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