I forgot yesterday when I was speaking to you all together to wish u and your families a very Happy Christmas and a very peaceful new year - have a great one, be good and save any money u have - as there is a lot coming up after Christmas in TY!
Thanks again for all the 'wee' jobs done by people - these really help me out on a daily basis - keep it up
Half a year down - half to go - I want u all to enjoy it and get the most from it
Chat soon
Thursday, 19 December 2013
Wednesday, 18 December 2013
Gaisce
"All gaisce signature pages are to be handed up in registration tomorrow morning. If one student in each group could collect them and give them to Mr Walsh that would be great."
Work Experience
All TY students are expected to have a complete record of work placement 1 dates for their portfolio.
The 2nd placement is due to begin on Friday, January 10th.
The 2nd placement is due to begin on Friday, January 10th.
Monday, 16 December 2013
Help Carmel out - thanks
The annual New Year's Day swim is on in Rathmullan and one of the charities this year is Temple Street Children's Hospital if any one is interested in doing the swim please see Carmel for sponsor cards and any other info before the Christmas holidays
Attendance / SVP
ALL TY STUDENTS ARE IN SCHOOL UNTIL THURSDAY AND THEY ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO BE AT WORK EXPERIENCE ON FRIDAY - THIS IS YOUR LAST DAY IN YOUR WORK PLACEMENT SO PLEASE BE THANKFUL AND GRATEFUL AS I AM SURE U WILL BE
Remember there is a class prize at stake for attendance!!!!!
SVP collection is on tomorrow - bring in what u can - every little helps - thanks
Remember there is a class prize at stake for attendance!!!!!
SVP collection is on tomorrow - bring in what u can - every little helps - thanks
PE tomorrow and thur AND SVP
For PE this week - tue and thur - we are going to Arena 7 bowling as a last class
We will leave the school at 130 and back for the buses
Please bring 5 euro - this will cover the bowling and some of the bus - the school will then pay for the remainder of the bus
U can get changed into casual clothes at lunch time if u like or u can go in your uniform -its up to u - whatever suits
PLEASE ALSO HAVE A SMALL CONTRIBUTION FOR SVP - STILL WAITING ON THOSE FEW PEOPLE WHO ARE ORGANISING THIS TO COME AND SEE ME - PLEASE DO SO IN THE MORNING - KNOW THAT I WAS NOT IN SCHOOL THIS MORN - MAYBE U WERE LOOKING FOR ME THEN!!!!
We will leave the school at 130 and back for the buses
Please bring 5 euro - this will cover the bowling and some of the bus - the school will then pay for the remainder of the bus
U can get changed into casual clothes at lunch time if u like or u can go in your uniform -its up to u - whatever suits
PLEASE ALSO HAVE A SMALL CONTRIBUTION FOR SVP - STILL WAITING ON THOSE FEW PEOPLE WHO ARE ORGANISING THIS TO COME AND SEE ME - PLEASE DO SO IN THE MORNING - KNOW THAT I WAS NOT IN SCHOOL THIS MORN - MAYBE U WERE LOOKING FOR ME THEN!!!!
Sunday, 15 December 2013
Computers today
Please continue on your scrap book and portfolio for computers class today at 1020 and 1225. Thanks
Get whatever printing done that u need to get done.
Please keep an eye on the blog for Pe details for the week. Will be up shortly thanks
Wednesday, 11 December 2013
Help Carmel out - Please see Carmel Black and get involved!!!
The annual New Year's Day swim is on in Rathmullan and one of the charities this year is Temple Street Children's Hospital if any one is interested in doing the swim please see Carmel for sponsor cards and any other info before the Christmas holidays
one boot
I have one boot (black in colour) left over from the trip last week - if anyone lost one - please see me - thanks
SVP and Loft and PE Sheet signed
Anyone who has not got their portfolio sheet signed by me for PE - u would need to be getting this done very soon indeed - your responsibility!!!
Loft - I have a Programme leaflet for the Loft in Letterkenny - a place to go for young people in Letterkenny - u should try it out sometime - if u want a leaflet please see me - thanks
St Vincent de Paul - we agreed instead of doing Criss Kindle we would all make a wee donation to this local cause for Christmas - whatever u can give - we will be collecting this next week - can the people who said they would help out please see me tomorrow - thanks
Loft - I have a Programme leaflet for the Loft in Letterkenny - a place to go for young people in Letterkenny - u should try it out sometime - if u want a leaflet please see me - thanks
St Vincent de Paul - we agreed instead of doing Criss Kindle we would all make a wee donation to this local cause for Christmas - whatever u can give - we will be collecting this next week - can the people who said they would help out please see me tomorrow - thanks
Sunday, 8 December 2013
Computers class tomorrow - Portfolio/scrap books
Just to let u know that I am away at a game tomorrow so during computers please just make sure that your portfolio/scrap books are in order and ready to go. Work away on these and any other work that u need to get done.
To all students - Remember there are examples of portfolio/scrap books in each computer room - have a look - these are great examples - follow these examples and u will not go wrong
To all students - Remember there are examples of portfolio/scrap books in each computer room - have a look - these are great examples - follow these examples and u will not go wrong
PE this week/portfolio and scrap books
PE is at school this week - report to the sports hall at 150 on Tuesday and Thursday
Please have appropriate PE gear - u may be inside and u may be outside - depending on the weather so be prepared
Thanks
I will let u know when I am going to look at portfolios / scrap books (please make sure they are good to go though!) - reports have not gone out yet so I will not be meeting anyone until they have gone out - thanks
Please have appropriate PE gear - u may be inside and u may be outside - depending on the weather so be prepared
Thanks
I will let u know when I am going to look at portfolios / scrap books (please make sure they are good to go though!) - reports have not gone out yet so I will not be meeting anyone until they have gone out - thanks
Saturday, 7 December 2013
Last night
Well done to all the TYs - last night was a great night and everyone had a great time - well done to all - I think it was a great success - a super night - well done again to all - keep up the great work
Work experience
Please ensure yellow attendance sheets are up to date and signed by employers on December 6th and 13th respectively.
School ends at noon on December 20th. Students may opt to still go to work then (primary schools will also close early that day).
All TY students are asked to firm up their 2nd placement by making contact with the new employer.
A school letter and the new school insurance certificate (copy) will be issued in JANUARY 2014 during PFW classes.
School ends at noon on December 20th. Students may opt to still go to work then (primary schools will also close early that day).
All TY students are asked to firm up their 2nd placement by making contact with the new employer.
A school letter and the new school insurance certificate (copy) will be issued in JANUARY 2014 during PFW classes.
Thursday, 5 December 2013
Carlingford
I hope that u all enjoyed the trip and felt that u got value for money
I think that it was a great few days and thanks for all the co operation
Well done to all and keep it up - great to hear so many people saying great things about u
I think that it was a great few days and thanks for all the co operation
Well done to all and keep it up - great to hear so many people saying great things about u
Sunday, 1 December 2013
Celtic and cant wait til Tuesday!!
Celtic trip - I am still planning to take a group to a Celtic game in Feb/March time - it was mentioned at the start of the year and I am reminding u now about it - please save your money between now and then and do not say that I did not give u any notice - it will cost 75 sterling approx. so please start saving - I didn't want to mention it until the Carlingford was out of the way!!! Its been a busy few weeks for everyone - roll on Tuesday and here is to everyone having a great fun filled time!! Be prepared and have everything with u - u can take a few euro with u for sweets and stuff if u like but all meals is provided. TY school mobile will be in use Parents/Guardians have the number. Speak to u tomorrow
Printing - my printer - use it wisely
As stated before u can print things in my office as a last resort - u have computers once a week - computers at home - in towns - libraries etc - I do not mind u using my printer if u are stuck but there has been people in the last week using it just because it is a handy option - if this continues I will stop the use of the printer all together - u are not allowed to come to me on the day work is due in to print things off - that is just asking for trouble - u have to be more prepared - please bear these things in mind so that the printer will remain in use for everyone - if u have tried every option and there are none left then u can come to me - I have no problem with that.
I am not being awkward - my printer was not made for the printing it has been doing and some people have printed off things and not even bothered to come back and collect them so because of these things I have to tighten up on the printing side of things - hope u understand - please use the printer wisely for everyone's sake
I am not being awkward - my printer was not made for the printing it has been doing and some people have printed off things and not even bothered to come back and collect them so because of these things I have to tighten up on the printing side of things - hope u understand - please use the printer wisely for everyone's sake
Important important please read
In terms of work and things I know that I have been getting on to u a lot in the last few weeks - that is because teachers have been getting on to me about students and it is my job to keep u on your toes. Believe u me I do not want to be giving out all the time (I feel that I have done nothing but give out the last few weeks - again sorry to those who I may have been short or sharp with) about work and getting work in but I have just got the impression from some that the work is not going as well as it should be going - I will once again point out at this stage that a large majority of students are getting the work in on time and getting everything done - well done on that - it does not go on unnoticed! But some most certainly have to improve.
