Happy 10th Anniversary
Tralee Educate Together!
Our school was awash with memories, chat and good cheer on Friday 7th of December as the school community came together to celebrate its 10th Anniversary. Speakers included Paul Rowe, CEO of Educate Together, Chris Reina of school start-up group, Johnnie Wall, Mayor of Tralee, as well as Francisse Walshe, Chairperson of the BOM and Denis Reidy, Principal.
Speaking after the event, Paul Rowe said: "A big thank you to Francisse Walshe, and all the board, Denis and all the staff and all the children - especially the Student's council - and the parents and supporters for a great welcome last Friday night. It was a beautiful event, with powerful speeches from ex-pupils and from the school's founders. Educate Together is committed to ensure that this school gets a permanent building to enable it to grow to its real potential."
To get the children’s insight, ten former pupils shared their memories of the school, ten current pupils shared their current experiences, and the Student Council members made a speech, before pulling party poppers.
“Tralee Educate Together was the best thing I ever did, and I can’t imagine what life would have been without it”, said the former pupil Rían O’Connor, who was one of the first pupils in 2002 and completed his whole primary education in the school.
Jillian Cronin and Catherine Barry, staff at the school, arranged a fantastic display of photographs, news articles and school newsletters spanning the decade which evoked fond memories for all.
It was a true celebration of the “Learn Together to Live Together” motto of the school.
GO TO OUR GALLERY TO LOOK AT THE PICTURES!
Our school was awash with memories, chat and good cheer on Friday 7th of December as the school community came together to celebrate its 10th Anniversary. Speakers included Paul Rowe, CEO of Educate Together, Chris Reina of school start-up group, Johnnie Wall, Mayor of Tralee, as well as Francisse Walshe, Chairperson of the BOM and Denis Reidy, Principal.
Speaking after the event, Paul Rowe said: "A big thank you to Francisse Walshe, and all the board, Denis and all the staff and all the children - especially the Student's council - and the parents and supporters for a great welcome last Friday night. It was a beautiful event, with powerful speeches from ex-pupils and from the school's founders. Educate Together is committed to ensure that this school gets a permanent building to enable it to grow to its real potential."
To get the children’s insight, ten former pupils shared their memories of the school, ten current pupils shared their current experiences, and the Student Council members made a speech, before pulling party poppers.
“Tralee Educate Together was the best thing I ever did, and I can’t imagine what life would have been without it”, said the former pupil Rían O’Connor, who was one of the first pupils in 2002 and completed his whole primary education in the school.
Jillian Cronin and Catherine Barry, staff at the school, arranged a fantastic display of photographs, news articles and school newsletters spanning the decade which evoked fond memories for all.
It was a true celebration of the “Learn Together to Live Together” motto of the school.
GO TO OUR GALLERY TO LOOK AT THE PICTURES!
The Wishing Tree
We got a Wishing Tree to mark our 10th Anniversary.
Every pupil wrote their wish for the future of the school and hung it on our Wishing Tree.
The tree will be planted in the school garden this week and we hope to have red apples next summer 2013!
We got a Wishing Tree to mark our 10th Anniversary.
Every pupil wrote their wish for the future of the school and hung it on our Wishing Tree.
The tree will be planted in the school garden this week and we hope to have red apples next summer 2013!
Podcast Kerry Today radio program and 10 years of TETNS
Radio Kerry came to interview two groups at the school last week, and the interview was broadcast last Friday morning on the "Kerry Today" programme. Chris, Teresa and Francisse were interviewed as members of Start-Up Group and current Chairperson. An interview also took place with former pupils - Rose, Rían, Mistura and Ellen. Click the image to listen.
Ten Years Anniversary Celebration
Third and Fourth Class pupils during Multi Faith and Culture Day 2012
Tralee Educate Together opened in 2002 and to celebrate the tenth anniversary we are extending an invitation to former pupils and staff to join us with invited guests on the 7th December at 7pm.
Welcome
Invited Speakers
Presentation of Memories by former pupils including
photographs
Student Council members
presentation
Mulled wine
There will also be a display of Art and written work from current pupils complied during Ethos week and based on the four principles of Educate Together.
PAST PUPILS of Tralee Educate Together National School
WE WANT YOUR MEMORIES!!!!!!
On the night of the 10th Anniversary Celebration, ten pupils (past and present) will read memories of
pupils in school over the past 10 years.
We would like you to share your thoughts about your time at our school.
We are also looking for some past pupils to read a short paragraph outlining your own thoughts about your time at Tralee Educate Together, or read memories of other children.
If you wish to speak on the night, or have your memories included, please e-mail [email protected] by 30th November 2012 marked “Attention: Jillian – Memories”.
Here are some ideas:
1st day at school.
Sports Day or your favourite school event.
What you did for Multi-faith & Culture Day?
What you ate during Healthy Eating Week?
Describe your favourite School Tour – Other School Trip – Parade.
Playing in the schoolyard.
Your favourite or least favourite subjects and why?
Things you did in the school garden.
Describe the event you remember most.
What you miss about being at school at Tralee Educate Together N.S.
Note: Your stories of memories may be used during speeches or displayed during Celebrations.
