Transition Year Schedule of Events 23rd September – 27th September
Monday 23rd Sept
2 Students travelling to Royal Hospital, Donnybrook LIFT TY week 2 workshop of students in The Hub @13:15 – 13:55 (bring lunch) Cooking lessons group 1 from 16:05 -17:30 in Home EC room Monday Mile in PE class for Activity Week Colour Run – TY students assisting hosting the colour run for the whole school. Students should wear white t-shirts with their navy PE shorts in the afternoon for full effect.
Tuesday 24th Sept
2 Selected students making their way to take part in Living Well With Dementia initiative. Treat Well Tuesday – Yoga during assembly (PE uniform for first classes), and Just Dance in the sportshall at lunch.
Wednesday 25th Sept
Head Up Wednesday – TY Students leading skill games during the day and lunch for whole school. PE clothes to be worn for the day. Cooking lessons group 1 from 13:50 -15:10 in Home EC room Cooking lessons group 2 from 15:15 -16:45 in Home EC room Some students travelling to see Grease. To leave class at 12:30, make own way to Bord Gáis (Green Luas or 11 bus to TCD, and 10min walk) to meet directorial team at 14:15
Thursday 26th Sept
Thursday Thunder – TY students teaching junior year groups cheerleading routines for matches during lunch in the sports hall. Ulster – African Drumming in the Hub @ 14:00 Munster and Leinster – Forensic Science workshops in school @ 14:00 Connacht – Homeless Walking Tour of Dublin – Students leave class at 11:10 and make their way to Smithfield Market to meet Mr. Rogers @ 12:50 for tour. More info re. Meeting point to be posted in Schoology group and announced at assembly. Tour finishes at 14:45, and students free to make own way home then.
Friday 27th Sept
Physical Friday – Students should dress up as their favourite sports personality, or in their favourite team’s jersey and colours. Staff vs Students Basketball Match at lunchtime in the sports hall, cheerleading routines at half-time, 3 pointer competition.
Future Activities
Oct 3rd – The Vaults – Series of interactive historical scenes
Oct 10th – Zeminar – Wellbeing seminar (all day)
Oct 9th, Oct 16th, Dec 4th, Dec 5th – Driver theory experience for groups
Oct 10th – Zeeko Internet Safety Workshops, Homeless Tour of Dublin, Dáil Éireann
Other Information
Activity Week
Students should use this Activity Week to assess and improve their physical wellbeing. This can be done by committing to our hockey, basketball, athletics, GAA, and badminton teams, by using the time to work on their physical skill for Gaisce, or by even going for a stimulating walk with friends and family to enjoy the final rays of sunshine before the end of the summer. Lunches should be healthy, nutritious, and varied (my own included...), and students should endeavour to monitor their physical routines throughout the week, and identify areas where more activity can be included. Many thanks to the PE department for leading the line in this wholesome initiative. Good luck!
SVP Committee
The TY SVP committee has been formed with 2 representatives from each of the 4 houses. They will work to raise both awareness and resources for those in need in the coming months. Many thanks for your voluntary commitment and dedication.
Work Experience Insurance
Many thanks to those who have contacted me already regarding insurance for Block 1 of work experience. I hope to have the updated insurance policy cover letter by the end of next week. I appreciate your patience in holding off until our current policy expires and is renewed to ensure that a duplication of paperwork is not necessary.
St. Michael’s Play
Mount Anville has been invited to take part in the St. Michael’s play to take place Nov. 15th 2019. I believe they will be performing The Field by John. B. Keane. Students interested in obtaining one of the few female parts for this production can audition in St. Michael’s on Wednesday 25th November @ 14:00, meeting director Ms. S. Gallagher in the main hall of the school. Students who leave early for this endeavour must produce a written note confirming their absence to Ms. Gilmore.