TY News

Well done to all the first years and Transition years who were involved in the Friendship week quizzes this week.

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Please click on the link below to read a welcome letter from our Transition Year Co-Ordinator Mary Dunlea.

We were delighted to welcome Bernard Casey yesterday and today to host a Transition Year workshop. The aim of this workshop was to enhance team work and communication skills. Everyone involved really enjoyed this workshop.

Four of our TY students recently took part in the finals of the Certified Irish Angus Beef schools competition. This year the interviews were held online due to covid restrictions.

Dear TY student/parent/guardian,

I hope you and your family are keeping safe and well. At the moment we are planning for Transition Year 21/22… therefore we ask that students start planning their work experiences for 2021/22. We ask that Transition years organise four different placements if possible. Please read this information document and contact me on mary.dunlea@buttevantcolaiste.ie if you have any questions or queries

Please click on the link below to read a letter from our Transition Year Co - Ordinator.

The TY Gaeilge class are back again with another instalment of ‘Blag na Bliana’. Although we are still learning from home, we have been quite busy the last few weeks and below are some of the many activities both we and our fellow students are undertaking! Have a read below and you might even pick up cúpla focail nua!

Please click on the link below to read a letter from our Transition Year Co - Ordinator Mary Dunlea.

Hi all,

The Transition Year Gaeilge class are back again with the 4th instalment of Blag na Bliana. Although we may be working from home, we are still very busy with online courses, challenges to complete in the English class, while trying to get out and active for the Coláiste Mhuire Fitness Challenge!

Doirse na Nollag
Le cúpla seachtain anuas bhí daltaí na scoile ag maisiú doirse na scoile. Tá cúpla dos na doirse is fearr le feiceáil thíos. Comhghairdeas leis na buaiteoirí go léir!

Over the past number of weeks some Transition Year students have forged friendship with residents of Aperee Living in Churchtown. From writing letters and Christmas cards to creating an art mural entitled “Our Memory Tree 2020”. The display was comprised of students own photographs of Lockdown and will be displayed in the nursing home.

Students prepared a musical selection for the residents and held their live concert in the pergola area outside the nursing home today. Well done to all those who sang, played music, read poems or short stories. The spirit of giving is certainly alive and well in the Colaiste.

The Transition Year students had First Aid and Manual Handling workshops on Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th December.

Students received instruction and demonstration on:
• Cardiac emergencies: heart attack and stroke.
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Scene management and patient assessment.
• Impaired responsiveness and the unconsciousness patient.
• Recovery position.
• Airway obstruction and choking.
• Bleeding and wounds.

TY students also did their Manual Handling practical exam as part of their Online Manual Handling course.

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.

TY 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!

Our 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 🌱🌱🐄🐄

As 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!

Well 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!!