A very Happy Christmas

All that is left is to wish you and all your families a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful new year

Enjoy the hols and be safe and be good

Thanks

Msg from Miss McGee

LYIT Sampling:

As a means of selecting 20 students who would benefit from the sampling 
experience at LYIT Ms McGee invites those interested to submit a
handwritten 
response to the following exercise:

1. To help me benefit from the sampling experience I have researched the 
following courses at LYIT______________  and  I discovered that
----------------
----(you may use information from www.lyit.ie  – but information must be in
your 
own words and cannot be copied directly from the website)


2. What I hope to gain from sampling Engineering, Science, Nursing and
Computing 
at LYIT

All submissions together with your name and class must be made to her
office by 
Tues 6th Jan at 11.00am at the latest –N.B.  late applications will not be 
considered.


Thank you 

Ms McGee

Well done

Well done to all students who gave a little bit to help those in need this Christmas - 95.40 was collected for St Vincent de Paul - well done - Debbie in the office is going to deliver the money for us to Julie Casey who works with St Vincent de Paul in the Milford area

Thanks again - its great to do something nice

PE tomorrow and thursday

Leave the school at 130 sharp - out the front to the buses - u can get changed before we go - get lunch also - it will cost 5 each - this covers the bus and the activity - please bring warm clothes as it will be cold - no shorts - hat gloves and scarf may be needed!!!

Think thats all u need to know

Thanks

BEO

Beo is not happening on Thursday - class as normal - just too short a time to get things organised

Thanks

Module Change over

Just to let u know - Any module change overs will happen the first day back after Christmas - Many thanks

PE

Details to follow - keep a close eye

Celtic trip

I know that we have not talked about it much but please be thinking about it over xmas - we usually org a trip to a Celtic match in Feb/March time so if u are interested you may get saving - it usually costs about 75 sterling - may vary slightly! U have been warned so get saving if interested. If anyone would like to look at what would be a good game then please just let me know

St Vincent de Paul

Instead of doing a secret santa which is sometimes done in other years it is now a tradition that TYs do a collection for the local st vincent de paul charity group

We will do that on Wednesday of this week during registration - it is up to you to give whatever u can - no pressure but if everyone gives a little bit then this will be a very good deed done for Christmas - if I could get someone to help me to collect this money that would be great - please see me asap to help out - many thanks

Portfolio/scrap book

Hi - I am in the middle of sorting your reports now so I am not gonna get a chance to look at portfolio/scrap books this week

BUT PLEASE BE WARNED THAT ON THE FIRST WEEK BACK AFTER XMAS I WILL BE MEETING EVERYONE INDIVIDUALLY TO LOOK AT YOUR PORTFOLIO AND SCRAP BOOK - PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT U ARE READY AND THAT U HAVE EVERYTHING UP TO DATE - THE SCRAP BOOK DOES NOT HAVE TO BE FINISHED - AS LONG AS THERE IS A START MADE ON IT


THANKS

I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO MEETING U AND LOOKING AT YOUR WORK

IT IS VERY OBVIOUS FROM THE REPORTS THAT SOME PEOPLE ARE DOING A SERIOUS AMOUNT OF WORK (A MASSIVE WELL DONE) AND SOME PEOPLE ARE NOT DOING ENOUGH (THIS MUST CHANGE)

THANKS

Buying back strikes

Please see me asap - otherwise this will not be done

3 positive notes - buys back 1 strike

Thanks

I know there are a few people so please see me this week - thanks

Video - please remove

There was a video posted last week of us in carlingford - it included the teachers in it - this is not acceptable - please make sure that this is removed from wherever it was - please make sure that u have permission of people before u post something up on the internet. That is very important. Can somone please just let me know that this has been taken down. Teachers give up their free time to go away on trips. Taking videos of teachers or students without their permission is not on. Please make sure that this does not happen again. thanks.

Well done

A massive well done to all the students in carlingford. Hope u all enjoyed. U were a pleasure to take away. Keep up the great effort now.  Carlingford staff were very impressed by you and so too were all the teachers. Well done again. Enjoy your nights sleep!!!!

A massive well done

I would just like to say a massive well done to everyone involved last night - it was a great great night - I am not gonna mention anyone as I would not like to leave anyone out - well done to all involved (so many people did different jobs which made the night possible) - it was a great night - a special mention to all the teachers who drove the night as well - be very proud - my kids loved it!!!!!!

Msg from Miss McDonnell on Craft Fair

Pictures are facebook... Just a quick message to say HOW FANTASTIC most of the event management group was last night in helping clean up and get us and other business out of the school. I especially have to mention, Chloe speer, Rebecca Davis, Samantha Gallagher, Conor Roarty, Bailey, Maia Nyhon, Deirdre mc Daid, Cahir O Connor and I know I will have prob forgot someone but without these kids it truly wouldn't have been a success. U were my lifeline. I just wanted to seng out a msg now as I know I won't see u over the week and I wanted to give u this recognition .

