Dear followers,
On Wednesday our fellow TY class Emnet hosted a lovely festive breakfast for us Amina's. They had briose, biscuits, tea and hot chocolate with those all important marshmallows! We danced and singed and had a good laugh (a lot thanks to our amazing year head ;p).
I would really like to thank my friends in Emnet for a lovely morning....and hopefully Amina will return the favour soon.
Thanks,
Roisin.P.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Fashion Show!
Dear followers,
Friday last we had a fashion show competition to off our home ec. dresses that we've been making! It was great fun and all the other dresses were beautiful. Our dress turned out really well and Lauren modelled it very well! We were really proud of our work and even we though we didn't get a prize we enjoyed making the dress a lot.
Thanks,
Roisin.P.
Friday last we had a fashion show competition to off our home ec. dresses that we've been making! It was great fun and all the other dresses were beautiful. Our dress turned out really well and Lauren modelled it very well! We were really proud of our work and even we though we didn't get a prize we enjoyed making the dress a lot.
Thanks,
Roisin.P.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Dance, Pilates and Rugby!
Dear Followers,
So the week before the snow marked the end of our dance classes on a Wednesday! They were great fun, hard, but we had a great time learning our dance. Sharon (our teacher) worked us hard but it was worth it!
You know that saying, 'one door closes and another opems'? That was definitely the case here because we now are starting Pilate's with Angela! We had our first class on Wednesday and it was different to anything I've done before! I have a little bit of pain today but that's the first steps to abs :D!!!!
Rugby also finished up but I got chosen for the team to go to a blitz in Tallaght! I'm on team two. We were supposed to go on the Thursday of the snow week but it had to be cancelled till after Christmas. So I'm looking forward to that after the holidays!
Thanks again,
Roisin.P.
So the week before the snow marked the end of our dance classes on a Wednesday! They were great fun, hard, but we had a great time learning our dance. Sharon (our teacher) worked us hard but it was worth it!
You know that saying, 'one door closes and another opems'? That was definitely the case here because we now are starting Pilate's with Angela! We had our first class on Wednesday and it was different to anything I've done before! I have a little bit of pain today but that's the first steps to abs :D!!!!
Rugby also finished up but I got chosen for the team to go to a blitz in Tallaght! I'm on team two. We were supposed to go on the Thursday of the snow week but it had to be cancelled till after Christmas. So I'm looking forward to that after the holidays!
Thanks again,
Roisin.P.
Podcasting Workshop
Dear Followers,
Friday 26th Nov. we had a podcasting workshop. Peter and Chris from the Create School came and showed us how to record and put together a podcast. It was great fun and the podcasts were very funny! They showed us how to add special effects and what software is needed for to make a podcast.
I loved it and it was a valuable experience because I learned something new and that's fun to do! There is no end to what you podcast about. It could be an interview, and talk show, a song anything!
Here's the link to all our podcasts that we made, hope you enjoy!http://stwolstansty.blogspot.com/
Thanking you,
Roisin.P.
Friday 26th Nov. we had a podcasting workshop. Peter and Chris from the Create School came and showed us how to record and put together a podcast. It was great fun and the podcasts were very funny! They showed us how to add special effects and what software is needed for to make a podcast.
I loved it and it was a valuable experience because I learned something new and that's fun to do! There is no end to what you podcast about. It could be an interview, and talk show, a song anything!
Here's the link to all our podcasts that we made, hope you enjoy!http://stwolstansty.blogspot.com/
Thanking you,
Roisin.P.
Snow week, Christmas, Excitement!
Dear followers,
So we had for days off because of the big snow fall here in Ireland! It's the most I've ever seen. Even though most adults saw the whole thing as a major inconvenience I didn't. I love snow because it's really pretty and its a great excuse to stay inside with a duvet. It really brought to mind that Christmas is nearly here and that makes me excited because it's when I get to see all my family.
But Christmas also brings Exams, and even though us TYs all have five its still annoying. I don't like exams, but who does at least we only have a few! So I better start studying!
Thanks again,
Roisin.P.
