103 Italian meal
On Wednesday 28 April 2010 class 103 had their Italian Meal.
The whole idea of the meal was to thank the volunteers for their help through the 10 weeks of the Localise project.
Every one had a job , for example I was in charge of the photographs. The menu was simple but delicious.
This is how the meal went :
We started preparing quite early, the chefs were in at 8:30 am and the rest of us at 8:45. We prepared the room and laid out the tables.
It looked nice.
When finally the guests arrived we sat them down and few people said their speeches then the waiters served the starter.
Some of us were afraid to try the pesto but when we did it was delicious. After the starter we had our first course
which was a plate of treated ham. Then the Main course which was chicken, baby potatoes and carrots.
Finally the dessert which was chocolate mousse.
Then we talked for a while and the meal was over. We cleaned up and went home.
During the meal we also had singing from 2 students.
Report by Adrian from 103
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FRANCIS BACON AND LARKIN STUDENTS
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Fifth years classes - 501 and 503 - are doing an arts project with Dublin City Gallery Hugh Lane at the end of January. As part of the RE programme, students are exploring the theme of IDENTITY. Students are exploring the life and works of Francis Bacon. An exhibition of Bacon's work is currently on in Dublin City Gallery: Hugh Lane. Students in 5th year who are studying Art for the Leaving Certificate, are doing research and portfolio work on Francis Bacon's works. The RE and Art classes will then do a tour of the exhibition in the Hugh Lane gallery followed by a drama workshop on the theme of Identity with Team Theatre Company. Check back for a review of the experience by a 5th year student. Thanks to Dublin City Gallery:Hugh Lane for this wonderful opportunity. |  Hugh Lane Gallery |
CSPE Action projects
All 1st years in Larkin Community College took part in the Localise Caring in the Community Action Project.
The Localise Challenge programme is a 10 week programme that supports the CSPE curriculum and assists with the delivery
of the Action Project for the Junior Certificate.
Students prepare for their Action Project by following an exploration and examination of what community is.
Teaching and learning methodologies in the 10 week programme include group work, oral presentations, independent research
and interviews with family members.
A good Action Project requires cross curricular work and the support of staff and other students.
We are lucky in Larkin Community College, to have a great staff; teachers, admin and maintenance,
as well as a caring, kind cohort of students who want to help their local community.
Well done to all. Full reports of all 4 Action projects will be posted soon.
Localise Caring in the Community Action Project Challenge
On Monday 7th December, all 1st year students will graduate from the Localise Caring in the Community Action Project Challenge.
Parents are welcome to attend the event at 2pm in the College.
Check out the Localise website here.
Congratulations to all 1st years for their contribution and commitment to their local community.
Note to ambitious students:
Students can achieve up to 60% of their CSPE Junior Certificate exam, through engagement with an action project
and the careful writing up of the Action Project Report.
Class 101
Class 101 have done a project where they have created a quiet time and space for the elderly in the College.
Students have been learning how to gently massage each other's hands.
They were guided through the process by Jennifer Caffrey, who is a student on the Marino College Beauty Course.
Students will be meeting with the group of elderly people next week, to show them their favourite place in school,
then to bring them to a quiet space that they have created in the College,
to give them a chance to meditate and rest and have their hands' massaged.
They'll also have a cup of tea and buns provided by the students.
Thanks to Wojciech from Localise for his support as well as Jennifer Caffrey and Angela Hand from the Beauty Course in Marino College.
Here are some photos of their session.
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Class 104
| As part of their Action project for CSPE, Class 104 invited Lourdes Day Care Centre for the elderly to the College to make clocks in the Woodwork room. Students had great fun working with the old folk and the old folk said they loved the experience. Students made them a cup of tea too! Thanks to all of the staff for their help with the project |  |
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Class 102
| Class 102 invited Rainbow Junior Arch Club to the College for a Christmas party. It was a fabulous day out. Staff and students and their families made cakes and buns and helped out on the day. Thanks to THE GARDA Siochana, who provided an escort to keep children and their parents safe as they went looking for Santa Claus down O'Connell Street. Thanks too to the WESTIN HOTEL who kindly looked after Santy and his helpers. Thanks too to the fifth year students who were a great help on the day. A big thanks to all of the friends of the College and especially to ecocabs and 7Up.   |  |
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Class 103
Class 103 are welcoming Bray Lakers, a Special Olympics athletic club, to the gym in the College. for a party this week.
Thanks to Derek from Localise, the Localise team and Doug and Vicky, for their support over the ten weeks of the Localise Challenge programme.