To prove my theory - in one PE class of 24 - 8 people have got a strike due to work being handed in late - this is not on and is very slack on your part - 4 others in another class have got a strike and then there are two others who have handed in no work at all in PE - enough said!
This has now resulted in a number of students in TY on 3 strikes - very close to 4 strikes!! Pressure on u that is for sure!!!!
I gave u 3 months to complete the work - it was simple / so easy to get a 1 grade in PE - very disappointing the amount of students who failed to hand in photos, who failed to complete the work on time, who failed to do the required amount, and very disappointing the way some people handed up their work in terms of presentation - it was very obvious people did not read what was required from them - u had a computer class once a week to do this - u have to learn your lesson - on the other hand some people handed in great pieces of work - well over and beyond what was required from them - well done.
I need to see the following students for different reasons first thing in the morning - Chantelle McBride, Nicole Heraghty, Andrea Brear and Charlotte King
My two PE classes - N Odhran and N Orla - I think one of your classes is going away tomorrow - if u are the class that is going away I need someone to take it upon themselves and collect the signing sheets during registration (all of them) and hand these to me before u go and u must collect them at the end of the day when u come back - this must be done - do not forget
Students not going to Carlingford - I am very disappointed that u are missing the trip. U are not required to come to school and u will be marked absent for the 3 days.
To prove my theory - in one PE class of 24 - 8 people have got a strike due to work being handed in late - this is not on and is very slack on your part - 4 others in another class have got a strike and then there are two others who have handed in no work at all in PE - enough said!
This has now resulted in a number of students in TY on 3 strikes - very close to 4 strikes!! Pressure on u that is for sure!!!!
I gave u 3 months to complete the work - it was simple / so easy to get a 1 grade in PE - very disappointing the amount of students who failed to hand in photos, who failed to complete the work on time, who failed to do the required amount, and very disappointing the way some people handed up their work in terms of presentation - it was very obvious people did not read what was required from them - u had a computer class once a week to do this - u have to learn your lesson - on the other hand some people handed in great pieces of work - well over and beyond what was required from them - well done.
I need to see the following students for different reasons first thing in the morning - Chantelle McBride, Nicole Heraghty, Andrea Brear and Charlotte King
My two PE classes - N Odhran and N Orla - I think one of your classes is going away tomorrow - if u are the class that is going away I need someone to take it upon themselves and collect the signing sheets during registration (all of them) and hand these to me before u go and u must collect them at the end of the day when u come back - this must be done - do not forget
Students not going to Carlingford - I am very disappointed that u are missing the trip. U are not required to come to school and u will be marked absent for the 3 days.
Wednesday, 27 November 2013
Assembly today and other things - take note
Know that it was very rushed today and I prob went through too much stuff but I plan to do it on a monthly basis from now on so hopefully there will be less stuff to go through
I know that I might have been a bit short/sharp with some during the assembly! Sorry about that - was just under a bit of pressure because I knew that u needed to be out of there - and I was trying to get through as much stuff as I could
U made some valuable points and I will see what I can do about them - thanks
Adam and Charlotte - in connection with PE work - I need a printed out copy asap if u have not already given me one
A lot of confusion - all work must be completed by the end of Nov - which is Saturday - now just to let u know that due to Carlingford next week I will def not get a chance to look at them - On the week starting the 9th Dec u will have to be ready to go at this stage with your portfolio and scrap book - please bear in mind that there is no way that I will see every student before Christmas - it will depend on when the reports go out - they are due in next week - I can not sit down with u until after the reports go home as one of the things I will do is go through your report with u and my hands are tied until the reports go out in the post.
Please note!!!!!!!!!! Remember its only half way through the year
U do not need your portfolio finished - although u need to have all signatures completed for Xmas
U do not need to have your scrap book completed - as long as u have it started and made a good effort at it
PE class - have good warm PE gear with u
We will all meet in PE Hall tomorrow at 150 - simply to get details on the Carlingford trip - bus leaving at 8 in the morning next Tuesday - not back til 530 or so on the Thursday - please pass this on to everybody at home so they know - its your responsibility
Any student - boy or girl - who wants to play in an indoor 5 a side competition please get your name to myself asap - last few days for this - want to see loads involved
Thanks - and keep up the great work
I know that I might have been a bit short/sharp with some during the assembly! Sorry about that - was just under a bit of pressure because I knew that u needed to be out of there - and I was trying to get through as much stuff as I could
U made some valuable points and I will see what I can do about them - thanks
Adam and Charlotte - in connection with PE work - I need a printed out copy asap if u have not already given me one
A lot of confusion - all work must be completed by the end of Nov - which is Saturday - now just to let u know that due to Carlingford next week I will def not get a chance to look at them - On the week starting the 9th Dec u will have to be ready to go at this stage with your portfolio and scrap book - please bear in mind that there is no way that I will see every student before Christmas - it will depend on when the reports go out - they are due in next week - I can not sit down with u until after the reports go home as one of the things I will do is go through your report with u and my hands are tied until the reports go out in the post.
Please note!!!!!!!!!! Remember its only half way through the year
U do not need your portfolio finished - although u need to have all signatures completed for Xmas
U do not need to have your scrap book completed - as long as u have it started and made a good effort at it
PE class - have good warm PE gear with u
We will all meet in PE Hall tomorrow at 150 - simply to get details on the Carlingford trip - bus leaving at 8 in the morning next Tuesday - not back til 530 or so on the Thursday - please pass this on to everybody at home so they know - its your responsibility
Any student - boy or girl - who wants to play in an indoor 5 a side competition please get your name to myself asap - last few days for this - want to see loads involved
Thanks - and keep up the great work
Carlingford - please take note - any questions please see me
Carlingford Adventure
Centre
Useful Information & Directions
What to Bring! Please bring plenty of warm clothes / changes of clothes as u will get very wet and very dirty - bring towels and shower gel as well - your responsibility!!!!
Tracksuit Tops, Bottom s
& Socks - at least one change per day - (jeans are not suitable),
Swimsuit;
2 Pairs of Runners (one old pair for Water Sports); Torch (winter only);
Personal Toiletries & Towels; Sun
Screen; 2 Plastic Bags for storage of
wet gear
If possible
- Waterproof Jacket, Trousers, Walking Boots & Small Rucksack.
(Note: Wetsuits, Buoyancy aids & Helmets are provided for
water-based activities)
Valuables
Lockers are provided free
of charge for cameras, wallets, mobile phones etc.
Please arrange at
Reception.
Carlingford cannot accept any responsibility for missing or damaged
property.
There are no Hidden
Extras!
The price of your Adventure Break includes all
pre-booked meals, accommodation and
activity sessions.
Rules &
Regulations of the Centre
·
Appropriate clothing and footwear should be worn. (See list above)
·
Absolutely
no jewellery to be worn when on session.
·
When out on adventure sessions- please keep to roads, paths and
tracks at all times.
·
Respect the environment; look after plants and animals.
·
Listen to what your Instructors say and follow their instructions
at all times – it is for your own safety.
·
Behaviour should not be excessive, noisy or disruptive especially
at night.
·
Smoking, alcohol or unlawful substances are not permitted in the
Centre.
·
Fire extinguishers and other safety equipment are essential safety
items and must only be activated in an
emergency or in the event of fire. €20.00
p.p. per room- is charged for tampering with Fire alarm system/ smoke
detectors.
·
Please use the Centre and its contents with care.
·
Bedrooms should be left clean and tidy on day of departure.
·
We reserve the right to charge you for any extra cleaning,
maintenance, missing or damaged items.
·
On Day of Departure please vacate bedrooms before 10.00am. Baggage rooms are available to store your
luggage.
·
Carlingford
Adventure Centre cannot accept liability for any damaged or missing items.
PARTICIPANTS UNDER 18: if they wish to visit the local
shops they must be accompanied by a group leader / staff member.
HOW TO GET
TO US - TRAVELLING FROM
THE SOUTH
Follow for
M1 Dublin to Belfast
Follow signs for Carlingford,
Follow signs for Carlingford,
Continue on
this road (R173) for approximately 10 miles.
