Mentors play a valuable role in creating a positive school spirit here in Coláiste Clavin. 26 5^th years were trained up as mentors at the end of August. The 5^th year mentors have been very busy this term supporting 1^st years to settle into life in Coláiste Clavin. Each of the five 1^st year classes were given a team of mentors, and on the 1^st day of school for 1^st years they helped 1^st year students with their timetables, showed them around the school, helped them with their transition workbooks, facilitated a range of ice breakers and team building games and answered any questions that 1^st years had. Mentors have linked in with 1^st years on a weekly basis since, continuing to organise team building games and a football tournament. Mentors meet First Year students on a formal and informal basis throughout the year, providing support and guidance.  Mentors also benefit as they develop their communication, listening and organisational skills, as well as having lots of fun.