Litter Pick

Yesterday the trainees did a clean up walk around the centre and the local area.  We focused around the CTC which is situated between Doorly Park and the Sports Complex.  Thanks to all the trainees and staff who helped out!

Gardening at CTC

Anti-Littering Mural Wall Piece

Pictured above trainees painting a creative art mural wall piece in the back yard of Sligo CTC

Photos from Certification Day in the Glasshouse Hotel

Trainees leaving the CTC

Best of luck and well done to Karl, Aoife, Andrew, Matthew and Sennan who are all staring Level 5 PLC courses this week. Also to Keelin who is starting work in Eala Bhán restaurant and Declan who is progressing to the I.T.  Wishing them all the very best for their future!

Stand up week - Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying poster created and designed by IT trainees at Sligo CTC

Baking with catering trainees

 The catering trainees often bake during the morning, below are some of the fabulous cakes and biscuits that the trainees baked today.

Planting flowers and gardening

Aideen and the exploring options trainees were improving the look at the front of the centre this week.  They waited for the spring plants to die and then cut them back for the new summer plants. Some of these plants are Trailing Fuchsia, Geranium, Pentunias, Violas and many more.  They used organic bedding compost for all their work.

Exploring Options trainees doing some gardening at the centre

The finished result

Starting the Walking Challenge

Staff and trainees keeping fit on their daily walk

Art & Design

Trainees get the opportunity to do Art and Design in the centre and learn about painting, drawing, fine art, 3D mask making and graphics.  This programme brings out the creative side in trainees and it is known to be relaxing and interesting.

Pictured above are some trainees drawing and painting in Art & Design

Pictured above are trainees painting, drawing and showcasing some of their mask work

Hairdressing Course

The Hairdressing course is a popular course and introduces trainees to the exciting world of hairdressing.  It provides training in shampooing, blow-drying, setting, perming, colouring and essential hairdressing related theory.  This course also gives trainees the opportunity of completing work experience in a salon.

Pictured above are some styles created by trainees

Out and about on a nice summer afternoon

Sligo CTC trainees and staff are lucky enough to have a beautiful nature walk less than 500 meters away from the centre.  As part of health promotion, trainees and staff tend to use this nature walk to keep fit and healthy. This nature walk in commonly known to the locals as "The Back Avenue".

Pictured above are photos taken by trainees of our encounters on our walk along the Garavogue river.

Pictured above are photos taken by trainees of the Garavogue river, Benbulben and the walking trail alongside the river.