Xtreme.ie

On Wednesday the 20th of May we left school at 9:00am and got on a bus and went to Xtreme.ie

When we got there we didn't waist any time and we got straight to it.We put on our harness and helmet.The first thing we did was the second level aerial trekking.It was lots of fun.



Then we did the Dropzone Freefall.This was terrifying!

After that we did the climbing wall.


My favourite activity we did was ZipLining.

Swim A Mile, SciFest & Ty Retreat

Swim A Mile:
On the 6th of May,we went to The National Aquatic Centre for 'Swim A Mile'.We got sponsored by family members and friends to swim a mile.We all enjoyed it and we're delighted we got to participate.


SciFest:
On the 12th of May,it was a very important day.It was the second round of Scifest.My team were lucky enough to get through back in March. Scifest was in Tallaght IT.We left the school at 9:00am and arrived around 9:45am. After we were 
judged we waited for the results to be told.One group from 
our school got a awarded.












TY Retreat:
On the 13th of May,It was our retreat day.We left the school at 9:00am.And got a bus to Maynooth College.The purpose of our retreat was to reflect and have time for ourselfs.We played different fun games and also debated on different subjects like equality and who has it easier etc.We had a great day.

Driving Lessons!

On April 14th,We went to Leinster Driving Campus.It was my first time driving so I was so nervous and excited.

There was three girls per car.Alley and Faith were in the same car as me.Alley went first, I went second and Faith went third.We got 30 minutes each and then near the end we got 10 minutes each.

We then did a practice Theory Test.And also tried out 'Drunk Goggles'.They were goggles that showed us what our eyesight would be like if we were drunk.We had a great laugh,some girls found it very difficult to even pick up a cone!

Easter Holidays!

One more day left in school and then we're off for two weeks!Hallelujah!

Happy Easter!:)

Work Experience & St.Patrick's Day

Work Experience:

This is our third placement for work experience.For my third placement I am in Boots.I really enjoy going here every Wednesday.It is my favourite placement out of them all.Everyone is so kind and friendly.                                                                                                                  

It was St.Patrick's Day this week!

SciFest

For Scifest, Molly and I came up with the idea of testing for bacteria on make up brushes.Our project was called 'To Investigate the bacteria on make up brushes'.                                                                                                                            We chose this idea because we always wondered how much  bacteria was on make up brushes and can it cause problems,  eg. Infections (conjunctivitis) or skin irritation/acne.   

We were very happy with the outcome. We got through to       the next round of Scifest in Tallaght IT and we also won         first place in 'Highly Commended'.We can't wait until the         next round and we hope we do well.

Briery Gap Competition

This week we went to the Briery Gap Competition.Our drama was called 'Willow' it was based on William Shakespear and being anti-semetic.

Our play went very well,we don't know who got threw yet but we will have to wait and see.After the play was over we went down the town to get something to eat and we were stopped by a local radio station called 'Classic Hits 4fm'.Alison and I were interviewed about Niall Horan and afterward we got goody bags,it was lots of fun!









 I do not own this picture.Credit to Google Images. :)   

Mini Company!

We are very excited and we hope our product sells!

Today,we are selling our mini company prodcuts!We are very excited as this is our second idea as we were left in debt with our last product.Our product is called Ccaf Cups & Candy.
Our prouct is desgined mugs with sweets,hot chocolate etc.
Our mugs are at a cheap resonable price.
Mug (filled with sweets etc.)-€5.00
Mug (not filled with sweets etc.)-€4.00

Scifest Project!

This week we did the experiment for our scifest project.There are two people in my group,Molly and I.We chose to do a experiment on 'To investigate the level of bacteria on make up brushes'.

We made agar plates and placed them in the fridge for one day and then we took them out and swapped our brushes with cotton buds and wiped them on the agar plates.

We stuck them closed and left them for another day.We went back and opened them and the results were shocking.The eye shadow brush was the worst which wasn't expected.

We decided to test them for a second time just to be sure but this time we did two plates of each.
We have not opened them ones yet we have to wait until next Tuesday to see!

   I do not own this picture.Credit to Google Images. :)           

BT Young Scientist

On Thursday 9th of January,We went to the BT Young Scientist&Technology Exhibition.The bus left our school at 9:00am and we arrived around 10:00am.We were allowed go around with our friends and were to meet back at 2:45.

550 projects qualified for the exhibition.There were lots of great projects,they were very interesting.There was also two shows,A 3D show and a BT Scientist show.

Ryan Tubridy was at the Exhibition.He was talking on the RTE 2FM booth aswell as talking to us and taking pictures!

Hometown were also at the Exhibition.Everyone was very excited to see them.They performed on RTE 2FM,they were very good!

                                            I do not own any of these pictures.Credit to Google Images. :)

Fashion Show!

On the 25th and the 26th of November were the days of the fashion show.On the first day ,(the 25th) I went with my friends to watch the fashion show.It was great fun and I really enjoyed it.

