The students of Ballymun Youthreach were kindly invited to the first screening of the National Youth Media Awards, short video category finalists . The sold out performance was compiled of a selection of drug and alcohol awareness videos from this annual competition run by DRUGS.ie and The Ana Liffey Project. A very informative and enjoyable day was had by everyone.
Ballymun Youthreach hosted a hugely successful cake sale this week to raise funds for our forthcoming trip to Auschwitz. Among the delicious treats were cakes, buns, scones of all shapes and sizes. Congratulations to all staff and students involved and especially to Louise, Yvonne and Luca for all their hard work.
The Level 5 Cosmetics group recently participated in the staff mindfulness day in Trinity Comprehensive. The girls offered their skills in giving manicures for the very relaxing morning.
Thanks to Neil Bracken, Brian Clarke and Ray from the Men’s Shed, Ballymun, Ballymun Youthreach has started delving into the world of guitar making. Neil, pictured here has been demonstrating his many skills to the students teaching them the art of guitar making. Neil along with Brian and Ray have been part of the Men’s Shed working out of Setanta GAA where they have been making beautiful instruments such as violins, pipes and even an accordion.
Ballymun Youthreach Presents
Live Music, Food and Prizes
Friday 8pm, 25th November
Setanta GAA Club
Tickets €10.00 per person – Four per team
| All proceeds go towards Educational Trip for Youthreach Students |
Tickets can be purchased from Ballymun Youthreach
Strictly over 18s
Ballymun Youthreach was delighted to host our annual QQI awards ceremony last week. Present to accept their awards were the Level 5 Customer Service group alongside the Cosmetics Studies groups, our 5 full Level 4 graduates and various individual graduates. Music was provided by the Garda band, Setanta string orchestra, Liam and Christy from Setanta and a hip hop performance from Amanda Harper, Rebecca Colclough and Jade Byrne. The awards were presented by Dessie Ellis T.D., Counsellor Cathleen Carney Bould and Youthreach Regional co-ordinator Bernadette Reilly. Well done to everyone involved and the very best of luck to all our graduates, many of whom are already in employment or have started their new college careers.
There are currently places available for the new academic year available on all our courses: FETAC General Learning Level 3 and 4, Customer Service Level 5 (accompanied by Web Design Level 4 and Framing) and Cosmetics Studies and Make Up Application Level 5.
If you are interested in any of the above please call in for a chat but hurry as places are filling fast. Alternatively email at Lionel.duffy@yrballymun.cdetb.ie or call at (01) 842 0482.
The Beauty Course – Ballymun Youthreach
Yvonne Murphy, Beauty Teacher
For some time now the Beauty Programmes offered in Ballymun Youthreach have been a very popular choice for both internal students and those coming from outside the centre. The programmes available are an ideal stepping stone for those who wish to pursue a career within the Beauty Industry. We offer excellent opportunities in training to the highest standard for QQI Level 5 exams in both Cosmetic Studies and Make-Up Application.
Minimum entry requirements for the Beauty Course include a successful Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied or full FETAC Level 4. Students must be aged between sixteen and twenty years of age and all entry is subject to interview.
The Beauty Course educates students in both the theoretical and practical side of work. The theoretical side of the programmes offer students a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology, providing an in-depth knowledge of the main structures and functions of the human body, in addition to various areas such as customer care, business, professionalism and hygiene.
The practical side of the courses are ingrained in areas such as facials, make-up application, manicures, tinting and more. We enthusiastically promote in-house training in areas such as Swedish Massage, Spray Tan Application and Waxing. Gel or Acrylic accredited courses are also an option offered by professional companies on site.
Work placement in the industry is also an integral part of the year. This commences following completion of FETAC exams. Also a strong emphasis is placed on group projects and a fine example of this is the continuous success we have in the yearly Style-It Competition. On occasion we invite guest speakers in the industry to deliver an insight into the ever changing world of beauty.
If this is something that interests you please call in today for an application form and a chat or phone us on 01 842 0482. Places fill up fast. Interviews will take place early June.
On Wednesday 11th May, three students; Ciara Murphy, Scott Crosbie, Ellen Mc Donagh, and their teacher Louise Loughlin attended the AIVA stadium where over 600 hundred young people from youth groups, Youthreachs, and primary and secondary schools from all over the country attended the annual creative competition awards ceremony. The competition called on young people to develop creative messages about racism and integration using written, visual and audiovisual means. Prizes were awarded for entries ranging from songs and raps to posters, videos, and social media campaigns.
Ballymun Youthreach had success with their entry and were presented with an award of Special Commendation. The students created a 3D Globe titled ‘Mapping Diversity’ to represent a celebration of a multicultural society.
The ceremony was MCed by sports presenter Tommy Martin. Special guests included Steve Guppy, coach to the Irish football team, Cllr. Cieran Perry, Deputy Lord Mayor of Dublin, John Boyle, Vice-President of INTO and Razan Ibraheem, a Syrian journalist based in Ireland.
All entries to the competition can be viewed on www.youtube.com/theredcardire
