The College Press —————Friday, 23rd May 2014 Issue 5 Volume 9—————
The Summer Issue Goo dbye L ing Cert eavs :-(
Shoutout to John Carpenter and Alan Kelly whose magazine unfortunately couldn't compete with the collge press! Better luck next year guys... 1
College Press Editorial Team
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Editors: Cara Mooney Eveanna Sutton Amy Farrell
College Press Awards
Student Contributors: Eleanor Younge John Boyle Laura Hannon Rachel Thornton Blathnaid Coreless Sam Burke Ornaith Mahon Fergus Whyte
Very Special Thanks To: Mr. Doyle 2
Editorial Hey Guys, We cant believe this year is coming to an end already. We want to say a massive thank you to Mr. Doyle for all his help this year. We couldn't have done it without him. Big thanks to everyone who contributed to college press this year. The work was very much appreciated and we hope to see your names again next year. We hope everyone has an amazing summer and best of luck to the Junior and Leaving cert students! See you in September Amy, Cara and Eveanna :)
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Concerts for the summer Well, we’ve reached the end of another school year, took a while but we got there in the end. So with the end of the year fast approaching we all need something to look forward to something, so here’s a list of concerts to get you all excited for summer. Kanye West and Pharrell Williams at Marlay Park. (July 2) Garth Brooks at Croke Park (Dublin, August 25-29) Macklemore at Marlay Park (Dublin, July 10) Arctic Monkeys at Marlay Park (Dublin, July 12) Bob Dylan at The O2 (Dublin, June 17) One Direction at Croke Park. (Dublin, May 23-25) Electric Picnic (Stradbally Estate, Laois August 29-31) Snoop Dogg at The Academy (Dublin, June 10) Elbow at Museum of Modern Art (Dublin, June 25) Biffy Clyro at Royal Hospital Kilmainham (Dublin, June 28) And there you have it, ten concerts for whatever tickles your fancy. Here’s hoping you all have a great summer and all the best of luck in your exams. Sam Burke
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DAY IN A LIFE OF A TY STUDENT Wake on the third call. Notice you haven’t shaved in some time, look in dismay at you own reflection as you now look like a badger with alopecia. Get into your car; remember you’ve forgotten your earphones.... Car conversation with ones parents is inevitable. Gaze into the middle distance, thinking of how things could’ve worked out differently if you had remembered your earphones. 9:00- Arrive late; have a convivial conversation with POB 9:05- Go to class, Mid excuse notice that the rest of the class is not there. Take seat. 9:10- after 5 minutes of acting interested you find yourself debating “If a bear and a Shark had a fight... who’d win”.... 9:20- Bear... definitely bear, end of class, wait did she say homework?! Nope... no... She didn't 9:30- Next class- COMPUTERS!! Aw no earphones! I knew that’d come back to haunt me 9:35- Either expose yourself to unnecessary stress over the ECDL or look up pictures of cats 10:45- finally break **************** 11:00-SPAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACE 11:40- play with the cap on your water bottle... for thirty minutes. 12:15- get a class long lecture from a teacher about a subject you have little to no interest in.
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12:55 – 13:40 LUNCH! Where the lunch-time conversation consists of forcing some poor soul to have the next party. 13:40- Next class: English, remember that time we all had to hand up that autobiography?…well… that was never going to happen 14:20- Movie option number one*your teacher has wasted all of his/her energy on a more important year and is now left deflated and put a film on to keep you quiet for the 40 minutes. 15:00-Religion don’t ask who did the Gaisce, don’t ask who did the Gaisce, don’t ask who did the Gaisce“HOW’S THE GAISCE GOING?”..
HOME Hang up your invariably empty bag. Feel that a day of doing very little has left you rather tired, go to bedWAIT, DO I’VE HOMEWORK?... Nope, probably not... anyway the existence of my logs (or not) will make a checking for homework rather impossible. Wake up, Oh... its dark outside, stay in bed; this is a perfect time to catch up on any one of my TV series that, I’ve put preference over all my goals and books I need to read….