Forensic Science Talk - details

These are the times for your talk next thursday (11th Dec)

910-1055 - Oisin/Odhran
150-345 - Oliver/Orla

Thanks
Mrs Ward/Mrs Bonner

Please be on time - thanks

From Miss Connaughton

URGENT: Fundraising for your January RE retreat.

Can the students in both Niamh Odhran and Oliver return the ticket stubs and money to either Ms Garvey or Ms Connaughton ASAP. We need to get the tickets into Letterkenny so that the people that paid can be entered into the draw, thank you.

 

THIS MUST BE IN BY THURSDAY OF NEXT WEEK - PLEASE MAKE BIG EFFORT

Mobiles /BEO/Rooms/Mini-company/People not going

Please take mobiles with u to Carlingford - there were a few questions about this

The BEO group - a lot of miscommunication between various parties - we will have a chat between all of us when we are away for 5 mins - thanks - see if we can sort a few things out - thanks

Rooms for Carlingford - hopefully sorted - everybody be nice to one another - thats the idea of the few days away - please think about your actions/words and as I said make a massive effort to get on with everyone

Mini-company - canteen looks amazing (well done to TYs)  and I am sure that tomorrow night will be excellent (good luck to all)  - please do your bit for your mini-company - do not leave it to other people - thats not fair!!! TY is about chipping in and doing your bit. Everybody must do the same.

Please note - there are a few people not going to Carlingford because of reaching the qota of strikes (and a few people going because of buying back strikes at the last minute) - I know some of these people may be close friends but the rules have been in place since the start of the year - as I have said all year if you do the work and behave you will gain the rewards - if you do not do the work and do not behave then you will not get the rewards. Rules are in place for a reason. Hopefully all students will learn from this - there are consequences to your actions and behaviour.

Get ready and enjoy Carlingford

Work experience - important

Please confirm your 2nd work placement before this term ends.

If absent from work on 12.12.'14 a suggestion is that you'll go in on the 19th.  All schools (including primary schools) have a half day on the 19th and teachers may be glad of your help on that day.
Remember to say thank you to your employer/staff....shake hands, maybe give a thank you or a Christmas card (spell check).  
You want to leave as positive an impression as you did when you began :)


Ensure your 1st placement yellow sheet is filed carefully in your portfolio.
Finally (!), if a school event prevents you from getting your sheet signed next week then I'll sign it for you in PFW class on Jan 08 (2015).

Thank you all for your co-operation to date and Happy Christmas,
M. Corless

Positive notes - please be very careful!!!!

It has been brought to my attention that some students may have been annoying teachers for positive notes (putting pressure on the teachers) - You are not allowed to ask for the positive notes - if you get one - great - hopefully this will be easier on everyone. I obviously am encouraging you to get positive notes - but only when one is warranted and only on the teachers terms. If I hear of any asking/pressure then the positive note will not count.

Thanks

Monday and wednesday arrangements - let your parents/guardians know - thanks

We have to leave at 830 from the school on Monday (Ramelton at 840 and Letterkenny 850) - you can be picked up along the way but you must let us know tomorrow

We will not be leaving Carlingford until 2 pm on Wednesday so it will be 530 approx. before we are back in Milford

Please let your parents/guardians know - TY school mobile will be in use - number is 0860836822

This info was all in the letter about Carlingford

We are going to stop on the way on Monday for lunch so you can have some money with you or a packed lunch

U may get an opportunity over the few days to get to the shop so its up to you to have some money with you if u like


THANKS


PLEASE CHECK OUT THE CARLINGFORD WEBSITE FOR THE ACTIVITIES AS THEY LOOK REALLY REALLY GOOD - JUST TO SEE SOME OF THE THINGS THAT YOU WILL BE DOING

What to bring - important - for Carlingford

What to Bring!    Tracksuit Tops, Bottoms & Socks - at least one change per day - (jeans are not suitable), Swimsuit;   2 Pairs of Runners (one old pair for Water Sports), Torch (winter only),Personal Toiletries & Towels, Sun Screen, 2 Plastic Bags for storage of wet gear        (PLEASE BRING PLENTY OF WARM CLOTHES (OLD CLOTHES) AND CHANGES OF CLOTHES AS U WILL GET VERY WET AND DIRTY AND U WILL ALSO GET VERY COLD - U HAVE BEEN WARNED - ITS DECEMBER!!!!)                

If possible - Waterproof Jacket, Trousers, Walking Boots & Small Rucksack.                              (Note: Wetsuits, Buoyancy aids & Helmets are provided for water-based activities)

Valuables Lockers are provided free of charge for cameras, wallets, mobile phones etc. Please arrange at Reception.  Group Leaders are responsible for Locker access.               Carlingford cannot accept any responsibility for missing or damaged property.

