Petition to reverse the decision not to collaborate the boys and girls of Transition Year students of Sacred Heart School and Rice College. We request the boards of both schools to revisit and reinstate the collaboration for transition Year students across both schools for the 2024/2025 year. The decision to partake in the year for the students was based on the expectation of an educational cross Coordinating experience. The importance of social development and the exciting opportunities available to the students has historically been a part of the transition Year experience. The collaboration feeds more than their education but the community as a whole by the exciting unity such as the musical. We feel the decision is not in the best Interest of the students. Many opportunities and experiences have been taken from the students based on this decision such as cross learning through subjects not offered in their own schools. No correct correspondence was given in relation to not collaborating, this has not allowed the students to make an informed decision based on the coming year. We strongly feel this is not acceptable.
Using the kids because you're not happy about Rice College's co ed plans is very unfair, they miss out on a fantastic experience....very childish in my opinion
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Kate Murphy
1 year ago
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Incoming students were under the impression the musical would be part of their educational experience too. How has this community-wide rite of passage been axed with no consultation?
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Anonymous
1 year ago
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It is time for management to put the students first. TY is often considered to be a "doss" year and parents question whether to do. The biggrst reason is the social development of these young adults and the building of a social network that continues into their university years. This must happen
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Claire walsh
1 year ago
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The interaction that that TY musical brings to these kids in the SHS and Rice college give them an invaluable experience to reconnect with old school friends and make new ones is an essential part of their development and education . Removing this experience from them is unfair and makes no sense . Please reconsider this unwise decision .
Thank you
D
Deirdre Hunter
1 year ago
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I feel that my daughter would have not signed up for Ty if we were aware of this decision.
In a world where it is increasing difficult to forge good and real relationships. This is a step backward.
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Lisa Robinson
1 year ago
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As a parent of a student in this class I really think it needs to be resolved. What message are we sending to our children when two schools can't compromise for the greater good of the children they are representing
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Laura Lenclu
1 year ago
Very bad decision and will make us think of our daughter staying in this school
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Edward Reid
1 year ago
We need forward thinking here. Our children have spent all of their lives mixed with the lads and will too after school into college and on to adult life. Collaboration between schools should be welcomed.
Petition to reverse the decision not to collaborate the boys and girls of Transition Year students of Sacred Heart School and Rice College. We request the boards of both schools to revisit and reinstate the collaboration for transition Year students across both schools for the 2024/2025 year. The decision to partake in the year for the students was based on the expectation of an educational cross Coordinating experience. The importance of social development and the exciting opportunities available to the students has historically been a part of the transition Year experience. The collaboration feeds more than their education but the community as a whole by the exciting unity such as the musical. We feel the decision is not in the best Interest of the students. Many opportunities and experiences have been taken from the students based on this decision such as cross learning through subjects not offered in their own schools. No correct correspondence was given in relation to not collaborating, this has not allowed the students to make an informed decision based on the coming year. We strongly feel this is not acceptable.
Using the kids because you're not happy about Rice College's co ed plans is very unfair, they miss out on a fantastic experience....very childish in my opinion
K
Kate Murphy
1 year ago
Featured
Incoming students were under the impression the musical would be part of their educational experience too. How has this community-wide rite of passage been axed with no consultation?
A
Anonymous
1 year ago
Featured
It is time for management to put the students first. TY is often considered to be a "doss" year and parents question whether to do. The biggrst reason is the social development of these young adults and the building of a social network that continues into their university years. This must happen
C
Claire walsh
1 year ago
Featured
The interaction that that TY musical brings to these kids in the SHS and Rice college give them an invaluable experience to reconnect with old school friends and make new ones is an essential part of their development and education . Removing this experience from them is unfair and makes no sense . Please reconsider this unwise decision .
Thank you
D
Deirdre Hunter
1 year ago
Featured
I feel that my daughter would have not signed up for Ty if we were aware of this decision.
In a world where it is increasing difficult to forge good and real relationships. This is a step backward.
L
Lisa Robinson
1 year ago
Featured
As a parent of a student in this class I really think it needs to be resolved. What message are we sending to our children when two schools can't compromise for the greater good of the children they are representing
L
Laura Lenclu
1 year ago
Very bad decision and will make us think of our daughter staying in this school
E
Edward Reid
1 year ago
We need forward thinking here. Our children have spent all of their lives mixed with the lads and will too after school into college and on to adult life. Collaboration between schools should be welcomed.
Using the kids because you're not happy about Rice College's co ed plans is very unfair, they miss out on a fantastic experience....very childish in my opinion