May 15, 2012 • No Comments
The Newtown YSI team, All About Older, were amongst 60 teams who showcased their project at the National YSI Finals last week in City West. The group were selected in the top five of their category, “Making Our Community Better”. The “Healthy Heads” were invited to display thier poster in the “Post It” section. This was an opportunity to experience how to creatively address a large group and at the same time learn about all the different ways young people around the country have been improving their communities. A lively address was given by President Michael D Higgins and music at the events was provided by Mundy.
May 14, 2012 • No Comments
This is the final week of work placement for TY students. Parents and students have consistently hightlighted the value of TY work placement in helping students focus on futher goals , make subject choices and understand the relevance of classwork.
May 14, 2012 • No Comments
TY students took a series of assessments last Friday. Microsoft Office Tests, Sage Exams, English Assessments, Spanish Assessments and TY presentations were all part of Friday’s programme. Some further testing will happen after work placement.
May 8, 2012 • No Comments
Well done to all involved in the Best Foot Forward productions today. The Newtown students were a credit to the school working alongside older adults and young people. They proved how intergenerational projects can be fun, inspiring, entertaining and promote positive relationships. A huge thank you to Libby Seward, who has been the driving force behind this project.
May 4, 2012 • No Comments
4th May 2012
Re: Transition Year Evening
Dear Parent/Guardian,
We hope this letter finds you well as the end of the school year approaches. We would like to inform you about the Transition Year Evening we are holding on the 24th May 2012. We are inviting parents of third and fourth year students to come and experience a snapshot of TY. The work, projects, activities, trips and competitions of the TY students (2011-2012) will be showcased on the night.
For parents of incoming TY students, it will give a good insight into what happens during the year. It is also a time for the parents of the current fourth years to gain an insight into their child’s experiences.
The evening will begin at 6.00pm in the Foy Hall
6.00-6.30pm: Viewing of students work
6.30pm – 7.10: Students Showcase TY
7.10 -7.50: Information Session for Parents of Third Year Students
Refreshments and viewing of Displays for Parents of Fourth Year Students
7.50 – 8.30: Presentation of Certificates to TY Students
Refreshments and viewing of Displays for Parents of Third Year Students
We hope to see you all there.
Kind Regards,
_________________________
Karen Keogh (TY Co-ordinator)
May 1, 2012 • No Comments
Students and parents should watch this to help understand where we have come from and where we are going!!
http://vimeo.com/14239087
April 18, 2012 • No Comments
Congratulations to the Tidy Tails Enterprise Team who got a special Merit at the National Enterprise Finals in Croke Park today!
April 18, 2012 • No Comments
Congratulations to both the “All About Older” Group who have been selected to present to a YSI Judging Panel at the Annual Showcase of Young Social Innovators 2012. (Category: Making Our Community a Better Place) and the “Healthy Heads” group who have been selected to enter the Poster Display Competition at the YSI Showcase on the 9th May.