So we had for days off because of the big snow fall here in Ireland! It's the most I've ever seen. Even though most adults saw the whole thing as a major inconvenience I didn't. I love snow because it's really pretty and its a great excuse to stay inside with a duvet. It really brought to mind that Christmas is nearly here and that makes me excited because it's when I get to see all my family.
But Christmas also brings Exams, and even though us TYs all have five its still annoying. I don't like exams, but who does at least we only have a few! So I better start studying!
Thanks again,
Roisin.P.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
A Major Catch-Up!!!
Dear Followers,
I do apologise for my lack of...activity. Lots to talk about though! Between Midterm, MiniCo, Geography, Work Experience and so much more!
Midterm was great, I had a good rest even though some might argue T.Y.s don't need it but we really do! I visited friends and went out with my mates so overall I enjoyed it and I catched up on some project work....:)
MiniCo is getting really exciting, we have sent our magazine to print and it's due to arrive Tomorrow!!!!!!! We also had our third talk on MiniCo, they talked about writing our report and getting things really moving. The Lady was happy that we had alot done and told us to keep up the pace. I have no doubt that Lousie (our MD) will let the pace down as she's really organised and always makes sure we have everything done! Our website is really good as well! Please check it out as there's lots of recipes and activities to do and facts and information! We have tried to make it different and exciting, so leave us a comment on the website or comment this blog if that's easier!
My groups Geography project is coming on great, I've nearly finished England and Italy and I have to start the PowerPoint, which I've chosen to do Italy! Hopely that won't that to long.....:) Siobhan is finished and Patricia is nearly finished so it's getting there..! I'll put it on a blog post when it's finished....
Work Experience was really good! I was at the Central Veterinary Labs, so it was really exciting. I saw and learned so much and everyone there was really nice! It really opened my eyes to what is required of a person in that line of work...Overall all I enjoyed it and I look forward now for my second week in March, I know it's a long way away but looking at how fast this term went I think it's okay...!
We have a few projects in different subjects and they'll be/ be part of our Christmas results! In history we have to do a local history project, so because my parents are from the country I will do it on there! I can't wait to start because I like history and think it will be really interesting because it on a place you know! In Irish I've just finished my news paper cover! It looks really good! I'll post that for you tomorrow along with my Berlin Blockade PowerPoint from history...:) In Spanish we will be starting our projects properly next week, I'm planing on doing my on the Royal Family of Spain but because another girl in my class wants to do the same we will have to spilt it between us, but I don't mind...!
So that's a quick update for you, please comment! I love to hear feedback and what you think! And don't forget to check out my MiniCo's website and Facebook page!
greenheromag.blogspot.com
Thank You,
Post Tomorrow,
Roisin.P.
xxxxx
I do apologise for my lack of...activity. Lots to talk about though! Between Midterm, MiniCo, Geography, Work Experience and so much more!
Midterm was great, I had a good rest even though some might argue T.Y.s don't need it but we really do! I visited friends and went out with my mates so overall I enjoyed it and I catched up on some project work....:)
MiniCo is getting really exciting, we have sent our magazine to print and it's due to arrive Tomorrow!!!!!!! We also had our third talk on MiniCo, they talked about writing our report and getting things really moving. The Lady was happy that we had alot done and told us to keep up the pace. I have no doubt that Lousie (our MD) will let the pace down as she's really organised and always makes sure we have everything done! Our website is really good as well! Please check it out as there's lots of recipes and activities to do and facts and information! We have tried to make it different and exciting, so leave us a comment on the website or comment this blog if that's easier!
My groups Geography project is coming on great, I've nearly finished England and Italy and I have to start the PowerPoint, which I've chosen to do Italy! Hopely that won't that to long.....:) Siobhan is finished and Patricia is nearly finished so it's getting there..! I'll put it on a blog post when it's finished....
Work Experience was really good! I was at the Central Veterinary Labs, so it was really exciting. I saw and learned so much and everyone there was really nice! It really opened my eyes to what is required of a person in that line of work...Overall all I enjoyed it and I look forward now for my second week in March, I know it's a long way away but looking at how fast this term went I think it's okay...!
