A New Approach to EducationTransition Year in ETSS Wicklow
Friday April 12th
That was a massive week in TY - The Waiter course with Excel Recruitment, JigSaw for mental health and First Aid training for TY1!
WICKMUN
In school next week we have WICKMUN where we are hosting the Model United Nations summit on Friday and Saturday. TY students will be heavily involved with the preparations and volunteers are definitely needed to ensure the success of the event for all. MUN is massive in the school. We encourage as many students as possible to get involved in the event or to support it as much as possible.
Gaisce Camp
Our first ever Gaisce Adventure Journey will take place on Monday and Tuesday April 22nd - 23rd in Larch Hill International Scout Centre. 20 TY students are taking part in this exciting camp and hike in the Dublin and Wicklow Mountains. Full details will be sent to all parents on Monday 15th of April.
Healthcare Assistant Course
27 TY students have volunteered to undertake the healthcare assistant training course taking place on Friday April 26th in Capel House in Dublin City Centre. This is an amazing opportunity that will allow our students to work in hospitals and nursing homes throughout the country.
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Friday March 22nd
That has been one heck of a busy term!
When school resumes after the Easter break TY students in ETSS Wicklow are going to getting stuck into some of the biggest opportunities of the year including their First Aid, Healthcare, Waiter and Barista courses, the Gaisce Adventure Journey as well as the Musical and a trip to Emerald Park!
Monday April 8th
All TY students will undertake their full day Waiter course in the Simone classroom in the front building. Students must be in on time at 8.30am sharp to begin the course and full attendance throughout the day is mandatory to earn certification. There are no exceptions to this.
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Friday March 15th
We hope you found yesterday's subject discussions informative and helpful as you go on to select what you would like to do over the coming years for your Leaving Certificate.
A huge well done to all the TY students that took part in last week's Berlin school tour!
School Closure
A reminder that this week the school is closed on Monday due to the Bank Holiday.
Thursday March 21st
This Thursday all TY students will be taking the train in to Dublin to take part in the Viking Splash tour! We will meet at the train station at 8.30amto allow time to purchase tickets for the 9.05am train to Pearse Street. Students are advised to purchase their return tickets on irishrail.ie and bring their QR code with them to avoid quing at the station on the day. We will come back to school on the 1.38pm train, meaning students will still get the majority of their last class of the day in either Politics and Society or Applied Maths. Students need money for the train ticket and to purchase a lunch in the Grafton Street area.
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Friday March 1st
Berlin
This Wednesday we depart on our tour to Berlin! Please be at the school for 2.45am to get the bus to the airport. Ensure your bag fits with Aer Lingus hand luggage requirements and remember your passport!
Friday March 8th
For those students not attending the Berlin tour we have a wonderful guest speaker for March 8th, International Women's Day - Jennifer Haughton of Haughton Solicitors! Jennifer will be able to give an insight into the different career avenues for Law as well as go through the legalities of the referendum taking place on the same day.
TY Careers Fair March 14th 6 - 8pm
A reminder of the TY careers fair on March 14th from 6-8pm. This is the perfect vehicle for you and your student to gain as much insight as possible into the Leaving Certificate subjects from both teachers and students currently sitting the subjects.
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We have a very busy few weeks ahead of us in Transition Year in ETSS Wicklow!
Parent-Teacher Meeting
Reminder that the parent-teacher meeting will take place on Thursday February 29th from 4.15pm-6.45pm. Please make the most of this opportunity to find out how your student has been doing in their subjects throughout the year to date.
Dublin Zoo
This Thursday February 29th all TY students will be visiting Dublin Zoo. We will be taking public transport. In order to make our 10am booking we will need to take the 7.30am train. Please ensure your student books their ticket online in advance (Wicklow to Tara Street return) and collects it the previous afternoon from the ticket machine to save time. This is a busy commuter train so the quicker we are boarding, the better. Students are to meet at the train station no later than 7.20am. In addition they will need bus fare or a leap card to get the 46a to the zoo.
