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WELL done to a host of transition year students graduated from Killarney Community College. The afternoon was delivered by TY co-ordinators Kerri McCarthy and Lorraine Crowley. Principal Fiona O’Brien addressed the audience and congratulated the TY class of 2016 on their magnificent achievements.
TY students spoke about the highlights of the year including; Cliffs of Moher trip, experience of visiting Radio Kerry, going to the Ploughing championships, completing their emergency first aid course. Completion of two weeks work experience, hosting of the Christmas Bingo night. Surfing in Castlegregory, involvement in the Business in the Community Programme, attaining their Bronze Gaisce Award. Completing public speaking with fair city actor Alan Devine, completing their law programme and their involvement in Build a Bank with Bank of Ireland. Learning photography skills, and completing their car safety course from the Irish School of Excellence. They spoke about the volunteer work that they completed in the community visiting the elderly and their involvement in the Life Skills programme in association with Aware.
A special part of the afternoon included Special Certificates given for the following categories: The winners included: Commitment and Dedication Award – Doireann O’Connell; Best Overall Log Book – Victoria Funes; Generosity of Spirit and Talent Award 2016 – Lauren O’Sullivan;
Most empowered student of the year award 2016 – Adam Slattery; and
TY Student of the Year 2016 was awarded to Robyn Sheehan.
Once certificates and awards were presented the audience enjoyed a ten minute photostory of the year in pictures. According to Kerri McCarthy: “It was a spectacular afternoon that allowed our TY students to shine. They were honoured and congratulated for all their hard work and awarded their awards and certificates accordingly, it was another fantastic Transition Year success in Killarney Community College”.