You'll find the following in this week's TY Newsletter:
Upcoming TY Work Experience Week (4th - 8th Oct)
Gaisce
TY Overnight 31km Hike (Gaisce Adventure Journey)
TY Mentors
TY Thursday: Football Golf
Panel 2 Rugby
Music Lessons in School Available
Swimming
Multi-Sport Gym Programme
Upcoming TY Work Experience Week
(4th - 8th Oct)
Parents:
As you know, this year will have its challenges in terms of TYs finding Work Placements.
I'd like to ask if any families are connected to businesses that would be happy to accommodate boys who were unable to secure placements as a result of, for example, the number of large offices that are now working remotely.
I am building up a file of businesses who would be happy to take on TYs for a week long job experience during the Activities Weeks. If you would like to add your business to the list you can simply fill in the form HERE. I will follow up with a short phone call to talk through a few details and answer any questions. Please note that this is only a preliminary list and that you should not feel obliged to provide a placement having filled in the form.
All TYs are covered regarding Insurance from the school. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Our school insurance details will be available on the TY Website this week.
Sign Up to Gaisce
What is Gaisce?
Gaisce is a direct challenge from the President of Ireland to all young people between 15 and 25 years
Gaisce is an opportunity for you to find your passion, get active and make a difference in your community!
Set yourself a challenge in 4 sections
Community Involvement
Personal Skill
Physical Recreation
Adventure Journey
Complete an activity in each section to earn an award
For more information on Gaisce in St Michael's College click HERE
I'll be speaking to each class during the week as to how they can sign up & take part
Overnight TY 31km Hike
Gaisce Adventure Journey
22nd & 23rd September
We're very glad to announce that we will be running our annual TY Hike this year.
Glendalough to Lough Dan Scout Centre, Roundwood (12km)
Overnight Camp-out
Lough Dan Scout Centre, Roundwood to Crone Wood Car Park (19km)
Buses will leave from the school on Wednesday and return Thursday afternoon
There will be a small change relating to sleeping arrangements this year on account of Covid restrictions: to take part in the trip & camp you will need a one or two man tent and you will not be allowed to share a tent.
More information will be sharing next week.
A dinner will be provided in the camp on arrival but you will need to carry the following on the hike:
☐ Tent (1 or 2 man per student) ☐ Rucksack (with bin liner or rain cover) ☐ Sleeping bag - (min. 3 season recommended) ☐ Sleeping mat ☐ Rain gear – jacket and over trousers ☐ Boots or strong shoes (as stones will bruise feet if shoes are too light) ☐ Torch & batteries ☐ Eating utensils - Tupperware container (1000ml approx), bottle, knife, fork, spoon
☐ Complete change of underwear and hiking socks ☐ Long sleeve and short sleeve shirt ☐ Light weight fleece or pullover ☐ Trousers/tracksuit bottoms – not jeans ☐ Hat & Gloves ☐ Insect repellent ☐ Sun cream/screen ☐ Blister plasters ☐ Food (snacks, lunch & breakfast) & Water ☐ Toiletries (including toilet tissue)
TY Mentors
Congratulations to our TY Mentors on their work with this year's First Years.
Although this group is now set we will be announcing another mentoring opportunity next week for those interested in working with the Together Academy this year.
TY Thursday: Football Golf
Departing School by Bus 1:30pm SHARP
(returning by 4pm approx)
Please change into appropriate footwear & gear, then go directly to the bus at the front pitch.
Roll call to be taken on arrival.
Panel 2 Rugby
Please fill out the form below for Panel 2 Rugby this year - all respondents will be added to a Google Classroom for further details.
Details are posted on the TY Google Classroom.
Music Lessons in School Available
Please click THIS LINK TO SIGN UP FOR MORE INFORMATION
SWIMMING
The times that are available for all TY students are as follows.
Monday: 7.45-8.30
Tuesday: 7.45-8.30
Thursday: 7.45-8.30
Friday: 7.45-8.30
Multi-Sport Gym Programme
Anyone wishing to train in the gym on Monday and Wednesday mornings (7:25 - 8:25) as part of the Multi-Sport Gym Programme must fill in the google form below before Friday at 15:40.
Please be as detailed as possible to support your application as spaces are limited due to covid restriction. Successful candidates will be added to a google classroom while the rest will be put on a waiting list. We hope to try to get as many students as possible involved in the program throughout the year.
Details are posted on the TY Google Classroom
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