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Well, that's a wrap!
Well, that's a wrap!
By Adam Doyle
The journey for our 6th years has come to an end and what a journey it has been. The past two years have been strange for everyone but for me and my fellow 6th years there has been a lot of uncertainty and anxiousness. However, we have managed to overcome it and the end is now in sight. Starting back in 5th year nobody knew the drastic changes we would soon be facing. To suddenly be told that we would not be back in school until 6th year was strange and scary as we did not know what the future would hold.
It was a short, drastic end to our penultimate year in school. Participating in online learning was tough for the majority of us as all motivation and energy had been sapped. However, our teachers made extraordinary efforts in order to keep us engaged. It was a school year like no other and we hoped we would have a somewhat different final year in our school Upon returning to school the atmosphere was surreal. I believe everyone was happy to be back in the building. The school felt safe to be in despite what was happening in the outside world. This was made possible by our incredible staff who worked tirelessly to ensure our school was a safe and comfortable learning environment. Apart from a few setbacks with coming in and out of school, we made the most of the year. All the hard work has been done and I wish everyone the best of luck in their exams.
Throughout my six years in this school, I have been privileged to have many different happy experiences. Starting back in first year I made friends for life that have stuck with me to this day. I was still finding my feet in the school come second and third year but I created really good relationships with my friends Attending the basketball Leinster cup in first and third year was one of the early highlights throughout my school journey. Seeing our team win both years was an incredibly proud feeling and encouraged me to take join the school Gaelic team. Having a large amount of the school there helped create an outstanding atmosphere and was one of the most exciting times throughout our time in school.
I was one of the lucky ones that was accepted into TY and I believe this year was the most important one of the six. It was in this year that myself and many others matured and realised the type of people that we wanted to become. Trips to the Gaeltacht and different colleges topped the board and the Bridge 21 program in Trinity allowed us to meet new people outside our school who we are still good friends with today.
The last two years were strange, to say the least, and presented with it some difficult challenges. In my senior years I wanted to win a trophy with my school Gaelic team but obviously the opportunity never really presented itself. Being a Cinnire was one of the last things I completed in school. This provided me and my fellow peers with mentoring skills and allowed us to pass on our knowledge and tips to the second years. We all thoroughly enjoyed this and it was one of the highlights from our 6 years.
Throughout these 6 years all of us have changed from hyper boys to men that are extremely hopeful about our futures. We have matured and learned many new skills that we will take forward and use to great use in our lives. I have met some incredible people throughout my six years. I have created friendships that I believe will last for a lifetime. They have always been in my funniest, fondest memories in school. My school experience would not be anywhere near what it was without them.
On behalf of all sixth-year students, I would like to thank our teachers for being supportive, helpful and for keeping us going through these tough times, we will miss you all. A big thank you to Mr. Devilly and Mr. Hayes for making sure the school met all safety guidelines. We would like to say thank you to all cleaners, SNAs and all other staff members for being so good to us throughout our journey in this school. This school has helped us grow and learn into people we should be proud of and I personally am going to miss this school very much. This chapter in our books is coming to the end and here's to the next one being even better.
Maths Week 2020
Maths Week 2020
10/12/2020
Joel Mathew & Ryan Joseph
Maths Week 2020 kicked off on Thursday 10th of October during a difficult time where coronavirus restrictions limited our interaction and engagement with the usual programmes that run annually. However, this year was no different when it came to learning and participating in the world’s biggest math festival. Many activities and lessons consisted of videos, talks, presentations and games were conducted by Transition Year students at our school. Through online platforms and classrooms, we were able to ensure that maths can be fun for everyone.
Talk Shows and Presentations
10/12/2020
Joel Mathew & Ryan Joseph
Maths Week 2020 kicked off on Thursday 10th of October during a difficult time where coronavirus restrictions limited our interaction and engagement with the usual programmes that run annually. However, this year was no different when it came to learning and participating in the world’s biggest math festival. Many activities and lessons consisted of videos, talks, presentations and games were conducted by Transition Year students at our school. Through online platforms and classrooms, we were able to ensure that maths can be fun for everyone.
