TY Newsletter: 19th - 23rd May Activities Week 6
- copelandaaron
- May 16
- 5 min read
A short note to TYs
Activities Week 6
International Trips
Flynn Park
Sports Day
As we approach the final days of Transition Year, we want to take a moment to congratulate you all on completing what has been a truly memorable and rewarding year.
It has been a genuine pleasure to work with you as a group. Throughout the year, we’ve seen remarkable growth in your confidence, maturity and sense of responsibility. It’s hard to believe we’re already in our last week!
We’re incredibly proud of how far you’ve come and wish each of you the very best as you move forward into fifth year and beyond.
Best regards,
Mr Copeland, Mr Knaggs & Mr O'Brien
Activities Week 6
As previously highlighted, this is a reminder that Activities Week 6 will commence this Monday, 19th May.
4.1 Boxing and Self Defence
4.2 & 4.6 Work Placements
4.3 Bike Skills & Maintenance
4.4 Cookery
4.5 Law
Group 4.1 Boxing & Self Defence
Venue: Headon Boxing Academy,
Venue: Headon Boxing Academy,
61D Heather Rd, Sandyford, Dublin
9:50am - 2:20pm (early finish 12pm Wednesday)
Dress Code: Gym wear/Non uniform
*Please note that Wednesdays are less physical and will focus on mobility/flexibility (in consideration that some of you have match commitments that day)
Groups 4.2 & 4.6 Work Placement
Preparing for your placement
Contact your employer to confirm the details of your placement.
Find out answers to the following questions:
where should you go on your first day, for example reception or a particular entrance?
what time should you arrive?
what time will you finish work?
who should you ask for when you get there?
what are you expected to wear?
do you need any special equipment?
what sorts of things will you be doing?
do they expect you to have any particular skills?
will you be able to go out to buy lunch or do you need to bring a packed lunch?
Don’t forget to tell them if you have any health problems which may affect your work experience, for instance if you have any allergies or asthma.
Make sure you keep your notes of the phone call in a safe place.
Dress code
Many employers will say “smart casual” but what does that really mean?
You should wear dark trousers (not jeans), smart shirt (plain is best) and smart shoes (no runners).
If you are going to a placement that involves manual activity then jeans may be fine. Remember to have layers and a waterproof jacket in case the weather turns bad.
During Your placement
To make the most out of your placement, see the tips below:
have a list of questions for your employer
remember that you are there on placement, you won’t be running the company
talk to your supervisor about what your interests are and what you want to achieve
find out about employees’ jobs, how they got them and ask for advice
keep a note of any work you do and skills and strengths you’ve used
keep a diary of what you do each day
offer to help out as much as possible
ask for feedback when you’ve finished and if you can have a reference
keep a note of any computer packages you use
if you enjoy the placement find out about their future recruitment plans
talk to your parent(s) / guardian about what you have learned each day
Say thank you!
Work placements can be difficult to find as employers have competing demands for their time.
Be grateful for any work experience you can secure. Be sure to say thanks to your employer and your co workers throughout the week.
It is very important that those on Work Placements ask their employers directly to fill in this feedback form so make sure to we get the best feedback on your experience:
Insurance details can be downloaded from the TY webpage:
Group 4.3 Bike Skills & Maintenance
FIRST DAY:
Meet at Bike Hub 10:30 Monday - beside the RNLI, Queen's Rd, Dún Laoghaire, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
TUESDAY - FRIDAY
Workshop Venue for the remainder of the week: St John of God, Cintra (https://goo.gl/maps/KS6QXFiVSVNtQaLw9)
10:30am - 2:30pm (with an earlier finish Wednesday at 12)
Please arrive 10 minutes early
As discussed at the start of TY - each student is to bring their bike (please email me asap if you don't have a bike or are unable to bring one).
Dress: Non Uniform*
*A good deal of the bike skills/education sessions will be taking place outdoors so please layer up! (eg t-shirt, jumper, wind cheater, warm jacket)
Please bring a packed lunch
Group 4.4 Cookery Week
Venue: Another Fine Mess,
🔗to Google Maps:
MONDAY: 10am - 1pm
TUESDAY: 10am - 1pm
WEDNESDAY: 10am - 1pm
THURSDAY: 10am - 1pm
FRIDAY: 10am - 1pm
Dress Code: Non uniform
Please arrive 10 minutes early
4.5 Law Activity
I look forward to receiving the Transition Year group next week for the Law in Action Module 19th - 23rd 2025
On Monday 19th- the first day of the course, I will meet the students at St Michael's College on Monday morning (Room, 9am & Time TBC via google classroom) to give them an overview of law and the legal system in Ireland.
The students will attend the Criminal Courts of Justice (CCJ) for the rest of the week. They will be instructed to meet me at the CCJ from Tuesday to Friday at 10.30am.
They will finish at 1pm every day, except on Tuesday when they will be leaving the CCJ at 12:30pm (approx) to return to the school to attend a talk with the charity, Care After Prison, which will finish at 2:45pm.
It is recommended students have a good breakfast, as there will be no ‘little break’ prior to lunch (around 1 o’clock).
The Criminal Courts of Justice are located at Parkgate Street near to the entrance to the Phoenix Park, the students can get the Luas to "Museum", it is a short 5-6 minute walk from there straight up the Criminal Courts of Justice.
Criminal Courts of Justice : https://maps.app.goo.gl/jeUKAXdVMp1vwvaBA
Dress:
No school uniform required.
No St. Michael’s College gear e.g. Jackets etc.
No Runners or Hoodies.
Smart casual i.e. shoes, trousers & shirts/jumper – there is no need to wear a suit.
Please dress as if attending for work experience i.e. neat and tidy at all times – there's no need for any parent to purchase new items for this week. If possible, please do not bring school bags (the students will not need any materials for the week). Obviously, if students need to bring sports gear etc., they may do so, but I would ask that they please do not bring items that are unnecessary or any items of value (as they will be at risk of being stolen in the CCJ).
The students will be within a professional environment at all times and will be expected to act as such.
I look forward to meeting the students. "
International Trips
Wishing safe and enriching travels to all TY students and teachers heading off on the Immersion Trips to Tanzania, Caminos and South Africa!
Sports Day
A huge thank you to all TY students who made Sports Day such an enjoyable day
Flynn Park
Well done also to those who took part in the Flynn Park paint balling and waterpark activities!
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