TRANSITION YEAR 2019/2020

Classes: Hardy, Browning, Burns, Hopkins, Larkin and Tennyson.
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TY Yearhead: Ms.Glynn
TY Coordinator: Mr. Martin

AIT presentation from Daniel Seery, Past Pupil September 2019

 On the 2nd of September 2019, the transition years were visited by Daniel Seery, Student Recruitment & Digital Marketing 
Officer at AIT. Here they are pictured during the talk.

Special Olympics Talk: Brefini Gorman

​Monday the 9th September
Skills and qualities
The value of TY - and developing transferable skills for the future. Students reviewed their mentoring of first years progress to date. 
An overview of the Gaisce Bronze award was given. Then a guest speaker from Special Olympics Ireland Breifni spoke to students on how they can get involved in their local community with the organisation

Ericssons talk: Grason Reid

After lunch we had Grason Reid from Ericsson and a student who completed the masters programme they offer in to explain to the students about what they do in the company and the various roles and departments. ​

Guidance talk Army, Covidien/Medtronic and Alkermes 2019

On the 23rd of September, the TY's were visited by Moira Faherty Associate Director of HR in Alkermes and her associate Orla Mooney (Graduate) Biomedical Engineer. They spoke to the students about the work life in Alkermes.
Army Lieutenant DeniseRyan and Corporal Rikard explained the cadetship route and general enlistment explaining the application process and training within each. HR director Mary Frances Murray and Monica Redmond of Medtronic informed our students about the roles they perform within the company and brought in samples of what medical products they make.

Citizens Information Talk, Gormla O'Duinn

​Members of Citizens Information Service Gormla O'Duinn and her colleague also visited the school. The students were given a booklet about their rights and entitlements.

National Fitness Day in the AIT

Athlone Community College and the Athlone Institute of Technology came together to celebrate National Fitness Day Thursday 26th September 2019. Hardy, Browning and Tennyson took part in this activity. The activity was held by Joe Tierney and other pupils helped with the action packed day. 
Lilliput​
On the 19th of September the TY students went to Lilliput Adventure Center. They participated in many different activities such as orienteering, bog hopping, canoeing, rock climbing, and games such as capture the flag.

Connacht Athletics in AIT

On Thursday the 3rd of October many students from our school participated in Connacht Indoor Athletics in the AIT. Some of the TY students who participated are Khyri Kajani, Conor Paul, Adam Milton, Curtis McGovern and Kyle Greasley.

The Poly tunnel

Five of our TY students have took it upon themselves to revamp our poly tunnel as part of their enterprise project. Its looking well! The students doing this are Liam Hennelly, Jed Moylette, Alan Sweeney, Finn Carey and David Campion.

School Bank Talk - Derek Glennon

Derek Glennon from the Bank Of Ireland came to the school to talk to the students about setting up the school bank.

Local Enterprise Office Talk

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Today, 13th of November, the TYs taking part in the business enterprise 2019/2020 were visited by a public speaker. He talked with the TYs. Ger from local Enterprise Office gave a presentation on  

Primary School Blitz held by Ty students.

Ty students organized a GAA blitz for 6th class students in schools around Athlone. It was a great day out for the students. 

TY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

The TYs will be preparing very hard to showcase their talents on December 12th 2019, in the sports hall at Athlone Community College, in the TY Christmas Spectacular. Be there to show your support and to enjoy a great night!! Tickets are available at the school reception for 5 euro.

Engineering course - for TYs

The link below allows TYs to access the application form for an engineering course available in various locations. The closing date for the application is Friday the 13th of December 2019. Talk to Ms.Burke for further inquiries.
​https://steps.smapply.io/prog/2020_engineering_your_future_-_transition_year_programme/

Ice Skating in Dundrum

On Friday the 6th of December, the TYs accompanied by Mr Rigney Mr O'Gara Ms Goulding and Ms Keane, ventured to Dundrum shopping centre and braved the ice!! We have some pros in our mix!!

Work experience offers

Below is a link that advertises work experience positions for those still deciding on what career path they might like to do. Most of these are based in the Dublin/Galway regions but they also offer summer slots for careers such as midwifery.
careersportal.ie/workx/index.php
Please visit Ms.Burke for further inquiries.

Lipsync Spectacular

The TYs put on an amazing performance for the TY Spectacular Christmas show. Congratulations guys!! Thanks to everyone who showed their support.

SELF DEFENCE

Over the course of the next 4 weeks, the TYs will be doing a self defence class with Leon Brydone from Athlone Taekwondo. Leon is a 2 time world champion and 4 time European Taekwondo champion. The TYs are in good hands!

TINPOT PRODUCTIONS

The TYs have been enjoying broadcasting their own podcasts with TINPOT productions. Some future presenters in our mix!!

GAA FOUNDATION COURSE.

GAA future leaders has been taking place in ACC for the TYs. Thank you to the coaches who are helping us out!

Driver Ed

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Student Enterprise