The Thomond Times September Edition
The Year Ahead First Term Thursday 23rd August 2018 to Friday 21st December 2018 Midterm 1 Monday 29th October to Friday 2nd November 2018 School Closed Friday 28th September Christmas Holidays All schools close on Friday 21st December 2018 and reopen on Monday 7th January 2019 Second Term Monday 9th January 2018 to Friday 12th April 2019 Midterm 2 Monday 18th February to Friday 22nd February 2019 School Closed Friday the 15th & Monday the 18th of March Easter Holidays All schools close on Friday 12th April and reopen Monday 29th April 2019 Third Term Monday 29th April to Friday 31st May 2019 School Closed Monday the 6th of May State Examinations Wednesday 5th June Parent Teacher Meetings 2018 3rd Year & 6th Year Thursday 25th October 2.30 - 5.00 2nd Year, 5th Year & TY Thursday 29th November 2.30 - 5.00 2019 1st Year Thursday 14th February 2.30 - 5.00 3rd Year & 6th Year Thursday 21st March 2.30 - 5.00
2018
Principal’s Message It is an honour and a privilege to take up the position of Principal of Thomond Community College and it is with great enthusiasm that I embrace the role. I look forward to leading this school as it continues to develop and grow into the future, equipping our young people with the knowledge, skills and competencies to thrive and flourish in a rapidly changing world. As Nelson Mandela said, “Education is the most powerful weapon, which you can use to change the world.” Norma O’Brien
Junior Certificate Results
The Greaney Family Scholarship Fund
2017/2018 Junior Cycle Greaney family Scholarship recipients. The top 5 students from each of last years junior cycle year groups received a financial bursary to the collective value of E8,750. We are very lucky to have such a caring & generous past pupil who is so committed to education.
2017/2018 Senior Cycle Greaney family Scholarship recipients. The top 5 students from each of last years senior cycle year groups received a financial bursary to the collective value of â‚Ź17,500.
Trip to Ardnacrusha Hydroelectric Plant
In conjunction with the 38th EVA International Biennale, Ms Murphy/Mr Power (Student teacher) 5th Year students from Thomond Community College were invited to participate in an art project to create an audio response to the EVA 2018 exhibition. The project involved creating a sound collage of audio samples from the major themes of the exhibition; creatively compiled and edited. The resulting audio works were be performed at an event in EVA in the Limerick City Gallery and were also available to download via the EVA International website. A trip was arranged for 5th Year art students for to Ardnacrusha Hydroelectric Plant on Tuesday 22nd May 2018. The aim of the trip was to give students an opportunity to respond to the primary theme of the EVA International exhibition, by recording various sounds in this environment. The cost of the trip was paid in advance by EVA International.
Transition Year Students Support Peter Mc Veery Trust
Student Enterprise Launch
Well done to transition Year students Emma Cannon, Katelynn O Byrne Troy, Ciara Mc Namara and Emily O Sullivan Mullane who recently fundraised for the Peter Mc Veery Trust on a Sunday morning. Good to see the spirit of volunteering in Transition year. Well done girls!
Letter from Peter Mc Veery Trust thanking the girls. On behalf of Peter McVerry Trust, I would like to thank you for your support in helping us to raise funds for our work with people who are homeless.
The Student Enterprise Programme launch was held in Thomond Park on Wednesday the 26th September. All our TYs attended the event. Garry Lowe from Whizzkids introduced us all to the Student Enterprise Project and was a wonderful MC for the day. We heard from many speakers; including the Major of Limerick Cllr James Collins, previous winners of Limerick SEP, Emily Duffy who has earned national recognition stemming from her SEP participation, and Eamon Ryan Head of Enterprise at Limerick Local As we mark our 35th anniversary in 2018, your support and kindness ensures that we can continue to provide crucial services to those who need Enterprise Office. them most. The keynote speech came from Joe O’Connor, strength Last year, Peter McVerry Trust supported 4,971 individuals across our ser- and conditioning coach with the Limerick Senior Hurling vices. By the end of the year, we were providing over 1,000 beds nightly. As Team. We gained valuable tips from all the speakers and the demand for our services continues to grow, we are ever expanding the great words of motivation were delivered into the business minds of the future! We all left the event full of enthusiasm range of accommodation and supports we provide. and eager to start on our projects! Best of luck to all the TYs This level of support would not be possible without you. Thank you. as they enter the wonderful world of entrepreneurship! Yours sincerely Ms O’Connor Michael Thompson Throughout our collections on September 8th & 9th, we raised a total of €1,565.33. This was gratefully received by our office. Established in 1983, Peter McVerry Trust provides low-threshold entry services, primarily to young people and vulnerable adults with complex needs. We offer pathways out of homelessness based on the principles of the Housing First model.
Student Mentoring Programme Transition year and 5th year mentors together with their first year mentees had their first activity session this week. The Thomond Community College mentoring programme allows for our first year students to be mentored by students from the senior cycle. Peer mentors maintain contact with their first year mentees throughout the year. As part of the programme mentors offer information and advice on daily school life, support with academic queries, extracurricular activities and support with social adjustment as they find their way through the first year of secondary school. Many thanks to all the mentors who have volunteered and to all students involved. Ms. A. O’ Brien and Ms Trish Ryan.
Scoilbhliain nua 2018/19, Failte ar ais gach duine !!. Mar ba ghnáth tá an bhéim ar ‘’Beatha Teanga í a Labhairt’’. Is teanga bheo bheathach í an Ghaeilge. I mbliaina beidh MEMES Le Feiceáil ar scáileán sa GPA. Iarracht eile an Gheailge a choiméad mar mhodh chumarsáide ar fud na scoile . Seo a leanas iad :(Buíochas le Ms.Ayers iad a chur le chéile) Ms Ware (Roinn Na Gaeilge)
Debating Club Thomond Community College Junior Debating Club is up and running. Every Thursday after school, first and second year students meet for friendly debates on interesting topics. Students debate with each other and practice their speaking skills for debating competitions with other schools. If you are interested in joining, please contact Ms Bingham-Shee in the JCSP library. First Years: Katie Franklin, Jordan Aherne,Grace Walsh, Anna Linehan Second years: Amy Roys, Orestis Smalis, Catriona Rogan, John Hannon, Isabelle Power, Lucy Smyth
Tale as Old as Time
After a colossal amount of auditions (62 in total) we have finally cast our 2018 production. Mrs Dunne and Mr O’Connell were bowled over with the level of talent that was on display at auditions, so much so we have added more parts to include more students in this years production of Beauty and the Beast. The show will take place in the 12th and 13th of December and is definitely one not to be missed. Mr O’Connell Contact Details : Thomond Community College, Moylish Park, Limerick. Phone: 061 - 452422 www.thomondcommunitycollege.ie
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