Talk Shows and Presentations
Fun Math Game Packs
Transition Year students created fun maths games and quizzes for the younger year groups. Pupils were split into teams and they each had to come up with games/activities on their own to hand these out to other classes in First Year. We placed these in folders and gave supplies and other resources for them to complete. These consisted of card games, dominoes, puzzles and think-outside-the-box questions. The TY’s had a great time making these for the students and are glad that they were engaged with the assignments. They all had a folder which was full of challenging questions and overall everyone had a great time figuring these out with the help of their classmates.
Christmas at Drimnagh Castle
Christmas at Drimnagh Castle
We come to December after a very different and challenging year in Drimnagh Castle. Both staff and students are thankful for being back to a new kind of normal over the past few months. Our Christmas tree was delivered on the 11th of December and decorated by our tireless caretaker Ray, a pleasant change from topping up hand sanitiser! This year it is a “giving tree” as we invite staff and students to donate items to include in care packages for people in our local community.
The Transition Year students ran a covid compliant Christmas fair on the 11th of December. They sold baked goods, sweets, handmade Christmas cards and much more. First years participated in the “Golden Ticket” raffle on the 15th of December to get them in the Christmas spirit. Teachers entered their names throughout the month to reward students for having a positive attitude and modelling good behaviour. There was great fun as students won stationary and sweets.
French Day
French Day
Bonjour tout le monde!
French day took place on Friday, 14th of December for all students of French at school. Ms Kehoe, Ms O’Connor and Ms O’Reilly organised this event. The TY's helped out on the day with the decorations and puzzles with the various class groups. Fifth year students helped to decorate the GPA and fill the glass hall with posters and facts on France. We also had a non-uniform day, in aid of the Irish Cancer Society, and students were encouraged to dress up with French day in mind. The student with the best French outfit was awarded a prize. Deividas Michalauskas in 1st Year won first prize for his outfit - he wore a Breton striped t-shirt, beret and mustache! Ms. McDonnell also took home the award for the best dressed teacher.
TY students, along with 5th and 6th years that study French were brought into the demonstration room to watch a French movie called ‘La Haine’. All French classes had the opportunity to take part in a variety of French activities. The GP wall and table had been decorated in French colours. French food, such as croissants, were given to the students that had taken part in these activities. TY students also helped by handing out worksheets and puzzles to students and decorating the GP room for the event.
Overall the day was was very enjoyable for students and teachers a like and helped a little bit of French culture into the school.
Lennux Nshodoh
Scholarship Recipients 2018
Scholarship Recipients 2018
On Thursday 29th November, we hosted our annual scholarship awards for the 2018 graduates. A bursary is awarded every year for the top 3 students based on the Leaving Certificate results. Congratulations to Itgel Ganbold (UCD), Adam Browne (NCAD) & Dev Singh (UCD), this year's Drimnagh Castle University scholarship recipients.
TY Fair
TY Fair
On Wednesday the 12th of December, the school's transition year students hosted Drimnagh Castle's first ever Transition Year Christmas Fair. The event had originally been organized during the previous month, as part of the TY's involvement with the NFTE (Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship) program. There was a wide range of Christmas themed items at the fair, as well as delicious food!
There were various stands set up all around the transition year room, eight in total. These eight stands sold a multitude of items, including stationery, origami Christmas trees, decorations and official exam papers.
For the more hungry customers, there was a wide range of food both traditional and tasty! Popcorn, vegetable soup and home made baking treats, such as brownies and cookies!
Overall, it was a fun day for teachers and students alike, one that can hopefully be continued in the years to come with different products and ideas.
by Jamie Cunningham
Open Night
Open Night
Open Night took place on Thursday the 20th of September. Many students and parents braved the wild and windy conditions to visit our school. Open night is an opportunity for children and parents to wander around our school while the staff and students show how the facilities operate. Parents discover what to expect when their children attend school in Drimnagh Castle.
Children can meet the teachers and experience some of the new subjects they will learn. School is not just about studying, but also about having the time of your life. For the open night, each room is filled with fun and games relating to every subject, from board games to interactive games to wacky science experiments.
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