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

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, Bottoms & 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 route, take Exit 18 (Dundalk North) signposted 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) - this will bring you to the Tholsel car-park. 

Walk through the Archway to Tholsel Street.

Carlingford Adventure Centre is situated on Tholsel Street  (pedestrianised) beside the Mint medieval Townhouse.

 

HOW  TO  GET  TO  US  -  TRAVELLING  FROM  THE NORTH

When coming from Northern Ireland – follow the signs to Newry, at Quays Shopping Centre.

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) - this will bring you to the Tholsel car-park.

Walk through the Archway to Tholsel Street.

Carlingford Adventure Centre is situated  on Tholsel Street (pedestrianised) beside the Mint medieval Townhouse.

 

Directions for buses:  

 (It may be difficult to negotiate the Darcy Magee Monument left-hand turn)

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

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

Lunch

Just remembered. Please have lunch with u or we can stop tomorrow. Up to you.

Thanks. Pass the word

Some great work being done in web design!!!! Have a look - well done lads

Well done lads - great stuff

 

 

Dwyer's pac man game http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/13968330/

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!

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.

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

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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 4^th and 5^th 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

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

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

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!!!!!!!!!!!

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

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

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

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

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!

1^st Piece of work is from Summer to Christmas and 2^nd piece is from Christmas to Summer

Date that it has to be handed in at Christmas - Tuesday PE class = Tuesday 26^th November and Thursday PE class = Thursday 28^th November 2013

Date that it has to be handed in at Summer - Tuesday PE class = Tuesday 29^th April and Thursday PE class = Thursday 1^st 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

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