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JANUARY 2012 - TRANSITION YEAR NEWS
ACCORD Talk
This week TY students were given a talk by Accord. The talk gave students an opportunity to discuss all aspects of relationships in a safe, respectful environment.
DATS Feedback
TY students are currently receiving their DATS feedback. This will help with their subject choices for Fifth Year.
Wicklow People Newspaper
The TY team of journalists are busy working on their articles for the forthcoming Wicklow People TY Newspaper. The articles are proving to be thought provoking and insightful.
Community Links
Transition Year 3 are currently undertaking their Community Links as they are completing Paired Reading in the Boys’ National School.
DECEMBER 2011 - TRANSITION NEWS
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Carol Singing
Transition Year News Transition Year students were busy spreading festive cheer last week as they paid a visit to St. Colman’s for some carol singing. Transition Year students also completed Paired Reading with students in the local Primary School last week.
Positive Reward Trip
Transition Year students will be enjoying a trip to the cinema as part of their positive reward system. They will also be taking part in Kris Kindle to reward their great effort and behaviour so far this year.
Pottery Workshop
Transition Year students took part in a day long pottery workshop on Friday 2nd December. The workshop was conducted by local ceramic artist Christien Van Bussel. Students received instruction in various pottery techniques. This was a most enjoyable day.
Talks
TY students will be attending a talk on drug and alcohol addiction, given by Cuan Mhuire. This is sure to be an educational experience.
Irish Workshop
Transition Year students took part in an Irish workshop with Seó Bóthair. This roadshow, which promotes the Irish language in secondary schools, included games, discussions, debates and role-play. The students also had an opportunity to create a piece for Radio Rí Rá. This was a fun and enjoyable way to learn Irish.
The Wicklow People TY Newspaper
The TY team of intrepid journalists are busy working on their proposals for The Wicklow People TY Newspaper. Last week the students had an opportunity to meet with two journalists from the newspaper and learn more about the journalistic process. The meeting was very informative and the team are enthusiastic and excited about this challenging and unique opportunity.
NOVEMBER 2011 - TRANSITION NEWS
Newgrange
All TY students had an opportunity to experience the Neolithic passage graves of Newgrange on Tuesday, 21st November. The students received an extremely informative guided tour, which led them inside the 5000 year old mound. The trip revealed the expertise of architecture and art of our former ancestors. This was a most enjoyable and interesting trip.
Talks
The TY students attended a talk on Climate Change. It was an enjoyable and informative talk, as students learned about how climate change affects the world around us.
TY students also were given a talk as part of Mental Health Week. The students found both talks interesting and thought provoking. Many thanks to all the speakers involved.
Enterprise Studies
As part of their modular course in Enterprise TY students took part in a Mini Company Week. During this week, two opposing companies competed to make the most profit. ‘That’s the Stuff’ ran a Games Tournament at lunchtime, while ‘Flava Java’ sold smoothies during the lunch break. Students had to take on the real life business roles such as CEO, PRO, Secretary, and HR Manager, to name but a few. This was a great experience for the students to put their business and enterprise knowledge to the test in the real world. ‘Flava Java’ emerged the most successful company, making the most profit. Well done to all TY students involved and especially to Flava Java, our entrepreneurs in the making.
Community Links
TY students are busy working in the community as part of their Community Links. Students are working in St. Colman’s Hospital, while other students are taking part in Paired Reading in the local national school.
OCTOBER 2011 - TRANSITION NEWS
Following the success of their Junior Certificate results our Transition Year students are enjoying the many projects and subject choices this year brings. Having recently taken over the running of our stationery shop the students are putting their entrepreneurial skills to good use. Plans for the annual TY trip to Killary are also in place, which will take place from 12 to 14 October 2011. Over sixty students will take part in a variety of adventure activities.
Community Links
In the coming weeks TY students will be re-establishing community links, including work with Valley View, Dun Avon and Tidy Towns. They will also be participating in shared reading with the local primary school and the Wicklow Centre for Autism.
Talks
All TY students will be attending a talk on Autism by a representative from Wicklow Centre for Autism. There will also be a talk from Emer Nesbitt on Dental Hygiene. Thank you to all speakers involved.
Work Experience
TY students are heading out to the world of work from 24th to 28th October, to experience a week in their chosen field. Best of luck to the students and a big thank you to all employers taking students.
Enhancing School Environment
TY students are also busy working in the school, enhancing the school environment. They have been brightening up the walls of the canteen by painting the school crest and mission statement, as well as a map of the world. Well done to all students involved.
The Wild and Slow Food Festival
A group of TY students had an opportunity to visit Brook Lodge in Macreddin Village last week. They went on a foraging expedition, a trip to the Organic Farm in Aughrim and they were also given an opportunity to take a tour of the hotel’s kitchen. This is all part of The Wild and Slow Food Festival.