Repeat
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Uisce Trip st
March 21 2014, eighty transition year students embarked on an extremely long journey to Colaiste Uisce, Ballmullet. For most the anticipation of a rural institution on the absolute peak of the country was accurate, although for others, (including myself) we were in for an absolute ulterior experience. Upon arriving at Colaiste Uisce and once all the formalities were taken care of, we were granted free time. Let’s just say the boys versus girls basketball match ended in more than damaged male egos, the Crowe twins dominating and Mr. Corbett taking a fair tumble. After dinner we had our night time activities for some that meant rock climbing and archery and for others a cailí. Personally I cannot recommend many of the transition year class for the next edition of riverdance but the effort and craic were brilliant. Im sure that I speak for everyone when I say, I most especially did not appreciate the late night fire drill after supper in the bitter cold. After an early rise and a spot of breakfast it was of on the bus for some pier jumping. Despite some blue lips and frozen hair, we really enjoyed plunging into the Atlantic ocean. Up next was some bench ball and team building exercises. Despite what you may think not a lot of time was spent put into flinging Aveen Van Der Hoven through a small loop eight feet off the ground or Tim Murphy practically lifting himself through the smallest gap on the spider’s web. Last up for day one of the trip were some circus skills. Needless to say some raw talent was discovered when trying our hand at the diablos. After night 7
time activities on Friday night we had a disco, after some seriously competitive limbo and a couple of conga lines it was finally the end to a seriously eventful day. Saturday bore a more than a few tired faces at breakfast but there was barely a moment to spare, it was straight back on the bus for body boarding and surfing, having learned our lesson the day before, needless to say there was no lacking in wetsuit gear. After a spot of bench ball, we continued to our very own formula 1 championship. Building our own go carts and a very competitive barrel race resulted in many a sabotage and cart reconstruction. As Im sure many will agree a heated and mass skipping competition is not an average Saturday night but for us it a two hour skipping competition was still in full swing up until suppertime. There wasn’t much sleep enjoyed on our last night but after a waterfight, some unihoc and one last splash in the Atlantic, we were back on the bus for some welldeserved R and R. Definitely one of the highlights of TY, Uisce was an excellent experience - thoroughly enjoyed by all.
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Gaeltacht Survival Guide As the school year draws to a close and summer fast approaches, most of us are dreaming of the hazy sunny days and long nights ahead. And if one of your many upcoming adventures includes going to the Gaeltacht for a few weeks, you are probably feeling pretty confused about what to pack, and how you are going to survive those seemingly torturous weeks ahead. Firstly, don’t fret. Going to the gaeltacht is, for most people, an unforgettable experience. Secondly, with a few tips, you’ll know exactly what to bring and how to make the most of this amazing opportunity. If your Irish isn’t great, or even if it’s absolutely terrible, don’t worry. Everyone is in the exact same boat, and at the end of the day you are there to improve on the Irish you already have. Obviously, you will be expected to make an effort to speak the language all the time, but this is easier than it may seem. If you don’t know something, ask! You will never get in trouble for being enthusiastic and wanting to learn, so don’t be shy! For most people, the Gaeltacht is their first time being away from home. It’s normal to feel a bit homesick and miss your family, especially on the first week. If this is the case, talk to someone: a friend, a helper, anyone you trust. The Gaeltacht is meant to be a happy place, and people want to make you feel welcome, so don’t be afraid to talk to someone if you need to. Even if you’re not allowed to bring your mobile phone, you will get a chance to talk to your family every so often, and they can visit you on the weekends. Be yourself! People will like you for who you are, and if you are confident with this then by the end of the three weeks you will have so many new
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friends and you won’t want to leave! You get to know so many amazing people that you have so much in common with, so be sure to stay in contact with these people after you leave.
What should I pack? A dictionary A rain jacket and appropriate outdoor clothing for sports A camera A musical instrument if you play one A stash of your favourite food, teabags, etc Pocket money Crazy clothes for the Ceili: face paint, Halloween costumes, wigs etc.
