Transition Year Schedule of Events 9th September – 13th September
Monday 9th Sept
Bray To Graystones walk as part of the Transition Year P.E. Programme
ALL GROUPS will make their own way to Bray Dart Station to meet Ms. McCarthy and the P.E. team at 10:30 sharp for the Bray to Graystones walk. Students should wear their Mount Anville tracksuits and a suitable pair of running shoes for the walk. A light rain jacket to account for Irish weather is advisable. Students should bring a healthy packed lunch and water for the walk. They may, if they wish, bring some pocket money for the shop at the end of the hike. Students will return to Bray Dart Station for circa 15:30 and are free to make their own way home from there.
Tuesday 10th Sept
2 Selected students making their way to take part in Living Well With Dementia initiative.
Wednesday 11th Sept
• No events
Thursday 12th Sept
12:30 – Munster and Ulster get coach from school to GAA Museum. Coach to return to school for end of school day. Please bring appropriate packed lunch. 13:00 –Leinster and Connacht make their own way to the National Art Gallery. Munster to assemble at Clare St entrance to meet supervisor at 14:15. Connacht to assemble at Merrion Square entrance to meet supervisor at 14:15.
Friday 13th Sept
First Friday Mass
Mass scheduled in Mount Merrion Church for all year groups to celebrate the commencement of the school year.
Bagpacking for Barnardos
Rostered students will travel to Tesco, Dundrum Shopping Centre to assist in bagpacking on behalf of Barnardos Charity. Students will be split into 3 groups, morning, lunch, and afternoon (9:30-11:30, 11:30-13:30,13:3015:30). Morning group is expected to return to school for 13:50, the other 2 groups may return home after their allocated shift.
Future Activities
19th Sept - Ploughing Championships
26th Sept - Forensic Science, African Drumming, Walking Tour
Oct 3rd – The Vaults – Series of interactive historical scenes
Other Information
Phone Policy on Activities
We hope the students thoroughly enjoy the activities provided, and we wish that they create long-lasting memories for themselves, and for their practical portfolios for the end of the year. In this spirit, we would encourage our students to exercise discretion and sensible use of mobile phones while engaging in tours and in other activities. The taking of selfies to demonstrate presence at an event is great; keeping the face glued to the screen instead of taking in the moment is discouraged. Carpe Diem, seize the day, don’t let life pass you by through a screen.
Signups
We are delighted with the amount of commitment shown by our students in volunteering for various activities. Signup sheets for the following courses are still available for our students:
Cookery Classes after school on Mondays and Wednesdays starting week of 16th Sept Joining the Hope Foundation Committee to construct a charity initiative in October Living Well With Dementia Tuesday placement
Many thanks to the multitude of students who signed up to take part in
MAPPA luncheon CodePlus LIFT TY Barnardos Charity Peter McVerry Week Royal Hospital Weeks
More to come, and those selected will be contacted in due course.
TY Jumpers
TY Jumpers have been ordered, a rather fetching light blue, and I have a delivery ETA of 2 weeks.
Garda Vetting for Work Experience
Should your work experience require Garda Vetting, a strong checklist and list of instructions can be found on our website under the TY menu, subheading “Garda Vetting for Work Exp.”.