TY Diary ’07/’08

1. TY Diary’07/’08

2. Delphi You’re a Star Achill Film Fleadh Musical Work Experience Health and Fitness Workshops Volleyball First Aid Road Safety Roadshow DVD Afternoon Humourfit Fás Opportunities Driving Workshop Foscars Mathletes ECDL TY Tour Activities in TY

3. Delphi • Overnight stay in Delphi Adventure Centre • Activities included: • Kayaking • Raft-building • Jacob’s Ladder • Low Ropes / High Ropes • Rock Tower • Bog Walk • Karaoke • Basketball • Meals included a breakfast and an interesting dinner!! • Everyone had plenty of fun and enjoyed every minute of it!

4. You’re a Star • Organised by TY2 with the help of Ms. N Sweeney • Auditions were held in the school • Semi-final was held in the gym with 20 acts battling it out for a place in the final • 10 acts were sent through to the final in the T.F Royal Theatre • The winning act was Clodagh Leonard and Stephanie Forde from 6th year • It was a great success and loads of fun!

5. Achill • As part of our TY P.E programme we went to Achill Adventure Centre • We went for a whole day the first time where we had a chance to experience all different outdoor activities • We then had a choice of surfing, wind-surfing, kayaking and canoeing. We chose our favourite and concentrated on that for two weeks • Each week for our P.E class we travelled down to Achill for a lesson in our chosen activity • It was very enjoyable and we learned a lot

6. Galway Film Fleadh • We travelled to the Town Hall Theatre in Galway for the film fleadh • We watched two films called “32A” and “God grew tired of us” • Both films were very different but equally moving and interesting to watch • After the films we went shopping in Galway city which everyone especially enjoyed! • Overall it was very worthwhile and appealing

7. All very excited of the prospect at doing a TY musical. Firstly we watched the original version of “My Fair Lady” so we could an insight into musical Auditions were held by Ms. Lee and Ms. Jordan. We were required to sing a song and act out a section from the musical Parts were announced and preparations began Chorus’ rehearsed and costumes were prepared. Art students began working on the backdrops and sets. We all had to try and look for props at home to make the set look more realistic Main parts meanwhile were rehearsing in their own time Finally as the day of performances approached we began to stay back after school to run through each of the scenes A week before, we went to the T.F so we could practice on stage. Here we had the help of choreographer Hazel McGlynn. She helped to put everything together on stage and choreographed dances for chorus’ The night before the performances we also had a dress rehearsal to make any last minute adjustments and tidy everything up “My Fair Lady”The Lead Up

8. “My Fair Lady”The Performances • First performance - for various primary schools from around the area • Tensions were running high and nerves were present However these were overcome and everyone performed their part well • Helped us to prepare for our bigger performance that night • First night went smoothly and was enjoyed by all • On second night there were a few hiccups but all was well • Musical was recorded that night with backstage extras • Performed well in front of large audiences both nights • Overall a great atmosphere was present from make up and costumes, to the dressing rooms and right onto the stage • Everyone had lots of good memories to take from our experience and will never be forgotten

9. Health and Fitness Workshops • Took place over two days with different workshops to do with health and fitness • Workshops included yoga, hip hop dancing, a trip to Lough Lannagh Gym and Curves, and a talk on nutrition, assertiveness, beauty and aromatherapy • We learned lots from the different activities and got to bond as a year group

10. Work Experience • We did our work experience for the two weeks before Christmas • Everyone was looking forward to getting an idea of the world of work • Placements were either for a week or two weeks. • A lot of preparation went into organising the placements • Everyone found it very beneficial and gave them a chance to experience different jobs • People were a lot clearer of what they wanted to do after school after being on work experience • It was very educational and helpful

11. Volleyball • 20 people picked to participate in volleyball coaching programme • First we were taught different skills and rules. We got to know each other as a group • Then we had a day of learning how to coach volleyball with the help the programmes leaders Mary and Graham • We were given information packs and t-shirts which we have to wear while coaching • We were then split up into groups and allocated different primary schools • We are due to start the coaching after Easter and aim to hold a blitz between schools to finish off our coaching programme • We hope it will be a fun day out for all!

12. First Aid • Part of our P.E programme • Ran for a number of weeks • Involved a member from the Order of Malta giving talks on the different aspects of first aid • Also got the chance to do CPR and learned how to make slings • Found it very interesting and helpful • Made us feel more confident if anything should happen

13. Road Safety Roadshow • Run by the County Council and Road Safety Authorities • Schools all over Mayo attended this show in T.F • Awareness was raised of dangers involved on the roads • Guest speakers gave their personal experiences of accidents and the aftermath • Was very moving and memorable and really got the point across. Everyone thought it was very worthwhile

14. DVD Afternoon • Organised by TY1 with help of Ms. McDermott • Money raised went to Sacred Heart Home • Was attended by 1st years up to TY’s • Different films were watched and chosen by each year group • Sweets were prepared by TY1 for all who were present • Afternoon was enjoyed by all

15. Humourfit • Was attended by all year groups • The focus point this year was drugs • Awareness was raised about this issue through the medium of drama • Once again it was a great show and very humorous

16. Fás Opportunities • Was held in Croke Park • Our year group attended this on the 3rd of March • It consisted of different stands given information on jobs, colleges, careers, etc • It was valuable to everyone in helping them plan for future • After we travelled to Liffey Valley to do some shopping • This was the highlight of the day!

17. Driving Workshop • This was an optional workshop held over number of days • We started with some theory and then got the chance to go driving with an instructor • We had loads of fun and have lots of funny memories to take away with us!

18. Foscars • Food Tec meets the Oscars • Each TY class makes a film containing food technology and they are then brought to the “Foscars” • Awards include best actress, best costume, best storyline etc. • Awards ceremony will be held next week when the winners will be announced

19. Mathletes • Run by TY3 with the assistance of Ms. Healy • Aim is to make maths more enjoyable and fun • Involves a table quiz which consists of maths rounds and also a general knowledge and picture round • The final is then a race against the clock with prizes for the winners! • TY3 hope to hold this event after Easter • We’re sure it will be a great success!!

20. ECDL European Computer Driving Licence • Compulsory part of TY • Contains seven modules covering the different aspects of computers • A certificate is given when all modules have been passed • This is recognised around Europe and it useful for CV’s

21. TY Tour • Destination is Munich and Salzbourg • Staying for 4 days and 5 nights • Activities include touring around Munich and Salzbourg, visiting Dachau concentration camp, attending a Mozart concert, hiking up a mountain to see a famous glacier and finally visiting Schloss Neuschwanstein (the castle that inspired the building of the Disney castle) • We are all looking forward to the trip and are sure we will have a great time!

22. For now.....The End! More to come over the next few months!