Transition Year 2018/2019
Classes: Binchy, Edgeworth, Enwright, McGahern, Toibin
TY Yearhead: Mr Chris Forde
TY Coordinator: Mr Eunan Martin
The Ploughing Championships 2018
On the 18th of September 2018, the current TYs arrived at 8:30am to head off to Tullamore and left at 9:30am. We got off to an early start but everyone still enjoyed themselves. Unfortunately in typical Irish fashion, rain came with winds due to Storm Ali. Overall the day was a fun trip with a bitta craic.
Touring the History of Athlone
On the 14th of September 2018, class Binchy, with Mr McCormack, toured Athlone and learned about the history under their feet. Oh Ben Moran. Here they are pictured at the site of the old bridge of Athlone.
Mindfulness and Self-Defence
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Left: Two time World Taekwondo Champion Leon Brydone teaching the TYs self-defence.
Right: Louise Shanagher gives the TYs nap time as they learn mediation |
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Lilliput
On the 27th of September the TYs made their journey for Gaisce to Lilliput.
The Rotary Club
On September 20th Denise Dolan and Tom Murphy, on behalf of the Rotary Club in Athlone gave a presentation to the TYs.
They talked about the various Rotary Club competitions to come.
They talked about the various Rotary Club competitions to come.
Hair and Beauty
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On October 10th Luke Daniels, who is a professional photographer, was invited to present a seminar, teaching those about photos and shapes. Thanks Luke.
On the same date, Caoimhe Crowe O'Connor visited our school and gave a presentation on hair and beauty which was enjoyed by those aspiring to work in the industry. |
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ACC-AIT Fitness Link
Athlone Community College and Athlone Institute of Technology have established a fitness link. The TYs are supervised and learn about fitness under sports science students at AIT.
