November 23, 2014

TY Petition for Screening for Sudden Adult Death Syndrome

As part of a TY Social Education project, a group of students have started a petition to look for free screening for all students in schools.

This project was motivated by the loss of two young people, both of whom were very special and important in the lives of students in TY and Desmond College. A paper and a Facebook petition have been organised.

Please click on the link to support this worthy cause: http://www.facebook.com/groups/229471293849848/

Young Social Innovators Project: Sudden Adult Death Syndrome

TYs are currently planning a launch for the project. This project follows on from the work done by last years’ TYs. Plans for the project include:

  • Making wrist bands with our slogan printed on them. (Slogan = Screening is the heart of the matter)
  • Making an advert.
  • Getting our petition signed, especially signatures from doctors and nurses.
  • Holding a sports day in which screening will be provided.
  • Encouraging our students to learn CPR.

Launch of SADS Campaign by TYs

Students getting ready to dance to launch the SADS campaign Students lining up for the siege of ennistrad musicians playing Siege of Ennis at Desmond College to Launch TY SADS campaign Desmond College Trad Group provide the music for the Siege of Ennis at the TY SADS campaign launchStudents in lines dancing the siege of ennis for the 2013 launch of the transition year sudden adult death syndrome campaignStudents dancing the siege of ennis at the Sudden Adult Death Syndrome Campaign Launch by Desmond College desmond college students supporting the launch of the transition year students SADS awareness campaignDesmond College Students dancing at the 2013 December Launch of the TY SADS campaign Desmond College's students creating awareness of SADS campaign by dancing the siege of ennis at the launchStudents dancing siege of ennis at the desmond college launch of the SADS campaign Students ready to start dancing at the SADS awareness launch in Desmond CollegeStudents from desmond College dance to support the launch of the sudden adult death syndrome awareness campaign Sudden Adult Death Syndrome Awareness Campaign launched by a dance at Desmond College Students participating in the Launch of the Transition Year SADS campaign desmond college students supporting the transition year students' launch of the SADS campaign Teachers supporting the TY students by participating in the siege of ennis at desmond college december 2013 Teachers join in the fun of the siege of ennis to support the transition year students' launch of the sads campaignTeachers, including principal Vourneen Gavin Barry, dance at the TY Siege of Ennis SADS Campaign Launch Students enjoying the record breaking siege of ennis dance Students enjoying the fun of the Siege of Ennis Students ready to go out collecting in December 2013, in aid of the SADS campaign run by the Transition Year Students Staff, Local Business and Sporting representatives at the TY SADS campaign launchDesmond College Staff, Local Business and Sporting representatives at the TY SADS campaign launchStaff, Local Business and Sporting representatives and Students involved in the SADS awareness campaign, including Principal Vourneen Gavin Barry

On 14th December 2013, Desmond College held a record breaking Siege of Ennis in the school.

Students from 1st and 2nd year along with some very brave teachers, including the Principal, danced a Siege of Ennis for 40 mins while the Trad Group played for them!

This event was to launch the TY Young Social Innovator Project which aims to follow last years TY Group and continue to raise awareness of SADS. The dance was watched by members of the school community along with local sporting and business representatives. The event finished with a coffee morning where delicious cakes were served to all including parents of the TY class who came to show their support.

Much thanks must be given to the TY class along with Ms. Carol Liston and Ms Elaine Higgins for organising such a great event.

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