Hello and welcome back to another edition of the T.Y. news ....
This week has been a little less hectic than last week. This week we had two talks, and our last day of work experience (which is so sad really).
So, our first talk, which took place yesterday was in Trinity College. It was a really interesting insight into Intel and what they do, along with why we (as young women) should consider going into a career in science. It was really lovely as the speakers were all very down to earth and spoke about what they did in a way that was easy and simple for us to understand.
We were also provided with a lovely little lunch bag which included a sandwich, an apple, popcorn and a cup of either tea or coffee.
Megan and I however were rather pre-occupied with trying to locate the "Napper Tandy" pub that was in Love/Hate. We succeeded.
The other talk we had was today, and it was a talk on the Ian Daly Swim a Mile with a Smile. Basically it was on who Ian was, why the charity swim was set up, and then some information on Barretstown and what they do to help children and teenagers along with family's, who are suffering from illness.
In other news, in English we are almost finished watching the amazing Oscar Winning film "The Artist" which is just incredible, for a silent movie it is one of the best films I think I have ever seen.
In Geography we have finished our world diseases posters, and are continuing to watch "Contagion" as part of our medical geography experience.
In Business, we are creating a new cereal, along with the box design and brand identity, and advertising campaign.
That is it I think.... stay tuned for more T.Y. updates :)
Friday, 8 March 2013
No drama queens here...well not really...
As I had said in a recent post, there were two dramas written in my class, Class Síocháin. Both dramas were performed in Mullingar Briery Gap Theatre , and as I also said in another recent post, the group which did a drama on the effects of homelessness, the prejudice we have toward homeless people in society, got through to the National Competition which was held in Cork on Friday last (1st of March)
Well well....we headed off after a busy morning of the SciFest Competition Judging, and it was a very long three and half hour journey. It was well worth it though, we sang and chatted the whole way there, and arrived at around half three, leaving very little time to get organised to go on stage.
Despite how manic, crazy, hectic, it was backstage, and also pitch dark, we managed to pull it all together (even with some minor mistakes, it's all in the recovery guys.)
We were only there about a half hour and then it was back on the bus for a four hour journey home, though we were lucky enough to have gotten to stop off at a very swish McDonalds on the way back home.
It was just the other day that we found out that our 11 person drama had won two awards
The Adjudicators Award for best atmosphere created in a production.
The Runner Up Award.
We were all so delighted that all our hard work and our effort had been recognised, and that we were able to pull an actual production together and act it so well that we received awards for it.
The experience has allowed us all to grow in confidence, to see whether acting and being on stage is for us, and to allow us to gain new skills.
Found a few little actors in the process ;)
Well well....we headed off after a busy morning of the SciFest Competition Judging, and it was a very long three and half hour journey. It was well worth it though, we sang and chatted the whole way there, and arrived at around half three, leaving very little time to get organised to go on stage.
Despite how manic, crazy, hectic, it was backstage, and also pitch dark, we managed to pull it all together (even with some minor mistakes, it's all in the recovery guys.)
We were only there about a half hour and then it was back on the bus for a four hour journey home, though we were lucky enough to have gotten to stop off at a very swish McDonalds on the way back home.
It was just the other day that we found out that our 11 person drama had won two awards
The Adjudicators Award for best atmosphere created in a production.
The Runner Up Award.
We were all so delighted that all our hard work and our effort had been recognised, and that we were able to pull an actual production together and act it so well that we received awards for it.
The experience has allowed us all to grow in confidence, to see whether acting and being on stage is for us, and to allow us to gain new skills.
Found a few little actors in the process ;)
Tuesday, 26 February 2013
All work no play-wait that's not right...
Hello and welcome to another addition on the TY updates haha.
Our first week back after our much enjoyed mid-term started off with a super fun, all day workshop! Our workshop was called Jabba Jabba Jambe (link at end of post) and was provided by the wonderful David Day!
It was the most fun I have had in ages, and turns out I actually have rhythm. We all have a Jembe drum of our own, and we also got to play some really cool traditional African instruments, all percussion.
It was a great way to start back, as we got to laugh, sing, make tonnes of noise, and best of all, just be down right silly! Which was helped by the wearing of some mad looking hats.
It was also a very successful and busy week for those of the students who got through to F1 and Mini-Company. The girls of F1 team Rapido Y Furiouso got themselves a radio interview with KFM, and were absolutely fantastic!
Also, a huge congratulations to Katie Hurley who has gotten through to the Junior Spiders with her blog! (Link at end of post)
On Friday the girls set off to Lollipop day to raise money for Osophageal Cancer, off into town. Despite the cold, the shaking hands, the chattering teeth, they kept their smiles and positive attitudes. Fair play to all the girls!!!!!!!!!!! :D
Jabba Jabba Jembe: http://www.jabbajabbajembe.com/about/
Katie Hurleys Blog: http://katielouiseblogs.blogspot.ie/
Our first week back after our much enjoyed mid-term started off with a super fun, all day workshop! Our workshop was called Jabba Jabba Jambe (link at end of post) and was provided by the wonderful David Day!
It was the most fun I have had in ages, and turns out I actually have rhythm. We all have a Jembe drum of our own, and we also got to play some really cool traditional African instruments, all percussion.
It was a great way to start back, as we got to laugh, sing, make tonnes of noise, and best of all, just be down right silly! Which was helped by the wearing of some mad looking hats.
It was also a very successful and busy week for those of the students who got through to F1 and Mini-Company. The girls of F1 team Rapido Y Furiouso got themselves a radio interview with KFM, and were absolutely fantastic!