Then take
the sign posted left hand turn to Carlingford (R176) Cooley Inn Pub is on your
right
On arrival at Carlingford sea-front, take the second turn on
your left (between the Tourist Office and tennis courts).
Then take next left (immediately past Darcy Magee
Monument
Walk through the Archway to Tholsel Street
Carlingford Adventure Centre is situated on Tholsel Street
HOW TO GET
TO US - TRAVELLING FROM
THE NORTH
When coming from Northern Ireland
From there, take the canal road south (B79) to Omeath and
continue to Carlingford –Aprox.10 miles.
On arrival at Carlingford sea-front, take the second turn on
your right (just past the Tennis Courts).
Then take next left (immediately past Darcy Magee
Monument
Walk through the Archway to Tholsel Street
Carlingford Adventure Centre is situated on Tholsel
Street
Directions
for buses:
(It may be difficult to negotiate the Darcy Magee
Monument
It is advisable, on arrival at Carlingford, to
park on the main road opposite the sea-front
-at the “Green”
You can then walk to the Centre, travelling
through the Sea-front car-park, Tholsel car-park and through the Tholsel
Archway
Finally! For further information check us out on www.carlingfordadventure.com
Tuesday, 26 November 2013
Well done
Well done today. U were all really well behaved! Great to see. Hope u enjoyed. Even the lady in the shop remarked to me about how great u were! Great to hear. Hope u got something out of it.
Please get all work completed and handed in. U can use my printer but only at break and lunch. Keep up the great work
Please get all work completed and handed in. U can use my printer but only at break and lunch. Keep up the great work
Monday, 25 November 2013
Lunch
Just remembered. Please have lunch with u or we can stop tomorrow. Up to you.
Thanks. Pass the word
Thanks. Pass the word
Sunday, 24 November 2013
Some great work being done in web design!!!! Have a look - well done lads
Fionn McGinley's game http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/14227441/
Aodhan's website
http://loretomilford.web4schools.ie/aodhandorrian/aodhandorrian.html
Niall's website
http://loretomilford.web4schools.ie/niallsweeney/niallsweeney.html
Richard's website
http://loretomilford.web4schools.ie/richardfitzsimmons/richardfitzsimmons.html
Very important - pass the word
Due to our evaluations and due to my worry over SOME students in TY not attending enough - remember u are only at school 4 days a week - I am starting something new from tomorrow morning!
From now until Christmas we are gonna have a wee class competition - the class with the best attendance record (which will also take into account lates and signing out) will receive a class prize - this will be in the form of an afternoon out of school - paid for by the school - this means that everyone has a role to play - so if at all possible and I know on an odd occasion it can not be helped - be in all the time, be in on time, get appointments after 4pm and don't be signing out and do your best for your class
I do know that most people have a very good record but my job is to make sure that the others (who do not have such a good record) improve their records of attendance - its worth a try so we will see how it goes - it starts tomorrow morning!
Best of luck to everyone!
From now until Christmas we are gonna have a wee class competition - the class with the best attendance record (which will also take into account lates and signing out) will receive a class prize - this will be in the form of an afternoon out of school - paid for by the school - this means that everyone has a role to play - so if at all possible and I know on an odd occasion it can not be helped - be in all the time, be in on time, get appointments after 4pm and don't be signing out and do your best for your class
I do know that most people have a very good record but my job is to make sure that the others (who do not have such a good record) improve their records of attendance - its worth a try so we will see how it goes - it starts tomorrow morning!
Best of luck to everyone!
Friday, 22 November 2013
Trip on Monday - change of class
Please note
N Odhran (not N Orla) are gong to Donegal Town on Monday 25th November. Sorry for changes to plans - but u should be reading the blog anyway so there should be no problem!!!!!!!!!!! Please bring 2 euro for bus - be in full school uniform, warm coat, hat, scarf and gloves as u will be outside for the trip.
N Oliver are also going on the trip. Bring packed lunch or money for lunch.
N Odhran (not N Orla) are gong to Donegal Town on Monday 25th November. Sorry for changes to plans - but u should be reading the blog anyway so there should be no problem!!!!!!!!!!! Please bring 2 euro for bus - be in full school uniform, warm coat, hat, scarf and gloves as u will be outside for the trip.
N Oliver are also going on the trip. Bring packed lunch or money for lunch.
Thursday, 21 November 2013
SENIOR SCHOOL 5 A SIDE
ANY TY STUDENTS INTERESTED IN PLAYING IN A 5 A SIDE COMPETITION AT LUNCH PLEASE GIVE YOUR NAME TO MYSELF ASAP - THE COMPETITION IS OPEN TO BOYS AND GIRLS
I am hearing a lot of very good things about students work, students behaviour, their attitude, students helping out with decorations/designing things and various other bits and pieces of positive feedback - great to hear - keep this up - great to hear so many great things - keep this up - well done
I am hearing a lot of very good things about students work, students behaviour, their attitude, students helping out with decorations/designing things and various other bits and pieces of positive feedback - great to hear - keep this up - great to hear so many great things - keep this up - well done
Very very important - please help me out!!!
Permission slips for Tuesday trip have to be in on Monday - please make sure that u fill them in and let your parents know - in your school diary there is a white form at the back giving u permission to go on school trips - this is your permission slip and this has to be filled in
Details - leave school at 11 - full school uniform - plus 2 euro for the bus
Play is on in Ballyshannon on Dementia from 2-4pm
We will not arrive back in the school until 530 approx
Your parents/guardians must pick u up at that time
We can do a drop off along the way from Letterkenny BUT ONLY IF YOUR LIFT IS THERE WAITING ON YOU - THE BUS WILL NOT BE WAITING - IF U HAVE NO LIFT U WILL BE BROUGHT BACK TO THE SCHOOL - PLEASE PUT ON A NOTE ON THE PERMISSION SLIP GIVING U PERMISSION TO GET OFF AND WHERE U NEED TO GET OFF - OTHERWISE U WILL NOT BE ALLOWED
PLEASE HAVE THIS SORTED FOR MONDAY AND I WILL CHECK THE PERMISSION SLIPS AND ALSO COLLECT THE MONEY - MANY THANKS
THIS WILL TEST WHO IS READING THE BLOG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Details - leave school at 11 - full school uniform - plus 2 euro for the bus
Play is on in Ballyshannon on Dementia from 2-4pm
We will not arrive back in the school until 530 approx
Your parents/guardians must pick u up at that time
We can do a drop off along the way from Letterkenny BUT ONLY IF YOUR LIFT IS THERE WAITING ON YOU - THE BUS WILL NOT BE WAITING - IF U HAVE NO LIFT U WILL BE BROUGHT BACK TO THE SCHOOL - PLEASE PUT ON A NOTE ON THE PERMISSION SLIP GIVING U PERMISSION TO GET OFF AND WHERE U NEED TO GET OFF - OTHERWISE U WILL NOT BE ALLOWED
PLEASE HAVE THIS SORTED FOR MONDAY AND I WILL CHECK THE PERMISSION SLIPS AND ALSO COLLECT THE MONEY - MANY THANKS
THIS WILL TEST WHO IS READING THE BLOG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, 20 November 2013
Youth conference email - not a school trip
Please find some information on the Youth conference - PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT A SCHOOL ACTIVITY - I HAVE BEEN ASKED TO MAKE TY STUDENTS AWARE OF THIS INFO - ITS UP TO U AFTER THIS - THE TRIP IS NOT ORGANISED BY THE SCHOOL AND THEREFORE THE SCHOOL HAVE NO PART TO PLAY IN THE WEEKEND AT ALL - ANYTHING U ORG OR DO IS TOTALLY DOWN TO U AND YOUR FAMILY
Dear Principal/T.Y. Co-ordinator,
The European Youth Parliament Ireland is delighted to extend the invitation for your school to participate in this year's regional session, which will take place in Galway city from November 29th to December 1st. The session venues will be a secondary school and NUI Galway. Accomodation will be in Snoozle's Hostel, which is perfectly located near the train and bus station. The theme of the session will be Mental Health and we shall have speakers who are experts in this field that will attend the session.
The European Youth Parliament (EYP) is a unique forum designed to actively engage young people in the moulding of their future society. EYP Ireland runs four regional sessions each year, culminating in the annual national session where 4th and 5th year students from secondary schools all over Ireland will have the opportunity to debate topics relating to the future of the EU. Some students have the opportunity to represent Ireland all across Europe from places as diverse as Istanbul and Amsterdam.
