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School News - Week ended Friday 25 Septemeber 2020

School News - Week ended Friday 25 Septemeber 2020
25-September-20

6th Year Geography Field Trip

The 6th Year Geography students undertook the Field Investigation part of their Leaving Certificate Geography this week. 32 students

went to Poolahoney Brook, Glenart and undertook various field measurements and investigations. Everyone worked really hard and were a pleasure to take out. Well done and best of luck with the write-up.

1st Year Geography

Ms. A Kinsella’s 1st year Geography class did plate boundaries this week using Oreos. It was a fun way of learning how volcanoes, earthquakes and fold mountains occur. It was a really enjoyable class and who said Oreos were just for dunking!!!!

Careers News

Guest Speakers done differently!

On Wednesday and Thursday last, we had an online information session from Marino Institute of Education in Dublin. It is a teaching, learning and research community committed to promoting inclusion and excellence in education. They have a long and proud involvement with education, specifically initial teacher education (ITE), dating back over 100 years. MIE work in association with Trinity College.

Caoileann enthusiastically delivered an informative and engaging PowerPoint and interactive chat with the students. She described the courses which Marino have to offer, along with discussing, in detail, their latest course they have to offer - Primary School Teaching as Gaeilge.

She encouraged our students to be mindful of the importance of our native language and how unique it is to us. The session was finished off with the students entering a competition the college were running on their Instagram page.

We look forward to hearing from several other colleges throughout the year.

In other news

CAO handbooks have arrived and will be given to all 6th Year students in their Careers classes this week. These handbooks list all the college courses that are on offer for students for 2021. Students will only receive 1 handbook for the year, so it is important that they keep them safe.

Microsoft Office User Training for TY students

Again this year we begin another "Microsoft Office User" training programme for Transition Year students. In this programme the students receive training in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Excel.

TY students sit exams, and on passing they receive world wide recognised, industry accredited, Microsoft certificates.

The training is given in school, and can be continued at home on their laptops where students want to make more progress and earn more certificates.

P.E in T.Y

Transition year classes are on week 2 of their 6 week strength and conditioning programme with Stephen Hurley Fitness. Today the boys were working in pairs doing a variety of TRX and bodyweight exercises with some 5kg plates added for good measure.

Gaelic football training for 1st Years

There was another big turnout for 1st Year Gaelic training with Mr.Fanning again this week. 1st Year Gaelic training takes place every Monday after school.

School Canteen

The school canteen is operating a full service to students and continues to serve a wide range of highly nutritious foods at low prices. This week's most popular dish proved to be a spice bag - a delicious bag stuffed with oven cooked chips, chicken pieces and vegetables, all coated in our chef's special spice combination! Another popular addition to the canteen menu is the packed lunch for only €4. Here students get a large tub of pasta salad, a bottle of water, a giant cookie, a fruit yogurt, and a piece of fruit (apple/banana/grapes). This option is not only healthy but great value too!

The canteen operates a pre-order system where students can order and pay for their lunches at little break and can collect immediately at lunch break. This system is very popular amongst students! Keep an eye on our Facebook page for further information on the great range of foods available!

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