The price of your Adventure Break includes all pre-booked meals, accommodation and activity sessions.Rules &
Regulations of the Centre Appropriate clothing and footwear should be worn.  (See list above) Absolutely no jewellery to be worn when on session. When out on adventure sessions- please keep to roads, paths and tracks at all times. Respect the environment; look after plants and animals. Listen to what your Instructors say and follow their instructions at all times – it is for your own safety. Behaviour should not be excessive, noisy or disruptive especially at night. Smoking, alcohol or unlawful substances are not permitted in the Centre. Fire extinguishers and other safety equipment are essential safety items and must only be activated  in an emergencyor in  the event of fire.  €20.00 p.p. per room- is charged for tampering with Fire alarm system/ smoke detectors. Please use the Centre and its contents with care.  Bedrooms should be left clean and tidy on day of departure. We reserve the right to charge you for any extra cleaning, maintenance, missing or damaged items. On Day of Departure please vacate bedrooms before 10.00am.  Baggage rooms are available to store your luggage. Carlingford Adventure Centre cannot accept liability for any damaged or missing items.

PARTICIPANTS UNDER 18: if they wish to visit the local shops they must be accompanied by a group leader / staff member.

Carlingford

We are going to have an assembly in the Sports Hall tomorrow at 150 for 1 class just to sort out a few things with regard to Carlingford - times, what we are dong etc

Thanks

All students must be there

PE for tomorrow

We are staying at school tomorrow - we are going to be outside so bring warm clothes and u will be running!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So u have been warned


DO NOT GET CHANGED UNTIL 230 - SMALL ASSEMBLY WITH ALL TYS FIRST WITH REGARD TO DETAILS FOR CARLINGFORD
Report to the gym at 150

Thanks

Rooms allocation - please keep an eye for more important info!!

Please read the msg carefully - failure to do so will result in me giving the room to someone else

The following are the rooms and the number in the rooms - 1 person from each group of boys/girls must come to me at 1110 tomorrow with the list of people in their room - u must ask permission from the teacher u have at that time. It is just a matter of giving the names to me.

Girls
1 room of 8
1 room of 7
4 rooms of 6
1 room of 4

Boys
7 rooms of 5
1 room of 7
2 rooms of 4

Thanks

Carlingford - will see who is reading the blog now!!!! Please see programme below

Loreto Community School 8th-10th Dec 2014

Your residential multi-activity programme includes activities, full board,

accommodation, tuition, insurance and use of all specialist equipment

Day 1

12.30pm                Arrive Carlingford Adventure Centre, Welcome & registration.

Allocation of bedrooms.  Programme and safety briefing.   

Divide into 3 groups of 30 and get into gear!

2.00pm                  Afternoon Activities – see programme below

5.00pm                  Dinner   

7.00pm                  Evening Activity Session

9.00pm                  Late Evening Programme - DVD/ Board Games / Table Tennis / Pool Table / Volleyball

                Overnight accommodation at the Centre (bed linen provided). 

Day 2

8.00am                  Continental breakfast

9.00am                  Morning Activity Session

1.00 pm                 Hot Lunch, Optional Volleyball session

2.00pm                  Afternoon Activity Session

5.00pm                  Dinner   

7.00pm                  Evening Activity Session

9.00pm                  Late Evening Programme - DVD/ Board Games / Table Tennis / Pool Table / Volleyball

                                Overnight accommodation at the Centre. 

Day 3

8.30 am                 Continental breakfast

9.30am                  Morning Activity Session

1.00pm                  Hot Lunch, Optional Volleyball session

2.00pm                  Informal debrief, group photo and depart Carlingford Adventure Centre

Mon Afternoon	Mon Evening	Tues Morning	Tues Afternoon	Tues Evening	Wed Morning
Skypark	Night Line  1	Ziptopia	Canadian Canoe (high tide 13:10)	Carlingford Challenge	Challenge Island
Challenge Island	Night Line  2	Canadian Canoe (High tide 13:10)	Ziptopia	Carlingford Challenge	Skypark
Ziptopia	Carlingford Challenge	Skypark	Challenge Island	Night Line  1	Canadian Canoe (High tide 13:50)

We will have a short debrief with each group after each activity session.

WHILE WE HAVE A NIGHT WARDEN ON DUTY OVERNIGHT SUPERVISION IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF LEADERS.

THEY MUST RESPECT OTHER GROUPS IN THE CENTRE AND OUR STAFF.

1.        Note: If you have any activity preferences please let us know in advance – we will do our best to accommodate you.

2.       Outdoor Activities are influenced by weather / tides and may involve programme changes.