First-Year Students BBQ At GYC

Same as it ever was…

resh from his exotic holiers, Greystones Youth Café coordinator Conor Brown has some exciting news to share.

The very brown lad…

And it goes a little something like this…

On Monday, July 8th from 3pm to 5pm, Greystones Youth Café will open its doors to incoming first-year secondary students and their families.

Last week, the café’s coordinator, Conor Brown, visited five primary schools in Greystones to speak with children who will be starting secondary school this fall.

Conor announced that the youth café will soon be open exclusively for first-year students on Monday nights. “First years need their own space,” he said. “When they start secondary school in the fall, they’ll already have friends they made here at the café. Imagine spending the summer meeting other students who will be going to secondary school with you in September. It can be daunting for any 12 or 13-year-old, but having friends already can make a big difference.”

The youth café aims to provide a platform for these students to create their own teenage experiences and build friendships, boosting their confidence as they transition to secondary school. Conor emphasised that first years will now have their own dedicated night. “It can be nerve-wracking for first years to interact with 15 and 16-year-olds, so having their own space works much better.”

Monday’s event will showcase what the café has to offer, including arts and crafts, movie nights, games, and other activities throughout the year. There will be a barbecue with hot dogs, burgers, and waffles, along with games like ping pong and air hockey. Students and their families can explore the café and its amenities.

The youth café is also transforming one of its rooms into a games room, which will be available to first years and other students once it’s finished.

You can find out more about the Greystones Youth Café here agus here, and get in touch directly on email here.