The Transition Year classes participated in Team Building workshops which were facilitated by Mr Tadhg Hickey. The workshops focused on improving communication and group work skills. All students engaged in role play which helped build confidence and was a fun activity enjoyed by all. Well done to all who participated today.
Read MoreTY Gaeilge class are back again with their second instalment of the blog, documenting some of the many activities that took place in the school during the past few weeks! Make sure to give it a read, and we will be back again close to Christmas!
Read MoreOur TY students paid a visit to Ms. Heather Barnby our local Angus farmer to get final hints and tips from her before finalising their application video for the certified Irish Angus schools competition.
Let’s hope we win the 5 Irish Angus calves 2020 🌱🌱🐄🐄
There has been great activity in TY English class over the last few days. Students have linked in with the local nursing home, Aperee Living, and written letters to its residents. Some residents will be lucky enough to receive two letters from our TYs students. Many students very kindly included a little gift for the recipient of their letter. The aim is to create a link between the past and the present as well as offering a form of communication for all involved. Well done TYs
Read MoreAs part of the initiative by the Education and Training Board of Ireland to promote Gaeilge within all ETB schools across the country, all year groups in Coláiste Mhuire will be participating in various competitions throughout the year as part of ‘Bliain na Gaeilge’. Our transition year Gaeilge class will be competing in ‘Blag na Bliana’, where they will document some of the many activities taking place within the school and courses they will be undertaking as part of their Transition Year programme. Below is their first blog, documenting ‘Numeracy Week’ within the school, and some of the courses they are currently participating in such as GAA Future Leaders and Gaisce. We hope you enjoy!
Read MoreWell done to the Transition Year Art students who participated in a pumpkin carving workshop with our Art teacher Ms Garvey. The students worked on developing their designs and carving skills. HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM ALL THE TRANSITION YEARS!!
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Dear TY Parent/Guardian, If your son/ daughter’s current TY work placement falls under a category of work that is deemed essential under level 5 restrictions it may be acceptable that they attend their work experience placements. The decision is yours as a parent/guardian if you want your son/daughter to engage in the work placement during this period. Where attending, please ensure that your son/daughter is in a work experience placement which is following all Covid 19 Safety protocols. Online courses will be assigned to TY students not attending work experience via Teams every Friday. Kindest regards, TY Coordination Team
We were all delighted to see you Tuesday and we are looking forward to a great year. Just a couple of important items to note for now: On this Friday 4th you are expected to complete the following course about Covid 19 and the Work Place and sort/finalize your placements for the year. See the school website for any documents required for work experience.
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Read MoreDear TY student, I hope you and your family are keeping safe and well. I want to take this opportunity to thank you all for your hard work and commitment to the transition year programme 19/20. I am disappointed that you didn’t get to participate in the full transition year programme but I hope you enjoyed what you did get to experience this year. I want to particularly thank students for forwarding all your wonderful assignment/projects over the last 10 weeks.
Read MoreLast week three TY students represented the Coláiste at an online Model UN conference hosted by Loreto Fermoy. Cathal Duggan, Anna Salvin and Ciara Browne were assigned a country/organisation from the UN and researched the historical and political stance on issues such as ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the impact of SARS on developing countries and human rights violations in sweatshops and labour camps.
Read MoreWell done to the Super Savers school bank who won Best Newcomers at the AIB Build a Bank final on Friday! We are so proud of this group of students and delighted with their achievement! Well done Caitriona, Michaela, Joni, Gabriela, Sophie and Ryan!
Read MoreWell done to the Supersavers School Bank who represented the Colaiste at the AIB Build a Bank finals yesterday. Caitriona, Joni and Gabriela made an online presentation showcasing the work they and the other bank members have done throughout the last academic year.
Read MoreI hope you and your families are keeping safe and well. Firstly I want to congratulate all the TY students who have sent me on wonderful photos of their cookery challenge, extracts from their diaries, and certificates of completion from their online courses. Well done to all, hope you enjoyed the activities and keep up the great work.
Read MoreCongratulations to the graduates of our TY led computer class programme at the Coláiste! Since January the TY Social Action students have been sharing their IT skills with people from the local community. They were each paired up and the students taught them computer skills like email, how to access information online and photo storage. We really enjoyed getting to know all of our graduates and wish them continued luck with their IT journey!
Read MoreSchool Drama 2020 - Next Thursday and Friday
Read MoreCongratulations to Sophie and Gabriela who won the Audience Choice award at the finals of the UCC Psychslam Competition on Friday last. Well done girls !
Read MoreTransition year students have been very busy in the Home Economics kitchen producing some wonderful creations over the last few weeks. Well done all!
Read MoreTransition years were delighted to start their mini course in sign language today with Mr Curtin.
Read MoreAs part of Global Money Week, transition year students engaged in a Money management workshop facilitated by Jacklyn and Catherine from MABS. The students explored the importance of knowing the difference between needs & wants, savings and calculating the cost of credit - all essentials skills for the future!!
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