting students next week to discuss students’ challenge areas. Please read the TY noticeboard and note your day and time. Location will be the A Compound. Please bring your Record Card!!!!!

Have a good week everyone!

 

Friday, 10th January 2020

Welcome back everyone and Happy New Year!!

Important deadlines – Monday 13th January is the deadline for the return of Work Experience Diary Entries and Employer Evaluation forms. Please have them ready for tutor class on Monday morning. They are worth 30 marks each towards your overall 100 marks for Work Experience.

Community Care – Community Care placement takes place from 3rd February to 14th February. At this stage all Employer Details should be returned to your tutor.

DCU Compute – The very best of luck to our 24 students taking part in a Computing course next week in DCU. The following are the details:

• Monday 13th January.  Students should meet at 9.15am at the DCU Nursing building (First building on your left when you come in the Collins Ave. entrance) go inside the building to lecture room HG22.
• All students should wear their school uniform
• We recommend you bring a lunch (there is a student canteen on site and a Londis selling hot food also)
• We will be taking photos and videos as the week progresses.  Please bring the attached consent form signed by a parent or guardian along if you wish to be in our photos.
• Each student has chosen one stream of choice App development or Programming.  You will be allocated a lab and you will need to be at your computer each morning ready to start at 9.30am.  Students who have chosen the App stream, will be provided with the android devices for the full week.
• The course runs from 9.30am – 3.30pm each day with lunch in between.  PLEASE NOTE there are no half days.  Each course is intense and it is necessary to be present so you don’t lose out.

Go Quest, Finglas – Next Thursday 16th January and Friday 17th January our students will be visiting Go Quest in Finglas.

GoQuest is a fun filled, interactive adventure for older children and families as you and your team explore  28 unique challenge rooms. … GoQuest is a purpose-built arena with 28 unique challenge rooms with a mixture of skill, light physical and mental challenges inside them.

4F, 4G, 4K will attend on Thursday 16th.

4N, 4R, 4S will attend on Friday 17th.

All students attend Period 1 as normal and wait to be called out to the bus. The session is from 10.00 – 12.00. The bus will return directly to the school. Uniforms are to be worn!!

Gaisce – Ms Coleman will start meeting students next week to discuss students’ challenge areas. Please read the TY noticeboard and note your day and time. Location will be the A Compound. Please bring your Record Card!!!!!

Have a great week everyone!

 

Friday, 28th November 2019

Community Care – Community Care placement takes place from 3rd February to 14th February. Forms for CC placement must be returned to your tutor by December 2nd.

TY Play – Our TY play ‘The Virtuous Burglar’ is taking place this week in the school. Wednesday 27th, Thursday 28th and Friday 29th November. The show starts at 7pm. Tickets are currently on sale, 2 euro for a student/child, 5 euro for an adult. Our students are working really hard and it promises to be a fun evening. Please come and support the cast and crew! Tickets can be bought on the night too!!!

Gaisce – As part of the Gaisce process, all students must meet Ms Coleman regularly. Every student must bring their Record Card with them. This is vital!!! Students who fail to show for their scheduled meeting are at risk of losing their place on the Carlingford Trip in April. Ms Coleman has posted new lists on the TY noticeboard. If you cannot make your meeting, please email Ms Coleman in advance.  Thank you!!!

Trip to Bowling/Cinema – Friday 6th Dec, TY students will have their annual trip to bowling and the cinema.

The following is the schedule:

• Arrive to school for 9.00am and assemble in the assembly hall
• Please wear white soled runners to school
• Assemble on the basketball court for roll call with your tutor
• Bus will leave at approx 9.30am
• Group 1 (4F, 4G, 4K) will bowl from 10.30 – 11.30
• Group 2 (4N, 4R, 4S) will bowl from 11.30 -12.30
• Students can bring a packed lunch or bring money if they wish to purchase food
• 1pm, there will be a private showing of a movie in the Odeon cinema
• Bus will collect the students at 3.oopm and return directly to the school

STEPS – Engineering – We would like to invite any Transition Year students who have an interest in pursuing engineering to apply for the STEPS Engineering Your Future Programme 2020.

There are several programmes located in Dublin DCU, TU Dublin- City Campus, TU Dublin- Tallaght Campus, TU Dublin -Blanchardstown Campus, UCD and ESB (Dublin).  The full list of programmes and dates are available here: https://www.steps.ie/eyf.aspx

Applications are now open at this link:

https://steps.smapply.io/prog/2020_engineering_your_future_-_transition_year_programme/

 The deadline for applications to be completed is Wednesday 11^th December 2020.

STEPS will be in touch with successful candidates by the end of January 2020.

 What is Engineering Your Future

STEPS Engineering Your Future (STEPS EYF) is designed to inspire Transition Year students to study engineering.

STEPS EYF is an engineering experience programme that gives Transition Year students a hands-on, fun and practical insight into engineering at third-level and as a career.

During the programme, which is run over three to five days, students attend interactive talks and presentations; get hands-on experience with group-based activities; visit local industry and meet engineers at various stages in their careers.

STEPS EYF is coordinated by the Engineers Ireland STEPS programme and is hosted by third level institutes and industry around Ireland. Entering its 8th year, the annual Engineers Ireland Transition Year initiative has grown from five programmes in 2013 to 18 programmes in 2020 and has engaged over 1,700 students.

Have a good week everyone!

 

Friday, 22nd November 2019

TY Careers Fair – Well done to all our TY students for their attendance and exemplary behaviour at our Careers Fair last Thursday. All students who have returned their Career Worksheet to their tutor will be entered into a draw for a personal session with a career coach.

Work Experience Diaries – On Monday 25th November, Work Ex Diaries will be distributed in tutor class. These diaries must be filled out for every day of Work Experience, from Monday 9th Dec to Friday 20th Dec. Work Experience diaries count for 45%. These diaries must be returned to your tutor on Monday 13th January together with your Employer Evaluation form which counts for 30%.

Community Care – Community Care placement takes place from 3rd February to 14th February. Forms for CC placement must be returned to your tutor by December 2nd.

 

Friday, 15th November 2019

Gaisce – Thank you to everyone who has registered themselves online for the Gaisce Bronze Award. It’s still not too late to register!!! Please remember to return your consent form to Ms Coleman so your account can be activated. Ms Coleman will continue meeting with participating students today and next week to discuss each students’ Challenge Areas. Please remember to bring your Record Card with you!!

Lions Club Portmarnock – Portmarnock Lions Club is looking for volunteers to bag pack in Dunnes Stores in order to help raise money for their Christmas appeal. The bag pack will take place Sunday 22nd & Monday 23rd December from 10am – 8pm. Please email Ms Coleman with your interest.

Friday, 8th November 2019

Movie Making Workshop – There will be two Movie Making Workshops taking place on Monday 11th & Tuesday 12th November and Monday 18th & Tuesday 19th November. The workshops are now full. Location to be confirmed. Please register for class first and wait to be called out over the intercom.

Compute TY Programme DCU – From Monday 13th – Friday 17th January 2020, there will be a week long computer programming course in DCU. However, there are only 20 places available. 10 places on the App Development course and 10 places on Python Programming. Students must have a minimum of a D in Higher Level Maths from the Junior Cert.

DCU are looking for a higher ratio of females to males in their intake.  Their target is to achieve minimum 60% females with 40% males within each school.

Below is a description of the two courses. Could all students read the two stream descriptors carefully and email Ms Coleman with your preferred choice.

• Stream Descriptors  (to help you decide)

Here is a video to give you an insight from previous Compute TY students 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOqAg5r7chU

• App Development

In this course, students will develop their own android apps using AppInventer, a programming environment developed at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology). Students build a number of fun apps over the course of the week using the graphical programming language Scratch and install them onto their android device (e.g. phone, tablet). This course is suitable for any student who is interested in learning the basics of computer programming/coding.

Link: http://appinventor.mit.edu/

• Introduction to Programming

In this course, students learn how to program in Python, one of the most popular programming languages in the world. Students are introduced to basic programming concepts using a variety of innovative hardware and software lessons. While no knowledge of programming is required for this course, it is expected to provide more challenge than the AppInventer course. It would be particularly suited to students who have already been exposed to some programming (e.g. students who have already worked with a graphical programming language like Scratch) or keen problem solvers who will be excited by learning a new way of thinking.

Links: http://www.python.org/; http://www.codebug.org.uk/

 

Mentor Training – Any student who is interested in participating in a mentor training programme, please write a typed letter to Ms Molamphy expressing your interest. The deadline to have your letters in, is 4pm on Friday 8th November. The training will take place with Michelle Stowe on the 12th & 21st of November.

Wednesday Modules – Next Wednesday the 13th November the Wednesday modules will change.

4F – Counselling/Relationships Education

4G – Consumer Affairs/Environmental Education

4K – First Aid/Development Education

4N – Clay Animation

4R – Applied Art

4S – Heritage

Please see the TY noticeboard for locations.

Gaisce – Thank you to everyone who has registered themselves online for the Gaisce Bronze Award. Please remember to return your consent form to Ms Coleman so your account can be activated. Ms Coleman will continue meeting with participating students today and next week to discuss each students’ Challenge Areas. Please remember to bring your Record Card with you!!

Garda Vetting Forms – For any students handing in their garda vetting forms, please make sure to have your parent/guardian’s email on the form and don’t forget to state what role you wish to be vetted for. All forms must be handed into Ms Coleman as soon as you turn 16 yrs old.

RNLI – Every year, we ask TY students to help raise money for the RNLI by selling Christmas Cards. Thank you to everyone who has shown an interest in helping out with this great cause.

Lions Club Portmarnock – Portmarnock Lions Club is looking for volunteers to bag pack in Dunnes Stores in order to help raise money for their Christmas appeal. The bag pack will take place Sunday 22nd & Monday 23rd December from 10am – 8pm. Please email Ms Coleman with your interest.

Friday, 25th October

Movie Making Workshop – There will be two Movie Making Workshops taking place on Monday 11th & Tuesday 12th November and Monday 18th & Tuesday 19th November. The workshops are now full! The location of the workshop will be C2 (The Stage). Please register for class first and wait to be called out over the intercom.

Monday Module Change – On Monday 4th November, there will be a change in the modules:

4F – P.E

4R – P.E

4G – Health Education

4K – Theatre & Stage

4N – Well-Being

4S – Coding

Please see the TY noticeboard for locations.

FAI Coaching Course – Tuesday 5th Nov, there will be another coaching course. Could all students involved, please bring a pair of runners with you (in a bag). Location will be C3. Please register for class first and wait to be called out over the intercom.

The FAI are giving identity cards to any student who completed the PDP1 coaching course. These will include your photo and coaching qualification and will be valid for one year. Students must apply online www.sportsid.ie and the cards will be sent out to the school.

TY Play – Our TY play ‘The Virtuous Burglar’ will take place Wednesday 27th, Thursday 28th and Friday 29th November. Rehearsals will continue after the Oct Mid-term break in C3, Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th Nov from 10.05.

Gaisce – Thank you to everyone who has registered themselves online for the Gaisce Bronze Award. Please remember to return your consent form to Ms Coleman so your account can be activated. Ms Coleman will continue meeting with participating students today and after the Oct Midterm break to discuss each students’ Challenge Areas.

Garda Vetting Forms – For any students handing in their garda vetting forms, please make sure to have your parent/guardian’s email on the form and don’t forget to state what role you wish to be vetted for. All forms must be handed into Ms Coleman as soon as you turn 16 yrs old.

RNLI – Every year, we ask TY students to help raise money for the RNLI by selling Christmas Cards. If any student would like to help out with this great cause, please email Ms Coleman.

 

I wish all our students a very restful and safe Halloween break!!

 

Friday, 18th October 2019

Song School Workshop – Our 2nd Song School workshop will take place on Monday 21st & Tuesday 22nd Oct.   Thank you to all students who have signed up. Location = C2. Please register for Period 1 first and wait to be called out over the intercom.

Movie Making Workshop – There will be two Movie Making Workshops taking place on Monday 11th & Tuesday 12th November and Monday 18th & Tuesday 19th November. The workshops are now full!

Trinity College TY Chemistry Course –

Application forms for the School of Chemistry’s TY programme are available from the TCD TY Chemistry web page (https://www.tcd.ie/study/other-courses/ty-programmes/ ). Please complete the form electronically (i.e., hand-written forms will not be processed) and submit it along with a copy of your Junior Cert. results. If you are offered a place on the TY programme, you will be required to submit a copy of your school’s insurance that is valid until 31 March 2020. Details on the deadline for submission of the insurance details will be sent to you. Places will be offered on a first-come first-served basis but no more than two students will be offered a place from any school.

Trinity College TY Nursing & Midwifery Course –

The School of Nursing and Midwifery runs a one-week programme for transition year students, taking in 50 students each year. The students will spend two days in a classroom setting in Trinity College’s building on D’Olier Street, where they will learn about the professions of nursing and midwifery from their lecturers and students. In addition, there will be presentations on the services and supports provided for students of Trinity College. A further two days of the programme will be based in their clinical skills labs and teaching rooms based in St James’s Hospital, Dublin 8. The final day of the programme will be a reflection on the week and a tour of the Trinity College campus (weather permitting).

To maximise school participation, only one student per school will be accepted onto the programme in the first round of offers. Students who do not secure a place in the first round will be placed on a waiting list. Should a student who has been offered a place withdraw from the programme, then their place will be offered to those on the waiting list.

Date for Transition Year Programme 2020
Monday 20 April to Friday 24 April 2020

Venues for Transition Year Programme 2020
School of Nursing and Midwifery building, 24 D’Olier Street, Dublin 2
School of Nursing and Midwifery clinical teaching area, Trinity Centre for Health Sciences, St James’s Hospital, Dublin 8

Application process for Transition Year Programme 2020
The application form will be made available from https://www.tcd.ie/study/other-courses/ty-programmes/  on Tuesday 15 October 2020 at 5pm.

Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis for completed applications only; partial applications will not be processed, and will be returned for resubmission. In order for the application to be processed, the application form must be accompanied by the documentation listed below.

• Secondary School’s insurance

The insurance policy should state that the employer is indemnified, and not just provide public liability insurance. The policy must be in date at the time of application: if the policy expires prior to the commencement of the TY programme, an updated policy should be submitted as soon as it is available.

• Letter from School

The letter should confirm that, in the event of being offered a place, they are willing to release the student to attend.

Submission of applications
Applications forms and the additional documentation must be submitted at the same time. Incomplete applications will be returned to the sender for resubmission.

Email: applications should be sent as attachments to Jeni Ryan ryanjen@tcd.ie

Post: applications should be posted to
Jeni Ryan
Transition Year Co-ordinator
School of Nursing & Midwifery
Trinity College Dublin
24 D’Olier Street
Dublin 2
D02 T283

By hand: applications may be handed into the School of Nursing and Midwifery Reception Office for the attention of Jeni Ryan. The Reception Office is open Mon-Fri 9am – 1pm and 2pm-5pm

Closing date for application
The closing date for submission of application for the 2020 TY programme will be notified once the date for the programme has been set.

Work Experience – Forms for Work Experience placement have been distributed to all tutor classes. There are photocopies of the forms outside Ms Coleman’s office at the entrance to the G Compound. It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that they get the forms to their employer. Work Experience dates are Mon 9th Dec – Fri 20th Dec 2019. 

