Monthly E-News
Congratulations to the following students who had FULL ATTENDANCE for the month of October 2009: Lindsey Torney, Andrew Law, Ciara Ward, Siannon McCarroll, Briege Trainor, Jennifer Yau,
Nicola O’Hare, Carol Travers, Lindsey Crozier, Lindsey Crozier, Shannon Rice, Stephen Ruddy,
Jamie Doran, Claire Russell, Kerry Gracey, Finnual Travers, Catherine Curran, Sarah Woods,
Emma Fitzsimons, Ryan Shields, Patrick Rogan, Aaron Doherty, Sarah Teggart, Kirsty Rooney,
Peter McGreevy, Adele Trainor, Shauna Sharvin, Anne Harper
WINNER OF THE FULL ATTENDANCE AWARD: Jennifer Yau!!!
STUDENT SUCCESSES:
There have been quite a few qualifications achieved by a range of students. These include short accredited courses, vocational qualifications and national vocational qualifications.
We are delighted to share these successes with you below:
CSR Cards have been successfully awarded to the following:
| CSR CARDS HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFULLY AWARDED TO THE FOLLOWING:- |
| General Construction Operative | Craft Bricklayer | Craft Joiner |
| D MorganT GibsonI ChadwickJ McCawleyS RushM OwensA. MurphyO O’HalloranM. McGreevyJ. CraigB. McGreevy | C McCreeshI. Anderson | B Strain |
NOCN Level 2 Award in Door Supervision
Alfred Kelly
Application of Number
Fionnuala Travers Karin Tate Emma Cree
NVQ Level 2 in Retail Skills
Brian Fitzsimons Theresa Baker
Competence Achievement Card for Unvented Hot Water Systems
Chris McAleese
Communication / Literacy
Emma Armstrong Peter Kelly
Communication
Malisah Templeton Aine Bowen Leona Cunningham Rachel Jordan Fionnuala Travers Emma Armstrong Peter Kelly Gearoid Collins Colleen Kelly Ciara Ward Karen Bannon
ECDL
Lorna Dunn
NVQ Level 2 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development
Lindsay Torney Sarah McDowell Shannon Faloon Grainne Knocker Bronagh Stitt Sarah Jane Conlon Laura Thompson Katrina Bihag Stacy Lagan Amanda Gowdy Dolores McGuigan Tammy Cassidy Fionnuala Travers Clare Kearney Emma Lowry
NVQ Level 1 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development
Nuala McAlinden
Level 1 Award in Developing Employability Skills for a Career in the Service Sector
Connor Brannigan Stefan Craig Michael Eastwood Peter Kelly Nicola Mackin Peter McGreevey Ella McNabb Declan Mulholland Louise Neill Kirsty Rooney Sarah Teggart
NOCN Level 1 Award for Progression
Stefan Craig Peter McGreevy Peter Kelly
NOCN Level 1 Diploma for Progression
Sarah Teggart Nicola Mackin Michael Eastwood Louise Neill Kirsty Rooney Ella McNabb Declan Mulholland Connor Brannigan
Level 1 Award in Developing Employability Skills for a Career in Hospitality
Catherine Cardwell Aaron Doherty Patrick Rogan Karin Tate
NOCN Level 1 Award for Progression
Catherine Cardwell Aaron Doherty
NOCN Level 1 Diploma for Progression
Patrick Rogan Karin Tate
Cache Level 1 Award in Getting Started in a Pre-School Setting
Leanne Brady
Level 3 NVQ in Children’s Care, Learning & Development
Emma Cree Jacqueline Walker
NVQ Level 3 in Retail Management
David Stranney
Paedriatric First Aid
Dolores McGuigan Malisah Templeton Rachel Jordon Grainne KnockerLaura McNally Danielle Devine Atlanta Batten Nyckita DonnanAmanda Gowdy Sarah Jane Collins
We were delighted to have Jamie Daly from St. Colmcille’s High School with us for one week on Work Experience. Jamie spent his week with our Operations Department and was a pleasure to have.
The Best ‘Trainers’ Around!
