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Transition Year 2017/2018

Classes: Barry, Boydell, Boyles, Davey, Deane, Field, Lunny

TY Yearhead: Ms Deirdre Whitlow
TY Coordinator: Mr Eunan Martin

The Ploughing Championships 2017

On the 20th of September 2017, our current TYs headed off to Tullamore at 8:00am. Although we had an early start, there was still a buzz of excitement in the air. Unfortunately, we got our typical dose of Irish weather. Even the endless supply of free ponchos and our wellies couldn't keep us dry. Despite all of this, we 'ploughed' on and enjoyed a day filled with food, fun fairs and overall, a bitta craic!

Musical 2017

The Wedding Singer

Leads:
Clodagh Moxham as Julia
Cian Mulhall as Robbie
Jason Nugent as Sammy
Conor Walsh as George
Sarah Jameson as Holly
Lia Harte as Angie
Rachel McConnell as Linda
Zach Nolan as Glen
Stephen O'Brien as Rosie

NISO Quiz Winners

In October, TY students John Feeney, Adam Cummins and Brian Kelly placed first in the NISO Quiz. It was a very proud moment for our school, and a fantastic achievement for the boys. Well done!

TY Art Classes

In Transition Year we will all get a taste of each of the subjects our school has to offer, one of our favourites is art! We are given the opportunity to take part in many exciting projects, such as Junk Kouture, and we get to create lovely art work throughout the year!

Our Induction Day to St. Hilda's N.S.

On the 19th of September, a group of approximately 40 TY students walked down to St. Mary's Hall to take part in an induction day. Two specialists who regularly work alongside St.Hilda's demonstrated various ways to interact and play with the children. We participated in a few activities of our own, including a parachute, obstacle course, and other challenges. This induction enabled all of those taking part to either go swimming or play with the children on a weekly basis.

TY Home Economics

During TY each class takes part in a variety of different modules, usually practical subjects that students might not have had during the Junior Cycle, and this term, Class Deane had Home Economics!

Our Very Own TY Trad Group

A number of musically talented TY students joined forces to create a trad group. We practice on a regular basis and use instruments such as the piano, guitar, ukulele, violin, and tin whistle. Not only do we play these instruments, but also sing a variety of songs to suit
our audiences. We have recently began to play our music for Retreat Nursing Home and will continue to do so for the coming weeks.

Our TY Mentors

From the onset, our TY students have been involved with mentoring the first years. We were assigned to various first year classes a few days prior to school starting in order to help them settle in. On the 29th of September, most TY's took part in a fun activity filled evening in order to create a bond between TY's and first years. This included teacher versus student games, soccer and much more.

Bank of Ireland, School Bank

Our School Bank is now up and running! Brian McCarthy and Keith Higgins visited our school for the opening. It costs just €5 to open an account.

2017/2018 Zip it

On the 26th and the 27th of October, our TY group traveled to Lough Key Forest Park in Boyle, Co. Roscommon. We took part in the “Zipit” aerial treetop adventure activity. With over 1.5KM of activities to do, we were busy all day trying out the various heights and courses. Depending on our confidence we could take on the challenge that suited us and even push our boundaries. It was a good team building exercise and helped us develop a bond with our classmates. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed the experience and especially the stop at Casey's in Roscommon.

Visit to the Special Criminal Court

In January, some of our TY's got the opportunity to spend the day in the Special Criminal Courts. They got to witness a trial and perfrom a mock trial. Overall, it was an excellent and educational experience!

Trip to Killary

In February, our TY's went on their annual TY trip to Killary Adventure Center. Despite the cold weather spirits were high!