Each session involves three parts; the first is team building where each delegate meets the other delegates in their committee and spends some time getting to know their fellow delegates and working on practical problem solving games as a group. The aim of team building is to allow the delegates of the committee who have never met before work together in a coherent way during the rest of the session. The second part of the session is committee work, where each of the ten committees discuss a set topic and agree on a motion for a resolution. The final part of the weekend is General Assembly, where all the committees come together to defend, debate and vote on each of the committee motions. Our sessions have been rated amongst the best youth conferences in Ireland. The attached booklet describes our sessions in more detail.
We would like to invite five students from your school to participate. The cost for participating is fifty euros per student. Due to budget reasons, we cannot host students from Galway city or county for the nights at our accommodation venue, however if there is a problem with this please feel free to get in contact with me. School rules apply during the session and the students will be supervised at all times. Once the delegates have registered, I will be getting in touch with them by email to give them more instructions and to help them choose their topics which they will be debating at the session. We are not looking primarily for experienced debaters, many of the students that participate have never debated before and have only a passing interest in politics, so anyone is welcome. To register, the students must click this link and sign up: https://docs.google.com/a/tcd.ie/forms/d/1n0Dl13aQa0vfHUHV4CAVVbbplTSB9NFcUNLT1FjiqIA/viewform
Looking forward to hearing from you,
Kieran McNulty.
A number of things - please read - very important
Can I ask all the students who completed the evaluations (the 8 students - 2 from each class) to see me in the morning before reg - thanks
Anyone who has evaluations please get this in tomorrow - no more excuses
People who owe me money please get this in as well - there are people who still owe money from Lough Salt trip - its that long ago now but it is the principal of the thing - get it in tomorrow
Can Anna, Sharon, Kerri McElhinney and Caomhnait please call to me as well in the morning
I also need to see Adam, Kyle, and Stephen
PE for tomorrow - we are encouraging people ro run the route or walk it so be prepared and take appropriate PE gear taking into account the conditions
If there are any students who are in class and have very little or no work to do - please come and see me - I just have a wee bit of work to do for this Carlingford trip so I want to get this sorted and sent away
PE work - due in - next week - no excuses - u will get a strike if a day late - two classes are due in on tuesday and two classes are due in on thur - please hand this to the teacher who calls your roll - do not hand this to anyone else - that is very important - make sure your name and class is on it
Remember the dementia donegal talk that u attended in the school - well there is a follow up on next tuesday - in Ballyshannon - and all TYs are going - in full school uniform - we will not be leaving until 11am - however the problem is that we will not be back until 530approx - so u will have to org lifts - there will be a charge of 2 each for the bus and u will need this money on Monday - please do not forget the money - i will come to u on Monday and collect - no excuses/stories - all students are required to go - this is a short play highlighting the problem so hopefully this will be good - no cost for the play - money is a contribution for the bus.In class as normal until 11
Anyone who has evaluations please get this in tomorrow - no more excuses
People who owe me money please get this in as well - there are people who still owe money from Lough Salt trip - its that long ago now but it is the principal of the thing - get it in tomorrow
Can Anna, Sharon, Kerri McElhinney and Caomhnait please call to me as well in the morning
I also need to see Adam, Kyle, and Stephen
PE for tomorrow - we are encouraging people ro run the route or walk it so be prepared and take appropriate PE gear taking into account the conditions
If there are any students who are in class and have very little or no work to do - please come and see me - I just have a wee bit of work to do for this Carlingford trip so I want to get this sorted and sent away
PE work - due in - next week - no excuses - u will get a strike if a day late - two classes are due in on tuesday and two classes are due in on thur - please hand this to the teacher who calls your roll - do not hand this to anyone else - that is very important - make sure your name and class is on it
Remember the dementia donegal talk that u attended in the school - well there is a follow up on next tuesday - in Ballyshannon - and all TYs are going - in full school uniform - we will not be leaving until 11am - however the problem is that we will not be back until 530approx - so u will have to org lifts - there will be a charge of 2 each for the bus and u will need this money on Monday - please do not forget the money - i will come to u on Monday and collect - no excuses/stories - all students are required to go - this is a short play highlighting the problem so hopefully this will be good - no cost for the play - money is a contribution for the bus.In class as normal until 11
Sunday, 17 November 2013
PE tomorrow and thursday - same plans for both days
Bring warm clothes - rain gear - usual PE gear - get changed at school - u need suitable running gear/walking gear
Bus time to follow later - please be ready to go at 130 - changed and all u need with u - out on the bus at 130
No money required
Bus time to follow later - please be ready to go at 130 - changed and all u need with u - out on the bus at 130
No money required
Printing!!!!
If under pressure with printing - u can come to my office - but this has to be done at break time or lunch time - thanks
Wednesday, 13 November 2013
Thank u thank u thank u
A massive thanks to the 8 students who helped me out today with evaluations - great job - really impressed with all the work - thanks - a massive help - u showed great initiative which is great to see - thanks again
However please see me in the morn - Mr Harkin was on to me about this lead!!!!!!!!!!!
However please see me in the morn - Mr Harkin was on to me about this lead!!!!!!!!!!!
From Mr Harmon for N Odhran
N Odhran. From Mr Harmon Just to remind u to try and get a cardboard box sorted over the weekend for your drama project on Monday. I have some already but could u try local shops, at home etc... Over the weekend to get more. Thanks - big effort required
Sunday, 10 November 2013
Printer and Portfolio and scrap book
Remember to keep working on your portfolio and your SCRAP BOOK - THESE NEED TO BE READY BY THE START OF DECEMBER - no excuses - get these ready
If there are any problems with printers - please see me and I will help u out - thanks
If there are any problems with printers - please see me and I will help u out - thanks
Thursday, 7 November 2013
Important - please please read and take note - Youth Conference/Carlingford/PE/Money/Evaluations/well done
I have more information on that youth conference that I was on about - please come to me on Monday and I will let u read the email - there is a cost of 50 euro - its run in Galway - and its over a weekend - I have just been asked to give u the info - thanks
Carlingford - forms and money have to be in on Monday - no excuses - unless u have spoken to me - u must have a permission slip and the money - I have to say I got very annoyed yesterday with some people who didn't have the permission slip - some also lost it - (if I photocopy something and give it to u and u loose it - don't expect a very nice response from me when u come near me - rem I have 96 copies of everything to do) - if u keep checking the blog u will have all the info - in fairness I gave u about 5 weeks notice - there is a lot to organise and i need u to do your bit (obviously like always there is only a minority) - most of u were excellent as always - please get this sorted on Monday
Well done to the group that had the talk on Tuesday here at school - the presenter was very well impressed by you in terms of manners, respect and contribution - great to hear - I want to hear more of this!!!!!
PE - there are still people who owe money from the mountain climb of Lough salt - 1 euro - debts have to be paid - make sure u have it in PE next week
PE - I know that on both days in PE - I had to speak to students about their contribution in class - we are going to be at school next week for PE - please bring LOADS OF WARM CLOTHES AS U MAY BE OUTSIDE - have gear for inside as well - report to the Sports hall at 150 on both days - if I have to speak to u next week about your participation then we will be staying at school for longer than I had intended - its up to u - remember 100% in everything and I am just trying to keep the cost down for you as well - u were told at the start of the year that u will be at school for some activities so I do not like to hear any complaints - please just get on with it - that's a very general comment aimed at everyone as I feel that a lot of people this week did not put in the required effort - its not like u so I do not want a repeat - thanks
Evaluation booklets - these have to be in on Monday as I need to get these evaluations completed - give to your class tutor
U are a very good group - please show this at all times
I know some wanted me to look at this Ireland game next week but unfortunately I am away - I will try and work on something else
Carlingford - forms and money have to be in on Monday - no excuses - unless u have spoken to me - u must have a permission slip and the money - I have to say I got very annoyed yesterday with some people who didn't have the permission slip - some also lost it - (if I photocopy something and give it to u and u loose it - don't expect a very nice response from me when u come near me - rem I have 96 copies of everything to do) - if u keep checking the blog u will have all the info - in fairness I gave u about 5 weeks notice - there is a lot to organise and i need u to do your bit (obviously like always there is only a minority) - most of u were excellent as always - please get this sorted on Monday
Well done to the group that had the talk on Tuesday here at school - the presenter was very well impressed by you in terms of manners, respect and contribution - great to hear - I want to hear more of this!!!!!