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This is a very EXPLICIT poem , It’s most cert ainly offensive an d ru It shows teen de, s recklessly d rinking booze Reflecting bad attitudes This is a very EXPLICIT poem , It’s probably against the la w , It contains sc enes of graph ic violence And boobies without a bra This is a very EXPLICIT poem It’s wrong in every degree It’s crammed with lots of to ilet humour Like poop an d fart and pee This is a very EXPLICIT poem A poem that ’s written to appal A guy’s head explodes in th e middle of it For no reaso n at all This is a very EXPLICIT poem When you re ad it, you bet ter pray! There’s swea rs in every se co nd line And words n o child should say I’ll stay away
from this EXP LICIT poem, For I know it isn’t right; This unnatura l, horrific abo mination Is truly a hea p of sh*te
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Maldonado 2014 After over a year of preparation, our group of eleven students and five teachers set off for Uruguay on April 10th. We spent nearly three weeks in the community of Maldonado, where Father Larry worked for several years as a Missionary. We were taken in by local families, each of whom hosted two or three of us in their homes. The first few days were a bit of a challenge, as we quickly realised that our basic Spanish could only get us so far, and that very few of the locals understood any English. We were being served all kinds of new food, meeting different people every day, and getting involved in activities from the very beginning. It took some getting used to, but after lots of confusion, charades and google-translating, we began to settle into this new routine. We arrived during Holy Week, and spent our first few days helping out with the religious ceremonies. This involved taking turns to carry a cross in the Good Friday parade through the streets, cutting palm leaves for the Palm Sunday ceremony, and even having our feet washed on the altar during Holy Thursday mass. However strange we found some of these traditions, we really enjoyed taking part in them, and the people of the community appreciated our efforts, especially our attempts to join in with their Spanish hymns! Because it was Easter, lots of the local youth groups had taken a break, so we took advantage of the free time during the next few days to do some sightseeing. We visited the capital city, Montevideo, and Father Larry brought us on a tour. We also spent a day at the beach, stopping at popular tourist destinations for photos and food along the way. Those few days were useful for getting to know our host families better too. They were so generous to all of us, and really seemed to enjoy our company as much as we enjoyed theirs. We spent most of the rest of our trip joining in with various groups and clubs. At the weekends we visited catechetics groups, where the children prepare for their first communion, and confirmation, as religion is taught outside of school. We also spent a week at the children’s’ club, where local children go before and after school. They have their lunch at the club, and take part in activities such as sports, music lessons, and computer lessons. They can also get help with their homework there, and some of us helped students with their English homework. The children there were aged between five and twelve, and 12
spending time with them was definitely a highlight of the trip. We played football, painted, made bracelets, and just joined in with whatever was happening on any given day. One evening, we met with a local youth group, and they gave us a really interesting insight into what life is like for young people in Uruguay. Another night we went to a local school, and spent some time with people of our own age, which we all enjoyed We visited lots of the local parishes, and met some amazing people who work really hard to help people in their own communities. During our stay, many of them cooked meals for us, and on the last day we cooked a big meal for all of them to say thanks. That night, they organised a big send-off for us, with traditional Uruguayan dancing. They tried to teach us their national dance, and we all gave it a shot, some more successfully than others! We, in turn, did a version of Riverdance, led by Ms Murphy and Lynne, and then taught them the Walls of Limerick, which they seemed to enjoy. We were all reluctant to leave the lovely people that we had met, and our host families were sad to see us go. The trip was an incredible opportunity to experience a culture that is so very different to our own. We learned so much from the people of Uruguay, and we hope that they benefitted from our visit too. Thanks to the fundraising that we had done before we went, we were able to bring approximately ₏5,000 to their community, which will go towards purchasing equipment for the children’s club. It was an honour to be able to take part in the whole experience, and if the opportunity ever arose to go back again, I think that we would all do so in a heartbeat.