In addition, any student who arranges a placement outside of the assigned dates on the calendar, their parent/guardian must write a letter indicating the placement dates. This letter must then be signed by the students’ Year Head, Tutor and the Transition Year Coordinator. The student will however be marked ABS on the roll.

The deadline for returning Work Experience employer details is Monday 21st October in tutor class. Marks will be deducted for each day a student is late returning their form. 

Garda Vetting Forms – For any students handing in their garda vetting forms, please make sure to have your parent/guardian’s email on the form and don’t forget to state what role you wish to be vetted for. All forms must be handed into Ms Coleman as soon as you turn 16 yrs old.

Gaisce – Thank you to everyone who has registered themselves online for the Gaisce Bronze Award. Please remember to return your consent form to Ms Coleman so your account can be activated. Ms Coleman will continue meeting with participating students from today onward to discuss each students’ Challenge Areas.

‘The Laura Brennan Trust’ – A bag packing day in Dunnes Stores, Portmarnock is organised for Friday and Saturday, 25th & 26th October for the Laura Brennan Trust. We are looking for students to give up their time from between 10am – 8pm on each day. Please email Ms Coleman.

St Vincent De Paul, Portmarnock – Our local ‘St Vincent De Paul’ society is looking for volunteers to help distribute leaflets in November. Please email Ms Coleman with your availability.

School Library – There are a number of students with outstanding books that need to be returned to the school library. Please make sure you do this as soon as possible.

 

Friday, 11th October 2019

Song School Workshop – There will be two Song School workshops taking place on Monday 14 & Tuesday 15th Oct and Monday 21st & Tuesday 22nd Oct.  First preference will be given to Music students. Thank you to all students who have signed up. Location = C2. Please register for Period 1 first and wait to be called out over the intercom.

TY Radio Workshop – There will be 2 radio workshops taking place on Thursday 17th & Friday 18th October. Thank you to everyone who signed up! 

Movie Making Workshop – There will be two Movie Making Workshops taking place on Monday 11th & Tuesday 12th November and Monday 18th & Tuesday 19th November. The workshops are now full!

Trinity College TY Chemistry Course –

Application forms for the School of Chemistry’s TY programme are available from the TCD TY Chemistry web page (https://www.tcd.ie/study/other-courses/ty-programmes/ ). Please complete the form electronically (i.e., hand-written forms will not be processed) and submit it along with a copy of your Junior Cert. results. If you are offered a place on the TY programme, you will be required to submit a copy of your school’s insurance that is valid until 31 March 2020. Details on the deadline for submission of the insurance details will be sent to you. Places will be offered on a first-come first-served basis but no more than two students will be offered a place from any school.

Trinity College TY Nursing & Midwifery Course –

The School of Nursing and Midwifery runs a one-week programme for transition year students, taking in 50 students each year. The students will spend two days in a classroom setting in Trinity College’s building on D’Olier Street, where they will learn about the professions of nursing and midwifery from their lecturers and students. In addition, there will be presentations on the services and supports provided for students of Trinity College. A further two days of the programme will be based in their clinical skills labs and teaching rooms based in St James’s Hospital, Dublin 8. The final day of the programme will be a reflection on the week and a tour of the Trinity College campus (weather permitting).

To maximise school participation, only one student per school will be accepted onto the programme in the first round of offers. Students who do not secure a place in the first round will be placed on a waiting list. Should a student who has been offered a place withdraw from the programme, then their place will be offered to those on the waiting list.

Date for Transition Year Programme 2020
Monday 20 April to Friday 24 April 2020

Venues for Transition Year Programme 2020
School of Nursing and Midwifery building, 24 D’Olier Street, Dublin 2
School of Nursing and Midwifery clinical teaching area, Trinity Centre for Health Sciences, St James’s Hospital, Dublin 8

Application process for Transition Year Programme 2020
The application form will be made available from https://www.tcd.ie/study/other-courses/ty-programmes/  on Tuesday 15 October 2020 at 5pm.

Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis for completed applications only; partial applications will not be processed, and will be returned for resubmission. In order for the application to be processed, the application form must be accompanied by the documentation listed below.

• Secondary School’s insurance

The insurance policy should state that the employer is indemnified, and not just provide public liability insurance. The policy must be in date at the time of application: if the policy expires prior to the commencement of the TY programme, an updated policy should be submitted as soon as it is available.

• Letter from School

The letter should confirm that, in the event of being offered a place, they are willing to release the student to attend.

Submission of applications
Applications forms and the additional documentation must be submitted at the same time. Incomplete applications will be returned to the sender for resubmission.

Email: applications should be sent as attachments to Jeni Ryan ryanjen@tcd.ie

Post: applications should be posted to
Jeni Ryan
Transition Year Co-ordinator
School of Nursing & Midwifery
Trinity College Dublin
24 D’Olier Street
Dublin 2
D02 T283

By hand: applications may be handed into the School of Nursing and Midwifery Reception Office for the attention of Jeni Ryan. The Reception Office is open Mon-Fri 9am – 1pm and 2pm-5pm

Closing date for application
The closing date for submission of application for the 2020 TY programme will be notified once the date for the programme has been set.

Work Experience – Forms for Work Experience placement have been distributed to all tutor classes. There are photocopies of the forms outside Ms Coleman’s office at the entrance to the G Compound. It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that they get the forms to their employer. Work Experience dates are Mon 9th Dec – Fri 20th Dec 2019. 

In addition, any student who arranges a placement outside of the assigned dates on the calendar, their parent/guardian must write a letter indicating the placement dates. This letter must then be signed by the students’ Year Head, Tutor and the Transition Year Coordinator. The student will however be marked ABS on the roll.

The deadline for returning Work Experience employer details is Monday 21st October in tutor class. Marks will be deducted for each day a student is late returning their form. 

Garda Vetting Forms – For any students handing in their garda vetting forms, please make sure to have your parent/guardian’s email on the form and don’t forget to state what role you wish to be vetted for. All forms must be handed into Ms Coleman as soon as you turn 16 yrs old.

Gaisce – Thank you to everyone who has registered themselves online for the Gaisce Bronze Award. Please remember to return your consent form to Ms Coleman so your account can be activated. Ms Coleman will continue meeting with participating students from today onward to discuss each students’ Challenge Areas.

‘The Laura Brennan Trust’ – A bag packing day in Dunnes Stores, Portmarnock is organised for Friday and Saturday, 25th & 26th October for the Laura Brennan Trust. Ms Coleman will be looking for students to help with this cause next week.

Have a great week everyone!!

 

Friday, 4th October 2019

TY Radio Workshop – There will be 2 radio workshops taking place on Thursday 17th & Friday 18th October. If any TY student is interested in taking part, please sign your name on the sheet posted on the TY noticeboard.

Song School Workshop – There will be two Song School workshops taking place on Monday 14 & Tuesday 15th Oct and Monday 21st & Tuesday 22nd Oct.  First preference will be given to Music students. Please sign your name on the TY noticeboard.

Movie Making Workshop – There will be two Movie Making Workshops taking place on Monday 11th & Tuesday 12th November and Monday 18th & Tuesday 19th November. Please sign your name on the TY noticeboard.

Wednesday Module Change – Next Wednesday, 9th Oct the Wednesday modules will rotate.

4F – Consumer Affairs/Environmental Ed

4F – First Aid/Development Ed

4K – Clay Animation

4N – Applied Art

4R – Heritage

4S – Counselling/Relationships‘

4G will have Shared Reading in St. Helen’s Jnr school for the next 4 weeks. Period 5 & 6 on Wednesdays. Students have permission to leave the school at 11.15 and to make their way directly to St. Helen’s where a roll will be taken by their Religion teacher. Failure to go directly to St Helen’s may result in suspension.

‘It Wouldn’t Happen to Me’ Road Safety Talk – Today, Friday 4th Oct, David Barron form the Traffic Unit of An Garda Siochana will give a talk on Road Safety. All students will be called out towards the end of Period 2 to the Assembly Hall.

TY Portfolio – Just a reminder to everyone that every student must have 5 novels read by the end of TY and have done a review on each one. These reviews must be presented in your portfolio for the end of year interviews. Always make sure you have a novel in your schoolbag!

Trinity College TY Chemistry Course –

Application forms for the School of Chemistry’s TY programme will be made available from the TCD TY Chemistry web page (https://www.tcd.ie/study/other-courses/ty-programmes/ )  at 09:00 on 10 October 2019. Once the application forms are available, please complete the form electronically (i.e., hand-written forms will not be processed) and submit it along with a copy of your Junior Cert. results. If you are offered a place on the TY programme, you will be required to submit a copy of your school’s insurance that is valid until 31 March 2020. Details on the deadline for submission of the insurance details will be sent to you. Places will be offered on a first-come first-served basis but no more than two students will be offered a place from any school.

Trinity College TY Nursing & Midwifery Course –

The School of Nursing and Midwifery runs a one-week programme for transition year students, taking in 50 students each year. The students will spend two days in a classroom setting in Trinity College’s building on D’Olier Street, where they will learn about the professions of nursing and midwifery from their lecturers and students. In addition, there will be presentations on the services and supports provided for students of Trinity College. A further two days of the programme will be based in their clinical skills labs and teaching rooms based in St James’s Hospital, Dublin 8. The final day of the programme will be a reflection on the week and a tour of the Trinity College campus (weather permitting).

To maximise school participation, only one student per school will be accepted onto the programme in the first round of offers. Students who do not secure a place in the first round will be placed on a waiting list. Should a student who has been offered a place withdraw from the programme, then their place will be offered to those on the waiting list.

Date for Transition Year Programme 2020
Monday 20 April to Friday 24 April 2020

Venues for Transition Year Programme 2020
School of Nursing and Midwifery building, 24 D’Olier Street, Dublin 2
School of Nursing and Midwifery clinical teaching area, Trinity Centre for Health Sciences, St James’s Hospital, Dublin 8

Application process for Transition Year Programme 2020
The application form will be made available from https://www.tcd.ie/study/other-courses/ty-programmes/  on Tuesday 15 October 2020 at 5pm.

Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis for completed applications only; partial applications will not be processed, and will be returned for resubmission. In order for the application to be processed, the application form must be accompanied by the documentation listed below.

• Secondary School’s insurance

The insurance policy should state that the employer is indemnified, and not just provide public liability insurance. The policy must be in date at the time of application: if the policy expires prior to the commencement of the TY programme, an updated policy should be submitted as soon as it is available.

• Letter from School

The letter should confirm that, in the event of being offered a place, they are willing to release the student to attend.

Submission of applications
Applications forms and the additional documentation must be submitted at the same time. Incomplete applications will be returned to the sender for resubmission.

Email: applications should be sent as attachments to Jeni Ryan ryanjen@tcd.ie

Post: applications should be posted to
Jeni Ryan
Transition Year Co-ordinator
School of Nursing & Midwifery
Trinity College Dublin
24 D’Olier Street
Dublin 2
D02 T283

By hand: applications may be handed into the School of Nursing and Midwifery Reception Office for the attention of Jeni Ryan. The Reception Office is open Mon-Fri 9am – 1pm and 2pm-5pm

Closing date for application
The closing date for submission of application for the 2020 TY programme will be notified once the date for the programme has been set.

Work Experience – Forms for Work Experience placement have been distributed to all tutor classes. There are photocopies of the forms outside Ms Coleman’s office at the entrance to the G Compound. It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that they get the forms to their employer. Work Experience dates are Mon 9th Dec – Fri 20th Dec 2019. 

In addition, any student who arranges a placement outside of the assigned dates on the calendar, their parent/guardian must write a letter indicating the placement dates. This letter must then be signed by the students’ Year Head, Tutor and the Transition Year Coordinator. The student will however be marked ABS on the roll.

The deadline for returning Work Experience employer details is Monday 21st October in tutor class. Marks will be deducted for each day a student is late returning their form. 

Garda Vetting Forms – For any students handing in their garda vetting forms, please make sure to have your parent/guardian’s email on the form and don’t forget to state what role you wish to be vetted for. All forms must be handed into Ms Coleman as soon as you turn 16 yrs old.

DATS (Differential Aptitude Tests) – The Guidance Department are organising DATS for all students on the following dates: Thursday, 10th Oct from 9.00am – 2.30pm for classes 4R, 4S and 4G and Friday, 11th Oct for classes 4K, 4N and 4F.

All students are expected to arrive at the P.E Hall (test centre) immediately following roll call.

Good luck to everyone!

Junior Cert/Cycle Exam Results – The very best of luck to all our TY students receiving their exam results today! All students must go straight to class after the 10 mins break for roll call and wait to be called out to make their way to the gym. Results will be distributed at approx 12pm.

 

Have a great week everyone!

 

      Friday 27th September 2019

Gaisce – Thank you to everyone who has registered themselves online for the Gaisce Bronze Award. Please remember to return your consent form to Ms Coleman so your account can be activated. Ms Coleman will begin meeting with participating students from today onward to discuss each students’ Challenge Areas.

Work Experience – Forms for Work Experience placement have been distributed to all tutor classes. There are photocopies of the forms outside Ms Coleman’s office at the entrance to the G Compound. It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that they get the forms to their employer. Work Experience dates are Mon 9th Dec – Fri 20th Dec 2019. 

In addition, any student who arranges a placement outside of the assigned dates on the calendar, their parent/guardian must write a letter indicating the placement dates. This letter must then be signed by the students’ Year Head, Tutor and the Transition Year Coordinator. The student will however be marked ABS on the roll.

The deadline for returning Work Experience employer details is Monday 21st October in tutor class. Marks will be deducted for each day a student is late returning their form. 

Garda Vetting Forms – For any students handing in their garda vetting forms, please make sure to have your parent/guardian’s email on the form and don’t forget to state what role you wish to be vetted for. All forms must be handed into Ms Coleman.

FAI Coaching Course – The next coaching course will take place on Thursday 3rd Oct. All students must come to school in their normal uniform. Please bring a pair of runners in a bag with you on the day. All students must attend classes as normal on Thursday morning and wait to be called out over the intercom.

TY Transmission – On Thursday 17th Oct and Friday 18th Oct there will be full day radio workshops for any student with a real interest in radio broadcasting. Places are limited to 25 students in each workshop. Ms Coleman will place a sheet up on the TY noticeboard next week for students to write their names.

First Aid Wednesday Module – For all students doing the 4 week First Aid Module with the Civil Defence, tracksuit bottoms are allowed. However, students must change back into their normal uniform straight after for classes.

DATS (Differential Aptitude Tests) – The Guidance Department are organising DATS for all students on the following dates: Thursday, 10th Oct from 9.00am – 2.30pm for classes 4R, 4S and 4G and Friday, 11th Oct for classes 4K, 4N and 4F.

All students are expected to arrive at the P.E Hall (test centre) immediately following roll call.

Good luck to everyone!

Monday Modules  – Next Monday, 30th September the Monday modules will rotate.

4F – Health Education

4G – Theatre and Stage

4K – Well-being

4N – P.E

4R – Coding

4S – P.E

Have a great week everyone!

 

Friday 20th September 2019

Gaisce – Thank you to everyone who signed up for Gaisce. Ms Coleman will have a short assembly with all students today to talk about the registration process.

TY Play –  Our TY Play ‘The Virtuous Burglar’ will take place on the 27th, 28th and 29th of November. Thank you to all students who have shown an interest in helping out with back stage, set design, posters etc. However due to high numbers, Ms Coleman will have to draw names from a hat as there simply are not enough jobs for everyone. I hope nobody will be too disappointed!

