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We have been very busy since our return in September. 

Firstly a big welcome to our new students and new members of staff Sarah (spanish) and Thomas (metalwork), next a  well done to our the Junior Cert class of 2012 on their great results.

Since Sept we have had a few workshops in the centre , Cura (crisis pregnancy) Aids West ( sexual health) Song Craft (composed and recorded a song) next week we are having  Cyber Safety Workshop. Some students as part of an LCA task held a Cheerios Breakfast to raise money for Childline .

To partake in Maths Week Eamon (maths teacher) held a most enjoyable a maths table quiz. The students went to the Southern Hotel to attend the show Psycho Spaghetti which was very funny and true! At Halloween we had a special spooky breakfast followed by a fancy dress competition and party games.

As part of Girls Active the girls have a Zumba class every week. This has proved to be very popular with fitnesss levels increasing while having great fun.

There was great excitement on Tuesday 26th June as the centre held the premier of its latest film " Last Chance" in the Gaiety Cimema Complex. A large crowd of invited guests gathered at the cinema for the arrival of the actors and actresses by limo, for the red carpet event. On arrival the learners looking very sharp in their suits and dresses caused quite a stir on Wine Street, with many onlookers taking pictures and asking what was going on? Tracy Mc Garry assisted by Gemma Fox held a wine / mineral reception for all, before the crowd settled down for the much anticipated showing of the film. Ultan Mulvihill thanked all involved, including David Moriarty camera man, editor and music composer, Maggie Wade Drama Coach, all the learners and staff for their co-operation, Co. Sligo VEC for funding the project, and the various people who allowed Youthreach to film on their premises. The film itself ran for over an hour and impressed everybody present, as it was greeted with a huge applause, and cheering at the end. The group then moved to the Glasshouse hotel for a reception, of food and music. The whole event was a great success, with excellent behaviour, and a thoroughly enjoyable evening was had by all.   

It has been a busy time around the centre with tasks and projects being completed,interviews for LCA tasks done and orals coming up. There is a general buzz around the centre for Junior Certs having their art exam and projects completed. The practical exams are over so its time to knuckle down and do final preparation for the written ones.  We welcome back Charmaine who is teaching Home Economics and are delighted to have Karl for another round of music generation. Our latest film project is in the editing stage and we look forward to the finished project.

Well done Greg for organising the volleyball tournament on Monday 5th March as part of his LCA Task.  Everybody enjoyed the morning.  Player of the day has to go to Agnieszka Wojtyna who is a real pro!

A group of students went to Dublin to go Ice Skating in Kilmainham and shopping in Liffey Valley. We had a great time with some interesting skating skills on display.  A nice way to get in the Christmas spirit.

The two James' organised a football tournament for their LCA General Education task. It was held on Friday 7th October and the rain managed to stay away for the duration. There were a number of student teams involved as well as a staff team. The more experienced and talented team won on the day and great fun was had by all. Well done lads!!!!!

The largest group for the LCA exams 2011 was the Spanish exam. This is because both year 1 and year 2 LCA groups sat their exam together this year. Next year both groups will be taking Irish. The results for LCA this year will be available in Youthreach from 9 o'clock on Wednesday the 17th of August. Ultan will be there to meet you with a smile on his face.