Derry lingo

Here in Derry, we have out own way of saying certain things.  There are various words and phrases that are unique to the North-West. Strangers to the city might have trouble understanding what we’re talking about.  The girls from 10F have prepared a special report on how to ‘speak Derry’.

listen to the report, presented by Lanbh.
Dur:       1:17
Click here to listen to the mp3 file named Derry Slang

Statistics on obesity

Nicole, Alanna, Alainn, Una and Demi from 10F have prepared a report about the escalating problem of obesity in the UK.  It contains many shocking statistics that highlight just how fast this issue is growing.
L isten to the report.
Dur:       1:38

Click here to listen to the mp3 file named Obesity

Teacher survey

Some of the teachers in St. Cecilia’s were put on the spot and surveyed by the school reporters from 10E about their diet and lifestyle.
L isten to the results of the survey.  This report has been produced by Shannon, Gemma and Jessica.
Click here to listen to the mp3 file named Teacher

Interview with Mr. Lafferty

Childhood obesity is a growing problem in our society.  14% of boys and 17% of girls between the ages of 2 and 15 are overweight.  But what kind of social problems is this obesity epidemic causing?  The pupils from class 10E in St. Cecilia’s College decided to investigate the impact of obesity in their school.
Listen to this report from Leanbh, Danielle and Emma.

Dur: 2:18

Click here to listen to the mp3 file named Mr Lafferty

Interview with Mrs. Nicholl

As part of their research for BBC News School Report, the girls from 10F at St. Cecilia’s College have been looking at issues surrounding obesity.  We know that taking regular exercise is one of the most effective ways to maintain a healthy weight.  With this in mind, the girls spoke to the Head of their PE department to find out about keeping fit.
Listen to the report.

Dur:       2:19

Click here to listen to the mp3 file named PE Package

The Troubles

The current pupils at St. Cecilia’s College are too young to remember much about life during the Troubles. But some of the teachers have been teaching there since the early Seventies and remember this period very clearly.  The girls from 10E and 10F in St. Cecilia's College wanted to find out what it was like during the conflict so they spoke to some of the longest serving teachers.
L isten to the report presented by Laura from class 10F.

Dur:       3:51

Click here to listen to the mp3 file named Troubles

Interview with Mrs. Gormley and pupils from St. Cecilia’s College

St. Cecilia’s College has been given a healthy eating award called the School’s Meal Service.  The girls from 10E and 10F wanted to find out what the school is doing in terms of healthy eating to prevent obesity.  They spoke to principal, Mrs. Gormley, and some pupils on the topic. 
L isten to the report presented by Erin.

Dur:       4:25

Click here to listen to the mp3 file named Mrs Gormley