Names will be posted on the TY noticeboard later today.

Rehearsals continue for our actors next Monday at 10.05 in C2.

Portmarnock Arch Club – Any student participating in the Gaisce Award and would like to join the Arch Club for their ‘Community Care Challenge’ area, there will be an induction day this Sunday at 12pm. The Arch Club is located behind St Anne’s church in Portmarnock.

Houses of the Oireachtas TY Work Ex Programme – The Houses of the Oireachtas Transition Year work experience is a pilot programme for the school year 2019-2020. This is a new initiative under their Schools Education Programme. They are proposing to have two intakes: in the weeks of 18th November 2019 and 2nd March 2020. They propose to accept 10 students in each cohort. 

What the students will do 

Students will be located either in Kildare House or Leinster House for the week. They will hear from senior officials about their work in the Houses of the Oireachtas Service and spend time visiting the Dáil and Seanad chambers, viewing committees and meeting Members etc. Throughout the week they will be required to conduct research on an aspect of politics, political life or work of the Houses of the Oireachtas which is of interest to them and to present their findings to the group. They will also be required to complete a learning journal throughout the week which can be used as part of their 

Transition Year portfolio. A further, more detailed schedule will issue to the successful applicants. 

The selection process

Given the limitations on places they can only accept one nomination from each school into the competitive selection process. Once nominated by their school a student can apply via an application form from Ms Coleman. The nominated student will be required to write an application letter (no more than 300 words) describing why they are interested in their work experience programme and what aspect of political life they are interested in and would like to research while on the programme.

First Aid Wednesday Module – For all students doing the 4 week First Aid Module with the    Defense, tracksuit bottoms are allowed. However, students must change back into their normal uniform straight after.

 Work Experience – Forms for Work Experience placement have been distributed to all tutor classes. There are photocopies of the forms outside Ms Coleman’s office at the entrance to the G Compound. It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that they get the forms to their employer. Work Experience dates are Mon 9th Dec – Fri 20th Dec 2019. 

In addition, any student who arranges a placement outside of the assigned dates on the calendar, their parent/guardian must write a letter indicating the placement dates. This letter must then be signed by the students’ Year Head, Tutor and the Transition Year Coordinator. The student will however be marked ABS on the roll. The deadline for returning Work Experience employer details is Monday 21st October in tutor class. Marks will be deducted for each day a student is late returning their form. 

Road Safety Authority – Monday 23rd September we will have a visit from the RSA. Each tutor class will have a separate talk. Please register for your class first and wait to be called out over the intercom.

4F – 10.05 – 10.45

4G – 10.45 – 11.25

4K – 11.35 – 12.15

4N – 12.15 – 12.55

4R – 13.55 – 14.35

4S – 14.35 – 15.15

               

 Garda Vetting Forms – For any students handing in their garda vetting forms, please make sure to have your parent/guardian’s email on the form and don’t forget to state what role you wish to be vetted for. All forms must be handed into Ms Coleman.

 Have a great week everyone!

Friday 13th September 2019

TY Play – A very big thank you to all those who put themselves forward to read lines for this year’s play ‘The Virtuous Burglar’. Congratulations to our cast of 7. Rehearsals will start Monday 16th September at 10.05 in C2 (The Stage). Ms Coleman will be in touch with all students who are interested in helping out backstage next week.

Our Play this year will run for 3 nights, Wednesday 27th November, Thursday 28th November and Friday 29th November.

Gael Linn – Thank you to all students who applied for a place on the Gael Linn media course.
The course will run for 1 week, Monday 23rd March to Friday 27th March. Please make sure to return your forms, signed by a parent/guardian to Ms Coleman no later than next Monday.

Business Enterprise Talk – Today, Friday 13th September, there will be a talk for all 4th year students on The Student Enterprise Programme. Students who put themselves forward will learn what it is like to be their own boss and how to run a business.

FAI Coaching Course – Thank you to everyone who applied for a place on one of the FAI coaching courses. The dates are Tuesday 17th September, Monday 7th October and Tuesday 5th November. Please see the TY noticeboard for lists of names. Sharon Boyle will arrive at the school at 9.30am next Tuesday for the first session. Please wait to be called out of class by Ms Coleman. Location has yet to be decided. All students must come to school in their normal uniform and bring a pair of runners with them also.

Portmarnock Tidy Towns – The Portmarnock Tidy Towns Committee are looking for volunteers to help raise money by bag packing in Dunnes Stores Portmarnock next Friday 20th September. We are looking for 18 students. Please email Ms Coleman with your interest. (Students who missed out on bag packing for Barnardos will be given first preference).

Garda Vetting Forms – For any students handing in their garda vetting forms, please make sure to have your parent/guardian’s email on the form and don’t forget to state what role you wish to be vetted for. All forms must be handed into Ms Coleman.

Gaisce – Ms Coleman will start meeting students who are interested in participating in the Gaisce Bronze Award Challenge next week. Please make sure to have your research done over the weekend and have your ideas ready to present to Ms Coleman. Good luck!

First Aid Wednesday Module – For all students doing the 4 week First Aid Module with the Civil Defence, tracksuit bottoms are allowed. However, students must change back into their normal uniform straight after.

Work Experience – Forms for Work Experience placement have been distributed to all tutor classes. There are photocopies of the forms outside Ms Coleman’s office at the entrance to the G Compound. It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that they get the forms to their employer. Work Experience dates are Mon 9th Dec – Fri 20th Dec 2019.
In addition, any student who arranges a placement outside of the assigned dates on the calendar, their parent/guardian must write a letter indicating the placement dates. This letter must then be signed by the students’ Year Head, Tutor and the Transition Year Coordinator. The student will however be marked ABS on the roll.
The deadline for returning Work Experience employer details is Monday 21st October in tutor class. Marks will be deducted for each day a student is late returning their form.

 

Have a great week everyone!

 

 

Friday 6th September 2019

A very big welcome to all our new Transition Year students!!!

Matrix-Thinking Outside the Box-  This week our 4th year students have been participating in a one day workshop to develop a different perspective on how to think and approach their work in Transition Year. There are 3 workshops left:

Friday 6th Sep – 4G

Monday 9th Sep – 4F

Tuesday 10th Sep – 4R

Students are to go to period 1 and period 7 for roll call and then make their way to C2 ( The Stage) for their workshop.

Wednesday Modules- The Wednesday modules began on Wednesday the 4th of September. (4 week rotation) The layout is as follows:

4N – Heritage with Mr Curran and Mr Dempsey

4K – Visual Awareness/Applied Art with Mr Williams.

4F – First Aid (Period 1 & 2). Development Education with Mr Purcell (Period 3 & 4)

Students from 4F will also be going to Shared reading in St Helen’s Junior School. Students will leave the school at 11.15 and make their way to St Helen’s immediately where their Religion teacher will take the roll. Students are NOT permitted to go anyway else apart from St Helen’s.

4R – Counselling with Ms Keane (Period 1 & 2) and Relationships with Ms Richardson (Period 3 & 4).

4G- Clay Animation with Ms Tynan.

4S- Consumer Affairs with Ms Breen (Period 1 & 2) and Environmental Education with Mr Murphy.

Monday Modules – The Monday modules began Monday 2nd Sep (4 week rotation) The layout is as follows:

4N – Coding with Mr McDermott 

4K – P.E

4R – P.E 

4F – Theatrical Studies with Ms Bradley 

4G – Well-being with Ms Moran

4S – Health Education

Team Building Workshop – Wed 11th September

All students will take part in a Samba drums workshop and a Juggling workshop next Wednesday. The students will be put into two groups. The layout will be as follows:

• Roll call and normal class period 1.
• Students will be called out of class at approx 9.30am to go to the Assembly Hall and will be divided into their groups for their team building workshops.
• 4S, 4N and 4K will go to the Gym for their Samba Drums workshop. 4G, 4F and 4R will make their way to the Assembly Hall for their Juggling workshop.
• Each workshop will take 40 minutes, approximately. So at 10.30 both groups will swap over.

Work Experience – Forms for Work Experience placement will be distributed on Monday 9th September in tutor class. It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that they get the forms to their employer. Work Experience dates are Mon 9th Dec – Fri 20th Dec.

In addition any student who arranges a placement outside of the assigned dates on the calendar, their parent/guardian must write a letter indicating the placement. This letter must then be signed by the students’ Year Head, Tutor and the Transition Year Coordinator. 

The deadline for returning Work Experience employer details is Monday 21st October in tutor class. Marks will be deducted for each day a student is late returning their forms.

TY Play- Our Play this year will take place on the 27th, 28th and 29th November. The Play is called ‘The Virtuous Burglar’. Our director/producer is Fiona Keane. If any student would like to audition for a part, please see Ms Coleman. Reading for parts will take place on Monday 9th September. Please see the TY noticeboard for more details.

The best of luck to everyone!!!

FAI Coaching course-  Any student with a strong interest in soccer and coaching, please email Ms Coleman with your interest. The dates of the courses are Tues 17th Sep, Mon 7th Oct and Tues 5th Nov.

Gael Linn – Any student with a strong interest in Irish is welcome to apply for a place on an Irish media course running from Monday 23rd to Friday 27th March. The course will be run by Gael Linn. There are only 12 places available. Please read the information below and if interested, please email Ms Coleman.

 

 

Friday 1oth May

 

 

Friday 3rd May

Friday 5th April

 

Gaisce Trip Carlingford Trip – Next Thursday 11th April, 40 TY students will be heading off to Carlingford Adventure Centre to complete the Adventure Journey part of their Gaisce Bronze Award. Letters were sent home last week. The aim of the Adventure Journey is to inspire young people to develop a spirit of adventure and discovery. The bus is scheduled to leave the school at approx 8am and will return to the school on Friday 12th April at approx 6.30pm. We wish all our students an enjoyable and safe trip!

 

The Matrix – After the Easter break, all TY tutor classes will participate in an end of year Matrix workshop. Back in September all our students took part in workshops which instilled empowerment, smarter thinking and good old fashioned cop-on! There will be half day workshops the week beginning Monday 29th April.

 

Have a great week everyone!

 

 

Friday 29th March

TY Play – Well done to all our cast and crew on delivering a brilliant performance of the play ‘None the Wiser’ last week. Thank you to all staff members who helped out with props and set design.

RTE Studio Tickets – On Tuesday 2nd April, RTE are looking for 40 students to attend a recording of ‘Realta agus Gaolta’ in their studios. This is a family talent show all done through the medium of Irish. There are still some places available. Please email Ms Coleman with your interest to attend the show. The recording starts at 1.15 and ends at 4.30. The bus will leave the the school at approx 12.15. The bus should be back at the school at approx 5.30.

TU Dublin Computing Academy – The School of Computer Science TU Dublin is holding it’s annual Computing Academy from 27th May until the 30th May 2019. This event focuses on informing students considering their future career paths on core IT skills such as how to write computer programs and develop websites.

The course will be hosted in the Kevin Street Campus of TU Dublin from 10am to 4pm from Monday to Thursday. Lunch will be provided. Students will need to arrange their own transport to and from the Academy.

Students must apply themselves  online – http://www.dit.ie/computing/academy/

Applications must be in before 5pm on Monday 15th April. Good luck!!!

Have a great week everyone!

 

Friday 22nd March

Monday Modules – Next Monday 25th March, a new rotation begins.

4F – P.E

4G – Coding

4K – Theatre Studies

4N – Well Being

4S – P.E

Locations of these modules are posted on the TY noticeboard.

Wednesday Modules – Next Wednesday, 27th March, a new rotation also begins.

4F – Applied Art

4S – Clay Animation

4G – First Aid/Counselling

4K – RSE/Dev Ed

4N – Heritage

Shared Reading – 4K will be taking part in Shared Reading with St Helen’s Jnr School from next Wednesday. Students have permission to leave the school at 11.15 and make their way directly to St. Helen’s where their Religion teacher will take a roll call.

Gael Linn – Any student with a strong interest in Irish is welcome to apply for a place on an Irish media course running from Monday 1st April to Friday 5th April. The course will be run by Gael Linn. There are only 10 places available. Please read the information below and if interested, please email Ms Coleman.

Safe Driving & Theory Test Preparation – Thursday 28th March and Friday 29th March, there will be a safe driving workshop. This workshop covers all aspects of driving including a driver theory mock exam exercise. Other areas covered include:

1. The driving licence application procedure
2. Games which simulate the effects of impairment while driving
3. Rules of the Road study plan
4. 50 Hardest Questions & Answers in the Theory exam
5. Mock on-line test & review

Any student who may be interested in this course, please email Ms Coleman with your interest by Monday 25th March.

RTE Studio Tickets – On Tuesday 2nd April, RTE are looking for 40 students to attend a recording of ‘Realta agus Gaolta’ in their studios. This is a family talent show all done through the medium of Irish. Please email Ms Coleman with your interest to attend the show. The recording starts at 1.15 and ends at 4.30. The bus will leave the the school at approx 12.15. The bus should be back at the school at approx 5.30.

TU Dublin Computing Academy – The School of Computer Science TU Dublin is holding it’s annual Computing Academy from 27th May until the 30th May 2019. This event focuses on informing students considering their future career paths on core IT skills such as how to write computer programs and develop websites.

The course will be hosted in the Kevin Street Campus of TU Dublin from 10am to 4pm from Monday to Thursday. Lunch will be provided. Students will need to arrange their own transport to and from the Academy.

Students must apply themselves  online – http://www.dit.ie/computing/academy/

Applications must be in before 5pm on Monday 15th April. Good luck!!!

Have a great week everyone!!

 

Tuesday 19th March

Gael Linn – Any student with a strong interest in Irish is welcome to apply for a place on an Irish media course running from Monday 1st April to Friday 5th April. The course will be run by Gael Linn. There are only 10 places available. Please read the information below and if interested, please email Ms Coleman.

 

Friday 15th March

TY Play – Preparations are under way for this year’s play, a comedy called ‘None the Wiser’ by Anthony Booth. Miriam O’Brien is our producer. The Play is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 19, Wednesday 20, Thursday 21 and Friday 22 March. Tickets are currently on sale in the school during the 10 mins break and lunch time in the assembly hall. The prices of the tickets are as follows: 5 euro for a student, 7 euro for an adult, 12 euro for a family (2 adults & 2 children). Of course, tickets can be purchased on the night too!

We hope everyone will support the play as a lot of hard work is going into it. Best of luck to everyone involved!!

Gaisce – Ms Coleman is currently meeting with all participants of the Gaisce Bronze Award. Please see the TY noticeboard for days and times. Make sure to bring your Record Card with you and proof of work. Our trip to Carlingford Adventure Centre will take place on Thursday 11th and Friday 12th April. More details to follow.

Safe Driving & Theory Test Preparation – Thursday 28th March and Friday 29th March, there will be a safe driving workshop. This workshop covers all aspects of driving including a driver theory mock exam exercise. Other areas covered include:

1. The driving licence application procedure
2. Games which simulate the effects of impairment while driving
3. Rules of the Road study plan
4. 50 Hardest Questions & Answers in the Theory exam
5. Mock on-line test & review

Any student who may be interested in this course, please email Ms Coleman with your interest by Monday 25th March.