PE - there are still people who owe money from the mountain climb of Lough salt - 1 euro - debts have to be paid - make sure u have it in PE next week
PE - I know that on both days in PE - I had to speak to students about their contribution in class - we are going to be at school next week for PE - please bring LOADS OF WARM CLOTHES AS U MAY BE OUTSIDE - have gear for inside as well - report to the Sports hall at 150 on both days - if I have to speak to u next week about your participation then we will be staying at school for longer than I had intended - its up to u - remember 100% in everything and I am just trying to keep the cost down for you as well - u were told at the start of the year that u will be at school for some activities so I do not like to hear any complaints - please just get on with it - that's a very general comment aimed at everyone as I feel that a lot of people this week did not put in the required effort - its not like u so I do not want a repeat - thanks
Evaluation booklets - these have to be in on Monday as I need to get these evaluations completed - give to your class tutor
U are a very good group - please show this at all times
I know some wanted me to look at this Ireland game next week but unfortunately I am away - I will try and work on something else
Wednesday, 6 November 2013
youth conference
I have some information on a youth conference that is being held in Galway at the end of november - its run over a weekend and if u require any more info please just see me - thanks
Work experience sheets
Everyone is reminded to have their yellow work attendance sheets to PFW classes showing 25/10/13 signed
Some students have to fill in their dates worked if they received a replacement sheet from Miss Corless - this sheet is very important and is a record of attendance and will be checked durimg end of year interview
Some students have to fill in their dates worked if they received a replacement sheet from Miss Corless - this sheet is very important and is a record of attendance and will be checked durimg end of year interview
PE Work - remember
PE Work for Christmas and Summer
One page at least typed (full page of typing) on computer on your experiences in PE in TY to date. List the activities, describe the activities and give some reasons on what you liked and what you disliked (if any). Give some information on what you did and where you went. Give as much information as possible. Name your favourite activity and put in photographs (see important point below). Anything different will get you more marks. Include something that stands out. Make it interesting to read. Make it a personal account (include any funny stories) – what did you get out of it? Did you like it? Include Bundoran/Gartan and Celtic trips. The more you include the better. It is important to note that participation will play an important part in your grade in PE. Please put your name on your work and staple or put in a plastic envelope. Read over your work and remember to do a spell check.
Grading system in TY is as follows:
1 = Excellent 2 = Very Good 3 = Good 4 = Fair 5 = Poor
Points:
- Work not typed = down a grade
- Poor participation in PE = down a grade (miss 4 classes = down one grade, miss 5 classes = down two grades, miss 6 classes down 3 grades and miss more than 6 classes = Poor (Being excused counts as missing PE). If you miss any of the main activities you may be marked down. This will be marked on your report.
- Short = down a grade (one page typed – We will make a decision on this!)
- Effort not good enough in PE = down a grade (not good enough just to have your gear – you must put in the effort as well)
- Behaviour not good in PE – down a grade
- No Photographs – down a grade – photos must include yourself taking part in one of the activities
If you forget your gear (I’m sure there will be no-one!) then this counts as a missed class . . . even though you will be taking part in your uniform!
1st Piece of work is from Summer to Christmas and 2nd piece is from Christmas to Summer
Date that it has to be handed in at Christmas - Tuesday PE class = Tuesday 26th November and Thursday PE class = Thursday 28th November 2013
Date that it has to be handed in at Summer - Tuesday PE class = Tuesday 29th April and Thursday PE class = Thursday 1st May
Late work will be marked down – no excuses – you have plenty of notice!
If you do not happen to be in for some reason please email to me mrdohertyloretoschool@yahoo.ie making sure that it arrives on time (by 3.45pm on the day it is due) Please note YOU CAN ONLY EMAIL IT IF YOU ARE NOT AT SCHOOL ON THAT DAY. Please make sure that you have the work saved using the correct format (Microsoft Word 2003) if you intend to print it at school. There is a way of doing this using emails – please just ask!
1 day late = Down 1 grade 2 days late = down 2 grades 3 days late = down 3 grades. After 3 days it will not be marked Note – Weekend counts as 1 day and long weekend counts as 2 days – If the school is open that counts as a day. Only a doctor’s note will excuse you. This must be handed in on the first day back at school. We will then work out a suitable schedule for the work to be handed in.
It is easy to get a good mark in PE. Have your gear, try your best, enjoy the experiences and have a go at everything – no excuses!!! And produce your work when it is due in. We will try to make PE as interesting as possible and we will try to include as many different activities as possible but it is important that we work together on it.
Enjoy the year and best of luck
Monday, 4 November 2013
Few important things
Few things
The group that are going away tomorrow to show box - u are getting lunch provided - some good news!! Please be very appreciative of this tomorrow - please just meet in the canteen after reg - thanks
Money for Carlingford to be in by thur - please only bring this to my office only - thanks
PE this week - at school for both groups - meet in the gym at 150 - have warm clothes - u may be outside - be prepared
Evaluation booklets - are going to be given out in reg tomorrow - these have to be in by thur of this week - they have to be signed by parents/guardians and yourself - this is your opportunity to give your views and observations on ty to date - please be honest as I am always trying to make changes to improve the programme - please take time with your parents/guardians and fill this booklet in for the month of sept/oct - thanks
The group that are going away tomorrow to show box - u are getting lunch provided - some good news!! Please be very appreciative of this tomorrow - please just meet in the canteen after reg - thanks
Money for Carlingford to be in by thur - please only bring this to my office only - thanks
PE this week - at school for both groups - meet in the gym at 150 - have warm clothes - u may be outside - be prepared
Evaluation booklets - are going to be given out in reg tomorrow - these have to be in by thur of this week - they have to be signed by parents/guardians and yourself - this is your opportunity to give your views and observations on ty to date - please be honest as I am always trying to make changes to improve the programme - please take time with your parents/guardians and fill this booklet in for the month of sept/oct - thanks
Friday, 25 October 2013
Enjoy
Enjoy mid term break. See u all after the hols. Remember to keep saving for carlingford. Money due in soon.
Wednesday, 23 October 2013
Blog for PE
Hi all - please take note that I could not send out a tweet to do with PE tomorrow -so please can everyone just check the actual blog for PE tomorrow
Thanks
Thanks
Shoe Box appeal
Any one that put your name down for this shoe box appeal - please see me tomorrow Thursday for a few mins at 1020 at my office - pass the word - thanks
Build a Bank
Well done on the launch today - excellent launch with a great guest speaker - tys could def use this facility to save up for various school trips - something to think about and something that the build a bank team could look at pushing a bit - good all round for everyone - students save money and the team builds up their accounts - think about it - but again well done on today - everyone worked well together - best of luck for the rest of the year with the bank - a bit like TY - whatever u put into it u will get back out!
PE for tomorrow
Just have all your gear and report to the Sports Hall at 150 - have plenty of gear because u may be inside but u prob will be outside - so be prepared
Tuesday, 22 October 2013
Well done today
well done to all today - hope u all enjoyed - everyone seemed to enjoy - that's the main thing - a few people were throwing a bit of water - some were even throwing barrels of water!!!!! But don't worry - there are more trips coming and more time to get people back so watch out!!!!!
Well done to all for having the money with u - it proves that u can all do it - this leaves it much easier for us so please try to have your money with u whenever it is due - as I said like today it leaves it so much easier for us - please do this all the time
Some people still owe a euro from last week from the hill climb - please get this paid before the hols
Remember the next big payment is Carlingford - remember and look at the letter and have the money in on time - no excuses
Finally well done again today - u were a pleasure to take away and keep up the good vibe now in TY - I will let the other teachers know how great u were
Well done to all for having the money with u - it proves that u can all do it - this leaves it much easier for us so please try to have your money with u whenever it is due - as I said like today it leaves it so much easier for us - please do this all the time
Some people still owe a euro from last week from the hill climb - please get this paid before the hols
Remember the next big payment is Carlingford - remember and look at the letter and have the money in on time - no excuses
Finally well done again today - u were a pleasure to take away and keep up the good vibe now in TY - I will let the other teachers know how great u were
Sunday, 20 October 2013
Paintballing - meet in Canteen after reg
I told u that there have not been many trips because of the musical - on the 22nd Oct - a Tuesday -this date may change but hopefully not - we are all going paintballing - and we will also be doing a range of team building fun games - u will need wellies - if u have them, old trainers, a complete change of gear as u are all going to get wet and dirty as at this time of the year everywhere is wet and a packed lunch - u will have to pay a contribution of 8euro - the school are paying 10 euro per person - take the money on the day - hopefully u will all enjoy - its a very good price!
