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Kilkenny College TY students will be selling their wares in a fantastic Christmas market in the School on Thursday the 22nd of Decemeber from 11:30am to 3pm.  Their will be 10 stalls in total selling the goods which the students have been busy preparing over the last few weeks.  All proceeds from the sale will go to the Aishling Foundation and the Swaziland Primary School Foundation.  You can read more about each of the stalls below, as well as information on the two deserving charities that we are raising money for.

Aislinn Adolescent Addiction Centre

Aislinn Adolescent Addiction Centre is a drug free rehabilitation treatment centre, which believes in the priceless potential of young people. Their mission statement is supported by our core values: respect, uniqueness of the individual, teamwork, quality of service, and accountability. It is located in Ballyragget, County Kilkenny, Ireland, Its telephone number is +353 (0)56-8833777, Thank You.

St. Stephens Primary School, Swaziland

St. Stephens Primary Is a school in Swaziland that is affected by great poverty and disease, which has been occurring in Swaziland for the last decade. Two hundred out of the four hundred and thirty pupils in the school are orphans that are being raised by their older siblings. Their parents have ether died from hunger or disease. Our school has been nominated to set up a video link with them. As a group we’ve decided in many fundraising activities such as Super market bag packing, Bake sales and perhaps a small music concert. Thank You.

Wood Design

The wood design group located in the woodwork room are taught by Ms.Walsh and have created a number of high quality items for sale such as

Scented Kindle - Candle Holders- Bottler Holders- Bird feeders 

Jewellery

The jewellery group of about twenty five ty students meet on Tuesdays after tea and create some beautiful jewellery for the Christmas market. This is taught by Ms.Ryder and Ms. Moynan who are experience jewellery creators. They have created a number of items for sale such as;

Beaded Bracelets - Beaded Necklaces - Friendship bracelets - Earrings

Crepes and Popcorn

The Event Production class has been divided into two teams. . and Team B will be selling popcorn and crepes at the Christmas market taking place in the Boy Study Hall. And on Wednesday for us students.

Let's Garden

The 'Let's Garden' group have been extremely productive under the guidance of Mr. Dool and have a large selection of products at extremely competitive prices.  They will be selling Wreaths, Table Decorations, Turkeys, Hen and duck eggs, Vegetables in pots, Winter flowering plants, Window boxesand Hanging baskets.

 Badges

 A team mainly composed of TY art students have been hard at work using the badge machine purchased by Mr. Willis to create badges with an array of logos, colours and designs. These badges will be on sale for the excellent price of fifty cent each.  You can also design you own custon badge with any picture, design or logo for the price of €1.

Real Food

Directed by Ms. Milne, the real food group will be cooking and preparing many savoury foods such as chutneys, sausage rolls,calizonies, stuffing for your Christmas dinner, hot dogs and relishes. They will also have a range of sweet foods on offer such as gingerbread men and mulled apple juice. So make sure to visit their stall at the market and taste the many flavours of the season. 

Hats and Scarves

The bobbled hats and scarves are being made by Ms. O’ Donnell and the TY knitting group.  The hats are made of wool and will cost €8 at the Christmas market and are a perfect way of keeping warm as the temperature falls.

6th December 2011

T.Y. Drama Group are providing the entertainment at a Charity Christmas dinner which will be held in Café Sol, William Street, Kilkenny. 

The dinner is in aid of The O’Neill Centre and St. Vincent de Paul.

Date:                     Tuesday 13^th December

Time:                     8.30pm

Price:                     €40 incl: 3 course meal,  glass of wine & festive entertainment

Contact:                Kilkenny College 056 7761544 for bookings

 1st December 2011

A very busy run up to Christmas lies ahead of us.  On Thursday 15th December we hope to run 1,000 km over a 24 hour period raising funds for St. Stephen's Primary School in Swaziland.  Staff aim to cover 100 km of this leaving 900 km for the students!  

We have our Christmas market on 22nd December, we hope to have a wide range of food and crafts available for sale, over the next week we will post photos on this website of items we will be selling,  we will also give you details of how to pre-order.   Many thanks to both staff and parents assisting in every area. 

Richard Willis

 Kilkenny College Transition Year Programme 2011 - 2012

Kilkenny College is fully committed to the Transition Year Programme.  We believe it is an initiative that allows students the time and space to develop and mature without the pressure of examinations.  Past years have demonstrated how confidence and self esteem are acquired while students develop socially, personally, physically and academically through involvement in a broad range of activities. 

During the year the world of work is experienced and possible career choices explored.  There is emphasis on self regulated learning and skills that help provide a strong foundation for Leaving Certificate.  

Transition Year aims to promote students personal, social, educational and vocational development and to prepare them for a role as an autonomous, participative and responsible member of society.

 The overall aims of the Transition Year are: 

• To provide the time and space for students to develop and mature without the pressure of examinations
• To build student's confidence and self-esteem
• To encourage students to develop socially, personally, physically and academically through involvement in a broad range of activities
• To provide the opportunity for students to experience new subjects and activities
• To assist students to build interpersonal and leadership skills
• To provide the opportunity for students to experience the world of work and explore possible career choices for the future
• To develop student's life skills
• To encourage students to develop greater independence of thought and capacity for decision
• To help students be better prepared for the demands of the Leaving Certificate
• To further develop student's I.T. skills
• To develop an environment of support and respect within the year

The aim of this site is to provide parents and students with information regarding the Transition Year Programme within Kilkenny College.  During the year the Journalism group will be maintaining the site and updating it frequently with photographs, students articles, reviews and upcoming events. 

Richard Willis. 

Transition Year Co-ordinator 2011