We have a few projects in different subjects and they'll be/ be part of our Christmas results! In history we have to do a local history project, so because my parents are from the country I will do it on there! I can't wait to start because I like history and think it will be really interesting because it on a place you know! In Irish I've just finished my news paper cover! It looks really good! I'll post that for you tomorrow along with my Berlin Blockade PowerPoint from history...:) In Spanish we will be starting our projects properly next week, I'm planing on doing my on the Royal Family of Spain but because another girl in my class wants to do the same we will have to spilt it between us, but I don't mind...!
So that's a quick update for you, please comment! I love to hear feedback and what you think! And don't forget to check out my MiniCo's website and Facebook page!
greenheromag.blogspot.com
Thank You,
Post Tomorrow,
Roisin.P.
xxxxx
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Mini Company: 2nd Outing
Dear Followers,
On Wednesday we went to the Moat Theatre in Naas for our second talk for mini company. The talk was based on marketing, gather and using market research and financing your project. Our company Green Hero had a lot done on this already but they gave us a list of more things within these areas especially financing. So it turns out there's a lot more work to be done than we expected!
We are designing the magazine at the moment! So it's all coming together nicely and we're getting really excited about it all now that's it's materialising. So hopefully I'll have a picture of the finished product soon.
Thanks,
Talk Soon,
Roisin.P.
On Wednesday we went to the Moat Theatre in Naas for our second talk for mini company. The talk was based on marketing, gather and using market research and financing your project. Our company Green Hero had a lot done on this already but they gave us a list of more things within these areas especially financing. So it turns out there's a lot more work to be done than we expected!
We are designing the magazine at the moment! So it's all coming together nicely and we're getting really excited about it all now that's it's materialising. So hopefully I'll have a picture of the finished product soon.
Thanks,
Talk Soon,
Roisin.P.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Mace Debating 2010!
Dear followers,
As you may or may not know I'm a pretty keen debater. So on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon myself and three other friends headed to Mount Sackville to participate in their annual mace debate. You may be wondering what the hell a mace debate is, well it is where you go, your giving your motion(what your going to debate about) and have fifteen minutes to write a five minute speech! It was my first time so I was really nervous! The first motion was "That this house will Impose Capital Punishment", and my partner and I had to say yes, bring back the death penalty. It was a tough one but the next one was the worst "That this house Believes that the X-Factor is a Tainted Brand" and we had to say that no its not a tainted brand! This was going against my beliefs and the fact that I don't even watch made it worse but sure enough we survived! On Saturday our first debate was "That this house will Ban All Violent Video Games". We has to say yes ban these video games so it was not to bad. The last one we debated on before the semi-finals was "That this house will Abolish Remission for Good Behaviour" this means stop all prisoners from getting out early on the grounds of good behaviour. We were opposing this motion and it was a pretty tough one.
Unfortunately we didn't make it to the finals but did stay to 'watch and learn' as they say! The semi-final debate motion was "This house Believes that in a Two Part State Solution for Israel". It was a very interesting one to watch and the final debate which was one of the best was "This house will Bring forward a National Government for Ireland" (one big coalition of all the parties). It was a great debate and I learned loads. I offer my congratulations the Casltenock Community College team A who got First place. They well deserved it.
Overall they were a great two days and I learned so much and made loads of new people. I really enjoyed it and would love to do it again!
Thank You,
Talk soon,
Roisin.P.
As you may or may not know I'm a pretty keen debater. So on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon myself and three other friends headed to Mount Sackville to participate in their annual mace debate. You may be wondering what the hell a mace debate is, well it is where you go, your giving your motion(what your going to debate about) and have fifteen minutes to write a five minute speech! It was my first time so I was really nervous! The first motion was "That this house will Impose Capital Punishment", and my partner and I had to say yes, bring back the death penalty. It was a tough one but the next one was the worst "That this house Believes that the X-Factor is a Tainted Brand" and we had to say that no its not a tainted brand! This was going against my beliefs and the fact that I don't even watch made it worse but sure enough we survived! On Saturday our first debate was "That this house will Ban All Violent Video Games". We has to say yes ban these video games so it was not to bad. The last one we debated on before the semi-finals was "That this house will Abolish Remission for Good Behaviour" this means stop all prisoners from getting out early on the grounds of good behaviour. We were opposing this motion and it was a pretty tough one.
