E-News Halloween Edition
Congratulations to the following students who had FULL ATTENDANCE for the month of September 2010:
Gavin Quinn, Lindsey Crozier, Stephen Ruddy, Stephen Cooper, Kevin Fitzpatrick, Peter O’Shea, Kirsten Freight, Michael Trainor, Lee Pinney, Matthew Strain, Hannah Leavy, Dean Carlin, James Bradley, Johnny Magorrian, Nicola Cunningham, Yvette Fearon, Caiomhe Pyper, Catherine Magowan, Kenneth Nixon, Laura Emerson, Lisa Burke, Shannon Duggan, Caron Fitzpatrick, Aisling Wynn, Joanne Morley, Kerry Lavery
WINNER OF THE FULL ATTENDANCE AWARD: Peter O’SheaSTUDENT 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: | General Construction Operative | Carpentry & Joinery | Craft Plasterer | Bricklayer | Glazing Installation Maintenance | Roof Slater |
| Stuart TaylorRyan McMullanJames RiceMark DobbinStephen CheeversPaul CurranMartin MurninSamuel KinghanJohn Paul McClenaghanDomhnall CarsonAlastair Thompson | Vincent RiceKenny Elliott | Stephen McCracken | John WardKarl GalbraithTerence MorrisonStewart McCarrollChristopher McDowellKieran Gordon | Sean McGeown | Adam Woodside |
Customer Service
Anne Digney Deidre Murray Jennifer Quinn
NVQ Level 2 Catering
Aaron Doherty Graham Patterson
Communication Level 1
Anne-Marie Crumley Jeffrey Turner
Communication Level 2
Jamie Doran
Level 2 Certificate in Retail
Christopher Laverty Sharyn Nicholls Aiden Hardiment Sarah Teggart Denise King Teresa Rice Patricia Simpson
Certificate in Customer Service
Amanda Brennan, Feidhlim Brennan, Colum Craig, Barry Fitzpatrick, Noel Holland, Lina Lemming, Kirsty Morrow, Anthony Mullan, Clare Rice, Ciaran Ritchie, Colm Smyth, Sarah Bell, Lauren Carse, Ruby Downie, Lee Doyle, Anna Fitzsimons, Michelle Fitzsimons, Danielle Kelly, Andrea Melville, Catherine Melville, Malgorzata Pierzchalska
Text Processing Level 2
Lyndsey Chievers (1 Mod), Emma Fitzsimons, Sinead Kelly (1 Mod), Ann Rice, Mark Whiteside
EDI Level 3 Technical Certificate in Children’s Care
Jane Cope
NVQ Level 2 in Administration
Christina McCartan – 1 Unit
Text Processing
Christina McCartan – 1 Module, Thomas Deegan – 1 Module, Siobhan Nicholls – 1 Module, Michaela Reid – 1 Module, Gary Trimble – 1 Module
NVQ Level 2 in Catering
Catherine Mackin
Domestic Oil Firing System
Ronnie Lurring David Kelly
Level 2 Plant Operations
Alastair Thompson
OCR Level 1 Certificate for IT Users
Carol Kane Matthew Kennan Pamela McCulllough (2 Modules) Gary Trimble (5 Modules)
OCR Level 1 Diploma for IT Users
Matthew Keenan
NOCN Development Employability Skills for a career in Administration
Aine Bowen Catherine Coulter Lee Maxwell Jade McCaul Stephen O’Hare Ryan Shields
Apprenticeship Certificates
Karen Tate – Hospitality & Catering Lee Maxwell – Administration Emma Fitzsimons - Administration
The Path to Dooms House by Stephen O'Hare - TFS Business Admin Student
As we walked up the path to the deserted old house, the door opened with a creaking noise. My friends started to yell and ran a bit, I said, “Come on in and let’s have a look around to see if there is anyone in the house.” They said no at the start but when I started to walk in they then followed. First we went into the kitchen and then into the living area but there was no one about. After going into those two rooms we then started to go up the creaky staircase and suddenly there was a crying noise. We all then started to panic. We went into the first bedroom and there was nothing, only weird noises, then into the second bedroom and we opened a cupboard door and out jumped a vampire. It started chasing us. We ran down the stairs as fast as we could. Then we got to the front door and an old man jumped out at us. He was wearing old rags and was dirty looking. Just when we were about to scream, they took their masks off and it was my friend Ben’s Mum and Dad.“That was freaky” By Stephen O’Hare – TFS Bus. Admin Studentof your friends can stay next Halloween”. I said I wouldn’t
Feedback from External Verifier during recent visit toHugh J O’Boyle Training Ltd – Childcare Department
"Portfolio’s presented for today’s visit were of an exceptional quality with detailed, holistic assessment applied across units. All candidates are asked to undertake very specific but detailed reflection of their practice with comment on real events and this type of assessment supports the excellent observations assessors carry out. The team work very closely together and the internal communication systems are excellent. Overall the management systems for the centre are excellent and the quality of assessment and Internal Verification is excellent. Detailed records of assessment that utilize diverse methods in a holistic way are making the best use of all naturally occurring evidence and fully meet assessment requirements for the qualifications. This has been an extremely positive visit with excellent quality practice demonstrated throughout.”
HALLOWEEN – BY MICHEALA REID
TFS STUDENT
Howling, Growling, Claws and Fangs
Creaking doors and suspicious bangs
Witches cackle, white ghosts scream
Monsters haunt you in dreams
Shadows cast on a moonlit night
Thunder and Lightening cause a fright
Pumpkin heads and walking dead
Creepy things beneath your bed
Halloween comes only once a year
But it never forgets the things you fear!!!
Frightful Night
By Caiomhe Pyper – TFS Childcare Student
On Halloween night I had agreed to babysit as I needed the money, I was babysitting my younger sisters because my mum and dad were invited to a Halloween party. So when they left I put on the television to distract my sisters while I went upstairs to make a phone call. When I was on the phone, I’d lost track of time and forgotten about my sisters. I ran downstairs into the living room to see if they where ok but before I got there I had spotted the front door slightly opened. They were gone!I had searched everywhere in the house and in the garden but I couldn’t find them. So I phoned the police in a blind panic but it was the law that you had to wait 24 hours to make a missing report. I left the house and ran down the street shouting their names ‘LOUISE! ALICE!’ But there was no response. As I was running, I spotted some shady characters and I had asked myself ‘Were my little sisters kidnapped?’ I thought back and I couldn’t remember if I had locked the door or not. I knew sooner or later I had to call my parents but then I saw two small figures sitting in the park. I ran over to them thinking that it was Louise and Alice. As I got closer, I noticed that it was two other kids so I asked them if they saw two little blonde haired girls. They had! But they said they were with a tall thin man!I ran back home to call my parents to tell them that Louise and Alice were gone. I felt sick and dizzy but when I walked through the front door I saw them sitting on the stairs with my next door neighbour. He explained that he found them wandering the streets looking for my mum and dad. I have never felt so happy and angry at the same time in my life! Of course I told my mum and dad and I was grounded for the rest of my life but there was no doubt that that was the worst Halloween ever!
The Best ‘Trainers’ Around! Recruitment is now 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’Boyle’s is recruiting in all the main towns including Newcastle, Downpatrick, Ballynahinch and the surrounding areas. Contact Hugh J O’Boyle Training Ltd on 028 44 616438 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 Centers for any students who want professional careers’ guidance. If you know of anyone who has is not planning to return to school or is not happy at what they are currently doing then ask them to get in touch with us
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