Mini Company Presentation Day

After months of planning and organizing, we finally get to present our mini company ideas. Although, it was a stressful moment. You had to get your book report to perfection, make sure you products weren't damaged and you had to speak to the judges while you r whole year group was watching you. That isn't scary at all (note the sarcasm). 

At 9:05, everyone was to go to the hall and set up their mini companies there. I was very nervous to present because once again, I was to talk to a crowd. There were two judges and one of the judges was a past teacher in the school. #ShoutouttoMsLeahy. The two judges came around to all the stalls and looked carefully at each of the products. 

The it was time for the presentations. The first few groups were to speak to the judges while us, the year group, watched them. But luckily, everyone was too noisy so they moved the judges to the library which meant you could present in private. When it came to our presentation, my heart was in my throat. I got the nerves when I started speaking and stuttered a bit. Fortunately, I got through it without too much stress. 

Mini Company was a great experience, and I am glad I got the opportunity to take part in it. 

Briery Gap

On January 27th 2015, the whole of transition year went to Mullingar for the Briery Gap competition. We were all excited and nervous to present our plays to an audience. After registration, we headed off. 

We were one of the first schools to arrive, so we got to tour the place. We had our own dressing rooms and it made me feel like I was in the 'High School Musical' movie. I was very anxious to start the play and I was hoping I didn't mess anything up. I had a small part in the play but I still wanted to give it my all. 

When it was time to go on stage, that's when my nerves kicked in full blast. I seemed very calm but inside I was dying from fright. I wasn't used to performing in front of crowds, be it small or big. I had stage fright, to say the least. Luckily, it went alright in the end. I didn't forget my lines or got sick on stage. I was happy I tried something new and faced my fears. 


For the rest of the day, we watched the rest of the plays. Some were good, some weren't the best but overall, I enjoyed the range of different plays. 

At around 3:30, we headed back to the school. Some of us came back feeling defeated. The judge's comments weren't exactly what we wanted to hear. Fortunately, our teachers boasted our confidence up and assured us that we did great.