Also, a huge congratulations to Katie Hurley who has gotten through to the Junior Spiders with her blog! (Link at end of post)
On Friday the girls set off to Lollipop day to raise money for Osophageal Cancer, off into town. Despite the cold, the shaking hands, the chattering teeth, they kept their smiles and positive attitudes. Fair play to all the girls!!!!!!!!!!! :D
Jabba Jabba Jembe: http://www.jabbajabbajembe.com/about/
Katie Hurleys Blog: http://katielouiseblogs.blogspot.ie/
Friday, 8 February 2013
Info :)
For anyone out there interested in knowing a little bit more and the mini-companies and the competition, there have been two local newspaper covering the groups that have gotten through from the school. (Williams Words and Hair Couture).
The Leinster Leader has a detailed article on Williams Words, and also The Liffey Champion has an article (written by myself) all about the companies from our school along with the winners.
Just in case you wanted to know :)
The Leinster Leader has a detailed article on Williams Words, and also The Liffey Champion has an article (written by myself) all about the companies from our school along with the winners.
Just in case you wanted to know :)
Good News !!! :D
Very exiting news for TY class Síocháin ! Remember our two groups that wrote and performed dramas at the Briery Gap Theatre?? Well well....good news, the group I was involved in, with the drama on homelessness, its effects on family life and the prejudices against homeless people, has gotten through to the national competition in Cork on the 1st of March!!!!!!!
Its all very exiting but Sci-Fest science competition is on the same day :O we are going to have to do some major planning to make it all work out for the best. But I'm sure that if we all put our heads together we will manage to sort something out! :)
SO EXITED AND PROUD!!!!!
Its all very exiting but Sci-Fest science competition is on the same day :O we are going to have to do some major planning to make it all work out for the best. But I'm sure that if we all put our heads together we will manage to sort something out! :)
SO EXITED AND PROUD!!!!!
Thursday, 7 February 2013
Random Update :)
Just a quick update on what has been going on this week in the world of TY:
In Home Ec we made a delicious chicken, mushroom, onion and bacon risotto. The smell in the Home EC room was just divine and had everyone's mouth watering :)
We continued to do our regular classwork, but in terms of projects, on the run up to mid-term we seem to be getting a bit of a break.
However, we are still working away on our Fairytale adaptations for English along with projects for the Sci-Fest Science Competition (Which is all very stressful might I add, but great fun all the same).
We all know that once we get back from mid-term the projects will be unleashed once again...we may moan and groan on occasion but we love it really :) we are all looking forward to a nice break, we shall finally be able to have a lie in, which makes us...............................very happy bunnies!!
In Home Ec we made a delicious chicken, mushroom, onion and bacon risotto. The smell in the Home EC room was just divine and had everyone's mouth watering :)
We continued to do our regular classwork, but in terms of projects, on the run up to mid-term we seem to be getting a bit of a break.
However, we are still working away on our Fairytale adaptations for English along with projects for the Sci-Fest Science Competition (Which is all very stressful might I add, but great fun all the same).
We all know that once we get back from mid-term the projects will be unleashed once again...we may moan and groan on occasion but we love it really :) we are all looking forward to a nice break, we shall finally be able to have a lie in, which makes us...............................very happy bunnies!!
Friday, 1 February 2013
Off we go to Mullingar ;)
On Tuesday this week, we (Class Síocháin) headed off to the Briery Gap Theatre This was because our class had split into two and in these two groups we wrote up two separate plays. Three very talented girls wrote these scripts and we had been working on them for weeks.
They were based on issues in the world today. One was on the effects of war, and the other was the effects of homelessness.
We put in so much time and effort into trying to perfect them, and even though it was quite stressful, we pulled together and produced two fantastic plays which we performed in front of the judges at the theatre :) we haven't heard back yet from the judges so we are not sure if either groups have gotten through.
The weather was absolutely horrendous the day we went, with crazy winds and awful rain. So, maybe us going down to the pound shop wasn't a wise move.
Some girls went down to the playground for our last half hour, but some of us decided to go get some treats, instead of the pound shop, we found heaven.
Mr. Simms Sweet Shop. Heaven on earth.
It had everything you could possibly imagine, it was just like an authentic old sweet shop, so, we bought a few things and decided to head back.
Then the heavens opened, without any warning whatsoever.
It was ok though, we all had plenty of sweets to help us get over our rain related trauma haha :)
Overall it was a great day out, the theatre was absolutely gorgeous, really nice place with lovely friendly staff. I hope one day we can go back to see a play :)
They were based on issues in the world today. One was on the effects of war, and the other was the effects of homelessness.
We put in so much time and effort into trying to perfect them, and even though it was quite stressful, we pulled together and produced two fantastic plays which we performed in front of the judges at the theatre :) we haven't heard back yet from the judges so we are not sure if either groups have gotten through.
The weather was absolutely horrendous the day we went, with crazy winds and awful rain. So, maybe us going down to the pound shop wasn't a wise move.
Some girls went down to the playground for our last half hour, but some of us decided to go get some treats, instead of the pound shop, we found heaven.
Mr. Simms Sweet Shop. Heaven on earth.
It had everything you could possibly imagine, it was just like an authentic old sweet shop, so, we bought a few things and decided to head back.
Then the heavens opened, without any warning whatsoever.
It was ok though, we all had plenty of sweets to help us get over our rain related trauma haha :)
Overall it was a great day out, the theatre was absolutely gorgeous, really nice place with lovely friendly staff. I hope one day we can go back to see a play :)
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