It will be a good day out
Please go to reg and meet in the Canteen - please sit in your classes to speed things up
Please do not forget your money - otherwise - u may not be able to do it - as always if there is an issue with money please come and see me asap - thanks - please see me before we get on the bus if there any issues
No uniform required - we may stop at shop - if we have time - we will see
Main aim of the day - to get everyone involved and to have fun and to create a good atmosphere in TY
If u want to get more bullets at the paintballing u will have to pay extra but to be honest I think that u get loads of bullets anyway
It will be a good day out
Please go to reg and meet in the Canteen - please sit in your classes to speed things up
Please do not forget your money - otherwise - u may not be able to do it - as always if there is an issue with money please come and see me asap - thanks - please see me before we get on the bus if there any issues
No uniform required - we may stop at shop - if we have time - we will see
Main aim of the day - to get everyone involved and to have fun and to create a good atmosphere in TY
If u want to get more bullets at the paintballing u will have to pay extra but to be honest I think that u get loads of bullets anyway
Thursday, 17 October 2013
PE today / test yourself!!!
Well done to all today - hope u enjoyed - a beautiful day on Lough Salt - we had a few people who fell a few times - thats all part of the fun!!! If u made the top - well done - if u didnt - there is always the next day but make sure always to give 100% effort - as u have done - and hopefully everyone the next day will make it up - but remember - reaching the top isn't everything - even making it half way up is a massive achievement for some - keep up the great effort
If anyone is interested in a challenge - and I mean a real challenge - i have some info from the AILO Ireland - All Ireland Linguistics Olympiad - the problem solvers' challenge - its all to do with testing yourself against the world's toughest puzzles in logic, linguistics and lauguage - if u fancy this and would like more info - please see me asap about it - thanks
Enjoy work experience and have a good weekend
If anyone is interested in a challenge - and I mean a real challenge - i have some info from the AILO Ireland - All Ireland Linguistics Olympiad - the problem solvers' challenge - its all to do with testing yourself against the world's toughest puzzles in logic, linguistics and lauguage - if u fancy this and would like more info - please see me asap about it - thanks
Enjoy work experience and have a good weekend
Tuesday, 15 October 2013
Musical - excellent
A massive well done to all involved in the musical last night - it was a really great show - very impressed indeed - best of luck for the rest of the week - very obvious that there is massive talent in this TY group - well done again
PE Tomorrow
PE for this week - thur class
We will be leaving the school @140 sharp - be changed and ready to go - we are climbing a mountain!
We will be climbing mt errigal with another school later in the year so this is a practice run at a smaller mountain - its only a small hill tomorrow!!!
Bring comfortable walking boots if u have them - or old runners - warm clothes/a bit of energy food - have your lunch before we go - have clothes that u dont mind getting dirty as it may be wet and it may be cold - however in this country it may also be warm and dry so be prepared for everything - remember the higher u go the colder it sometimes gets so be prepared!!
We will be back for the buses - 1 euro each is required - just a contribution for the bus
Many thanks
We will be leaving the school @140 sharp - be changed and ready to go - we are climbing a mountain!
We will be climbing mt errigal with another school later in the year so this is a practice run at a smaller mountain - its only a small hill tomorrow!!!
Bring comfortable walking boots if u have them - or old runners - warm clothes/a bit of energy food - have your lunch before we go - have clothes that u dont mind getting dirty as it may be wet and it may be cold - however in this country it may also be warm and dry so be prepared for everything - remember the higher u go the colder it sometimes gets so be prepared!!
We will be back for the buses - 1 euro each is required - just a contribution for the bus
Many thanks
Monday, 14 October 2013
Work experience
Just a short notice to remind u all that all TY students are expected to go to work experience as usual on October 25th. This attendance will be checked after mid-term break. Thanks
Sunday, 13 October 2013
Surfing money
I do not want to be keeping money off students so if u missed surfing - as I have already mentioned before - u may be able to get some money back - please see me asap on this issue
My computer classes today!
The first thing that u do every week in computers is check the blog so u should be reading this!!!!!
I have a match today so check the blog, get updated with everything, check photobucket and get on with whatever work u need to get on with - print off whatever u need - u should have plenty to do - use the time well
I have a match today so check the blog, get updated with everything, check photobucket and get on with whatever work u need to get on with - print off whatever u need - u should have plenty to do - use the time well
Friday, 11 October 2013
Road Safety Show
All TYs are going to the road safety show on Tues next (15th) in the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny. No money required. Students may go for lunch at 1225 as we must all be on the bus at 1245 sharp. We will be back for the buses. Anyone in TY not intending to go must let Miss Fitzsimons know asap as we need to know how many buses to organise. Thanks. Full school unifrom to be worn.
Please note to do with absent/lates
This is very important to take note of - at the end of the year u will get marked down at the interview stage - I did this last year and it worked very well and I am going to do it again this year - so if u are late/absent a lot u will get marked down a certain number of marks - this could be the difference between a distinction and a merit or the difference for example between a pass/fail - this is only fair I believe beacuse this system rewards the students who are in all the time and marks the students down who miss a lot of school or who are late on a regular basis. It is important to note this system only comes into effect for students who are absent/late on a regular basis
Thursday, 10 October 2013
Gasice Students from Mr Walsh
All bronze - Gaisce students - due to circumstances outside my control it is not possible to organise the Adventure Challenge for before the October mid-term. As a result it will be left now until around Easter time next year. Msg from Mr Walsh
Dementia
Well done in the talk on Monday - the man spoke highly of u - thats the way it should be - so well done - keep this up - some more facts are laid out below - if u would like any more info on this topic - please see me as I have loads and loads of info that I can give u - please just come and ask - maybe u might like to do a project on it and maybe u might like to raise awareness in the community of this area - any ideas u have please come to me with them - thanks
Dementia – Everything You wanted to Know but forgot to ask.
‘Alzheimer’s’ and ‘dementia’ what’s the difference? Just as leukaemia (bone cancer) is a form of cancer, so Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia.
What is dementia? Dementia is a progressive illness of the brain where brain cells die causing the person with the illness to lose the ability to remember, to retain knowledge and skills, to make appropriate decisions and to look after themselves.
What are the two kinds? Senile dementia is caused by small blood vessels in the brain bursting and the cells that are deprived of blood flow die – this generally effects older people. Dementia caused by disease (mainly Alzheimer’s but there are others) happens when a plaque (like you would fell by rubbing your tongue on your unbrushed teeth) forms on brain cells and kills them – this can effect people at all ages – some as young as their 40s.
How does memory work? Brain cells send messages to each other by producing a substance called acetylcholine – this links thoughts in your head (to match a name to a face or a voice) like files in a filing cabinet or on a computer drive. Dead cells cannot produce the acetylcholine to make the memory links.
What can some drugs stop dementia? No drugs stop dementia – but they can slow it down if dementia is diagnosed early enough. The drugs help the brain to re-use the acetylcholine still in the brain – like re-using a tea bag to make a second or third cup of tea. But, eventually, the tea-bag will not be making tea anymore.
How many people are affected by dementia? One in every twenty people [5%] over 65 get dementia, rising to one in five [20%] over 80. This means that over 2,000 people live with dementia in Donegal (out of 44,000 in the Republic of Ireland) – but that will rise to 5,000 by 2035 (out of 100,000 nationally) because people are living longer and there are more older people. About 10% of all cases are people with ‘early-onset’ dementia – that is under 65 years of age – so that is 200 people in Donegal. The youngest person diagnosed in Donegal was 38 years old.
What is like to have dementia? Imagine if you were unable to answer most or all of the questions put to you each day – not just difficult ones but whether you wanted tea or coffee, or if you were warm or cold. Imagine the frustration of knowing what you want to say but being unable to find the word – imagine your annoyance if people constantly finished your sentences for you. Imagine your embarrassment at not being able to put a name to a face, or the loneliness of feeling you have no friends or family (because you can’t remember them) and on being dependent on someone to help you do the simplest tasks.
What can a person with dementia NOT DO? As the illness progresses, difficulty with memory mean that people with dementia cannot look after their financial affairs, drive, make meals and perform toileting tasks. Most people become doubly incontinent.
What can a person with dementia DO? People with dementia can still recall events from way back (even if they are confused about the facts). They can still remember songs from their youth. They can recognise someone who cares for them (even if they don’t remember the name or relationship). And most importantly, they can still LOVE and BE LOVED.
Shoe Box appeal / Build a bank
Build a Bank meeting - next thur morning at 930 - please speak to me before next thur about this - we need to organise a room - thanks
Shoe box appeal - 12 students are required to go and help in Letterkenny on Monday Nov 4th to help pack the shoeboxes - please let me know first thing on Monday if u would like to do this - I will put a sheet outside my office door - in the shelves provided - please fill your name on it - if I get more than 12 names then I will have decide how I am going to pick the 12 but if interested get your name down there asap
Shoe box appeal - 12 students are required to go and help in Letterkenny on Monday Nov 4th to help pack the shoeboxes - please let me know first thing on Monday if u would like to do this - I will put a sheet outside my office door - in the shelves provided - please fill your name on it - if I get more than 12 names then I will have decide how I am going to pick the 12 but if interested get your name down there asap
Rubbish on bus!!!!!!!!!!!
