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 -

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

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

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

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

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

Build a Bank/Surfing/Gaelic coaching certificate/work experience

Please read all the details below (to do with gaelic coaching certificate) - great for the cv - great opportunity - names to myself by Monday - we will see who is reading the blog now - not sure if I am gonna do it on a first come first served basis or not - I will see how many names I get

Build a Bank forms also outside my PE office door in the shelves- they have to be in by thursday of next week - either the application form or a cv - if there are no application forms left - just let me know and I will get more - think I photocopied 30 already at the minute - get involved - its what ty is all about

15 euro for surfing has to be in next week - either on Monday in computers - for my classes - or on your PE day - thanks

Good luck on work experience tomorrow - first impressions last!!!!!!!!!! Be positive, be enthusiastic, use your initiative and get stuck in - good luck

         

LGFA TY/AS Programme Information Sheet

Under the LGFA strategic Plan 2011-2016 the association is committed to developing a TY/AS programme that will prepare students for “eventual roles as players, coaches, and administrators in the future”. The association is committed to “building leadership, team work and networking skills” into the TY/AS programme.

The new LGFA TY/AS programme is reflective of many of the aims of the TY/AS Curriculum and through it the students will gain lifelong skills transferable to many aspects of academic and social situations both inside and outside the school.

Aims of the LGFA TY/AS programme:

Upon completion of the LGFA TY/AS Programme students will have:

·        Developed personal skills particularly in the areas of coaching and refereeing of Ladies football.

·        Created links with key partners in the community during the event planning module, therefore preparing them for their role as responsible members of society.

LGFA TY/AS Programme Content:

Day 1               Training Day               Full School Day

§         Basics of Coaching

§         Basics of Refereeing

§         Event Management training

§         Event Planning – important the teacher is in attendance at this point

Day 2               Event Day                   (10am -1.00pm- event dependent)

§         The students will utilise their skills developed in Day 1 to host an event in the school for one of the two groups listed below. Working in groups they will organise the event in all areas such as promotion- pre and post event, coaching and refereeing.

Day 2 can be organised in conjunction with the following group:

§         Local Primary Schools in the catchment area (5^th/6^th Class Girls)

§         1^st year female students in the school and/or surrounding schools

Please note:

Following on from the LGFA TY/AS Programme, if there are students who would like to complete the Ladies Football FUNdamentals Coaching Course in the school then names can submitted to the Provincial Development Officer and they will endeavour to accommodate those students at a regional course.

Benefits of LGFA TY/AS Programme to the School:

·        Provision of a TY programme that develops more than just sporting skills but also develops planning, team work and leadership qualities.

·        This programme provides an opportunity for the school to forge strong sustainable links with the local Primary schools and LGFA clubs in the area. 

·        Through the programme the students will receive training in event management that can be utilised by the school for other programmes: eg Sports day, awards ceremonies, open days etc.

Benefits of LGFA/AS Programme to the Students:

§         Each student who completes the 2 day programme will receive an LGFA TY/AS Certificate.

§         The student will be provided with basic training in the areas of coaching, refereeing, and event management

§         Students will be qualified to officiate at Go Games Level in LGFA, the first step in the LGFA refereeing pathway.

Cost of the Programme:

·        The cost of this programme is €10/£10 per student.

Numbers per Programme:

·        A minimum number of 12 students and the maximum of 20 apply for this programme, boys and girls.

·        The Tutor is under no obligation to deliver Day 1 of the course unless the minimum number is in attendance.

For more information on the TY/AS programme contact:

Sheena Kelly on sheena.kelly.ulster@gaa.ie or on 077951 60979

How to book the LGFA/AS programme for your school?

·        Complete the attached booking form and return it as indicated