RTE Studio Tickets – On Tuesday 2nd April, RTE are looking for 40 students to attend a recording of ‘Realta agus Gaolta’ in their studios. This is a family talent show all done through the medium of Irish. Please email Ms Coleman with your interest to attend the show. The recording starts at 1.15 and ends at 4.30.

TU Dublin Computing Academy – The School of Computer Science TU Dublin is holding it’s annual Computing Academy from 27th May until the 30th May 2019. This event focuses on informing students considering their future career paths on core IT skills such as how to write computer programs and develop websites.

The course will be hosted in the Kevin Street Campus of TU Dublin from 10am to 4pm from Monday to Thursday. Lunch will be provided. Students will need to arrange their own transport to and from the Academy.

Students must apply themselves  online – http://www.dit.ie/computing/academy/

Applications must be in before 5pm on Monday 15th April. Good luck!!!

Have a great St Patrick’s Day and enjoy the long weekend!

 

Friday 8th March

TY Play – Preparations are under way for this year’s play, a comedy called ‘None the Wiser’ by Anthony Booth. Miriam O’Brien is our producer. The Play is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 19, Wednesday 20, Thursday 21 and Friday 22 March. Tickets are currently on sale in the school during the 10 mins break and lunch time in the assembly hall. The prices of the tickets are as follows: 5 euro for a student, 7 euro for an adult, 12 euro for a family (2 adults & 2 children). Of course, tickets can be purchased on the night too!

We hope everyone will support the play as a lot of hard work is going into it. Best of luck to everyone involved!!

 

Gaisce – Ms Coleman is currently meeting with all participants of the Gaisce Bronze Award. Please see the TY noticeboard for days and times. Make sure to bring your Record Card with you and proof of work. Our trip to Carlingford Adventure Centre will take place on Thursday 11th and Friday 12th April. More details to follow.

 

Glasnevin Cemetery Trip – Our trip to Glasnevin Cemetery will take place on Tues 12th March. Please bring a packed lunch with you.

 

 

 

Friday 1st March

Firstly, I want to welcome everyone back for the start of a new and exciting term. I hope everyone feels rested after the break.

Deadline – The deadline for the return of Employer Evaluation Forms and Work Experience Diaries is next Monday 4th March. Please return these items to your tutor in tutor class. Marks will be deducted for any late entries.

TY Play – Preparations are under way for this year’s play ‘None the Wiser’ by Anthony Booth. Miriam O’Brien is our producer. The Play is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 19, Wednesday 20, Thursday 21 and Friday 22 March. Tickets will be on sale next week in school during the 10 mins break and lunch time in the assembly hall. The prices of the tickets are as follows: 5 euro for a student, 7 euro for an adult, 12 euro for a family (2 adults & 2 children). Of course, tickets can be purchased on the night too!

We hope everyone will support the play as a lot of hard work is going into it. Best of luck to everyone involved!!

First Aid – Quick reminder that when students are wearing tracksuit bottoms for the First Aid Module on Wednesday morning, they must change back into their main uniform once they finish with First Aid.

Late Night League – There is a FAI late night league taking place in Baldoyle Utd Astro on the following dates, 1st March, 8th March, 15th March, 22nd March. Time is 8-10pm. Anyone interested, go along tonight for 7.30pm for registration. Contact Justin at 086 8146112. Please see details of the event on the TY noticeboard.

Gaisce – Ms Coleman will be meeting with all participants of the Gaisce Bronze Award next week. Please see the TY noticeboard for days and times. Make sure to bring your Record Card with you and proof of work.

Glasnevin Cemetery Trip – Our trip to Glasnevin Cemetery will take place on Tues 12th March.

 

 

Friday the 1st February 2019

Work Experience – I want to wish all our students the very best of luck in their Work Experience placement beginning on Monday 4th February until Friday 15th. The placement counts for 100 marks towards the students end of year certificates. All students should have their Diary, Employer Evaluation Form and Insurance details. The deadline for the return of these forms is Monday 4th March in tutor class.

Lesotho – I also want to wish all our students and staff travelling to Lesotho next Friday 8th February, the very best of luck. I wish you all a safe flight and a very enjoyable stay.

Gaisce – Ms Coleman will be having more meetings with all participants of Gaisce on return to school after the mid-term break. Please see the TY noticeboard for days and times. Please make sure to have your Record Card with you and proof of work.

TY Play – A big well done to all students who have been cast in this year’s play ‘None the Wiser’ by Anthony Booth. Miriam O’Brien is this year’s producer.

The Play is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 19, Wednesday 20, Thursday 21 and Friday 22 March. Plenty of work needs to be done between now and then. Best of luck to everyone in their preparations!!

Glasnevin Cemetery Trip – Our trip to Glasnevin Cemetery is due to take place on Tuesday 12th March. More details to follow!

May I wish all our students a very enjoyable Mid Term Break and I hope you are all looking forward to what the next school term brings!

 

Friday the 25th January 2019

Mental Health Talk –  Today, Friday 25th January, there will be a talk for all TY students in the Assembly Hall on Social Anxiety by Clinical Psychologist, Mark Smith. The talk is scheduled for 11.30.

TY Play – Any student attending DCU TY Compute this week and would like to have a chance to read through some scripts, please meet with Miriam O’Brien at 10 o’clock tomorrow,Saturday 26th in the Assembly Hall.

RNLI- Well done to all students to sold Christmas cards and calendars on behalf of the RNLI. A representative from the RNLI will meet with the students today to present them with certificates.

Work Experience – By now, all students should have sourced their Work Experience placement starting Monday 4th February until Friday 15th February. Work Experience Employer Evaluation forms and Diaries will be given to every student by their tutor during the next 2 weeks. Work Experience counts for 100 marks towards students end of year certificates.

First Aid – Quick reminder that when students are wearing tracksuit bottoms for the First Aid Module on Wednesday morning, they must change back into their main uniform once they finish with First Aid.

Wednesday Modules – Modules will change over next Wednesday 30th January:

4F – Clay Animation

4S – Relationships/Third World Development

4G – Applied Art

4K – Heritage

4N – First Aid/Counselling

Students doing the First Aid module with the Civil Defence are permitted to wear tracksuit bottoms but must change back into their uniform afterwards.

Stock Active – Next Thursday, 31st January there will be a workshop which will introduce students to the Stock Market. Any student who would like to participate, please email Ms Coleman.

Gaisce – There are still some students who have not yet met Ms Coleman to discuss their Bronze Award Challenge Areas. Please see the TY noticeboard for a list of dates to meet. All students participating in Gaisce must meet with Ms Coleman otherwise they will not be permitted to visit Calingford Adventure Centre in April for their ‘Adventure Journey’.

Have a good week everyone!!!!

 

Friday the 18th January 2019

DCU TY Compute – From Monday 21st January to Friday 25th January, 42 TY students will be attending DCU for their Computing Workshop. Please note the following details:

Please meet at 9.15 am at the Stokes Building (Room SA105 first floor) This is the building opposite the multi-story car park just to the left of the main DCU reception. 

• Please arrive at 9.15am on the Monday morning.
• All students are to wear their school uniform.
• Please ensure that all students know which stream they have chosen, app or programming so there is no confusion. Remember to bring an android device with you for the App design module.
• Students should bring their lunch but there are facilities to purchase lunch on campus.
• The course is 9.30am – 3.30pm every day – there is no half day during the week.
• This is an intense week so please make sure to arrive every day

Work Experience – By now, all students should have sourced their Work Experience placement starting Monday 4th February until Friday 15th February. Work Experience Employer Evaluation forms and Diaries will be given to every student by their tutor during the next 2 weeks. Work Experience counts for 100 marks towards students end of year certificates.

First Aid – Quick reminder that when students are wearing tracksuit bottoms for the First Aid Module on Wednesday morning, they must change back into their main uniform once they finish with First Aid.

Bank of Ireland School Bank – Our school bank will open on Monday 21st January. The 5 successful applicants for running the school bank will be announced today.

Zeeko – Zeeko will be running Internet safety workshops for all TY students on Monday 21st January. All students should register for class Period 1 and Period 7. Please make sure to check your email and complete the survey sent to you by Ms Coleman. Here is the schedule for Monday:

Location – C3

8.45 – 9.45      4K

9.45 – 10.45    4N

11.35 – 12.35   4S

1.55 – 2.55       4F

2.55 – 3.55      4G

Financial Literacy Talk – This afternoon, there will be a Financial Literacy talk for all 4th yrs in the Assembly Hall.

2.00 – 2.45     4N, 4K & 1st half of 4S  (….Emma Gleeson)

2.45 – 3.30    4G, 4F & 2nd half of 4S

TY Play – Next Tuesday 22nd January, there will be a meeting for any student who would like take part in this years school play. The name of the Play has yet to be decided. The meeting will run from 9.45 – 12.45. Location of the meeting has not yet been confirmed. Ms Coleman will have more details on Monday.

Mental Health Talk – Next Friday 25th January, there will be a talk for all TY students in the Assembly Hall on Social Anxiety by Clinical Psychologist, Mark Smith. The talk is scheduled for 11.30.

Have a good week everyone!

 

 

Friday the 11th January 2019

Happy New Year to all our TY students!  Welcome Back!

Gaisce – This is a reminder to all students who have yet to meet Ms Coleman about their Gaisce challenge areas. On the TY noticeboard there is a list of student names. Please choose a period that suits you to meet Ms Coleman next Monday and Thursday in the A Compound. Please remember to bring your record card and proof of work. 12 students have yet to submit their parental consent forms.

 

Movie Making Workshop – Ms Coleman has shared a link with all students who took part in the Create School Movie Making Workshop. Please make sure to check your email and feel free to share the link with parents, family and friends. I watched all 4 movies and we certainly have some budding actors and movie directors amongst us! Great work!

 

DCU TY Compute – From Monday 21st January to Friday 25th January, 42 TY students will be attending DCU for their Computing Workshop. Please note the following details:

 

Please meet at 9.15 am at the Stokes Building (Room SA105 first floor) This is the building opposite the multi-story car park just to the left of the main DCU reception. (Please note DO NOT meet at the Larkin Theatre as previously mentioned due to necessary building works taking place, our meeting point has been now moved to the Stokes Building)

• Please arrive at 9.15am on the Monday morning to the Nursing Building.
• All students are to wear their school uniform.
• Please ensure that all students know which stream they have chosen, app or programming so there is no confusion. Remember to bring an android device with you for the App design module.
• Students should bring their lunch but there are facilities to purchase lunch on campus.
• The course is 9.30am – 3.30pm every day – there is no half day during the week.
• This is an intense week so please make sure to arrive every day

Community Care deadlines – This is an important message for all students. Monday 14th January is the deadline for the return of Employer Evaluation forms and Community Care Diaries. Please return these 2 forms to your tutor next Monday morning. Marks will be lost if any student misses the deadline!! Community Care counts for 100 marks towards students end of year certificates.

 

Work Experience – By now, all students should have sourced their Work Experience placement starting Monday 4th February until Friday 15th February. Work Experience Employer Evaluation forms and Diaries will be given to every student by their tutor in the next 2 weeks. Work Experience counts for 100 marks towards students end of year certificates.

First Aid – Quick reminder that when students are wearing tracksuit bottoms for the First Aid Module on Wednesday morning, they must change back into their main uniform once they finish with First Aid.

 

Bank of Ireland – For the next 2 weeks we will have representatives from the Bank of Ireland in the school. There will be talks on Financial Literacy, Online-Safety, CV and Interview skills. We will also be looking for 5 TY students to run a bank in the school. However this will be done through an application form followed by an interview. The very best of luck to anyone interested in applying for the banking roles.

 

The Lions Club Christmas Bag Pack – A very big thank you to all of you in TY who helped raise money by bag packing in Dunnes Stores for the Portmarnock Lions Club. Over 5000 euro was raised which will certainly go to good causes in our community. Well done everyone!

Have a great week everyone!

Friday the 7th December

Trip to Coolock Leisure Plex and Odeon Cinema – Today, Friday 7th December we are all looking forward to our trip to the Leisure Plex in Coolock. All students must arrive in school for 9 o’clock in the Assembly Hall for roll call. The buses will leave at approx 9.30 for Coolock. All students must wear their uniform. White sole (non mark) runners are permitted for the purpose of bowling. 4F, 4G and the first part of 4K will bowl first from 10.30 – 11.30 while the second part of 4K, 4N and 4S will go to Burger King. Students can buy something to eat there or bring a packed lunch. At 11.30 the groups will swap over.

 

At 1 o’clock we have a private viewing of the film ‘Ralph breaks the internet’ in the Odeon cinema. Buses will collect all students from the cinema and return directly to the school for approx 3.45. No student will be allowed return home from Coolock, every student must return to the school on the bus.

 

Community Care / Work Experience Diaries – By now, all students must have a diary for their Community Care/Work Experience placement. Students must fill out every day of their diary. These diaries must be returned to your tutor by Monday 14th January. Full completion of the diary is worth 30% of your overall Community Care/Work Exp placement. Employer Evaluation Forms are also due back on Monday 14th January in tutor class. Copies of these diaries are located outside Ms Coleman’s office in the G Compound.

 

Deadline for Work Experience  – At this stage, all students must have returned their Work Experience ‘Employer Details’ form to their tutor. Ms Motely’s tutor class can return their forms to Ms Coleman.

 

School Musical – Best of luck to everyone this evening on the final night of ‘High School Musical’. A very big thank you to all the teachers,staff and students who helped make the musical such a success!

 

I want to wish all our TY students the very best of luck in their Community Care placements next week. I also want to wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and I hope you all return in January ready for more new and exciting challenges! There is plenty to look forward to.

 

Friday the 30th November

Community Care / Work Experience Diaries – This week and next week tutors will be distributing diaries to their students. Students must fill out every day of their Community Care or Work Experience placement. These diaries must be returned to your tutor by Monday 14th January. Full completion of the diary is worth 30% of your overall Community Care/Work Exp placement. Employer Evaluation Forms are also due back on Monday 14th January in tutor class. Copies of these diaries are located outside Ms Coleman’s office in the G Compound.

 

Deadline for Work Experience  – Monday 3rd December is the deadline for the return of ‘Work Experience Details’ (4th February – 15th February) Please return your forms to your tutor.

 

Bond Trader Event – Thank you to the 20 students who signed up for the Bond Trader Event taking place in the Carlton Hotel, Dublin Airport on Monday 3rd December from 10am to 1pm. Please make sure to organise yourselves into 4 teams of 5. Please register for first class on Monday morning and Ms Coleman will call out all students over the intercom. The bus is scheduled to leave the school at 9 o’clock.

 

Gaisce – Ms Coleman will continue meeting students who have registered online for the Gaisce Bronze Award next week. Please see dates and times of meetings on the TY noticeboard. Make sure to bring with you your Record Card and proof of work eg. photos of cooking/baking (if applicable). I’m looking forward to hearing about what you have all been up to!

 

FAI Coaching Certificates – Well done to all our students to successfully passed their FAI coaching session. Any student who has not yet collected their cert, please see Ms Coleman on Monday, Period 7 in the Board Room in the A Compound.

 

Don’t forget that Sharon Boyle from the FAI will be returning to our school next Thursday 6th December to coach 10 students who missed out on last weeks coaching session. Make sure to come to school in your tracksuit and runners.Time of session : 9.30  Location : C3

 

Civil Defence, First Aid – Unfortunately Wednesday’s First Aid module is cancelled next week, 5th December for 4S. Could all students please make their way to the Assembly Hall where there will be a teacher waiting to supervise you.