Unfortunately we didn't make it to the finals but did stay to 'watch and learn' as they say! The semi-final debate motion was "This house Believes that in a Two Part State Solution for Israel". It was a very interesting one to watch and the final debate which was one of the best was "This house will Bring forward a National Government for Ireland" (one big coalition of all the parties). It was a great debate and I learned loads. I offer my congratulations the Casltenock Community College team A who got First place. They well deserved it.
Overall they were a great two days and I learned so much and made loads of new people. I really enjoyed it and would love to do it again!
Thank You,
Talk soon,
Roisin.P.
Image Consultants!
Dear Followers,
On Friday morning for the first three classes two lovely ladies came into us to talk to us about image. The session was called Colour Me Beautiful. They went through what colours suit what people, discussed style personalities and briefly(because unfortunately we ran out of time) body shape. The different colour types in our class were warm, clear, deep, soft(that's me!) and light. Since I'm a soft I should wear blended colours, which means pastels mixed with medium than dark colours, basically blending! I should also keep block colours like black away from my top and keep them to the bottom because they might 'drown' me out. I have a mixed style between a Romantic(girly) a Laid-Back style. The perfect mix I'd like to say, but then again I would cause its my personal style. The ladies also warned us that when we're shopping with friends who don't have a similar style or are the same colour we should be careful not to judge clothes your friends like because the colour wouldn't suit you or suit your style, but that they suit you friend! I'm considered curvy so I should draw attention to my middle and not my top or bottom.
So over all I learned a lot rom it and what I should be wearing!
Thank You,
Talk Soon,
Roisin.P.
On Friday morning for the first three classes two lovely ladies came into us to talk to us about image. The session was called Colour Me Beautiful. They went through what colours suit what people, discussed style personalities and briefly(because unfortunately we ran out of time) body shape. The different colour types in our class were warm, clear, deep, soft(that's me!) and light. Since I'm a soft I should wear blended colours, which means pastels mixed with medium than dark colours, basically blending! I should also keep block colours like black away from my top and keep them to the bottom because they might 'drown' me out. I have a mixed style between a Romantic(girly) a Laid-Back style. The perfect mix I'd like to say, but then again I would cause its my personal style. The ladies also warned us that when we're shopping with friends who don't have a similar style or are the same colour we should be careful not to judge clothes your friends like because the colour wouldn't suit you or suit your style, but that they suit you friend! I'm considered curvy so I should draw attention to my middle and not my top or bottom.
So over all I learned a lot rom it and what I should be wearing!
Thank You,
Talk Soon,
Roisin.P.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Mini Company
Dear followers,
This Monday Orlaigh from Kildare Enterprise Broad came in to talk to us about our mini company project. We had to explain to her our ideas and how we were going to put them in place. She really quized us about it to help us and she gave us her ideas and told us her doubts.
It was a real insight into what the judges are looking for and how we should make a simple idea into the next big thing in order to wow the judges at the awards in January!
Our mini company Green Hero (greenheromag.blogspot.com) is doing great at the moment. We have nearly achieved our money target! Which is great! We are now working on what's going into the mag and it's design. So still a lot of work to do, but notting that's impossible!
Talk Soon,
Thanks,
Roisin.P.
This Monday Orlaigh from Kildare Enterprise Broad came in to talk to us about our mini company project. We had to explain to her our ideas and how we were going to put them in place. She really quized us about it to help us and she gave us her ideas and told us her doubts.
It was a real insight into what the judges are looking for and how we should make a simple idea into the next big thing in order to wow the judges at the awards in January!
Our mini company Green Hero (greenheromag.blogspot.com) is doing great at the moment. We have nearly achieved our money target! Which is great! We are now working on what's going into the mag and it's design. So still a lot of work to do, but notting that's impossible!
Talk Soon,
Thanks,
Roisin.P.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Mini Company!
