Happiness Programme
We are very fortunate to have Shane Martin, BA., H.D.E., Dip.Psych., MSc.Psych.
Registered Psychologist of the Psychological Society of Ireland and director of ‘Moodwatchers’ to deliver a programme on ‘Happiness’ to the TY students in early March, an event that is highly valued by all TY students on an annual basis After February midterm the TY students will undertake their 3rd block of subjects which they each have chosen. At the beginning of May TY students will undergo formal interviews based on their portfolio of work for the year, and the second round of work experience will commence on Mon 23rd May
Taekwondo
Taekwondo classes are continuing for all TY students each week, under the instruction of Mr. Eric Pepper of Willowbrook Taekwondo. This training will culminate in inter-group competitions on Friday 15th April…when the students will showcase their skills in this highly skillful martial art.
Student Enterprise Awards
On Wednesday 2nd March the TY students will depart for the Slieve Russel Hotel, Ballyconnell to participate at the Student Enterprise Awards. All students will showcase their mini-companies and rise to the challenge of initiating, investigating and evaluating their own companies. We would like to wish all the TY mini companies the very best of luck at this annual event.
Disability Awareness Workshop
Wednesday 26th January the TY students participated in a Disability Awareness Workshop. The program provides transition year students with an understanding of what the term disability means. The main aim of the program is to provide teenagers with an understanding of the difficulties faced by individuals who may sufferer from a disability. This experience helps them develop a more positive, respectful and understanding attitude towards the issues faced by individuals with a disability. The Program consisted of an one and half hour theory session including disability awareness practical's, followed by a two hour wheelchair practical session, where the pupils got to participate in games and activities aimed at individuals in wheelchairs. Indeed there was great competition in the hall as the TY students raced against each other in an effort to score baskets. We are extremely grateful to Cavan Sports Partnership for providing the students with this highly informative program.
ECDL
All transition year students are working hard on the ECDL Syllabus 5 programme, four modules are completed to date, module 2, 3,4 and 7. Examinations are completed for modules 2, 3 and 7 using the Irish Computer Society’s on-line testing system, module 6 examination is scheduled for the week beginning 28th February. All remaining modules will be completed before the end of the school year. I encourage all transition year students to get this internationally recognised qualification.
TY Trip to Caringford 2010
More than 30 of our TY studnets travelled to Carlingford in Co. Louth for a 3 night team building exercise. THe details of the trip can be found here
TY Fashion Show 10
On Tuesday 16th March, the Transition Year students held a hugely successful Fashion 
Show in the school. A packed audience watched 55 models showcase 160 outfits from local shops in Cootehill. Clothes were supplied by Lennon’s Drapers, E&M Stores, Miss Diva, The Bridal Loft, Kazoo Kids & Dazzling Diva’s. Footwear came from Mc Donagh Shoes while jewellery from Shira Jewellery Design provided the finishing touches.....more
Ty Trip to Belgium 10
We left Dublin at about 7 am on Monday morning. When we landed at the airport we went to a science museum. It was full of interactive exhibitions that explored many topics of science.On the second day we were woken early at 7 am (the middle of the night) by Mr. Farrell for our classes to begin. We did various science experiments using a vacuum pump. After lunch we went to an archery and rifle shooting range and orienteering in a cave- that was savage, afterwards we had a BBQ.....more
Trip to Holland 09
The annual exchange to Holland took place in early October. Click here for more details
Induction 09/10
As part of their initial induction, the TY’s engaged in some exciting activities such as a low
budget Fashion Show! Students were presented with a black plastic bag, scissors, tin foil, coloured paper and toilet roll!....with which they had the exciting task of designing, making, presenting and evaluating an item of clothing suitable for the cat walk! This activity was thoroughly enjoyed by all students and it embraced everything that Transition Year promotes .......team work, co-operation, maturity and resourcefulness among students....right from day one!... more
Ty trip to Belgium
28 students and 3 teachers travelled to the European Space Agency in Belgium on the from the 2nd until the 6th February as part of the Transition Year Programme. Below is a brief description of the trip.We left the school at 4am and headed to Dublin where we flew out to Belgium to be picked up by our coach which would be with us for the week. Our fisrt stop was at an interactive science museum just outside Brussels. ....more
F1 in Schools
F1 in schools is a nationwide competition run by the Irish Computer Society. Teams are required to design a formula one racing car. However judging takes place across a range of areas related to the team such as sponsorship gained, marketing of team as a product and best website. Prizes are also given for the fastest car, the best logo on car and display of car. Two teams from the school submitted five page design and plans for their team and both have been accepted into the competition. The teams are Velocidad and Flame Inferno, both from Transition Year. The competition takes place in March and we wish both teams the very best.
Oct 08
From Monday 6th October to Friday 10th October, 17 students and 2 teachers from St 
Aidan’s Comprehensive enjoyed an exchange trip in Holland with students from Kandinsky College, Nijmegen.
2nd September '08
This years Transition Year Group set out on Tuesday morning the 2nd September 
on a team building mission to Tanagh Outdoor activity Centre. Even though the weather was dreadful the student set out from the school with good humour. The purpose of the day was to allow the students to mix with each other outside of the classroom environment. The group was also working on team building and learning how important it is to work together with a common goal in sight.....more
1st May '08
TY Fashion Show
A wave of glamour and glitz descended on Cootehill on Thursday May 1st as the 
Transition Year students in St. Aidan’s Comprehensive hosted a Fashion show in the school to a packed hall. Preparations started in January and 46 students were involved in total building the stage, planning the clothes, hair and make-up and preparing the music to be played at the show. Twenty one students....... read more
1st April 08
46 Transition Year students from St. Aidan’s Comprehensive, Cootehill 
have demonstrated their entrepreneurial skills with a vengeance over the last 5 months. They participated in the Student Enterprise Awards run by Cavan County Enterprise Board. They were guided by their teachers Ms. Deirdre Marren and Ms. Jackie Sweeney. Enthusiasm was high as they set off on the path of brainstorming.......more
29th April '08
Transition year students at St Aidan’s Comprehensive School Cootehill have 
successfully been chosen to present their Social Action projects at the National Y.S.I showcase to be held in the R.D.S on the 7th and 8th of May. The Y.S.I programme was established Nationally in 2002. The programme is for young people who are interested in making changes in how we live, think and care about others. The programme encourages young people to get involved in social awareness and social action projects. more