Rubbish on the bus yesterday - people on to me about it - come on guys - come on - this is small stuff - that I should not have to deal with - but if someone complains to me about it - then I am gonna complain to u about it -
Not impressed!!!
Well done to the classes who were away in Letterkenny yesterday - I hope that u enjoyed and I hope that u got something out of the experience - one point - if u are given food and I think that it was great that we got lunch provided - please only take one helping of food unless u are allowed to take more - a number of the boys went back up and as a result the hotel ran out of food - not on - please do not do it again - reflects very badly on the school and the rest of the students
On anothor note - there was a guest speaker here on Wednesday and he was not at all impressed with a bit of jeering and laughing going on - again this reflects very badly and this will have implications for your class and TY as a whole - respect people who come in and give their time - two classes mentioned - N Orla and N Oisin
I gave another strike out yesterday for not regurlarly checking the blog and as a result the student did not know what was going on in TY - again u have all been warned - the way things are going - someone is going to miss a trip soon and there is plenty coming up - if u are working, behaving yourself and getting on with things u have nothing to worry about - if u are not doing these things then u do have something to worry about - I am not gonna let anyone spoil TY - if u have any concerns please come and speak to me - concerns about anything - money, other students, work - anything - please speak to me - thanks
I want everyone to enjoy the year and to be respectful at all times both to teachers in the school and to guest speakers - it is important to note that I am very aware that it is only a few people playing up a bit - the rest of the students are excellent - but the few can spoil it for everyone and no one wants that
On anothor note - there was a guest speaker here on Wednesday and he was not at all impressed with a bit of jeering and laughing going on - again this reflects very badly and this will have implications for your class and TY as a whole - respect people who come in and give their time - two classes mentioned - N Orla and N Oisin
I gave another strike out yesterday for not regurlarly checking the blog and as a result the student did not know what was going on in TY - again u have all been warned - the way things are going - someone is going to miss a trip soon and there is plenty coming up - if u are working, behaving yourself and getting on with things u have nothing to worry about - if u are not doing these things then u do have something to worry about - I am not gonna let anyone spoil TY - if u have any concerns please come and speak to me - concerns about anything - money, other students, work - anything - please speak to me - thanks
I want everyone to enjoy the year and to be respectful at all times both to teachers in the school and to guest speakers - it is important to note that I am very aware that it is only a few people playing up a bit - the rest of the students are excellent - but the few can spoil it for everyone and no one wants that
Dragons Den - well done
Well done to all the students who have been presenting work for Dragons Den all week - I have been very impressed with the presentations and the products - well done to all who have put in a massive amount of work
It is very obvious when u are sitting listening to the presentations - the people who have or who have not put in much effort - so please make sure that u put in the required effort and best of luck to all with your products
It is very obvious when u are sitting listening to the presentations - the people who have or who have not put in much effort - so please make sure that u put in the required effort and best of luck to all with your products
Wednesday, 9 October 2013
I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I told u that there have not been many trips because of the musical - on the 22nd Oct - a Tuesday -this date may change but hopefully not - we are all going paintballing - and we will also be doing a range of team building fun games - u will need wellies - if u have them, old trainers, a complete change of gear as u are all going to get wet and dirty as at this time of the year everywhere is wet and a packed lunch - u will have to pay a contribution of 8euro - the school are paying 10 euro per person - take the money on the day - hopefully u will all enjoy - its a very good price!
It will be a good day out
It will be a good day out
Build a Bank / PE
Well done to all 8 who were interviewed for build a bank yesterday - I got great reports about all of u and there was nothing in it between all of you and it was difficult for them to make a decision - I hope that the two not chosen take up the offer of helping out as i think that it will be good for u - it will be a good experience and I know that u were made aware what will happen at the competition so that u know from the start - I hope that u are not too disappointed - again well done to all - u all represented the school very well
Well done in PE yesterday - photos on photbucket - hopefully u enjoyed - it was somthing different - most people got to the top so well done - we will hopefully do some more of this in preparation for errigal later in year
Well done in PE yesterday - photos on photbucket - hopefully u enjoyed - it was somthing different - most people got to the top so well done - we will hopefully do some more of this in preparation for errigal later in year
Strike for not wearing full school unifrom
I have given out a strike today for not wearing full school uniform - not good - very slack way to get a strike against your name
U were warned and u are being warned again
U were warned and u are being warned again
N Oisin and N Orla
Mental health workshop all day tomorrow in letterkenny - we will leave the school at 915 - go to canteen after registration and we will be back for the bues - lunch will be provided - but u may want to bring a little bit yourself if u want - full school uniform to be worn - no excuses - people involved in the mucical - i would imagine that u will not be allowed to go - please let me know what the story is - thanks
This talk is run by the Donegal Youth council - its all about managing stress and well being in your life - no money required
The other two classes - I can not get u fitted in tomorrow - I am working hard at getting u to one of the other roadshows on another day - hopefully I can sort this
This talk is run by the Donegal Youth council - its all about managing stress and well being in your life - no money required
The other two classes - I can not get u fitted in tomorrow - I am working hard at getting u to one of the other roadshows on another day - hopefully I can sort this
Monday, 7 October 2013
PE for this week
PE for this week
We will be leaving the school @130 sharp - be changed and ready to go - we are climbing a mountain!
We will be climbing mt errigal with another school later in the year so this is a practice run at a smaller mountain - its only a small hill tomorrow!!!
Bring comfortable walking boots if u have them - or old runners - warm clothes/a bit of energy food - have your lunch before we go - have clothes that u dont mind getting dirty as it may be wet and it may be cold - however in this country it may also be warm and dry so be prepared for everything - remember the higher u go the colder it sometimes gets so be prepared!!
We will be back for the buses - 1 euro each is required - just a contribution for the bus
Many thanks
Adrian
We will be leaving the school @130 sharp - be changed and ready to go - we are climbing a mountain!
We will be climbing mt errigal with another school later in the year so this is a practice run at a smaller mountain - its only a small hill tomorrow!!!
Bring comfortable walking boots if u have them - or old runners - warm clothes/a bit of energy food - have your lunch before we go - have clothes that u dont mind getting dirty as it may be wet and it may be cold - however in this country it may also be warm and dry so be prepared for everything - remember the higher u go the colder it sometimes gets so be prepared!!
We will be back for the buses - 1 euro each is required - just a contribution for the bus
Many thanks
Adrian
Thursday, 3 October 2013
Negative points
A few people are very close to getting strikes due to small things that I am getting fed up checking - such as uniforms / ties etc and also landing into school late - I am also getting fed up asking people about checking the blog so I have told some students that if I ask them and they do not know about the most recent msgs - then they are going to get a strike - again - I am fed up asking about these small things - if u are not checking the blog then u are not keeping up with the latest things in TY - u have all been warned - I do not want to give out strikes for small things but if I have to then I will
Good luck over the weekend and we will see u on Monday at 9.03
Good luck over the weekend and we will see u on Monday at 9.03
Gaelic coaching
Last call for names - some people have told me that they have read the msg on the blog with regard to the coaching certificate and they do not understand it - I have read it again - a lot of information - yes - but I believe that it is pretty straight forward aswell - basically a 2 day coaching course in Ladies gaelic football - u will end up maybe coaching some primary school girls - great for your cv - boys and girls can apply - cost is 10 euro - I will collect this later in the year - this will not be held until Jan 2014 - just have to book it now
Thanks
Thanks
Talk on Monday for all
There will be a talk to all TY students on Monday at 945 in the Demo Room from Demantia Donegal - they will want us to follow up on this talk aswell and do something in the community to raise awareness of this issue - talk will take approx 1 hour - go to the Demo room at 945 - thanks
Build a Bank
Interviews on Tuesday at 945 in programme co-ordinators office (beside 306) - please be prepared as I have no idea what format they are going to take - best of luck to all of u - remember full school uniform
Carlingford trip/Surfing money/Money in general
Letter for carlingford trip - most people have got them - if u have not received one please see me ASAP thanks
Money still owed from surfing. Please have this in by Monday. As always if there is an issue with money please come and speak to me and I will be very understanding! But if u fail to bring it in because u keep forgetting that is a different issue. And I will not be impressed - a bit like today. I have bills to pay aswell! But please speak to me and as always if there is an issue with money please speak to me confidentially
If u did not do the surfing - please see me asap as u will be entilted to some money back. This depends on how many PE classes u were at.