Dear Followers,
My friends and I have set up our Mini Company! We are making a magazine that promotes all things green, to primary school children and their families! It's called Green Hero! We know it's going to be our top priority, but none of us mind and I've no doubt in our teams capability to work hard and get the job done to a high quality!
I'll keep you posted on how we're getting on. This week we are working on our sponsorships so we're very busy.
Check us out on Facebook: Green Hero or our website GreenHeroMag.blogspot.com
Thanks again,
Roisin.P.
My friends and I have set up our Mini Company! We are making a magazine that promotes all things green, to primary school children and their families! It's called Green Hero! We know it's going to be our top priority, but none of us mind and I've no doubt in our teams capability to work hard and get the job done to a high quality!
I'll keep you posted on how we're getting on. This week we are working on our sponsorships so we're very busy.
Check us out on Facebook: Green Hero or our website GreenHeroMag.blogspot.com
Thanks again,
Roisin.P.
Geography Project Update!
Dear Followers,
As part of our geography project we have to visit six countries countries, two from the first world, two from the secound world and two from the third world, in groups of three. I'm put on looking at the first world countries. I've choosen to visit England and America using €12,000.
I've nearly finished the American part of my tour! One of the most interesting places I found was the musical road in California. Here's a video I found: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6uLXT3BiPY
Thanks,
RoisinP.
As part of our geography project we have to visit six countries countries, two from the first world, two from the secound world and two from the third world, in groups of three. I'm put on looking at the first world countries. I've choosen to visit England and America using €12,000.
I've nearly finished the American part of my tour! One of the most interesting places I found was the musical road in California. Here's a video I found: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6uLXT3BiPY
Thanks,
RoisinP.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Settled In:)
Dear Followers,
So it's my third week into the new school year and so much has happened! But now I feel truly settled in and into the swing of things! Between mini company, class projects, F1 competition in tech, home ec. dress and much more like Carlingford and the fun walk, I've been busy! Giving me no choice but to have settled in! Things are great though and I'm really enjoying it and I'm definitely ready for the rest of the year!
Thanks again,
Talk soon,
Roisin.P.
So it's my third week into the new school year and so much has happened! But now I feel truly settled in and into the swing of things! Between mini company, class projects, F1 competition in tech, home ec. dress and much more like Carlingford and the fun walk, I've been busy! Giving me no choice but to have settled in! Things are great though and I'm really enjoying it and I'm definitely ready for the rest of the year!
Thanks again,
Talk soon,
Roisin.P.
Fun Walk!!! '10
Dear Followers,
This Friday we had our annual fun walk in school! T.Y.'s were given the colour yellow, which means we had to wear a yellow t-shirt and your tracksuit bottoms. Each class also had to do a dance using a song with theme of friendship. Amina has choosen the song Reach by S Culb 7! Our dance was amazing, and so much better than the other T.Y. class! But we won't no for sure till next Monday, when our class get the winning prize...hehe....!!!:)
After we preformed our dance the T.Y's set off to our stations along the walk, where we stand at crossings to help the other students cross safely. Always helping us T.Y.'s!;)
After we walked back to the school we got drinks and chocolate, which was nice! Then after a song and dance it was home time. It was a day to remember and I hope everyone enjoyed it!
More Talk Soon,
Bye,
Roisin.P.
This Friday we had our annual fun walk in school! T.Y.'s were given the colour yellow, which means we had to wear a yellow t-shirt and your tracksuit bottoms. Each class also had to do a dance using a song with theme of friendship. Amina has choosen the song Reach by S Culb 7! Our dance was amazing, and so much better than the other T.Y. class! But we won't no for sure till next Monday, when our class get the winning prize...hehe....!!!:)
After we preformed our dance the T.Y's set off to our stations along the walk, where we stand at crossings to help the other students cross safely. Always helping us T.Y.'s!;)
After we walked back to the school we got drinks and chocolate, which was nice! Then after a song and dance it was home time. It was a day to remember and I hope everyone enjoyed it!
More Talk Soon,
Bye,
Roisin.P.
Friday, September 17, 2010
JC Results!!!
