TY News 2018 - 2019
Meet the Transition Year class of 2018 - 2019. We wish them all the best. We hope they have new experiences, make new friendships and get the most from the year by putting the most into the year.
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TRANSITION YEAR TRIP TO CLASHGANNY FOR KAYAKING
They began their kayaking journey by getting geared up for the exciting journey that awaited them.They got on their life jackets and helmets with great difficulty and took out their kayaks from the side of the river and into the water. They carried the boats into the river and paddled into the open water. They were part of 1 of 4 teams. The instructors were extremely helpful as they used a unique way to teach them the basic rules of Kayaking by playing a game of kayak hurling. This was were two teams trying to get the floating tennis ball and deliver it to instructor. Once they got used to the kayak they took off along the river and down the rapids for an overall great experience.
TRANSITION YEAR TRIP TO THE ARMY BARRACKS
They began their journey to the army barracks on the bus as they awaited their quick arrival. Once they arrived at the army barracks they began their tour by being shown an anti riot display. This was where some of the soldier wore heavy armor and had a long riot shield. They then went on to the display of unarmed combat where they went through arm locks and several techniques. They then went onto the army barracks museum where they got the see a vast collection of old antique guns. The final part of the trip was where they got a talk on the different roles of the army such as a private and they where told about the mascot of the army the Irish wolfhound. Overall the TY students enjoyed seeing the role of the army and the great experience that it was.
Climate Action Week 2018
As part of our Green schools climate action week some of our TY students talked to the the 1st and 3rd Year students about the work that our TY greens school committee does and the areas that they focus on these include water and waste management. Our Advocacy team worked hard throughout the week spreading the message of the green schools and promoting the green schools. One of the main things that our TY green schools committee did was print out the green school pledges an handed them out to every student in the school some of the pledges where put up on the greens school notice board.
Reel Life Science 2018
A group of our TY students worked on producing an excellent video for the reel life science competition the past few weeks. They worked as a team to create the video. The topic they choose for their video was the unsung heroes of science.
Ger Carey Live!
Our Ty students enjoyed the live comedy show in the Watergate Theatre performed by Ger Carey. The theme for his show was all based on school life so it was very topical for our TY students. He then talked about students and the things that go on in class on a daily basis. He did talk about topics like relationships and bullying do in a very relaxed and light hearted manner. Our TY students really got involved in the show and every student really enjoyed it. Overall it was an excellent show.
