Science

On Monday in science we learnt all about Alloys.An Alloy is 2 metals mixed together to form a new metal.For an experiment we turned a two cent coin gold!We put the two cent coin into an evaporating dish of zinc an NaOH on a hot plate.When we took the coin out it was silver and I really wanted to keep mine but then when it cooled down we had to put it back on the hot plate and it turned gold;it was a really fun experiment but our teacher said that the coin will eventually go back to its original colour.

Our Trip Carlingford Adventure Centre!

On Monday morning all the TYs got up really early to get a bus to go to Carlingford!Everyone was so tired but it was worth getting up early because we had a great time!
On Monday when we arrived we got divided up into our bedrooms,then we set out for our first activity;laser combat!For laser combat we all had to dress in green jumpsuits and wear matching hats!We also had to wear little red lights on our heads and carry very heavy laser guns up a mountain.When we arrived in the forest after a really long walk we played 3 different games.My favourite was the one were we had to capture a teddy bear,which was guarded by the other team,with out getting killed.Even though my team lost it was still really fun!
After lunch on Monday we went out onto the lake and did kayaking!It was freezing out on the lake but we still had loads of fun.We kayaked to the opposite side of the lake and got out of our boats to see a waterfall.The story behind the waterfall was that if you held your head under it,it would add an extra day onto your life!Everyone put there head under the waterfall and then we went back to the centre for some dinner.
After dinner we did an activity called Night Line.We walked up the mountain again and when we reached the forest we put on blindfolds.We all stood in a straight line and held the person in front of us shoulders so we wouldn't get lost when we went into the forest.We walked into the forest in the pitch dark wearing a blindfold and walked around for an hour.It was so scary because one of our teachers squirted water at us as we walked around and the instructors threw leaves at us too.While we were in the forest the everyone was shouting 'Tree on the left!' 'Becareful its slippery here!' and 'Watch your step theres a root ahead!'.It was a really fun activity and when we were finished we walked back to the centre in the dark.

When we got back we had to free time so everyone went to the Chinese or the chipper.We went back to our rooms and ate loads of sweets before going to bed!The next morning Mrs L called us to get up at 10 past 7 in the morning!We spent an hour cleaning our room and packing up before going down for breakfast.

After breakfast my group went Zorbing!It was the funnest and scariest thing I have every done!I was strapped into a giant plastic ball and got pushed down a hill!It was so fun but also scary because I was going down backwards and upside down and when I got to the end of the hill I was so dizzy!After Zorbing we went to do High Wire!I climbed 30 feet into the air and then walked across a tightrope in the wind and rain!It was so scary but really fun!

After lunch on Tuesday we climbed back a hill and did the Challenge Course!There we did lots of mini challenges like the Low Ropes and Gutterball!After completing a mini challenge the team received gems.My team collected 14 gems and won over all against the other teams.Then we went back to the centre to collect our bags and get on the bus to go home.

Group Photo :)(there's me in the pink on the right!!)

 Zorbing!!

 Zorbing!!

 Challenge course!!

The High Wire!!

We arrived home at 7 o'clock on Tuesday evening;everyone was so tired when we got off the bus but that didn't stop everyone from coming into school today to do workshops!The next day we had a really fun workshop with a lovely lady from Postitive Parties!

my second week in TY!

   I've been in TY nearly two weeks now and I'm having a great time!The girls in my new class are really nice and I hope as the year goes on we will all become really good friends!Everyday we have been really busy with projects,at the moment we are all doing a Religion project about the Millennium Development Goals.And in Geography we are doing a really cool project;we have to pretend we are going to spend twelve months traveling around the world to visit 2 first world countries,2 second world countries and 2 third world countries!My favorite project that we are doing at the moment is our home Ec project(Junk Koture);we have to make an outfit out of recycled materials and then put on a fashion show!

   Today our junior certificate results are out and everyone is really nervous,but I can't wait!!I'm also really excited because next Monday we are going on a trip to Carlingford!I've been there before and I had a great time so I can't wait until I get to do all the fun challenges with my new classmates! :D

My First TY Blog

Hello,this is the first time I have written a blog!!

I don't usually write,I usually draw so this will definitely be a challenge.But its OK because TY is about challenging myself!!

On Thursday morning we got divided into our new classes,and I am in class Síocháin(which means Peace!).I like my new class and hope to make loads of new friends!!

Aideen!! :D