Dear Followers,
This Wednesday I got back my Junior Cert. results!!! I had been waiting all summer to find out how I had done. We all received them at 1:00pm in the hall. We were lined up in last years class so I was able to have a chat with those who went on to fifth and who I hadn't seen all summer. Finally after some kind words from our principal we received our envelopes containing our results! It was really exciting and I was extremely pleased with mine!
Thank you to all the teachers I had over the last three years for all your help because I wouldn't have the results I got without you.
Hope everyone got what they wanted,
Talk soon,
RoisinP.
This Wednesday I got back my Junior Cert. results!!! I had been waiting all summer to find out how I had done. We all received them at 1:00pm in the hall. We were lined up in last years class so I was able to have a chat with those who went on to fifth and who I hadn't seen all summer. Finally after some kind words from our principal we received our envelopes containing our results! It was really exciting and I was extremely pleased with mine!
Thank you to all the teachers I had over the last three years for all your help because I wouldn't have the results I got without you.
Hope everyone got what they wanted,
Talk soon,
RoisinP.
Carlingford! 2010! :)
Dear followers,
Monday the 13th on September 2010 T.Y.'s headed to Carlingford adventure centre in Co.Louth for two days of tiring activities. We met up at the local petrol station at 7am, a very early Monday morning!
When we got there we were more awake and ready to go! We were allocated our bedrooms and divided into six groups. I was roomed with my three friends NR, LY, KW. After we dumped our bags in the room we headed off to a steep field for morning activities with our wonderful instructor M. Groups 4, 5 and 6 did the challenges. We choose to do the low ropes which were very funny and which required good balance! Unfortunately I lost the fifth gem for the group because I fell on the group swing! Sorry...:( We then did the maze which was a rope maze and we were blindfolded and had to ring the four bells! It was funny because we kept walking to far and away from the maze! Then we did water pump, which was changing a barrel but getting to the old one on six planks! It was hard but what was worse M started splashing us with muddy water! We were soaked and dirty! We shared or dirt with the other girls and the teachers 'cause we didn't want them to feel left out!...:D Our final challenge, and my favorite, was the communication breakdown. It was so much fun! We were put into a pitch black storage container through one trap trap door and had to make it out another trap door in fifteen minutes together in order to pass! It was so much fun and we had a good laugh!
Our next activity of the day was water activities on the lough! We rafted three canoe boats together and so did the other group. We got into the water and on our way! Obviously our group were the best! When we got to the wall P ans M(two of the instructors on dingys, they followed us around) started throwing water at us, which was really cold, and then P jumped on our raft and started throwing us off into the water! We got him back eventually but it was all in good fun! After the raft we rowed back to the shore and went pier jumping!!!! It was crazy and one of my favorite parts of the trip!
Later that evening we went on a night hike! It was ok but I won't be hiking anytime soon! As soon as we got back to the centre and got ready for bed I fell strait asleep and didn't wake til half seven he next morning!
After a good breakfast we headed out again! We went on the high ropes! It was terrifying! I did Jacob's ladder and got to the second part of the beams! I did conquer soom of my height fears which I was really pleased with!
Later that evening we went orienteering on the mountain! the group I was in were the quickest and got all the numbers even though I slipped once or twice on the very wet ground!
Overall I had a fantastic time and I'm still recovering but it is worth it! Thank You to Ms.R and Ms.C who came with us and Ms.L for organising it! It's a trip I'll always remember!
Thank You,
Talk Soon,
RoisinP.
Monday the 13th on September 2010 T.Y.'s headed to Carlingford adventure centre in Co.Louth for two days of tiring activities. We met up at the local petrol station at 7am, a very early Monday morning!
When we got there we were more awake and ready to go! We were allocated our bedrooms and divided into six groups. I was roomed with my three friends NR, LY, KW. After we dumped our bags in the room we headed off to a steep field for morning activities with our wonderful instructor M. Groups 4, 5 and 6 did the challenges. We choose to do the low ropes which were very funny and which required good balance! Unfortunately I lost the fifth gem for the group because I fell on the group swing! Sorry...:( We then did the maze which was a rope maze and we were blindfolded and had to ring the four bells! It was funny because we kept walking to far and away from the maze! Then we did water pump, which was changing a barrel but getting to the old one on six planks! It was hard but what was worse M started splashing us with muddy water! We were soaked and dirty! We shared or dirt with the other girls and the teachers 'cause we didn't want them to feel left out!...:D Our final challenge, and my favorite, was the communication breakdown. It was so much fun! We were put into a pitch black storage container through one trap trap door and had to make it out another trap door in fifteen minutes together in order to pass! It was so much fun and we had a good laugh!
