Girls Active - Week Five - Basketball

This week we played Basketball again. It was a big hit with the girls last week, and out trainer Chris was good fun. This time we tried different drills than last week and we got a much longer game of basketball, which the girls really enjoyed. 

Basketball

Globe House Christmas Shoebox Appeal

Sharon Tuohy from SVP visited the centre on Tuesday to give a talk about Globe House.
Globe House is an asylum centre located on Chapel Hill in Sligo town. There are approximately 250 people and 36 being children from all around the world living in Globe House. The trainees have decided to do a shoebox appeal in conjunction with the IT students who have already done a fundraiser. Each trainee will get a box and €10 to buy gifts for the children for Christmas morning. Thanks to all the trainees who are going to participate for this worthwhile cause.

Girls Active - Week Four - Basketball

This week we tried basketball in the Sligo Sports Complex. Our trainer was very good and showed us a lot of great drills. All of the girls took part and we all had great fun. We are very interested in doing basketball again.  

Basketball

Girls Active - Week Three - Walking

Last week we decided to go for a walk around the Garavogue River. We are very lucky to have a long walkway that has many beautiful views that runs along the river right next to the centre. The sun came out for a time as well, so it made the walk all the more better. All the girls enjoyed the walk.  

Seven Bridges

Work Experience Module

My name is Andrew and I am doing the Computer course in the centre. I recently completed the Work Experience module with Janell.  The purpose of this module is to provide learners with the knowledge, skills and competencies to perform effectively within a working environment. This module begins with preparation for work experience.  I started the personal profile by identifying my personal details, qualities, education and qualifications, interests and career ambitions.  I developed a Curriculum Vitae and cover letter.  As part of this module I had to complete 5 days work experience and I choose Sligo Supply Centre as it suited my interests.   From this placement I gained knowledge and experience in file management, market research, data entry along with going out on deliveries and working in a team environment.

In summary I found this module interesting and it gave me an opportunity to get a work placement, as I had no previous employment it was great to have on my CV.  I am currently still attending 2 days work placement as I really get a sense of accomplishment and purpose from it.  This module also gave me the opportunity to look at possible future training to progress my learning and career.  It helped me decide that I would like a future career in software development.   I would recommend to anyone interested in starting a course in Sligo CTC to take the opportunity of doing the work experience module.

Foggy morning along the Garavogue

Photos taken by Janell along the Garavogue River on a winter's morning

Arts & Crafts - Drawing and Painting

Trainees drawing and painting work in Art class

Sligo CTC football match

Sligo CTC were playing South West College Enniskillen in a friendly football match yesterday. Unfortunately while it didn't go our way, well done to all the lads involved and Courtney for a great game!

SLIGO CTC TEAM PHOTO

GAME PHOTOS

Road Safety Authority Visit

Louise from the Road Safety Authority visited the centre last Tuesday to talk to trainees about road safety awareness. She showed trainees videos that were very informative on the following:

• Road traffic accidents
• Wearing your seat-belt while driving
• Driver distraction - using your mobile phone while driving
• Drug and drink driving

For more information go to Road Safety

Arts & Crafts - 3D Mask Work

Trainees working on 3D mask work in Art class

Girls Active - Week Two - Soccer

On Wednesday 4th November we had our Girls Active workout session in the Astro pitch in Doorly Park. This week we tried out Soccer skills.  The girls really enjoyed the soccer and there was great teamwork involved. We had good fun and are very interested in doing this activity again. 

Soccer Skills

Girls Active - Week One - Rebound Class

On Wednesday the 28th October 2015 we started our Girls Active program with our trainer Aileen in Strandhill.  This week we tried out Rebound and Spinning activities. The girls took part and enjoyed the workout.

Spinning and Rebound Class