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Visions & Revisions: An anthology of new writing by Junior Cycle Teachers [selected extracts]
Foreword by Sheila O'Flanagan "This unique collection of work by new writers is a testament to the power of words, taking chances and using our imaginations. Now, more than ever, we need to find our creativity, raise our voices to each other and share our experience. This collection couldn’t be more timely." POW! Portfolio of Writing Project 2019–2020 for teachers is a partnership between JCT Arts in Junior Cycle and Fighting Words. Twenty Junior Cycle teachers attended a series of workshops at Fighting Words to draft, redraft, edit and publish this collection of work. This creative writing programme offers teachers the time and space to explore and consider possibilities around the creation of portfolios across all subjects at Junior Cycle. Fighting Words is a creative writing organisation established by Roddy Doyle and Seán Love. First opened in Dublin in 2009, and now with locations across the island of Ireland, Fighting Words aims to help students of all ages to develop their writing skills and explore their love of writing. www.fightingwords.ie Junior Cycle for Teachers (JCT) is a dedicated continuing professional development (CPD) support service of the Department of Education and Skills. JCT aims to to support schools in their implementation of the new Framework for Junior Cycle (2015) through the provision of appropriate high quality CPD for school leaders and teachers, and the provision of effective teaching and learning resources. www.jct.ie
Foreword by Sheila O'Flanagan
"This unique collection of work by new writers is a testament to the power of words, taking chances and using our imaginations. Now, more than ever, we need to find our creativity, raise our voices to each other and share our experience. This collection couldn’t be more timely."
POW! Portfolio of Writing Project 2019–2020 for teachers is a partnership between JCT Arts in Junior Cycle and Fighting Words. Twenty Junior Cycle teachers attended a series of workshops at Fighting Words to draft, redraft, edit and publish this collection of work. This creative writing programme offers teachers the time and space to explore and consider possibilities around the creation of portfolios across all subjects at Junior Cycle.
Fighting Words is a creative writing organisation established by Roddy Doyle and Seán Love. First opened in Dublin in 2009, and now with locations across the island of Ireland, Fighting Words aims to help students of all ages to develop their writing skills and explore their love of writing. www.fightingwords.ie
Junior Cycle for Teachers (JCT) is a dedicated continuing professional development (CPD) support service of the Department of Education and Skills. JCT aims to to support schools in their implementation of the new Framework for Junior Cycle (2015) through the provision of appropriate high quality CPD for school leaders and teachers, and the provision of effective teaching and learning resources. www.jct.ie
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Elizabeth O’Dea<br />
was relieved to hear the Champions League theme tune meet her<br />
halfway down the stairs.<br />
‘Well?’ Shane looked up at her expectantly as she sat on the<br />
arm <strong>of</strong> the couch.<br />
‘She was tired, she didn’t put up much <strong>of</strong> a fight.’<br />
‘Today, I meant?’ he asked.<br />
‘All clear, back to normal. It was grand, nothing bad, just an<br />
ultrasound.’ She put her arm around him and leaned in to kiss<br />
the top <strong>of</strong> his head. ‘I think I’ll leave you to the match, I’m tired.’<br />
Shane pulled away to look at her. She k<strong>new</strong> that look, a<br />
combination <strong>of</strong> worry and frustration.<br />
‘I’m grand. I promise,’ she reassured him.<br />
She settled into bed for a long read. It was a book an old<br />
friend had sent her. The weight <strong>of</strong> it in her hand was a comfort,<br />
this solid thing, the fact her friend had bothered to post it. She’d<br />
talk properly to Shane soon. They had plenty <strong>of</strong> time. There was<br />
time.<br />
Elizabeth O’Dea teaches English and drama<br />
at St Mary’s College Arklow, Co. Wicklow.<br />
She is a graduate <strong>of</strong> English, Drama and<br />
Theatre Studies at University College Cork.<br />
Elizabeth is passionate about the arts in<br />
education. Creative spaces give us the<br />
opportunity to make, to move, and so to<br />
discover. Fighting Words has been just such<br />
a creative space in her life. Elizabeth lives in<br />
Wicklow with her husband and daughters.<br />
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