TY News

Walk In My Shoes

Maria, one of our Transition Year students, had the privilege of participating in the WIMS (Walk In My Shoes) program at St. Patrick's Mental Health Hospital. Alongside 20 students from across the country, Maria spent a week immersed in learning how to support individuals struggling with mental health challenges.  

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TY STEM Showcase

A huge well done to Ella Lawlee, Tiernan Mulcahy and Robert Hawe who represented their TY STEM class in the TY STEM Showcase in City Hall today.

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Safe Pass Course

Our TY and 5th year students had the opportunity to complete the 'Safe Pass Health and Safety Awareness Training Course' over the weekend.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Talk

Juliette from Breast Cancer Ireland gave a breast cancer awareness talk to our TY students. There were separate talks for males and females covering all of the information relevant to them. Topics discussed were signs and symptoms, recovery rates and how to check yourself. Students also received information leaflets. 

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Visit to Gilead Sciences

As part of the TY STEM Challenge, 4B went on a site visit to Gilead Sciences in Carrigtwohill. Students got a tour of the manufacturing, facilities, packaging and QC areas of the building and got to engage with different STEM professionals and interview their mentors on the day.

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Bodhran Buzz

Thanks to Robbie from @thebodhranbuzz who taught TYs and music students a variety rhythms on the bodhrán. It was an excellent, fun filled workshop, with demonstrations, games and performance.👏👏

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Murder Mystery

#EUCodeweek has come to an end for 2024 here in the Colaiste. Students participated in Binary Bingo, Murder Mystery, Treasure Hunts, Escape Rooms, Python activities and a poster competition. We hope students enjoyed the week

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U Drive Workshop

Students from 4A had the opportunity to meet with Martin Hennessy from U Drive during their 8-week rotational module of Drivers Education. The students learned how to change a tyre and had a look under the bonnet of a car. This will help our students for when they complete their driving test 🚘 

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BeetleJuice - Cinema Trip

TY English students got to immerse themselves in the world of Tim Burton when they visited the Gate Cinema, Mallow for a private screening of ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ as part of the film studies module in their English course.

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TY Buddies in Ballyhass

First and transition year students had an outstanding day in Ballyhass Lakes last week. While the sun shun the students spent time with their ‘buddies’ getting to know each other a little better. From the aqua park to zip lining and wall climbing the day was immensely enjoyed by all.

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