The TY had a very enjoyable workshop on Thursday, where they learned all about forensic science techniques by investigating the assassination of JFK. The group really enjoyed this fun, interactive workshop.
A huge thank you to former TY student and Guide Dog owner, Helena Mollaghan and her fellow Guide Dog owner Des Keaney, who delivered a great talk to our Transition Year Students to raise some awareness around the supports and services the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind provide for people with vision impairment and families of children with autism!
Helena and Des covered all things dogs and vision impairment related as well as their upcoming Christmas fundraising this Saturday where the students will be helping to
sell some Christmas cards and calenders.
Thank you for your continued support.
A huge thank you to the local Community Policing Gardai who delivered a great talk to our TY group about their career. They covered all aspects from joining the guards, to training and career progression.
The TY Group had agreat workshop from Dance Concepts this week, where they learned some Dances to music from The Greatest Showman. Originally this was intended to be used as an act that the TYs could use in the Christmas Concert, bu unfortunately, due to Covid 19, the concert cannot go ahead again this year. However, the group got a chance to work up a sweat and demonstrate some excellent dancing talent!
The Ty Class, together with Ms Colum and Ms Simpsoncarried out an investigationinto the different tyoes of fungusgrowing on the school grounds. In total, the group found 9 different species and were able to identify 6.
Tys had a great hands-on, Halloween-themes workshop from Amanda McCarthy make-up, where they learned about how the movie-industry can create realistic-looking injuries, using make-up. Not for the faint-hearted!
The Ty group had an excellent pair of workshops over the past two weeks in Home Ec class, delivered by @The Craft Cabin, Cavan. Week one was decoupage, while in week two, the group learned to do string art. The group really enjoyed both workshops.
TYs had an excellent workshop in willow weaving this week delivered by Helena Golden. The group made bird feeders, and Christmas decorations. An interesting art-form and a new skill for the group.
History classes in Ballinamore CS were treated to a guided walk of Ballinamore by local historian, Cormac O Suilleabháin over a 3 day period at the end of September,2021 on the theme of Ballinamore during the War of Independence
Sincere thanks to Cormac for such an interesting tour.
Staying active and trying new things is a big part of the TY experience. Today, the TY group hiked to the summit of Knocknarea to visit Queen Maeve’s tomb. Afterwards, they had a fantastic time in the sea with surfing lessons from Rebelle Surf. A great day, the guys will certainly sleep tonight!
