Laois TY students teach languages at local primary school

Laois transition year students have spent the last number of weeks teaching languages in their local primary school.

Transition year language students at Heywood Community School have been teaching French and German to students at Ballinakill Mixed National School.

Principal Ms Sinéad Campion liaised with language teachers in Heywood CS to establish the language programme.

Pictured: TY students at Heywood Community School give language classes to students at Ballinakill Mixed National School

Approximately 30 transition year students were involved in teaching the primary school students.

The lessons given were planned and delivered in a lively and interactive manner, using play-based methods.

Ballinakill students from first, second, third and fourth classes had a fun and educational time during these classes, where Heywood students taught with the co-operation of their teachers Ms Fiona O’Leary and Ms Brennan.

Pictured: Both primary school students and secondary school students had a blast during the lessons

"Our TY students demonstrated excellent understanding and pedagogical skills," the school told the Leinster Express / Laois Live.

"Above all they greatly enjoyed their experience with the children in Ballinakill National School!".

The primary school students were then brought to Heywood Community School for a tour, and some treats to go with it.

Pictured: Heywood CS TY students teaching French and German at Ballinakill NS

Principal Mr Eamon Jackman chatted with the students about the importance of language learning, and they received a small presentation on behalf of the language department. 

Transition Year students at Heywood CS recently qualified for the 2025 Junk Kouture World Final, beating over 60 schools in the Regional Final.

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