Money still owed from surfing. Please have this in by Monday. As always if there is an issue with money please come and speak to me and I will be very understanding! But if u fail to bring it in because u keep forgetting that is a different issue. And I will not be impressed - a bit like today. I have bills to pay aswell! But please speak to me and as always if there is an issue with money please speak to me confidentially
If u did not do the surfing - please see me asap as u will be entilted to some money back. This depends on how many PE classes u were at.
Tuesday, 1 October 2013
PE today and thur!! And general comments
Well done to the two classes today - we completed a number of activities in PE today - very competitive classes - not sure who won in the end - we will have to finish the competitions another day!!!!
PE for thur - we will be going to Fanad - leave at 1 sharp - please have all money with you - thanks
It has been so far so good - a lot of great reports but please do not let the standards slip (I had to speak to a few people today about behaviour) - please get on with the work - complete it and hand it in on time - no excuses - u are a very good group - keep this up - enjoy the rest of the week
Please note that due to the musical - there are a lot of teachers (and TY students) busy with different things - the trips will hopefully follow once things settle down - keep getting the work completed for now and we will see what happens after the musical - thanks -
Remember - u will get out of TY what u put in
PE for thur - we will be going to Fanad - leave at 1 sharp - please have all money with you - thanks
It has been so far so good - a lot of great reports but please do not let the standards slip (I had to speak to a few people today about behaviour) - please get on with the work - complete it and hand it in on time - no excuses - u are a very good group - keep this up - enjoy the rest of the week
Please note that due to the musical - there are a lot of teachers (and TY students) busy with different things - the trips will hopefully follow once things settle down - keep getting the work completed for now and we will see what happens after the musical - thanks -
Remember - u will get out of TY what u put in
Build a Bank
Could the 7 people who applied for the Build a Bank please speak to me tomorrow please - interviews are next Tuesday at 945 so we need to go through a few things - thanks
Wednesday, 25 September 2013
Build a Bank/ Gaelic/ PE
Build a Bank - only 6 applied - 6 out of 95 is a very poor reflection!!!! not impressed at all - if u still want to hand in a form speak to me asap
Gaelic coaching cert - only 10 applied - again a very poor response - this is something for your cv - an ideal year to do this - I need more names - otherwise I will have to cancel the workshops - its a 2 day workshop
TY is about what u put in - not sure whats going on but people need to start putting themselves forward for things and getting involved in things
PE for tomorrow - report to the Sports Hall at 150 tomorrow - have gear for outside / inside - u are staying at school - u will be doing your final surfing session next thursday - please have all your money with u
PE for next tuesday as per msg above - u are staying at school -
Gaelic coaching cert - only 10 applied - again a very poor response - this is something for your cv - an ideal year to do this - I need more names - otherwise I will have to cancel the workshops - its a 2 day workshop
TY is about what u put in - not sure whats going on but people need to start putting themselves forward for things and getting involved in things
PE for tomorrow - report to the Sports Hall at 150 tomorrow - have gear for outside / inside - u are staying at school - u will be doing your final surfing session next thursday - please have all your money with u
PE for next tuesday as per msg above - u are staying at school -
Monday, 23 September 2013
Photobucket page
Photobucket is now up and running
go to photobucket.com
username is loretoty2013
password - loreto2013
please note that due to restricted space on this photobucket page we will have to delete photos every month in order to put up new ones so u have a month or so to do anything u need to do with these pictures - for example - scrap book, portfolio etc - after that the photos that are up the longest will be deleted
There is currently about 80 photos up there now - surfing and induction day - if u have any others please bring these to me and I will put them up - we rely on the students aswell so please take pictures and give them to us and we will put them up on photobucket
go to photobucket.com
username is loretoty2013
password - loreto2013
please note that due to restricted space on this photobucket page we will have to delete photos every month in order to put up new ones so u have a month or so to do anything u need to do with these pictures - for example - scrap book, portfolio etc - after that the photos that are up the longest will be deleted
There is currently about 80 photos up there now - surfing and induction day - if u have any others please bring these to me and I will put them up - we rely on the students aswell so please take pictures and give them to us and we will put them up on photobucket
Friday, 20 September 2013
Carlingford
As u are now all aware we are going to carlingford adventure centre from the 3rd dec until the 5th dec - u can check out their website! Everyone is required to go so please keep these dates free - please make sure that u get all your work handed in as all the work must be completed by the end of November - I do not want to be in a position where I have to stop someone from going to Carlingford beacause they did not do their work - I want everyone to go as this trip is normally one of the highlights of the year
Now to the not so nice side of it - between buses and the adventure centre - it is costing the school just over 100 euro per student - we are asking that the students pay half (50 euro) and the school will pay the rest which is over 50 euro - I think that is a fair enough deal taking everything into consideration. I will be looking to collect this money by the start of November - so I am giving you about 5 weeks notice - once again like any trip - if there is an issue with money please see me and I will do my best for you
Many thanks and enjoy the weekend
Now to the not so nice side of it - between buses and the adventure centre - it is costing the school just over 100 euro per student - we are asking that the students pay half (50 euro) and the school will pay the rest which is over 50 euro - I think that is a fair enough deal taking everything into consideration. I will be looking to collect this money by the start of November - so I am giving you about 5 weeks notice - once again like any trip - if there is an issue with money please see me and I will do my best for you
Many thanks and enjoy the weekend
Thursday, 19 September 2013
Portfolio's and scrap books
I have now left 2 portfolio's and two scrap books in room 306 and in the multi media room - where u all have computers - these are from last year and they are very good examples of what is required - they give u an idea and u should take time during your computer classes to look at these - they are a very high standard and it is the kind of standard that I expect - please look after these and keep them safe and leave them back the way u found them
Many thanks
Many thanks
Important msgs - please read and get sorted!!
Surfing money must be in at the start of the week - please have this organised as we have to pay the instructors
Build a Bank - very poor response - extended closing date is now Monday - please have them in by then - we have to get this up and running
Gaelic coaching certificate - if u are unsure please read previous blogs - again very poor response - if u would like your name down please see me asap
Again I am hearing a lot of positive things so please keep this up - well done
Any time that I have taken a group out of the school I have been very impressed - thats great to see - again well done
However I do believe that a number of people are not checking this blog on a regular basis (thats why people are not applying for things - well at least I hope thats the reason!!!!!!) - the idea of this blog is that you know what is going on all the time - please make sure that u check this otherwise u are gonna miss out on things
Build a Bank - very poor response - extended closing date is now Monday - please have them in by then - we have to get this up and running
Gaelic coaching certificate - if u are unsure please read previous blogs - again very poor response - if u would like your name down please see me asap
Again I am hearing a lot of positive things so please keep this up - well done
Any time that I have taken a group out of the school I have been very impressed - thats great to see - again well done
However I do believe that a number of people are not checking this blog on a regular basis (thats why people are not applying for things - well at least I hope thats the reason!!!!!!) - the idea of this blog is that you know what is going on all the time - please make sure that u check this otherwise u are gonna miss out on things
Sunday, 15 September 2013
Schedule of work for the rest of year
Please see below - please pass this information on to your teachers as it is in everyone's best interests to stick to these dates - whenever the work is handed in please also make sure that u get the front cover sheet signed by your teacher - this will take the pressure of near the end
TY Schedule
of work for the rest of the Year – please stick to these dates - thanks
Many thanks again for
all the hard work – keep it up
Your work can be hand written or typed – you
can decide – thanks
|
|
|
Subjects due in
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September
|
Week ending 5/9
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Week ending 12/9
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Week ending 19/9
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Week ending 26/9
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
October
|
Week ending 3/10
|
Photography
|
School Magazine
|
Web Design
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Week ending 10/10
|
PFW
|
Mini-Company
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Week ending 17/10
|
Geography/History
|
Maths
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Week ending 24/10
|
Art Craft and Design
|
English
|
Road Safety
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Week ending 31/10
|
Mid-term break
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
November
|
Week ending 7/11
|
Music/Guitar
|
Home Economics
|
Drama
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Week ending 14/11
|
Spanish/French
|
Irish
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Week ending 21/11
|
World of Science
|
Woodwork
|
Business
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Week ending 28/11
|
Physical Education
|
Religion
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hopefully I have included all
subjects – if I have left any out – please let me know asap –many thanks
A copy of this will be given
to the students as well - thanks
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)