Recruitment is still taking place at Hugh J O’Boyle Training Ltd for 16-17 year olds who would like to get started in a career and complete job related qualifications.There are lots of different careers to follow including Catering and Hospitality, Bar Service, Professional Cookery, Administration, I.T, Childcare, Retail Skills, Butchery, Floristry and Distribution, Warehousing and Stores. As well as learning new skills, participants will work towards gaining real qualifications. All students will have the opportunity to gain National Vocational Qualifications at Level 2 (equivalent to five GCSE’s at Grade C or above) and/or Level 3 (equivalent to 2 A levels)Training will include off-the-job training at O’Boyle’s premises, as well as workplace training. It is not just the training that is rewarding, a weekly training allowance will be paid and O’Boyle’s will cover the cost of all qualifications and travel.Hugh J O’Boyle Training Ltd has over 23 years experience in delivering training and qualifications for school leavers. The organization is paid on results which is reassuring for students and parents. The harder you work the more qualifications you can get. O’Boyle’s have a team of trainers who will help you achieve your goal, regardless of the hurdles in front of you. Together we will make sure you cross the finish line and get what you deserve – a job and qualifications. O’Boyles are recruiting in all the main towns including Newcastle, Downpatrick, Ballynahinch and the surrounding areas. Contact Hugh J O’Boyle Training Ltd on 02844616438 and speak to a member of staff for more information and advice. Alternatively school leavers and or parents are invited to call into 114 Irish Street to discuss career opportunities. O’Boyle’s can also make referrals to Careers Advisers in the local Job Centres for any students who want professional careers guidance. If you know of anyone who has not returned to school or is not happy at what they are currently doing then ask them to get in touch with us
Congratulations to the following students who were successful in achieving Text Processing Qualifications: Angela Brannigan – Level 2 Award in Text Processing Part 1Collette Lowry – Level 2 Award in Text Processing Part 1Roisin Grant – Level 2 Award in Text Processing (Full Award)John McMullan – Level 2 Award in Text Processing (Full Award)Andrew Craig – Level 2 Award in Text Processing Part 1
Congratulations to the following who completed the Pediatric First Aid Training day on 30th September. This was a mixture of ‘Steps to Work’, ‘Training for Success’ and private paying clients:Alison Robinson, Siannon McCarroll, Sarah Collins, Briege Trainor,Jennifer Yau, Sinead Deagans, Carol Travers, Nicola O’Hare, Fiona Haughian, Owen Curran, Grace Cunningham, Clare Russell, Natalie Holmes and Barbara Massey.
Congratulations to Apprentice Chimene Hayes who has achieved ‘Employee of the Week’ for the last 3 consecutive weeks in Superdrug Newcastle.
O’Boyle’s were delighted to have Sharon Love of PSNI down to deliver a series of talks to students on personal safety and the law of living within the law.
Congratulations To:Ann Deegan on the Marriage of her daughter Oonagh last week!
O’Boyles were delighted to have Kevin Kelly from Podiem down to carry out Essential Skills Research with their adult clients on Tuesday 24th November.
Well done to the following Traing for Success Students who achieved an ‘introductory Certificate in Customer Care’:
David Torr Eimear Heaney Christopher Feenan Colleen Fitzpatrick Martha Tumelty Alex Fitzsimons Ashten Davidson Kelly Wilcox Jamie Doran
Atlanta Batten Maziar Hashemzadeh
Darryl McCartney Eamonn McGreevy Joe Trainor
A short story compiled by Michaela Reid – TFS Student
With the wind howling, she could hear the raindrops hitting the window continuously and with a fearful force. She threw the covers over her head fast, as if a form of protection. A mere flashback to her younger fears made her feel idiotic and childish. Yet, the covers remained over her face and darkness was her vision at present. Minutes felt like hours as she listened nervously to the never ending storm and the (what seemed) endless night. The duvet clung close to her body as if it was part of her. The only visible sign of existence beneath the bundle of sheets was her ponytail. She gasped with fear as a large bang hit the windowpane, which made her jump. The branches of the weather-beaten tree, which was located outside her window, rattled the pane and along with the moonlight cast shadows on her bedroom wall. As she peeked from her covers, she could see the shadows that looked like long witch-like fingers. She quivered with terror but remained fully aware of her surroundings. Her eyes kept focused on her wall as her ears listened sharply to the howls of the night. Although she kept telling herself it was just a storm, but in the back of her mind this was not just any storm. This was due to the fact that this night was indeed the night of Halloween. Her most dreaded occasion of the year. She closed her eyes tightly hoping for the night to pass and for her dreams to take her to a more pleasant and peaceful place. She was so lost in the night, before long it was day. She opened her eyes and found that she became both surprised and relieved that the sunlight was beginning to become visible. The storm began to calm and the birds began to sing a cheerful tune. With that she also began to feel cheerful. Throwing back her covers and lying spread out on her bed, she thought to herself with confidence, ‘I wasn’t scared at all.’
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