On the second day (the 26th),I went again but this time I wasnt watching it,I was selling products from our mini company.Our mini company was designed t shirts and other products.We didnt sell aswell as I hoped,kinda disapointing!But I did try my best!! :P

I do not own this picture.Credit to Google Images. :)

Christmas Countdown!

Christmas is in 33 days!! Can't wait :) Hope it snows...

     I do not own this picture.Credit to Google Images. :)

Another Week

On November 19th,It was another day of work experience.It was great fun and I cannot wait for the new term in two weeks.I am still deciding on where I want to go but I'm looking in to Hair Dressing.

Mid-term:Halloween

This week is our last week until mid-term break.We are all very excited for our little break from school and halloween.We were all given different themes:

1st year-Witches and cats

2nd year-Vampires and werewolves

3rd year-Pirates

4th year(ty)-Zombies

5thyear-Scay clowns

6th year-Harry Potter

Some people dressed up and others didn't.We had a fun day:)

Halloween

Never give up!

I do not own any of these pictures.Credit to Google Images. :)

Don't worry be happy!

I do not own any of these pictures.Credit to google images. :)

Finally back at work experience!

On Wednesday the 15th of October,It was another day of work experience.I really enjoyed my day at a beauty salon.I feel like I this day went better than my previous week as we did more work.I was very excited to be back at work experience as I missed the previous two days due to a operation.Work experience was lots of fun and I cant wait till next week. :)

Work Experience

On Wednesday the 24th of September,It was the day we started our work experience.For my work experience I went to a beauty salon.We started at 10 am and ended at 3pm.

I was very nervous because It was my first day and I was kind of worried.But as the day went on I shouldn't have worried at all.Everybody was very friendly and kind.

I wasnt the only girl on work experience there,their was also two other girls.We were told to clean and help out on anything that was needed,also answer the phone if it rings,as our supervisor was busy with students for a majority of the day.

Our lunch break was at 11:30 and it was until 12:30.It was handy having Halo Cafe next door as we didnt have to go far.When lunch was over we went back in and made coffee and tea for the students,then they left a while later.When they left we cleaned the room that they used.

Afterwards we lit candles and incense and placed them around the salon.They smelled lovely and they looked really nice.

Our supervisor informed us that next week we will be models, for the students that are studying beauty.We will also be working like normal as well.

I really enjoyed my first day at work experience and I cant wait for next week.

Carlingford Adventure Centre

On Monday the 15th of September we visited Carlingford Adventure Centre.We set off at 7am as it took approximately 2 hours to get to our destination.We stayed there for two days and one night.
When we arrived we were all so excited,we were brought in to a area where the instructors introduced themselves and gave us our keys to our accomodation.

We were divided in to two groups,group A and group B,I was in group A.First activity of the day was to do with water.We started off with Canadian canoeing,we stopped off at a cave and one by one we sat down and got ice cold sea water thrown on top of us.We also did other activity's while Canadian canoeing eg.went on a floating trampoline.This was lots of fun we were all so tired and exhausted afterwards.

When we returned from Canadian canoeing we had lunch then set off again to do activities in a sky climb course area.We didnt go on the sky climb course,instead we did other activities like a Human Maze and all activites that we had to work together as a team.
After our long walk back from our activities we had dinner then we had some relaxing time.Later on that evening we set off for a hike up a mountain and stopped off at a forest to play a blind fold game in the forest.This was lots of fun except for when I walked head first in to a tree.

After our hike we had free time until 12,then lights had to be turned off,we all got chinese take away and settled down for the night.

The next and final day we got up bright and early at 8am and went down for breakfast and then we were back into the water again.We all did kayaking which was very fun and we swam out to the trampolines and did fun games.After the water sports we did Laser Combat in the forest which was so much fun.Personally it was my favourite activity out of the whole trip.

At 5pm we all said our goodbyes and got on the bus for our journey home.Carlingford was a great trip and I really enjoyed it and I hope to return there in the future.

Workshops

On Wednesday the 3rd of September we had a full day of workshops from Positive Parties to First Aid class to Etiquette Class.First class of the day was the Positive Party.The Positive Party was great fun we played fun games and also learned to think positive when we are nervous.I really enjoyed the dancing,we had a laugh.It was all a bit different to what I expected.We also shared all our positive expierences.

After break we had First Aid class,this was the second class of the day.This class was great for our knowledge and will come in handy in our futures.In this class we learned all the different skills like the recovery position,CPR and how to apply bandages,casts etc.We also had great fun acting out all of these skills.They will defenitly come in useful.I really enjoyed this class.

After First Aid class we had lunch time.Then it was on to Etiquette class.This class was my personal favourite out of all the classes.In this class we learned how to walk elegantly in heels and in our normal shoes.We also learned about personal hygiene and how to take care of ourselves.The last part of the day in Etiquette class was when we got to expoliate our hands,this was great fun and our hands were so soft and they smelled amazing.

Over all I really enjoyed these workshops,they were helpful and enjoyable.I can't wait until our next workshop.These skills will defenitly come in handy in my future.This will be a day that I will remeber.