Lollipop Lollipop !! :)

Last Friday we all went into town to volunteer for Lollipop Day for Oesophageal Cancer. We got the bus into town and once we arrived we got our Lollipops and badges and went to our spots in town.
    We were just opposite the Shelbourne Hotel. It was 2 euro for a Lollipop or badge and any other donations were welcome. It was great to see all of the support that people were giving.
    Soon we had run out of Lollipops and badges due to the generosity of people and we had to get more. We aren't sure exactly how much money we made but I am sure it made a huge contribution to this worthwhile fund. We had such an amazing experience and we had fun as well!!!

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Mini Company !

Ever since we got through to the next round of the Mini Company we have been working really hard to sell loads and complete the booklet. The competition on Monday!!! We are really nervous because we have to talk at a podium in front of a room full of people. We have been organizing our stall getting balloons and posters and t- shirts. It is sooo stressful, but we are really looking forward to the experience and we hope that all of our hard work has paid off!!!

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Jabba Jabba Jembe :)

On Tuesday, we had a percussion workshop. At 9:15 we went down to the music room which was filled with drums of all shapes and sizes.
     Dave was in the music room and he soon got us laughing. He told us that the drums we were using are NOT BONGOS! They are called Jembes. We started off learning what different sounds could be made with the drum and hw showed us how to shape our hands.
    Not before long we were drumming away and it sounded really good. It seemed to come naturally to most of our class. Some girls wore funny and unusual hats and we all got a chance to do different rhythms and play the different instruments.
   The time flew and before we knew it, it was 12:15 and time to go back to class. With our hands red, sore and raw we went back to class very happy and feeling connected to native african tribes.

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Geography Presentation!

Last week Leah and I had to present our Geography powerpoint project of our trip around the world.
We were pretty nervous but we are used to it as TY has taught us many skills and one of them is getting better at standing up and talking in front of a room of people.
    It went really well and people seemed interested. The teacher said that we did a good job and understood the culture of the countries. She said it sounded like we were really there.
   We weren't allowed read from the presentation so we had to try and remember a lot of the information.
    One of the great things about TY is that it has improved my public speaking and presentation giving skills. And these will be of great benefit in the future.

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Mini Company!

On Tuesday we found out that we got through to the Mini Company Regional FINAL! We are so excited and happy to be through. We are so happy that all of our hard work has paid off.
    The final is on the 4th of March in Naas. We have a lot of work to do but it should be loads of fun.

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