 

Trip to Coolock Leisure Plex and Odeon Cinema – Next Friday, 7th December we are all looking forward to our trip to the Leisure Plex in Coolock. All students must arrive in school for 9 o’clock in the Assembly Hall for roll call. The buses will leave at approx 9.30 for Coolock. All students must wear their uniform. White sole (non mark) runners are permitted for the purpose of bowling. 4F, 4G and the first part of 4K will bowl first from 10.30 – 11.30 while the second part of 4K, 4N and 4S will go to Burger King. Students can buy something to eat there or bring a packed lunch. At 11.30 the groups will swap over.

 

At 1 o’clock we have a private viewing of the film ‘Ralph breaks the internet’ in the Odeon cinema. Buses will collect all students from the cinema and return directly to the school for approx 3.45.

No student will be allowed return home from Coolock, every student must return to the school on the bus.

 

TY DCU Compute – Great news for all students who applied for the DCU Computing course from Monday 21st January to Friday 25th January. All 42 students will be accepted onto the course. Ms Coleman needs to know which course each of the students wish to follow: 1. Android Apps, where students will develop their own android apps using Appinventer. 2. Introduction to Programming, where students will learn to program in Python.

 

Please email Ms Coleman as soon as possible with your choice!

 

TY Musical – Best of luck to everyone next week in ‘High School Musical’ which runs from the 4th to the 7th of December. Congratulations to everyone on your hard work and dedication to the show. Best of luck!

 

Annual Christmas Visit to St Margaret’s Pre-School, Ballymun – Well done to Ms Sweeney’s music class who paid a visit to the children of St Margaret’s Pre-School in Ballymun. Lots of fun was had and even Santa made an appearance!

 

Friday the 23rd of November

Community Care / Work Experience Diaries – On Monday 26th Nov, diaries will be distributed in tutor class. Students must fill out every day of their Community Care or Work Experience placement. These diaries must be returned to your tutor by Monday 14th January. Full completion of the diary is worth 30% of your overall Community Care/Work Exp placement. Employer Evaluation Forms are also due back on Monday 14th January in tutor class. Copies of these diaries are located outside Ms Coleman’s office in the G Compound.

 

Bond Trader Event – a Bond Trader Event for the Dublin North Region will take place in the Carlton Hotel, Dublin Airport on Monday 3rd December from 10am to 1pm. This event would suit students with a strong interest in business and economics. Please email Ms Coleman with your interest.

 

Bag Packing for the Lions Club – Volunteers are still needed to help raise money for the Portmarnock Lions Club. The Lions Club is a voluntary organisation that does great work in it’s community. We are asking TY students to help bag pack in Dunnes Stores on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd December. The slots will be of a 2 hour duration. Please email Ms Coleman your interest as well as your mobile number for this very worthy cause. It is a great chance to give something back to your community.

 

Gaisce – Ms Coleman will continue meeting students who have registered online for the Gaisce Bronze Award, tomorrow and next week. Please see dates and times of meetings on the TY noticeboard. Make sure to bring with you your Record Card and proof of work eg. photos of cooking/baking (if applicable). I’m looking forward to hearing about what you have all been up to!

 

JC Art Projects – Ms Tynan has asked that all students collect their Junior Cert Art project from J4 as soon as possible.

 

Christmas Trip to Ballymun Pre-School – Ms Sweeney’s music class are looking forward to visiting the children from St Margaret’s pre-school in Ballymun for lots of fun, games and music. The visit takes place on Thursday 29th Nov. The bus will leave at 9.30 from the school, returning before lunch.

 

The Kilkenny Shop, Pavillons, Swords –  The Kilkenny shop in Swords is looking for helpers for 2 weeks. Mon 10th December until Friday 21st Friday. This can count for Community Care /  Work Experience.

 

Have a good week everyone!

Friday the 16th of November

Bag Packing for the Lions Club – Volunteers are needed to help raise money for the Portmarnock Lions Club. The Lions Club is a voluntary organisation that does great work in it’s community. We are asking TY students to help bag pack in Dunnes Stores on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd December. The slots will be of a 2 hour duration. Please email Ms Coleman your interest as well as your mobile number for this very worthy cause. It is a great chance to give something back to your community.

 

Gaisce – Ms Coleman will continue meeting students who have registered online for the Gaisce Bronze Award, tomorrow and next week. Please see dates and times of meetings on the TY noticeboard. Make sure to bring with you your Record Card and proof of work eg. photos of cooking/baking (if applicable). I’m looking forward to hearing about what you have all been up to!

 

Feel Good Scuba – Any student who is interested in enrolling in the ‘Feel Good Scuba’ lessons, please see Ms Coleman. Unfortunately, the TY budget does not cover this activity and the total cost is 280 euro. A deposit of 150 euro is needed in order to secure your place on the course. The deposit can be brought in to Ms Coleman.

 

FAI Coaching – Well done to everyone to took part in the FAI coaching session on Monday 12th November. Certificates will be issued soon to all participants. The next session for Group 2 will take place next Thursday 22nd November. Please remember to come to school in your tracksuit and bring your school bag as normal. All students must return to class when the course finishes. Finish time will be approx 3.00 pm.

 

Bond Trader Event – a Bond Trader Event for the Dublin North Region will take place in the Carlton Hotel, Dublin Airport on Monday 3rd December from 10am to 1pm. This event would suit students with a strong interest in business and economics.

 

What is the Bond Trader Challenge?

It is a game that teaches a number of concepts;

• the laws of supply and demand
• the relationship between interest rates and inflation
• the importance of economic indicators.

 

This is all done through a fun, interactive, competitive game.

The challenge begins with;

• an introduction to markets and trading
• an explanation on how to trade with bonds, shares & cash
• followed by a sample scenario.

 

Each team will consist of 5 students who will have to respond to real market scenarios and make decisions on how to manage their own bond portfolio under time pressure. The challenge has 8 scored rounds with an interval after round 4. The winning team will be the team who scored the most over 8 rounds.

 

There are 20 places available for Portmarnock Community School, please email Ms Coleman your interest in the event by Thurs 22nd November.

 

First Aid 4F – 4F are currently doing their First Aid module on Wednesday morning. Students are allowed wear tracksuit bottoms for the session. However, all students must change back into their main uniform once they finish with First Aid.

 

Mental Health Talk – On Friday 23rd November, there will be a presentation on social anxiety to all 4th yr students. According to the SAI – Social Anxiety Ireland,

“Social anxiety can be defined as the persistent fear of one or more social or performance situations in which one is exposed to unfamiliar people or to possible scrutiny by others, and where exposure to such situations provokes intense anxiety”

Approximately, 400,000 people in Ireland, 14% of the population, will suffer with Social Anxiety at any one time. That is nearly one in eight individuals. It’s the third biggest mental health condition globally, after depression and alcoholism.

 

Have a great week everyone!

Friday the 9th November

A big welcome back to all our Transition Year students after the mid-term break. I hope you are looking forward to the next term which again is full of fun and plenty to do!

 

FAI Coaching Course – The first session of the FAI coaching course takes place on Monday 12th November. Group 1 will be taking part. Please check the TY noticeboard for the list of student names. Please make sure to register for class first thing Monday morning. Students will be called out over the intercom. Remember to wear your tracksuit and runners on Monday. Bring your school bag as normal however. I hope you all have a great day!

 

The Lions Club – The Portmarnock Lions Club was founded in 2004 and serves the community of Portmarnock and surrounding areas. All their members are volunteers.

The Lions Club supports many causes, for example, thousands of families throughout Ireland will receive Christmas Hampers this year following a series of Food Appeals held by Lions Clubs throughout Ireland.

 

In addition to the Food Appeal, Lions in Ireland runs a series of national and local projects. National projects include a Suicide Awareness and Prevention Programme, a range of Youth Services, an Alcohol Awareness Programme for schools, Carers Weekends, a Holiday Week in Trabolgan, Co. Cork, support for Homeless Street Children, Intel/Lions Ideation Camps, Diabetic Screening, Medic Alert and many more.

 

The Portmarnock Lions Club are looking to raise funds and are asking TY students to help bag pack in Dunnes Stores on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd December. The slots will be of a 2 hour duration. Please email Ms Coleman your interest for this very worthy cause. It is a great chance to give something back to your community.

 

Compute TY DCU – PCS have been offered 40 places on a week long computing workshop in DCU starting Monday 21st January until Friday 25th January. They have requested that 25 of those places be assigned to female students and 15 places to male students. Students must have attained a ‘C’ grade or higher in Junior Cert Maths. Please email Ms Coleman with your interest by Thursday 15th November. If in the event there are more applications than places, a lottery will take place to select the 40 students.

 

Gaisce – Ms Coleman will begin meeting all students who have registered online for the Gaisce Bronze Award tomorrow and next week. Please see dates and times of meetings on the TY noticeboard. Make sure to bring with you your Record Card and proof of work eg. photos of cooking/baking (if applicable). I’m looking forward to hearing about what you have all been up to!

 

TY Careers Fair – We are all looking forward to next Thursday 15th November for the school’s Career Information Event. Transition Year students and parents are invited to attend from 4.30pm to 6.45pm. It promises to be a fantastic event with Universities, IT’s, PLC’s, Apprenticeships and Industry representatives from both Private and Public sectors. There will be something for everyone!

 

Engineering Your Future – Applications are now open for Engineering Your Future, a week-long, hands-on programme designed to introduce TY students to the exciting and diverse world of engineering. The programme is designed to give TY students an in-depth understanding of the diversity of engineering at third level and in industry.

During the week, students attend interactive talks and presentations; get hands-on experience with group-based activities; visit local industry and meet engineers at various stages in their careers.

Participation is limited to between 20 and 40 students at each location. Successful applicants are selected based on a number of factors, including Junior Certificate Maths and Science results and reasons for seeking a place on the programme.

There is a small fee for participating in the programme which the school will cover.

 

The deadline for applications is November 30th.

 

For dates, programme info and applications, visit https://steps.ie/eyf.aspx

 

Poetry Workshop – Next Friday 16th November Ms Connolly and Ms O’Donnell’s English classes will enjoy a poetry workshop. Times and location will be announced soon.

 

Have a great week everyone and remember, get involved!!!!!

 

Friday the 19th of October 2018

Community Care Placement – The deadline for the return of ‘Employers’ Details’ was Monday 15th October. Any student who missed the deadline, 2% will be deducted for every day late.

Water Safety Course – Monday 22nd October – 4N Location: The Stage C2 Time: 10.00 – 12.00

Drama Workshop – The Drama Workshop will continue next Tuesday 23rd Oct from 10.00 – 11.25 on the stage. Both groups will attend together. Ms Coleman has emailed 8 attachments to all students involved which include the ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ script and various song tracks. Please make sure to practice your songs for Ailbhe for next Tuesday’s performance. Best of luck!

The Bar of Ireland – The Law Library – The Bar of Ireland’s Transition Year Programme will take place from Monday 4th February to Friday 8th February 2019. This is a unique opportunity for students to experience life as a barrister. PCS have been invited to nominate one student where that student will be entered into a lottery draw performed by The Bar of Ireland on Thursday 22nd November. 100 places are available. Any student who would like to put themselves forward, please email Ms Coleman at ocoleman@www.portmarnockcommunityschool.ie.

Trinity College Physics TY Programme – The Transition year Physics Experience (TYPE) programme application process for 2018/2019 is now open. It will run from Monday March 4^th to Friday March 8th 2019. Two TYPE days will follow in May with specific dates to be confirmed. Ms Coleman is looking for 2 students ( one male & one female) to enter into the application process. The online form will be open until Friday the 30^th of November.

TCD can only accommodate 44 students for the week long TYPE event, candidates will be chosen at random from the valid applicants. PCS will be notified with the outcome by 10^th December 2018. Applicants that are not successful for the TYPE week will be given preference for the TYPE days, which will take place later in May.

Please email Ms Coleman with your interest!

Stockbroking Workshop – All TY business students will enjoy a 2 day workshop next Thursday and Friday, 25th and 26th of October. More details to come.

Song School Certificates – Any student who completed the 2 day Song School workshop should see Ms Coleman to collect their certificate.

Garda Vetting Forms – For any students handing in their garda vetting forms, please make sure to have your parent/guardian’s email on the form and don’t forget to state what role you wish to be vetted for. All forms must be handed into Ms Coleman.

Volunteers needed! – The 6th year students are trying to raise funds for a mental health organisation (yet to be decided) and have requested the help of Transition Year students in selling raffle tickets at the 10 mins break and at lunch time. Please see Ms Coleman if anyone is interested in helping.

First Aid 4F – 4F are currently doing their First Aid module on Wednesday morning. Students are allowed wear tracksuit bottoms for the session. However, all students must change back into their main uniform once they finish with First Aid.

Gaisce – Well done to everyone who has registered online for the Gaisce Bronze Award. Please remember to return your parent/guardian consent form to Ms Coleman, otherwise your application cannot be activated.

Have a good week everyone!

 

Friday the 12th of October 2018

Community Care Placement – Students need to ensure that they have their placements sorted for their Community Care. The deadline is Monday 15th of October. All forms should be handed into the 4th yr tutors. If any student goes beyond this date the tutors will be docking marks from their Community Care grade, a grade which goes towards their final Transition Year Certificate. Students going to Lesotho must have their Work Experience placement sorted by 15th October also.

Work Experience Placement – The deadline for the return of Work Experience placements is Monday 3rd December. Please make sure to give your tutor your employer details. Marks will be deducted if any student does not meet this deadline.

Water Safety Course – Monday 15th October – 4S Location: The Stage C2 Time: 10.00 – 12.00

Wednesday Modules – The Wednesday modules will change over next Wednesday 17th Oct.

4F – First Aid/Counselling

4S – Heritage Module

4G – Clay Animation

4K – Applied Art

4N – Relationships/Development Education

4N will be doing Shared Reading in St. Helen’s Jnr School for the next 5 weeks. Students have permission to leave class at 11.15 in order to make their way directly to St. Helen’s. On arrival at the school, 4N’s Religion teacher Ms Murphy will take a roll.

Please see the TY noticeboard for the locations of the above modules.

Gaisce – Well done to everyone who showed interest in the Gaisce Bronze Award. Please make sure to register online. Students will need access to a Debit/Credit card in order to pay the 15 euro registration fee. Ms Coleman will have monthly meetings with all participants. Please make sure to return your parental consent forms to Ms Coleman as soon as possible. Applications cannot be activated online unless these forms are returned. Best of luck!

Drama Workshop – The Drama Workshop will continue next Tuesday 16th Oct and Thursday 18th Oct from 10.00 – 11.25 on the stage. Both groups will attend together. Please see the TY noticeboard for the schedule of events.

TY Transmission – Next Friday 19th Oct there will be a full day radio workshop. Places are limited to 30 students. Thank you for everyone’s interest. If there are more than 30 students interested, a lottery will take place in the presence of TY students to select the lucky 30. Good luck!

RNLI Christmas Cards for Sale – Best of luck to our group of students helping to raise funds for the RNLI. TY students will be selling Christmas cards at the upcoming 6th yr parent-teacher meeting on Monday 16th Oct from 4.15 – 6.45 in the school gym. Your support would be very welcome on the evening. Thank you!

Have a good week everyone!

