Information For Students

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.

Insurance Form for Employer
Thank you letter for Employer
Employer Guidelines
Employer Details
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.

Insurance Form for Employer
Thank you letter for Employer
Employer Guidelines
Employer Details
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.

Insurance Form for Employer
Thank you letter for Employer
Employer Guidelines
Employer Details
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.

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.

Insurance Form for Employer
Thank you letter for Employer
Employer Guidelines
Employer Details
Employer Evaluation Form

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

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.

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.

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.

Insurance Form for Employer
Thank you letter for Employer
Employer Guidelines
Employer Details
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’

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.

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.

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.

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

Insurance Form for Employer
Thank you letter for Employer
Employer Guidelines
Employer Details
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’

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.

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.

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

Insurance Form for Employer
Thank you letter for Employer
Employer Guidelines
Employer Details
Employer Evaluation Form

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Insurance Form for Employer
Thank you letter for Employer
Employer Guidelines
Employer Details
Employer Evaluation Form

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Insurance Form for Employer
Thank you letter for Employer
Employer Guidelines
Employer Details
Employer Evaluation Form

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Insurance Form for Employer
Thank you letter for Employer
Employer Guidelines
Employer Details
Employer Evaluation Form

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Insurance Form for Employer
Thank you letter for Employer
Employer Guidelines
Employer Details
Employer Evaluation Form

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

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.

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.

Insurance Form for Employer
Thank you letter for Employer
Employer Guidelines
Employer Details
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.

Insurance Form for Employer
Thank you letter for Employer
Employer Guidelines
Employer Details
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.

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.

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.

Insurance Form for Employer
Thank you letter for Employer
Employer Guidelines
Employer Details
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.

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.

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

RCSI – Mini Med Registration NOW OPEN!!

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.

Insurance Form for Employer
Thank you letter for Employer
Employer Guidelines
Employer Details
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.

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:

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.

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!!

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.

Insurance Form for Employer
Thank you letter for Employer
Employer Guidelines
Employer Details
Employer Evaluation Form

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

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:

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.

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!!

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.

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’.

Movie Production Workshop:

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.

Insurance Form for Employer
Thank you letter for Employer
Employer Guidelines
Employer Details
Employer Evaluation Form

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

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.

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!!

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!!!

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

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’.

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.

Insurance Form for Employer
Thank you letter for Employer
Employer Guidelines
Employer Details
Employer Evaluation Form

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

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

RCSI – Mini Med Registration NOW OPEN!!

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.

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’.

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.

Insurance Form for Employer
Thank you letter for Employer
Employer Guidelines
Employer Details
Employer Evaluation Form

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

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

RCSI – Mini Med Registration NOW OPEN!!

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.

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’.

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.

Insurance Form for Employer
Thank you letter for Employer
Employer Guidelines
Employer Details
Employer Evaluation Form

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

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.

Students have access to these links on their TY Google Classroom.

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

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:

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.

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 –

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