Transition Year students who enjoyed an eventful trip to NUIG
Some TY students who enjoyed an eventful trip to NUIG for a Mathematics workshop. The Maths professors at the university gave the students an insight into applied maths, science and their day to day job at the college.
This Years Transition Year gets off to a busy start!
This year’s Transition Year students have already embarked on what will surely be an exciting year. Already the months of September and October have brought many new adventures and competitions. To give a brief timeline; we began our TY experience with the yearly Killary trip from the 4th to the 6th of September. (3 days […]
Transition Years complete their Kickboxing/Self Defence & Street Awareness programme
Well done to our Transition Years who have completed a five-week programme of Kickboxing/Self Defence & Street Awareness with Pete Foley of Black Dragon Kickboxing club as part of their Physical Education Programme.
TY’s enjoy the Global Goals workshop at the beautiful Brigit’s Gardens
On Friday the 22nd of September all of our Transition Years students class visited St Bridget’s Gardens in Pollagh, Rosscahill, Co. Galway. When we arrived, we sat down in a little marquee. Two of the four leaders, explained to us what we would be doing throughout the day. After that, we split into four groups. […]
Transition Years attend the launch of the St Vincent De Paul’s schools’ programme
Fifteen Transition Years enjoyed attending the launch of the St Vincent De Paul’s schools’ programme at Knock Shrine on 14th September, which was hosted by the Western Region St Vincent De Paul (SVP). The girls had presentations on social justice issues followed by round table discussions. Speakers on the day included Fr Peter Mc Verry SJ, […]
Lively songs & chocolate chip cookies ensure a successful TY Killary trip
The morning we left for Killary was dark and gloomy – which we all thought perfectly represented our moods as Ms. Quirke gathered our precious phones. Little did we know however, that having our phones taken off us would be the least of our problems as we took our first steps onto the mucky Connemara […]
Countdown to the TY Fashion Show 2017
It’s that time of year again when the greatest fashion extravaganza of the school calendar is unveiled. Transition year students are getting ready to present “Glamorous Gowns”. This year’s show promises to blow your cashmere socks off! The outfits range from elegant ball gowns to wild mixes of texture and fabric, with a few surprises thrown […]
Our YSI innovators work to challenge ageism & stereotyping of the elderly
On the 29th March 2017 at the Ardilaun Hotel Salthill, TY students of Presentation College Currylea will present their project entitled; “Challenging Ageism and Stereotyping of Elderly People in Society”. We feel this is an important social issue to investigate because studies have shown that ageism is hurtful, lowers self-esteem, and is a social divider […]
Languages really are fun!
Our First, Second, Transition Years and Fifth Year students took part in our Language Day on Thursday 9th of February, with the aim of making Language learning fun! Our Language Day kicked off with a table quiz, covering French and German language and culture, as well as general knowledge. There was fierce competition between […]
Transition Year Students enjoy their ‘Peer to Peer’ programme
Transition Year students enjoying day one of ‘Peer to Peer’ programme. This programme educates students on various topics like communication and decision-making. The Transition Year students on completion of the programme will deliver it to other students. Students were delighted to be involved and can’t wait for day two this coming Friday!!