 

Friday the 5th of October 2018

Water Safety Course – Monday 8th October – 4F Location: The Stage C2 Time: 10.00 – 12.00

Drama Workshop – The Drama Workshop will continue next Tuesday 9th Oct from 10.00 – 11.25 on the stage. Please see the TY noticeboard for the schedule of events.

Monday Modules – Monday modules will change over this coming Monday 8th October. Please see the TY noticeboard.

Gaisce – Well done to everyone who showed interest in the Gaisce Bronze Award. Please make sure to register online. Students will need access to a Debit/Credit card in order to pay the 15 euro registration fee. Ms Coleman will have monthly meetings with all participants. Please make sure to return your parental consent forms to Ms Coleman as soon as possible. Applications cannot be activated online unless these forms are returned. Best of luck!

Song School Workshop – Song School continues today Fri 5th Oct. The next workshop will run Thursday 11th and Friday 12th October. Please see lists outside E5. Location : The Stage C2

Community Care Placement – Students need to ensure that they have their placements sorted for their Community Care. The deadline is the 15th of October. If any student goes beyond this date the tutors will be docking marks from their Community Care grade, a grade which goes towards their final Transition Year Certificate. Students going to Lesotho must have their Work Experience placement sorted by 15th October also.

Work Experience Placement – The deadline for the return of Work Experience placements is Monday 3rd December. Please make sure to give your tutor your employer details. Marks will be deducted if any student does not meet this deadline.

Have a good week everyone!

 

Friday the 28th of September 2018

Community Care Placement – Students need to ensure that they have their placements sorted for their Community Care. The deadline is the 15th of October. If any student goes beyond this date the tutors will be docking marks from their Community Care grade, a grade which goes towards their final Transition Year Certificate. Students going to Lesotho must have their Work Experience placement sorted by 15th October.

Work Experience Placement – The deadline for the return of Work Experience placements is Monday 3rd December. Please make sure to give your tutor your employer details. Marks will be deducted if any student does not meet this deadline.

RTE Studio Trip – Tues Oct 2nd. The bus will be leaving the school at 12.15 to bring students out to RTE for the recording of the Junior Eurovision. Students have permission to leave class (Period 5) at 11.50 for some lunch. The recording is due to finish at 4.30 but it could go over. Arrival time back to the school could vary between 5.15 and 5.45. Students do not have to wear their school uniform to school that day.

Song School – The Song School workshop will take place Thurs 4th and Fri 5th October for all music students.

Gaisce – Ms Coleman is currently meeting students interested in taking part in Gaisce -‘Bronze Award’. Please have your ideas ready to discuss within the three challenge areas.

Trinity College TY Programmes – Any students interested in applying for the ‘Biochemistry and Immunology’ programme in TCD, please apply online. The closing date for applications is today, the 28th Sep 2018. The closing date for applications for the ‘Botany’ programme is Friday 1st February 2019.

First Aid – Quick reminder that when students are wearing tracksuit bottoms for the First Aid Module, they must change back into their main uniform once they finish with First Aid.

Have a good week everyone!

 

Friday the 21st of September 2018

Community Care Placement – Students need to ensure that they have their placements sorted for their Community Care. The deadline is the 15th of October. If any student goes beyond this date the tutors will be docking marks from their Community Care grade, a grade which goes towards their final Transition Year Certificate. Students going to Lesotho must have their Work Experience placement sorted by 15th October.

Work Experience Placement – The deadline for the return of Work Experience placements is Monday 3rd December. Please make sure to give your tutor your employer details. Marks will be deducted if any student does not meet this deadline.

Water Safety Course – 4K will begin their Water Safety Course on Monday 24th September. The session will take place in C2 from 10.00 – 12.00.

4F – Monday 8 Oct

4S – Monday 15 Oct

4N – Monday 22 Oct

4G- Monday 5 Nov

Gaisce – Gaisce meetings and registration will commence as soon as Ms Coleman is confirmed as a PAL (President’s Award Leader) with Gaisce. Ms Coleman will be in touch soon to all interested students.

DATS – The DATS will take place Thurs 27th and Fri 28th September. Best of luck to all!

RTE Studio Trip – Tues Oct 2nd. The bus will be leaving the school at 12.15 to bring students out to RTE for the recording of the Junior Eurovision. Students have permission to leave class (Period 5) at 11.50 for some lunch. The recording is due to finish at 4.30 but it could go over. Arrival time back to the school could vary between 5.15 and 5.45. Students do not have to wear their school uniform to school that day.

Bag Packing in Dunnes Stores for PCA – Best of luck to everyone involved in the bag packing today to help raise funds for Portmarnock Community Association. Please make sure to sign out at the school office and sign back in again on your return.

Portmarnock Arch Club – There will be an induction day this Sunday 23rd September at 11.00 in the Portmarnock Arch Club for students interested in looking for Community Care work. Joining the Arch Club can help students with their Gaisce Award.

Have a good week everyone!

 

 

Friday the 14th of September 2018

A huge congratulations to everyone on their Junior Cert results! Well done each and all!

Community Care- Students need to ensure that they have their placements sorted for their Community Care. The deadline is the 15th of October. If any student goes beyond this date the tutors will be docking marks from their Community Care grade, a grade which goes towards their final Transition Year Certificate. Students going to Lesotho must have their Work Experience placement sorted by 15th October.

First Aid – Quick reminder that when students are wearing tracksuit bottoms for the First Aid Module, they must change back into their main uniform once they finish with First Aid.

Gaisce – Ms Coleman will start meeting students who are interested in participating in the Gaisce Bronze Award Challenge next week. Please make sure to have your research done and have your ideas ready to present to Ms Coleman. Good luck!

Musical – Best of luck to everyone participating in the musical auditions. Times for auditions will be posted on the door of F6 in due course. Keep an eye out!

DATS – Differential Aptitude Tests will take place for all TY students on Thurs 27th and Fri 28th September. More details to follow!

The Drama House – The Drama House workshop will begin next Thursday 20th September at 10 o’clock. The workshop will be one hour in length and will run until the October mid-term break. Ms Coleman will inform students each week of the different dates. Room yet to be confirmed. Thank you to everyone who signed up today!

Have a good week everyone!

 

Friday the 7th of September 2018

Junior Certificate Results Day – Next Wednesday the 12th, the Junior Certificate results will be issued to our current group of Transition Years. To ease the stress on the students and to make it a more fun day for the students, they will be taking part in workshops up to the time during which the results will be issued.

All students will take part in a Samba drums workshop and a Juggling workshop. The student will be in two groups. The layout is as follows:

• Roll call and normal class period 1.
• Students will be called out of class to go to the Assembly Hall and will be divided into their groups for their team building workshops.
• At 9.40 4K, 4F and half of 4G will go to the Gym for their Samba Drums workshop. 4S, 4N and the remaining half of 4G will make their way to the Assembly Hall for their Juggling workshop.
• Each workshop will take 40 minutes, approximately. So at 10.30 both groups will swap over.
• Best of luck to all the students with their results.

Community Care – Students can get the forms from their tutor for their Community Care placement on Monday 10th September in tutor class. It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that they get the forms to their employer.

In addition any student who arranges a placement outside of the assigned dates on the calendar, their parent/guardian must write a letter indicating the placement. This letter must then be signed by the students’ Year Head, Tutor and the Transition Year Coordinator. In addition the student must also get their own insurance for that placement.

The deadline for returning Community Care employer details is Monday 15th October in tutor class. Marks will be deducted for each day a student is late returning their forms.

Girl Guides – The local club of the Portmarnock Girl Guides are looking for helpers. The work that you do with the Girl Guides can be used as part of your Gaisce. Places are available on Mondays 4pm to 5.15pm, Wednesdays 3.30pm to 5pm and 5 to 6.30 pm and Thursdays 6 to 7pm. Please see Ms Coleman for more details.

Have a good week everyone!

 

 

 

Transition Year Announcements

Friday the 31st of August 2018

A very big welcome to all our new Transition Year students!!!

Matrix-Thinking Outside the Box- There will be a days workshop for each tutor group to facilitate each student with a different perspective on how to think and approach their work in Transition Year. The layout of the workshops are:

Monday 3rd Sep – 4S

Tuesday 4th Sep – 4N

Thursday 6th Sep – 4K

Friday 7th Sep – 4G

Monday 10th Sep – 4F

Students are to go to period 1 and period 7 roll call and then make their way to C2 ( The Stage) for their workshop.

Wednesday Modules- The Wednesday modules begin next Wednesday the 5th of September. (5 week rotation) The layout is as follows:

4F – Heritage with Mr Curran and Mr Dempsey

4S – Visual Awareness/Applied Art with Mr Williams.

4G – Relationships with Ms Richardson (Period 1 & 2). Development Education with Mr Fitzgerald (Period 3 & 4)

Students from 4G will also be going to Shared reading in St Helens Junior School. Students will leave the school at 11.15 and make their way to St Helens immediately where their Religion teacher will take the roll. Students are NOT permitted to go anyway else apart from St Helens.

4K – First Aid (in the room above the gym) with the Civil Defence (Period 1 & 2) and Counselling with Ms Keane (Period 3 & 4) in A4.

4N- Clay Animation with Ms Tynan

Monday Modules – The Monday modules begin Monday 3rd Sep (5 week rotation) The layout is as follows:

4K – Coding with Mr McDermott in H5

4F – P.E with Ms Malone

4G – P.E with Ms Gibbons

4N – Theatrical Studies with Ms Bradley in D1

4S – Well-being with Ms Moran in B4

Girl Guides – The local club of the Portmarnock Girl Guides are looking for helpers. Places are available on:

Monday 4:00 to 5:15 : starting from 17th September: 2 places Blackwood Ladybirds

Wednesday 3:30 to 5:00 starting 05th September: 1 place Velvet Strand Brownies

Wednesday 5:00 to 6:30 : starting 05th September: 1 place: Jubilee Brownies

Thursday 6:00 to 7:00: starting 13th September: 3 places: Martello Ladybirds

Have a good week everyone!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transition Year Announcements Wednesday 2nd May

Portfolios – Please remember that the deadline for completion of portfolios is 3.55pm Friday 11th May. Please leave your portfolio in the assigned box (tutor class) at the back of Ms Coleman’s room A3. Please make sure to write your signature on the sign-in sheet attached to each box. Please note that marks will be taken from students who do not meet this deadline!

Portfolio Interviews – Interviews will take place on Wednesday 16th May in D1. All students will assemble in the Assembly Hall for 8.45 where they will collect their portfolios. Students will be called in for their interview in alphabetical order by tutor class. Students are free to go home when their interview is complete. The following below is how each student will be marked out of 300:

TOTAL – 300 MARKS

PRESENTATION OF THE FOLDER-TOTAL 200 MARKS

COMPLETED WORK WITHIN THE FOLDER 100

EXTRA PARTICIPATION IN TRANSITION YEAR 50

AESTHETIC OF THE FOLDER 50

INTERVIEW – TOTAL 100 MARKS

ANSWERING OF QUESTIONS 50

STUDENT APPEARANCE AND UNIFORM FOR INTERVIEW 25

REFLECTION ON 4TH YEAR 25

Summer Exams – TY Summer Exams will take place Thurs 17th and Fri 18th May. Timetables were distributed to all students during Assembly last Friday. Please read the times of each exam carefully for each day.

Preparation for TY Presentation Evening – On Tuesday 22nd May, all TY students are expected to be in school (in full uniform) for 2pm. Students are to assemble in the Assembly Hall. Students will then set up the Assembly Hall for the purpose of displaying their work for the Presentation Evening. Please bring your portfolio, art work, woodwork, projects etc for display. Make it as colourful as you can! A table will be set up for each tutor group.

The Presentation Evening will begin at 7.30pm in the gym on the 22nd May. It is sure to be an enjoyable evening for everyone where we celebrate the past year! After the ceremony, parents/guardians/students will be invited down to the school for some light refreshments and to view all the good work done throughout the year.

Variety Show – Best of luck to all involved in the Variety Show. Well done to the TY Music Class for their on-going preparations and best of luck on the night.

Enjoy the rest of your week everyone and enjoy the long bank holiday weekend!!

 

Transition Year Announcements Friday 23rd of February

Music Week – Music Week starts next week. There will be a Table Quiz for First Years periods 8&9 on Monday 26th. The Continuation Music class in Transition Year will be running workshops for the Junior students during the week. On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday there will be concerts for all Music students. Best to luck to all involved in what we know will be a hugely entertaining and musical week for all.

Kick Start 1/ FAI coaching course – The list of students involved in the Kick Start ! workshop, is now up on the Transition Year noticeboard in the G Compound. The course will run on Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th of March. Ms Molamphy will meet with the students involved before then to go through the time frames etc.. with the students.

Gaelinn – The group involved in the Gaelinn weeks placement, will have a meeting at 11.25 on Monday 26th with Ms Molamphy in B2. The meeting will be to outline the dates involved and what the students need to do for that week.

Work Experience – The evaluation forms and diaries are due in by Monday 26th in Tutor class. After this date students will lose marks for being past their deadline date for handing these forms to their tutors.

Portfolio – Reminder to all Transition Year students that they should be now beginning to organise and sort what they need to be putting into their Portfolio. This is a mammoth task to get the Portfolio organised. So don’t be leaving this till the last minute to get done.

Movie Making Workshop – There will be a Movie Making Workshop taking place on Friday 9th and 16th of March. Any student who maybe interested in participating could they email their application to Ms Molamphy by 4pm on Monday the 26th. There are 24 places available. Could any student who is attending the next Glendalough trip please refrain from applying as this workshop clashes with the Glendalough trip.

Have a good week everyone.

Transition Year Announcements Friday the 10th of March

Work Experience Forms- Reminder to all students that the deadline to have all forms, diary and evaluation back to you tutors is today, the 10th of March. Students who do not have their forms returned, are now advised to get is sorted as quick as possible as you are now losing 10% of your allocated marks for Work Experience per week.

Musical – Best of luck to all the students in their rehearsals for the musical. The stage arriving today will add to the huge excitement about the up coming production.

Have a good week everyone.

Transition Year Announcements Friday the 15th of April

Matrix- Each Transition Year Tutor group will be completing a half day workshop next week on their Portfolio presentation and interview and a review of the Transition Year itself. The layout for for the week is as follows-

Monday 18th: 09.25 – 12.05 4K 12.05 – 4 o’clock 4F

Tuesday 19th: 08.40 – 12.05 4S 12.05 – 4 o’clock 4G

Thursday 21st: 08.40 – 12.05 4N

Each student MUST go to their period 1 and period 7 class for roll call. The room where the workshop will be held will announced on Monday.

Musical – Best of luck to all involved in the school’s production of “Grease”. Rehearsals have been looking fantastic. So “break a leg” everyone and all the best. Tickets are still on sale; students 5 euro, adults 10 euro and a family ticket is 15 euro.

RNLI – Portmarnock Community School has a strong link to the local RNLI branch in Howth as part of the Transition Year Heritage Module. Each year the Transition Year students assist the RNLi on their annual collection day. The collection days this year are the 28th and 29th of April. The school is looking for 60 student volunteers to participate in the collection day. There will be a group of 15 students for each morning and each afternoon and students will always be in pairs, with representatives from the RNLI working with them. Our school location is Grafton Street. If any student is interested could they please sign up on Monday at 11.15 in C6

-Have a great week everyone and again beat of luck to everyone in “Grease”.

