Fifth years hold successful bonding day event in Killina school
Fifth year is naturally a very important landmark year in school life as students begin senior cycle on the back of either TY or coming straight from Junior Certificate.
On Friday last, Ms McNeill in Killina Presentation Secondary School organised a very successful bonding day for the recently returned 5th year students.
With students taking a variety of different subjects and meeting an array of new classmates several times each day, this bonding day gave students a change to mingle and learn from and about, each other.
The students were also given a valuable insight into facing the Leaving Cert in a presentation from past pupil Anita Watkins, who achieved excellently in this year's leaving cert, and also Katie Meleady, who spoke to the students about decision-making after results day and the factors that she considered before deciding to repeat the leaving cert.
Well done to Anita and Katie, and all the students and teachers who participated in an enjoyable and informative day.
An information evening for parents of 5th year students was arranged by Ms McNeill, following on from the 5th Year Bonding Day.
The talk gave information to parents about the expectations and supports available for fifth year students, and advice on how to approach senior cycle.
Teachers were available afterwards to talk to parents about subject levels and requirements, and tea and refreshments were available afterwards. An equivalent night for parents of first year students will be coming up shortly.
- More in Friday's edition of the Offaly Independent