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Transition Year Awards 2017

The annual TY awards night was held on the 30th May in AIB bank in Cavan presented the team with a token of their
the Hotel Kilmore Cavan. The night offered the students of appreciation for all their hard work throughout the year.
Transition Year an opportunity to showcase all their hard It was finally time for the main part of the night – the awards.
work and creative achievements from throughout the year. You could almost feel the tension in the air as the awards were
Parents and family members of the transition years were all announced. There was a myriad of awards to be given out to
in attendance and the atmosphere was electric.
various pupils to recognise their impressive achievements
The theme for the night was “The Oscars” which was and development throughout the year. Some of the awards
prevalent throughout the show produced by the TYs. The given out included an award for the best geography project,
students created mini drama productions of the modules young entrepreneur of the year, the Irish Fainne award and
they completed in the year which gave their families the two main awards of the night – the Student of the Year
an insight into the various programmes offered in the and the Spirit of Transition Year. The receiver of the Student
transition year programme. There was plenty of humour of the Year award was Aisling Conaty which reflected her
injected into the show as well! Some of the modules rein consistent academic performance all through the year. The
acted by the pupils included performing arts, nutrition, First Spirit of Transition Year award went to both Peace Jameson
Aid, photography, music, mini company, steer clear and and Emma Bell for their joint enthusiasm and participation
sports coaching. in transition year.
The second part of the night commenced with the AIB Overall the awards evening was a great success and was
school bank, Team P.E.A.C.H. Trust, presenting their enjoyed by everyone in attendance. It was certainly an
slideshow and speeches from the national final of the Build excellent end to an incredible year!
a Bank Challenge to the audience. Representatives from

Peace Jameson & Emma Bell receiving the Award for Aisling Conaty receiving the award for
“Spirit of Transition Year”. “Transition Year Student of the Year”.

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