At the zoo students will be split into two groups. One will have their guided conservation tour at 10am while the other enjoys the zoo exhibits. The groups will then rotate at 11am. When we finish at the zoo we will take the bus back to the O'Connell Street area to get lunch in either MacDonalds or SuperMacs before getting the 1.30pm train home. We will be back in school for the last 30 minutes of class before the parent-teacher meeting.
TY Careers Fair March 14th 6 - 8pm
This is a highlight event for parents and students in the calendar. The TY careers fair is the perfect vehicle for you and your student to gain as much insight as possible into the Leaving Certificate subjects from both teachers and students currently sitting the subjects.
Timetable:
- 6.00 - 6.30pm: parents/students visit subject classrooms
- 6.30 - 7.15pm Options Presentation from the Guidance Counsellor Stacey
- 7.15 - 8pm: parents/students visit subject classrooms
Subjects:
On the night you will be able to learn more about the following subjects in ETSS Wicklow at Leaving Certificate Level:
Core: Irish, English, Maths
Languages: French, Spanish
Sciences: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Applied Maths, Computer Science
Arts & Humanities: Art, Music, History, Geography, Politics and Society, PE, Home Economics
Business: Accounting, Economics, Business Studies
Practicals: Construction Studies, Design and Communications Graphics
AEN: Leaving Certificate Additional Educational Needs
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Friday February 9th
Mondello
Mondello will take place on Monday February 19th - this is only day the Mondello trip is on.
Students will leave school after Tutor Time and will travel to Mondello by coach. It is advised that students bring a lunch with them as options on site are severely limited during the week.
Students will return to school between 3.15pm and 3.40pm depending on traffic.
Dublin Zoo
We will visiting Dublin Zoo on Thursday February 29th. Students will travel to Dublin by Train and will then take the bus from Connolly Station to the Zoo. We will stop in the O'Connell Street area to get lunch on our return. Students will arrive back in school for approximately 3.30pm.
Parent Teacher Meetings
The Senior Cycle Parent Teacher meetings will take place from 4.15pm-6.45pm on Thursday February 29th. This is the perfect opportunity not only to see how your daughter or son has been progressing in their subjects and samplers, but to ask teachers any questions you may have about subjects for 5th and 6th Year.
An information evening for parents and students about the subjects at Leaving Certificate Level will take place on March 21st.
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Friday 2nd February
Reminder
A kind reminder that school is closed on Monday due to the bank holiday. TY Students are attending their Work Experience/Community Care on Tuesday.
Exams
TY students will undertake their examinations for the second academic block this coming week. The exam timetable is visible below:
TY Activities
On Thursday TY students will undertake a group problem solving experience - an online escape room! Students must bring their iPad with them charged and ready to go.
On Friday from 11am - 1pm students will hear from Stephen Kiernan - author of Motivational Mondays. Stephen's workshops are excellent and well regarded in both the business and educational communities.
Berlin
A letter is going out this week with the last few remaining bits before we depart for Berlin next month!
If you have any queries or suggestions for Transition Year in ETSS Wicklow please email the TY Coordinator at: Robert.Mathews@etsswicklow.ie
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Friday 26th January
Welcome
Dear Parents,
It is my pleasure to welcome you to Transition Year News page. Each Friday this page will be updated with information and notes for the upcoming weeks in TY in Educate Together Secondary School in Wicklow.
If you have any questions or suggestions you can email me any time at Robert.Mathews@etsswicklow.ie
Monday January 29th
This coming Monday all students will take part in a barber workshop from 11am-1pm run by Pink Elizabeth. Students wishing to take part in the hairstyling classes after lunch are very welcome to do so. Students please let me know in person on Monday morning if you have not already done so!
Exam Week
Exam timetables have been distributed to students. Exam week begins for TYs on Wednesday February 7th due to the bank holiday and work experience. Please note there will be 2 TY activities that week also - an online escape room and a motivation workshop led by Stephen Kiernan, author of Motivational Mondays.
Mondello Update
Mondello has been reschedule from Monday February 5th to Monday February 19th due to the bank holiday on the 5th. Details for the bus times will be sent out closer to the time. Payment information will be sent out by the office for those that are attending.
Looking forward to working with you over the coming months!
Yours faithfully,
Robert Mathews
Transition Year & Student Support Coordinator.