Our next activity of the day was water activities on the lough! We rafted three canoe boats together and so did the other group. We got into the water and on our way! Obviously our group were the best! When we got to the wall P ans M(two of the instructors on dingys, they followed us around) started throwing water at us, which was really cold, and then P jumped on our raft and started throwing us off into the water! We got him back eventually but it was all in good fun! After the raft we rowed back to the shore and went pier jumping!!!! It was crazy and one of my favorite parts of the trip!
Later that evening we went on a night hike! It was ok but I won't be hiking anytime soon! As soon as we got back to the centre and got ready for bed I fell strait asleep and didn't wake til half seven he next morning!
After a good breakfast we headed out again! We went on the high ropes! It was terrifying! I did Jacob's ladder and got to the second part of the beams! I did conquer soom of my height fears which I was really pleased with!
Later that evening we went orienteering on the mountain! the group I was in were the quickest and got all the numbers even though I slipped once or twice on the very wet ground!
Overall I had a fantastic time and I'm still recovering but it is worth it! Thank You to Ms.R and Ms.C who came with us and Ms.L for organising it! It's a trip I'll always remember!
Thank You,
Talk Soon,
RoisinP.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Amina's Social Development Day!
Dear Followers,
Today was Amina's social development day as a class we were encouraged to let down our barriers and learn more about ourselves and those around us! Other aims of the day was to learn what part we play in a team, how to plan and focus on goals and achieve them and best of all how to boost our confidence! It was great fun and really did do all those things! I personally have a choleric or as our our 'teacher' put it I'm a red, hot, director with a hint of blue, cool, logical cat! I think this was cool because I could never really put a...label so too speak on my personality but now I can!! I can now also understand other's personalities and how to approach them as we all like to be treated differently!
Overall today was a good day and I really enjoyed myself and learned so much!
Talk Soon,
Roisin. P.
Today was Amina's social development day as a class we were encouraged to let down our barriers and learn more about ourselves and those around us! Other aims of the day was to learn what part we play in a team, how to plan and focus on goals and achieve them and best of all how to boost our confidence! It was great fun and really did do all those things! I personally have a choleric or as our our 'teacher' put it I'm a red, hot, director with a hint of blue, cool, logical cat! I think this was cool because I could never really put a...label so too speak on my personality but now I can!! I can now also understand other's personalities and how to approach them as we all like to be treated differently!
Overall today was a good day and I really enjoyed myself and learned so much!
Talk Soon,
Roisin. P.
Friday, September 3, 2010
First Blog, First Week!
Dear Follows,
This first week in Transition Year was something that I couldn't prepare something for! It's so different to what anyone says, not that what they say is not true but still...! I think T.y. will be the best, funniest, busiest and the odd stressful year of my life, because of all the projects we are so far beginning to receive! I'm really looking forward to next week because so far it's all planning and sorting out but next week will be all go and hands on! Dresses in Home Ec. and YYoung Scientist projects too be tried, tested and submitted! A least we'll have a 'day off' on Monday for Amina's bonding day which I think we're all really looking forward to!
Lots of luck for any students this year,
Talk Soon,
RoisinP.
This first week in Transition Year was something that I couldn't prepare something for! It's so different to what anyone says, not that what they say is not true but still...! I think T.y. will be the best, funniest, busiest and the odd stressful year of my life, because of all the projects we are so far beginning to receive! I'm really looking forward to next week because so far it's all planning and sorting out but next week will be all go and hands on! Dresses in Home Ec. and YYoung Scientist projects too be tried, tested and submitted! A least we'll have a 'day off' on Monday for Amina's bonding day which I think we're all really looking forward to!
Lots of luck for any students this year,
Talk Soon,
RoisinP.
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