Transition Year House Speeches

A review of last night's event by one of the TY pupils will appear here soon but it has to be noted now, in brief, what a great night it was. The proceedings were expertly hosted by Alex Owens and interval entertainment was provided by B. Dickerson and A. Chisholm singing the Ben E. King classic 'Stand By Me'. We also witnessed the astonishing street dance of L. Schaefer and T. McLarn with a little help from S.Koethe.

The subject matter of the speeches was eclectic and yet TY co-ordinator Mr. McCarthy noted in his comments how they were all linked by a common thread: the mysterious tapestry of life. From cows, citógs, cliff-jumping and Cavan, anaphylactic shock and adoption to grandparents, gorilla boarders and Down syndrome. But it was the opening talk by Helene Peters, simply on the important things in life, that deservedly won the first place. Hollypark took the house honours. Many thanks to the college's English teachers for coaching their charges. Well done to one and all.