As part of the Bronze Gaisce award the Transition Year students headed off to Co. Wicklow on the 10^th Nov. and stayed at the Glendalough International youth hostel. During their stay they had to walk approx. 24 kms. The weather was very wet on the Friday but it didn’t dampen their spirits. They participated with good humour in the walk and guided tour of the monastic site. On Friday night the girls put on a very entertaining "concert". There are many walks in this beautiful area and on Saturday our walk gave us a view across the lake of the reputed bed of St.Kevin.

The Transition Years visited the National Concert Hall, Dublin for a "Music in the Classroom" performance by the National Concert Orchestra under the baton of Gearóid Grant. In the afternoon they headed to Croke Park for a guided tour of the ground and its facilities. While we were there, floodlights were being installed to facilitate the use of Croke Park for International soccer and rugby matches. They were accompanied by T.Y’s from the Good Counsel College & Ms. Woodcock.

As part of the Science week, the girls travelled to Waterford I.T to hear the State Pathologist Dr. Máire Cassidy speak about her job and all that is entailed in the life of a pathologist. A very interesting morning for all. Ms. Fennelly and Ms. McNamara accompanied the girls.

The Transition Years students have recently returned from their work experience placement having had a "taste" of a variety of careers, ranging from laboratory work, horse training, veterinary work to primary school. Each girl got an insight into possible career paths through this very worthwhile venture.

11 of the Transition Year girls decided to enter the Soroptimists public speaking competition this year to represent the Wexford, Kilkenny and Tipperary region. As there were so many entries to the competition only 4 students per school were allowed to compete on the night. An in-school competition was held one night during work experience, which was graciously adjudicated, by Mrs. Geraldine Larkin and Mrs. Eva Kelly. Only 4 students could be chosen, these were Taragh O’ Connor, Caoimhe Doyle, Leanne Rowe and Jennifer Phelan. These girls represented the school very well at the competition but unfortunately were not among the two to qualify from the region. Congratulations to all the girls who participated.