Transition Year Announcements Monday the 11th of April

Portfolio – All Transition Year students need to continue their preparation for their Portfolio presentation and their interview. Again students need to include any relevant information that reflects the students Transition Year experience. The Portfolio and the interview carry 300 marks towards the students final year certificate. Therefore this is a very important document of work and great care should be taken when completing it.

Scuba Diving – The students involved in the Scuba Diving are now into the water section of their course. Students will leave the school at 11.15 and go to the PSLC. Students will need to be changed, in their gear and poolside for 12 o’clock. Students will be finished at 1 o’clock and will need to be back to the school and class at 1.40pm. Students are not allowed to remain in the PSLC for lunch. They MUST return to the school immediately after they are finished.

Musical – Best of luck to all involved with your ongoing preparations and rehearsals for the school musical “Grease”. The musical will be opening on April 19th, with performances starting at 7.30pm sharp. Tickets are 5 euro for students. 10 euro for adults and 15 euro for a family ticket.

Have a good week everyone.

Transition Year Announcements Friday the 4th of March

-DIT – Any student who may be interested in the Computing course in DIT, during May 30th to June 2nd, students need to apply for a place first to the college. If a place is allocated the student will then require a letter of permission from the school and a letter of insurance.

-Mini-company- Good luck to all the students involve in the Fingal Enterprise Competition taking place in the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Blanchardstown on Tuesday 8th March. The bus will be leaving from the school at 7.45 sharp. This is due to the fact that the teams must register in the hotel at 8.15. The bus will be returning the students back to the school. The bus will be leaving the hotel at 3pm. Students will need to be in full uniform and will need to bring a lunch and refreshments with them.

-GAA coaching- Any Transition Year student involved in the GAA Coaching with Paddy Gorey, they will be working in St.Helen’s Primary School next Thursday 10th of March for the full day.

-Have a good week everyone.

Transition Year Announcements Friday the 26th of February

-AIB “Build A Bank- Well done to the students involved in the AIB Build A Bank competition. The students qualified for the national finals. So well done to all who were involved.

-Community Care forms- All Transition Year students need to ensure that they have their fully completed Community Care Diaries and their Evaluation Forms to their Tutors. The completed diary and forms all carry marks towards the final year grade. Therefore it is essential that students ensure that they meet the deadline set by their Tutor.

-Stock trading Workshop- The Transition Year Business classes will be taking part in a workshop next Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th of March. The workshop will take place from 11.15 until 4pm. Students involved will be required to attend their period 7 for roll call. The workshop will take place in H5.

The workshop will look at financial global stock markets, buying and selling shares, investing shares, and a stock market game using the American Stock Market.

-Computing Academy- Dublin Institute of Technology are running a Computing Academy from the 30th of May to the 2nd of June. The Academy will be hosted in kevin Street Campus DIT. The Academy is free to attend, with 40 places made available, 20 boys and 20 girls. If you wish to apply you will need to go to Ms Molamphy in C6 for further details.

-Transition Year Portfolio- Each Transition Year students need to begin to gather reports, bus tickets, a play programme, etc…. that they wish to put in to their Portfolio. Remember that there must be five reports on the novels that were read during the year. This is a good time to now start getting your Portfolio organised and not leaving it till the final day!!!!

-Have a good week everyone.

Transition Year Announcements Friday the 22nd of January

-Compute TY at DCU- Reminder to all students attending the Compute TY in DCU next week, that you must register at 9.15 sharp on Monday morning in the Larkin Lecture Theatre in DCU.

Students will have one hour for lunch. You may bring a lunch or you can purchase your lunch at the college canteen.

Students completing the “APP Development” course MUST have the MIT A12 Companion APP already installed on their device before they attend. Iphones and Ipads are not compatible with the course and cannot be used. Remember to bring your headphones and your chargers.

Attendance will from Monday 25th to Friday29th, from 9.15 to 3.30 each day.

-Scuba Diving- Students who signed up for the Scuba Diving course, the online part of the course will be starting next Tuesday the 26th in H5 from 11.15 until 12.40. This course will run on Tuesday the 26th, 22nd, and 29th of January and Tuesday the 7th and the 14th of February. Students MUST register online before they commence on Tuesday.

-Lion’s Club Photograph- The local Lion’s Club will be looking to take a photograph for the local newspapers, of the group involved in the “Bag Pack” which took place on Christmas week. The students raised over 5,500 euro for the local Lion’s Club. The photograph will be taken on Thursday at 10.30 approximately. Students will be called out of class when the photographer arrives.

-Community Care- There are still a number of students who have not attained a placement for Community Care. Can you please ensure that you have your places organised and paperwork complete for this coming Monday, the 26th of January. Failure to have a placement or to complete the placement may result in that student losing a lot of marks towards their end of year Transition Year grade.

-Have a good week everyone.

Transition Year Announcements Friday the 8th of January

-Welcome back to all our Transition Year students. We are now into the second half of our Transition Year and as per usual there is a lot going on.

–Work Experience- Reminder to all Transition Year students, that you need to have your Work Experience Diaries and your Employer’s Evaluation back to your Tutors as soon as possible. These forms carry marks for your end of year mark. So it is very important that you get these in quickly.

-Community Care- We are now well past the deadline for attaining a placement for your Community Care. Students need to ensure that they have all their forms back to their Tutors. Any student, who has no placement, will be staying in on Wednesday the 20th of January to look for a placement.

-TYPE Physics Course- Another weeks placement is available in Trinity College in March. Any student who wishes to apply, forms will be available from Ms Molamphy.

-The Law Library- Congratulations to Rian McCarthy, who was successful in attaining a placement in the Law Library.

-Bank Of Ireland Accounts- Well done to all the students who opened a bank account with Bank Of Ireland before Christmas. The bank have supplied the school with three “One For All” vouchers. These vouchers will be raffled off next week. The students involved in the raffle will be called out of class next week for the draw. In addition, these students will be going to Bank Of Ireland in Malahide, in groups of ten, for a tour of the bank. During the tour students will meet with all the different groups in the bank, from cashiers to people in charge of the vault. Students will also meet with the Branch Manager. This trip will hopefully give the students a brief glimpse into how a bank is run from day to day. Ms Molamphy will be meeting with the students going to the branch to inform them of the arrangements etc.

-Howth Castle Cookery School Trip- Well done to the 20 Home Economics students who were selected for a cookery trip to the kitchens of Howth Castle. Students will be going on Thursday the 14th. Students will be called out of class at 12 o’clock on Thursday to have a light snack. A bus, leaving from the school at 12.20 at the basketball courts, will take the students to and from the Castle. The course will run from 1 till 3 o’clock. Any student who is unable to attend on that day, could they inform Ms Molamphy as soon as possible.

-Swimming- Linked to the Transition Year in the school is a Swimming Module. This module is for girls only. On Friday afternoons some of our female students teach young boys and girls to swim in Donaghmede Swimming Pool. We are short of volunteers this year. Ms Molamphy and Ms Murphy are looking for around 6 more girls who would like to be involved. If you would like to do this training could you please give your name to Ms Molamphy on Monday please.

-Music Workshop-There will be a Music Workshop taking place on the 21st and 22nd of January. The majority of the places have been taken by the TY Music Class. However there are some places available to any student who may be interested in doing the workshop. Ms Molamphy will be putting in an announcement for breaktime on Monday with the exact numbers that will be available. Any student who wishes their name to go down on the list of attendees should go to Ms Molamphy at 11.15 on Monday. First come first served!!

Have a good week everyone.

Transition Year Announcements Friday the 27th of November

-Module Changes- Modules will be changing next Wednesday, the 2nd of December. Changes are as follows:

4K Careers and Third World Development

4N First Aid and Life Skills

4G Heritage

4S Animation

4F Visual Awareness

4K will have Shared Reading in St Helen’s Junior School periods 5&6 on Wednesdays. Students will go to the office immediately at 11.15 and get their roll taken by their Religion teacher. Students will then go immediately to St Helens, where their roll will be taken once again by their Religion teacher.

-Scuba Diving – any student that has decided to complete the Scuba Diving course, a meeting will be held in C6 on Monday the 30th at 11.15. The students details will be taken: name, address, email address and contact phone number. A deposit of 150 euro will be required by the end of the week with the remainder of the 265 euro cost being due over the duration of the course.

-Community Care Deadline- Students should have now acquired their Community Care placements. Forms are due to your your tutors on Monday the 30th. Any student that is going on the Lesotho trip only needs to have a placement for the Monday, Tuesday and the Wednesday. On the Thursday, students are allowed to get their gear ready and packing completed for their trip to Lesotho.

-Team Building Trip- All of Transition Year will be attending bowling and a cinema trip on Monday the 30th. The Transition Year tutors and year head will be participating in the day with the students. Students are required to come to school for 9.25, period 2, on Monday for an assembly and roll call. Students will then proceed to the Coolock Leisureplex. Students may eat in the Burger King at the Leisureplex, if they wish, or bring a packed lunch to eat on the Burger King premises. Buses will be taking the students to and from the Leisureplex. This trip is being fully funded by the Transition Year fee.

-Have a good week everyone.

Transition Year Announcements Friday the 20th of November

-Bord Gais Theatre trip- On Thursday the 26th of November all of Transition Year will be attending the play “The Lord Of The Flies” in the Bord Gais Energy Theatre. Buses will be leaving from the school at 1.30 and will return the students back to the school. The performance will be over at 4.30pm and students should be back to the school for approximately 5.15/5.30pm, traffic dependant. Students will need to bring a lunch with them on Thursday, to have in the school canteen, as there are no lunch facilities in the theatre. Students will be accompanied by their English teachers to the play.

The play has got great reviews so it should be a thoroughly enjoyable trip for everyone.

-Community Care- The deadline for Community Care placements is next Friday, the 27th of November. Students need to ensure that they have their forms to their Tutors. Any student that has no form will need to attend a two hour “facilitation event” to enable students to spend time in seeking a placement. Any student that has their forms can they ensure that they get them to their tutors as soon as possible.

-Scuba Diving- Any student that is interested in completing the scuba diving course, could they please give their names to Ms Molamphy on Monday the 23rd of November. The course involves a five week on line element- students, along with their scuba diving instructor, will be assigned a class in the school for a double period to complete this section of the course. The students will then complete their water based training in the pool in the PSLC, which will be pre-arranged time for the students in the pool. After the course is completed each student will be qualified to complete scuba diving. The cost of the course is 265 euro, with a deposit of 150 euro to be paid immediately.

-Christmas Bag Pack for the Lions Club- The Portmarnock branch of the Lions Club is looking for Transition Year students to volunteer two hours of their time to “bag pack” in Dunnes in Portmarnock. The dates the “bag pack” is taking place is the 22nd, 23rd, and the 24th of December, from 10am till 8pm each day. So please sign up to help for this very worthy cause.

-Bank Of Ireland Accounts- Could any student, who took an application form to enter the Transition Year Bank Of Ireland Draw, can they ensure that the form is fully completed, co-signed by your parents and returned to Ms Molamphy on Monday the 23rd of November.

-Howth Castle Cookery Course- Any student who is interested in putting their name forward for the cookery course in Howth Castle Kitchen, the deadline for receipt of their email to their Home Economics teacher is Wednesday the 25th of November at 12.40. So get those emails sent!!!!!

-Have a good week everyone.

Transition Year Announcements Friday the 13th of November

-Scuba Diving Talk – There will be a talk from the “Feelgood” scuba team for all Transition Years next week, on Tuesday the 17th of November at 12 o’ clock. The scuba team will be explaining the scuba diving course that will be available for students to complete during their Transition Year. There is a cost to competing this course, which was 300 euro last year. This cost will NOT be covered by the TY fee and must be paid for by any student that wishes to complete the course.

-Christmas Assessments- Transition Year assessments will take place next Thursday and Friday, the 19th and 20th of November. Students will be completing assessments in Maths, English, Irish and their chosen foreign language.

-Bag Pack – The Portmarnock division of the Lions Club will be carrying out their annual “Christmas bag pack” to raise much needed funds for people in the local area. Last years collection was an over whelming success, mostly due to the huge numbers of volunteers from the Transition Years. We are looking to continue with this success and are looking for around 50 volunteers to help with the bag pack. Ms Molamphy will be giving more details re the dates the bag pack will be taking place, at Monday’s assembly.

-TY Play- Well done to everyone involved with this years play. It was a huge success attracting large audiences every night. A major “thank you” to the Director, Fiona Keane, for all her hard work since September with all the cast, sound, lights, set design and production of the play. Well done everyone.

-Have a good week everyone.

Transition Year Announcements. Friday the 6th of November

–AIB Build A Bank – The applications, which were due to Ms Molamphy or Ms Carmody by 4pm Friday the 6th, will be shortlisted for interview on Monday the 9th. The interviews will be held on Friday the 13th, with the successful applicants being informed on Monday the 16th.

-FAI Kick Start Coaching Course – The students who are involved in the second workshop day need to ensure that they have decided on and practiced their drills for their workshop on Tuesday the 10th. These drills will be assessed as part of their final certification. Students involved will be called out for their lunch at 12.30 and the course will start at 1pm sharp. Students will require a PE gear and trainers.

-Mini Company- Serena Byrans, from Enterprise Ireland, will be coming to the school to talk to all of the students that intend on entering for the Mini Company Competition. Students need to ensure that the have a marketable product and that they can sell the product. Students will be informed of the time and class room where the talk will be on.

-Compute TY – Any student who is on the list to complete the APP design area in DCU in January need to have an android system as that is what the course will be run from. No Iphones or IPads are compatiable.

-Transition Year Play-Best of luck to all the cast and crew for the performances for next weeks show of “Fools”, on Wednesday 11th, Thursday 12th and Friday 13th. Doors will open at 7pm on the performance dates, with the show starting at 7.30pm. Single tickets are 5 euro and family tickets are 12 euro.

Break a leg everyone!!

– Community Care- Students need to have their placement for Community Care by the 27th of November. Tutors have the forms that you require. Any additional forms will be outside Ms Molamphy’s office in the B compound.

-Have a good week everyone.

Transition Year Announcements Friday the 23rd of October.

–FAI Coaching – The “kick start 1” coaching course will take place for the first group of Transition Year students on Tuesday the 3rd of November. The list of students involved is on the TY notice board. Students will take part in this course over two afternoons, the 3rd and 10th of November, from 1pm till 4pm. Students will be allowed to have their lunch, in school, at 12.30. So students involved will require to have a lunch with them or can get their lunch at the school canteen. Further details regarding the assigned room for the course will be given to students in their assembly on Monday the 2nd of November.

– TY trip to Malahide Castle- A number of Transition Year students from History, Chemistry and Art classes, have been selected to participate in a full days workshop in Malahide Castle on Tuesday the 2nd of November. The workshop is held in conjunction with the National Gallery. It will deal with the science of restoration of artifacts and textiles, with demonstrations on both these areas. A fully guided tour of the castle will also take place. Students involved will need a lunch with them on the day or will require money to buy food from the canteen facilities. The list of students involved will be called out in the assembly on Monday the 3rd of November.

-Glendalough Trip- The first group taking part in the overnight adventure part of their Gaisce, will be on the 5th and 6th of November. Students will be required to bring a sufficient supply of food and beverages for the trip. Students are encouraged to watch the weather for both of the days and to wear appropriate clothing for the trip.