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French trip photos
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Interview with first and sixth years These sixth years were interviewed in first year and again in sixth year with the same questions to see if there will be a difference in their answers. Chloe o’ Reilly, Interview 1: 13 First year 1v Interview 2: 6 2.What do you think of Newbridge College? First year answer: It’s cool Sixth year answer: Amazing it’s a home away from home. I’ve built up an incredible group of friends, and I feel very lucky to have gone here. 3. Who is your favourite teacher? First year answer: Mr. Brennan Sixth year answer: Ms Emma Scully, she’s helped me with so much. Ms. Kelly and Ms. Murphy also amazing. 4.Whats your favourite subject? First year answer: Maths Sixth year answer: Either French, English or chemistry 5.Whats your least favourite subject? First year answer: German Sixth year answer: Maths, 100% Maths! 6. If you were stuck on a desert Island and could only bring one thing, what is it and why? First year answer: A phone, to call someone to save me! Sixth year answer: A good book, a nice way to pass the hours
7. If there is one thing you could add to the ref menu, what would it be? First year answer: Garlic chicken kiev Sixth year answer: Tea 8. What do you think of the buddy system? First year answer: Good Sixth year answer: I love it! I remember my buddy from first year really well. Cathy-Ann was so friendly and nice and she inspired me to try and be a good buddy. Grace, my buddy this year is such an amazing person and I hope she enjoys the next few years. 9. What do you think of this interview? First year answer: It was good Sixth year answer: Got me out of class, not bad 10. What’s your motto? First year answer: Get on with it! Sixth year answer: Accept and love
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Jamie Morrin, Interview 1: 13 First year 1v Interview 2: 6 1.What do you think of Newbridge College? First year answer: Savage, I like the girls! Sixth year answer: I like it, really nice place to go to school. 2. Who is your favourite teacher? First year answer: Mr. Doyle Sixth year answer: Ms. O’ keefe 3.Whats your favourite subject? First year answer: German Sixth year answer: Economics 4.Whats your least favourite subject? First year answer: Irish Sixth year answer: Biology 5. If you were stuck on a desert Island and could only bring one thing, what is it and why? First year answer: Hair gel , to look good! Sixth year answer: Money
6. If there is one thing you could add to the ref menu, what would it be? First year answer: Chicken nuggets Sixth year answer: Protein 7. What do you think of the buddy system? First year answer: It was a good Idea Sixth year answer: Great idea helped me make new friends. 8. What do you think of this interview? First year answer: It was good Sixth year answer: Good idea, Good insight. 9. What’s your motto? First year answer: I’m better than you Sixth year answer: Stay strong, Carry on
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Interview with 6th Years by Fergus Whyte:
Cian Rea Favourite part of sixth year? Cian: The Senior cup! What do you like about school: Cian: Kicking atmosphere and funky kids. What will you miss? Cian: Mr. O’Shea’s whistle Patrick Kyne Favourite part of sixth year? Patrick: League Final. What do you like about school: Everyone gets along What will you miss? Morning chats with friends. Tom Tracey Favourite part of sixth year? Tom: Senior Cup campaign What do you like about school: The people What will you miss? Jeff bury his face every morning Sorcha Lavelle Walsh Favourite part of sixth year? Sorcha: All the 18th birthdays. What do you like about school: The grounds and the people What will you miss? Being the oldest and the people. Jessica Devlin Favourite part of sixth year? Graduation What do you like about school: My friends, the atmosphere and everyone knowing everyone. Sarah Coller Favourite part of sixth year? My Year group What do you like about school: The people and the grounds What will you miss? The atmosphere
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School Awards Best Instagram: Hayley Mulcahy Happiest person: Pascal Thompson Biggest Poser: Patrick Ryan Best Beard: Hugh O’ Donnell Worst Beard: Matt Stapelton Biggest Gym Rat: Jordan Duggan
Best arguing with the teacher:
Biggest Bromance: Hugh O’ Donnell & Mark Sutton Angriest Person: Geoff Flanagan Best Couple: Millie Ahern and Ben Howlett Best Newcomer: John Boyle
Best Nickname: Melvin (Michael Dillon)
Kevin Dolly
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Biggest Hipster: Peter Doyle Best Ginger: Ben Howlett
Worst Person for Farting: Colm Doyle The Best Laugh: Declan Gardiner Best at getting teacher off topic: Tom Finn Prom Queen: Cara Mooney Prom King: Rob Buckley
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Congrats!!!! Well done to 2E and their teacher Ms. Ruth Kelly on winning the second year debating league. First place went to Peter Dillon, AibhĂnn Fitzsimons, Kate Hannon with the very close fought race from the runners up Thomas Grant, Caeleen Richardson & Kate Hyland. A special thanks also to our adjudicators Rosie Stebbing, Aoife Ruttledge & Laura Hannon.
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