Lots of you have already shared your writing on how the Covid-19 crisis is affecting so you might like to enter this writing competition. https://newsbrandsireland.ie/new-press-pass-student-writing-competition/. There are three categories - Junior for 1st and 2nd years, Intermediate for 3rd and 4th year and Senior for 5th and 6th year. Prize - €200 gift voucher and published in national and local media. Best of luck.

The All Ireland Linguistics Olympiad (AILO) is a contest in which secondary school students develop their own strategies for solving problems in fascinating languages from around the globe. Students must use their ingenuity to solve Puzzles such as deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphics, decoding numerical spy codes, and interpreting ancient Mayan poetry. Congratulations to Henry Williams and Davis Butterfield for their great achievements in the Ailo Final. Henry achieved 58th and David 81st place out of the 1400 students who did AILO rounds this year. We also won the best photo competition. Thanks to Ms Nic Ruairi and Ms Kuruc for helping organise this initiative. If you feel like trying some AILO puzzles click on the link: https://ailo.adaptcentre.ie/puzzles/

Our very own Larissa Major in TY won a prize in her age category with her short story, The Mosquito, in John Boyne's short story competition that had over 6000 entries! Well done Larissa! We will honour you upon our return. Ms Rock (TY Year Head)

So we should be having the last class of the term. Remember the way you can feel, nearly smell freedom as the final bell approaches, the general air of excitement... who would have thought you would miss school but we all do. But who would have thought you could and would embrace distance learning the way you have. All the feedback is really positive - we have to commend you on the way you have engaged with your teachers and continued with your work. These lessons will stand to you - self directed learning, managing myself etc etc . Thank you for your feedback - we are listening - some of you are over whelmed, some want more feedback, most like the videos. BUT NOW remember you are on Easter holidays, give yourself a break, relax and do some fun stuff. Your teachers will not be checking in with you but may set some work particularly for exam classes. Of course we are all here if you need to get in touch. Exam classes - to the best of our knowledge the state exams will go ahead. We appreciate the uncertainty is very hard to deal with but you must proceed on the basis that the exams will happen. Look after yourself and each other, attached are some helpful guides from NEPS (National Educational Psychological Service). relaxing exercises here - https://soundcloud.com/user-719669409/relaxation-techniques-30-03-2020 Lastly please if anyone is in need of anything contact helen.gormley@mounttemple.ie in confidence, we have had offers of donations, food parcels etc so if you or anyone you know is in need please do let us know. Stay safe. https://b2cef16892da7f59cb8b-0704d2c65d24f26cc4687c42a45cd41e.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com/pdf/5789_20200403152942.pdf https://b2cef16892da7f59cb8b-0704d2c65d24f26cc4687c42a45cd41e.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com/pdf/1096_20200403153040.pdf

The Geography Department have created activities for Junior & Senior Cycle pupils to help them stay engaged over Easter. They are not compulsory but would help them in their future studies. The activities have been posted by teachers via Google Classroom but can also be accessed by clicking on the PDFs below. https://b2cef16892da7f59cb8b-0704d2c65d24f26cc4687c42a45cd41e.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com/pdf/1158_20200403135920.pdf https://b2cef16892da7f59cb8b-0704d2c65d24f26cc4687c42a45cd41e.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com/pdf/8691_20200403135927.pdf

Hi Everyone, It is our last day of #MTHLW and we really hope we can finish the week of strong. Please see our videos and exercises for today and we hope you have enjoyed the first ever online Healthy Living Week Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dqXHHCc5lA The Surprisingly Dramatic Role of Nutrition in Mental Health - Julia Rucklidge Joe Wicks day 4 of sweat - https://youtu.be/rHlb8yfdDzo Anaerobic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwkrup_TG6I 20 minutes of circuit exercises Tone exercises - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qy-XWqFagV0 Cool down - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6u4BKwUVF8 Well done everyone and thank you for engaging in whatever way you could. Department of Physical Education

Reminder to all 1st year and TY students - you need to enter your subject choices on Vsware today. Don't worry if you think they haven't saved etc I will be in touch if there is any issue either tomorrow or early next week.

Hi All, 2nd last day of #MTHLW and we really hope you have been enjoying some of the content we have put together for you. The stuff for today can be seen below so please take a look and give some of it a go!! Anaerobic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZnsLVArIt8&t=664s As Tuesday take a ten minute break and then do it again. Tone exercises - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qy-XWqFagV0 Joe Wick - Day 3 of sweat - https://youtu.be/IXTp_Ww_4zY Cool down - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6u4BKwUVF8 Hope you're enjoying it Department of Physical Education