-TY Play– Tickets for the Transition Year play are now on sale. The play is the Broadway Comedy “FOOLS” by Neil Simon. Performance dates are the 11th, 12th and 13th of November. Tickets are 5 euro for a single and 12 euro for a family of four. It would great to see a big crowd to support the students and to see a great play.

–English Department Theatre Trip– The English Department have organised a ttrip to the Bord Gais Theatre to see “Lord Of The Flies” on November 26th. The entire cost of the trip is funded by the TY fee. To make the performance more meaningful and to enhance the students’ enjoyment of it, TY students will be reading “Lord Of The Flies” by William Golding during the month of November. The cost of this novel is 10 euro. We would appreciate if students could bring the money to their English teacher promptly after midterm.

-Have a great midterm and stay safe.

Transition Year Announcements Friday the 2nd of October

–Garda Road Safety Talk- A member of the Traffic Corps of the Garda will be giving a presentation to the Transition Years on Monday the 5th of October at 9.30. Students will be informed of the safety aspects that need to be employed when in charge of a vehicle on the road.

-Work Experience- Friday the 2nd of October was the deadline for Transition Years to have their Work Experience placements. Students that do not have a placement will have to attend a “facilitation event” on Wednesday the 7th in D1 from 1pm till 3pm, Students will search the online for possible placements during this time. This “facilitation event” will be continued every Wednesday from there on till each student has found their placement.

-Mini-Company- Any groups/students that are intending to enter the Mini-Company competition, there will be a meeting in C6 on Monday 5th of October, where each group will need to identify their company name and the product that they intend on producing and selling. The students involved in Mini-Company, that have already signed on for the project, will be attending the Riosk Centre on Friday the 9th for talks by locals business people. This will give the students ideas to work from for their companies. Students will need to go to their period 1 class for roll call and then make their way to the basketball courts to get the bus. Students will be leaving the school at 9 o’clock from the basketball courts. The talk will finish at 12 o’clock with the students being returned to the school for their afternoon classes.

-Trinity College Botany Programme- Trinity College are running a week long botany course for Transition Year students,during the week of the 18th of April.. This course is designed to introduce the students to all aspects of plant science. Any student who maybe interested in pursuing studies in this area and who would like to apply for this course, applications are available from Ms Molamphy on Monday the 5th of October.

-DCU Computing- DCU run a week long computing course for Transition Year students, in the areas of Web Design, APP Development, and introduction to Java programming. There are 20 places available, seven places in both web design and app development and 6 places in Java programming. DCU are very clear that they would only like students who are very keen to do further study in these areas to apply. The course will be run in January 2015. Any student that wishes to apply can they email Ms Molamphy and indicate their preference of which course they wish to apply for. Again first in first served.

Have a good week everyone.

Transition Year Announcements Thursday the 24th of September

Movie Making Workshop – The Movie Making workshop will take place next week on the 28th and the 29th of September. The list of students who will be attending the workshop is on the Transition Year notice board at the G compound. Students attending the workshop need to go to their period 1 and period 7 class for roll call. The room, that will be used for the workshop, will be announced closer to the workshop date.

FAI coaching course- The FAI will be running the “Kick start 1” coaching course in conjunction with the school. This is a certificated course that will award the first coaching badge to the participants involved. The cost of the course will be covered by the Transition Year fee. Anyone who maybe interested in taking part, there are 40 places available- 20 boys and 20 girls. There will be two course run, one in November and one in April, with 20 students taking part in each course. If any student is interested in this course, could they email Ms Molamphy at – omolamphy@www.portmarnockcommunityschool.ie by 4 o’clock Friday. Again as usual first in first served. This is an opportunity for any student, who has already not yet got involved in any Transition Year activity, to sign up and start their year.

Soccer League- The FAI are running a late night soccer league in Portmarnock and are looking for anyone interested in soccer to become involved. The league will take place at Paddy’s Hill, Portmarnock, on the astro-turf. Starting date is Friday the 6th of November, continuing then on the 13th, 20th, and 27th of November, with the winners representing the area in finals at Ringsend on the 11th of December. So get out there and get involved.

Debating- Ms Bradley is looking for volunteers to take part in the school’s debating team. Any Transition Year, who feels they are interested in public speaking or who may want to become involved in public speaking, should speak to Ms Bradley next week.

Shared Reading – 4G will be attending Shared Reading in St Helen’s Junior school this coming Wednesday the 30th of September. Students need to go to the office in the A compound where their Religion teacher will take their roll. Each student then needs to make their way to St Helen’s, where their roll will be taken again by their teacher. Any student who does not make their way immediately to St Helen’s, their names will be taken and given to Mr Clarke.

Work Experience- Reminder to all Transition Years that the deadline to have their work experience placement is next Friday the 2nd of October. Any student who does not have a placement by then will attend a facilitation event in D1 on Wednesday the 7th of October, and every successive Wednesday thereafter, till a placement is found, to enable them to find a position for their work experience.

English Department events- All of Transition Year will be attending a showing of “The Great Gatsby” on Tuesday the 20th of October. In addition all of Transition Year will be attending the Bord Gais Theatre for a matinee performance of “Lord Of The Flies” on the 26th of November. Both events will be fully covered by the Transition Year fee. Each student will be reading both novels, before they attend the performances, as part of their English Programme for Transition Year.

Have a good week everyone.

Transition Year Announcements Friday the 18th of September

Transition Year Fee – Reminder to all that the Transition Year Fee of 250 euro, if paying the fee in full, is due by the end of September. Thank you if you have paid in full already and to everyone that has signed up for the “Easy Payments” instalment plan.

Law Day – Transition Year Law Day will take place next Tuesday the 22nd. Each tutor group will have an assigned Barrister with them who will go through legal cases and the legislation associated with legal cases. Following lunch each tutor group will prepare for a trial that will be held at the end of the day. Each student needs to attend their period 1 and period 7 roll call. After period 1 roll call, at 9 o’clock, each tutor group is to make their way to the G compound to their assigned classroom for the day.

Movie Making Workshop – The Movie Making Workshop will take place on September 28th and 29th. A room will be assigned at a later date. The list of lucky applicants is on the TY notice board outside the G compound.

Matrix Workshops- Thinking Outside The Box- Well done to all the Transition Years for their excellent behaviour during their Matrix workshops. Malcom has gave the results for the winners of the “Brain Blagger Challenge”. And the winners are — Craig Robinson, Faith Imperial, Caitlin Cassidy, Ryan Bolton, and Aaron Donnelly of 4N. Prizes will be given to the winning group at assembly on Monday. Malcom wanted to give a special thanks to 4G who he felt really worked the hardest out of the groups.

GAA coaching– Each student needs to ensure that they sign out from the office when they are going AND returning from their slot for GAA coaching. Students need to also ensure that they leave at an appropriate time to get to Naomh Mearnog.

Have a good week everyone.

Transition Year Announcements Friday the 12th of September

–Wednesday Modules– The Transition Year Wednesday modules commence next Wednesday the 16th of September. The layout is as follows:

4K Heritage – Mr Dempsey and Mr Curran

4N Visual Awareness – Mr Higgins

4G Careers – period 1&2 with Mr Farrell / period 3&4 3rd World Development with Mr Fitzgerald

4S First Aid – period 1&2 with The Order Of Malta / Life Skills – period 3&4 with Ms Richardson

4F Animation – Ms Tynan

– Transition Year Play – congratulations to the twenty students who got called back for a second audition for this years play. The Director Fiona Keane will have decided on her cast by Monday 14th. Students will be informed next Monday.

Thanks to all who auditioned. Again you may not have been chosen for a cast member, but keep an eye and an ear out for announcements for sound, lighting, backstage and set design.

–GAA coaching- Paddy Gorey will be taking the students that will be involved in this years GAA coaching programme for a workshop next Tuesday the 15th of September. Students involved will need to attend period 1 for roll call then sign out of the office. Students need to return then to school after lunch.

–Matrix Training – The final tutor group completing their “Thinking Outside The Box” workshop are 4N. The workshop will take place on Monday the 14th.

–Movie Making Workshop– Transition Year students are invited to sign up for a “Movie Making” workshop that will take place on the 28th and the 29th of September. Any student that is interested can apply by emailing Ms Molamphy by 4 o’clock on Tuesday the 15th of September. There are 24 places available so first come first served!!!

–Junior Certificate Results – congratulations to all the fourth years on their outstanding results in their Junior Certificate. A great day was had by all in the Samba Drums And the Juggling workshop.

– Have a great week everyone.

 

Transition Year Announcements Friday the 15th of May

Transition Year Presentation Evening:

The Transition Year Presentation Evening will take place on Monday the 18th of May. The parents and guardians of the Transition Year students are cordially invited to the evening, which will commence at 7.30pm in the school gym.

There will be a formal presentation of the students in the gym, in addition to the student awards. Afterwards all parents/guardians are invited to go to the school assembly hall for refreshments. During this time there will be a display of the students portfolios and samples of their work from their Transition Year.

We are looking forward to seeing you all on Monday evening.

 

Transition Year Announcements Friday the 8th of May

– Activity Days – following are the arrangements for roll calls and bus collection for the activity days on Monday the 11th and Tuesday the 12th of May.

Monday 11th of May

“Surfdock“- students attending “Surfdock” need to be in the C Compound on Monday morning for 8.15 sharp for roll call. Bus will be leaving 8.30 sharp. Students will need to bring a swim suit, old trainers, a towel, a change of clothes and a packed lunch. once “Surfdock” is over, students will be travelling by bus directly to “Jumpzone”.

Students attending the Table Quiz, will attend roll call at the normal time period 1 with their Tutors. Students will be in FULL school uniform for the table quiz. Students will need to bring a change of clothes to change into at lunchtime, for “Jumpzone”. Students will be finished the table quiz at 12 o’clock for lunch. The bus will be leaving for “Jumpzone”, from the basketball courts, at 1.15 sharp.

Tuesday 12th of May

Students need to be in the assembly hall at 8.15 sharp for roll call. Please line up in your tutor groups for roll call. Students need to be in full uniform for this activity day. The bus for the Zoo will be leaving at 8.30 sharp. Students can bring a packed lunch with them or may choose to buy lunch at the Zoo restaurant. The bus will be leaving the Zoo at 12.30 to return to the school. Roll call will be taken again once back in the school before the students attend the PSLC for the film showing.

– Portfolio set up – Students will need to be in the school, in full uniform, on Monday the 18th of May at 2pm to set up their allocated place in the hall for their portfolio presentation in the assembly hall. Students will need to bring in their portfolio, pieces of work to display etc… to make their area as individual to them and as an expression of their year in Transition Year.

–Variety show– congratulations to the 4th year music class on a very successful Variety Show. Well done to all involved and to all the acts that took part in what was a fabulous evening.

-Have a good week everyone.

 

Transition Year Announcements Friday the 1st of May

– Portfolio Interviews – The remaining portfolio interviews will take place next Tuesday the 5th of May. The arrangements are as follows:

4G and 4S – 8.45 to 10 o’clock, in D1. Please attend roll call at period one.

4N periods 11.15 to 12.40 in D1.

All portfolios will be handed back to students on Thursday the 7th. Students will be presenting their portfolios on the night of their graduation on Monday the 18th of May. Each student will have an assigned table to display their portfolio. You will need to have a book stand to present your portfolio. Also any work, models, knitting etc… that you have completed during the year please include this in your display. The display should be a display of your year and your participation in the year. Make it as vivid and as individual as you would like. Students will be filled in on the details of when their assigned times are for setting up their table at next weeks assembly.

– TY Play – All Transition Year students will be attending a play in the Portmarnock GAA hall on Tuesday the 5th at 2 0’clock. Students will make their way to the hall to be present for a roll call at 2pm. The play is being presented by an past pupil of Portmarnock Community School, Aonghus McAnally.

– Google Speaker- A speaker from Google will be giving a talk to all Transition Years on Thursday the 7th at 10.40.

– Activity Days – can any student that has not handed in their permission slip and their deed of waiver, can the make sure that they get both forms to Ms Molamphy in C6 at 8.40 sharp on Tuesday the 5th of May.

– Enjoy the long weekend everyone.

• Thank you for your co-operation during your Examinations
• Well done to the 27 students who attended the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Innovations Exhibition last Thursday.
• The 29 students who received a place on the ComputeTY Programme in Dublin City University are advised that their week in DCU is from Monday 21st January.

• The Build a Bank interviews are this morning, directly after Assembly.
• The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland has invited TY students to an Innovations Exhibition. Details here. If you are interested in studying any aspect of medical science you should attend this event. Mr. O’ Mahony will collect names this morning.
• First -aid in the PE Hall on Wednesday
• Log on Learn – as the previous day
• Shared reading – as the previous day.
• 4S please make sure you know exactly which museum you are going to!
• Mini-companies Market-research and prototype to be completed by mid-November – check with me today since I want to arrange mentoring date.
• Work experience – dates….
• Compute TY, DCU…info to follow.

TY Notices Monday 5th November

TY Notices Friday 26th October

• Mini-companies Market-research and prototype to be completed by mid-November
• Possibilities of community-care experience in St. Michaels House – letter on TY notice-board
• Thank you for the Build-a-Bank Applications
• Have work-experience arranged by end of mid-term if not done so already
• St. Patrick’s University Hospital Applicants – Thanks!

• Modules Change -over this week.
• A few forms outstanding.
• 4K Log on and Learn for Senior Citizens next five Wednesdays. 11.15 – 12.40.
• Group with Ms. Clynes Periods 1&2 on Wednesday go directly to PE Hall for First Aid. We have purchased a CPR face-mask for each TY student.
• Issues around GAA Coaching
• Build-a-Bank with AIB on Monday at Assembly
• Very positive reports about the group at Glendalough.
• Enjoy your MTBeak…

TY Notices Monday 15th October

• The Centre for Talented Youth, Ireland at Dublin City University is offering a number of correspondence courses for students in Transition Year. Details here.
• Wednesday Modules as usual – the students down for St. Rosalies’s last week will go this week.
• The Group going to Glendalough on Wednesday and Thursday are advised to reread their instructions carefully and bring the correct gear and food. Check the weather-forecast here!
• Thanks to the students for the Dublin Fire Brigade training applications.
• I have applied to St. Patrick’s University College Hospital for places for specialised work experience. I will let you know if spaces become available.
• Could the following students see Mr. Dempsey after assembly please
• Liam Dinan
  Killian O’Driscoll
  Lee Brennan
• Mr. Dempsey writes regarding Gaisce:

 

 

• Mr. O’ Mahony will be collating all forms /fees this week. If there are any outstanding please give them to me, not your Tutor in future.
• Wednesday Modules as usual. There may be a change in the First-Aid room. I will confirm St. Rosalie’s. The group going to the museum, listen to your directions carefully.
• Well done to the cast in the play who now know their parts.
• Thank you to those who applied for a TY physics placement in TCD.
• Thanks you for your participation in Law Day. The Barristers commented on your enthusiasm.
• Dublin Fire Brigade – a letter of application outlining your suitability for the placement. No more than two pages – to Mr. O’ Mahony by Monday next.
• Mr. Dempsey about Gaisce: The closing date is next Friday 5th October. I handed out over 80 applications and have just received a handful back. There is no point making an application on-line as I have to enable it. I can only enable it if you come and see me. Application forms with €10 to me by Friday 5th October.