Where's Matt?!

In English this week, Ms.W gave us a motivational speech on life. She told us, that each of our futures are yet to unravel and our life plans will change along the road, and change for the better. She then told us about a man named Matt who wasn't very well educated and the odds seemed to be against him. He then started creating videos of himself, dancing in different locations in the world.
The video then became viral, and Matt is now a speaker around the world. This shows that life may not always turn out the way we planned.....
Enjoy this video, It has also given me an idea for my TY. Video Project...

Eventful Friday Out and Video Making in IT

The sun was splitting the trees on Friday morning, and all TY's set off to the NCA in Blanchardstown. The atmosphere was great on the bus and everyone was looking forward to their day ahead.
We all quickly got changed into our swimsuits and we were out in the pool. Some brave girls decided to swim a full mile themselves. The others got to divide into groups and swim a mile as a group. I realised how unfit I was hahaha!
After swimming, we went to Blanchardstown shopping centre for some food and a look around the shops. Overall it was a great day and many thanks to the teachers who brought us and to the LCVPs who organised the trip.
In IT classes, Mrs.L assigned us an end of year project to create a video of our choice which lasts three minutes. I'm really excited to do this project as I've made videos before and I love making them! I'm looking forward to see everyone else's videos :)

Swim a Mile

Every year, Transition Years get involved with the Ian Daly Swim A Mile which takes place in the National Aquatic Centre, Dublin. Before Easter, Mrs.L gave us all a Sponsorship Card each. We've all been asking our relatives to donate some money to this worthwhile charity.
We all get into separate groups and swim a mile between us. There are four girls in my group. I'm really looking forward to next Friday. On a good note, its the day before my Birthday. Wooo :)

William's Words coming to an end.

As we're coming to our last term in Transition Year, and all our Mini Company competitions are over..we are beginning to close down our businesses. Its amazing to think how far we have come this year. We've developed team work skills, organisational and unforgettable memories. 

Its so impressive to think that a group of fifteen and sixteen year old girls can actually work together to design, create, publish and sell their own product. I was very lucky to work with such an amazing set of girls and getting to create a product which I was so passionate about.

Although it has been quite stressful, I have enjoyed the Mini Company project the most out of all the projects this year as I've learnt a bountiful amount of skills. I've developed as a person - I've come to know myself better. I've realised that everything requires effort and work in  order to be successful. Independence is key and team work is essential.

 I'd like to sincerely thank my Business teacher Ms.P as without her, we would have been lost. She guided us through the whole process and kept us positive and enthusiastic even though things seemed impossible at times. She gave up so much time for us and we're so appreciative of it.

Recalling Memories

Last class we had English class. We took the time to reminisce on some memories which particularly stood out for us during the year. TY night is slowly creeping up, its so hard to believe. 
Its even mind blowing to think that we're in April, our last term of Transition Year. It shows how quick a school year can fly by once you're busy and enjoying yourself :)
As TY Night is supposedly one of the great highlights of Transition Year I'm really looking forward to it. TY Night is organised by TY's themselves, guided by the teachers...So there'll be a lot of preparation to be done in the coming few weeks.
Easter break was great and I was looking forward to going back to school to see everyone and how their Easter went. I've made so many new friendships throughout the year and also bonded on the ones I already had. I'm looking forward to the rest of the year :D