Student Learning Journal
Ursuline Secondary School
Ursuline Secondary School
HISTORY AND ETHOS OF THE URSULINE
Founded in 1535 in Brescia, Italy by St. Angela Merici, the Ursuline Congregation has been involved in the work of education since its foundation.
The driving force in Angela’s life was her personal relationship with God. She was a woman of great integrity, courage and inner strength. Angela emphasized the dignity bestowed upon each individual and modelled gentleness, courtesy, love and respect in all her relationships. She sought to foster all these qualities in others.
The congregation has St. Ursula as its patron saint. Angela chose Ursula as she was a role model for women, a contemporary patroness for learning and a courageous leader.
In 1771, invited by Nano Nagle, the Ursulines came to Ireland and have played a major role in education since that time at primary, post-primary and third level. The Ursuline congregation founded one of the first second-level schools for girls in Ireland, after the penal times.
September 27, 1787, marked the foundation of the Ursuline Convent, Thurles. On that date, Anastasia Tobin came back to her native Thurles having been professed as Sr. Clare Ursula in the Ursuline Convent, Cork. She took up residence in a little thatched cottage on the site of the present convent and since then, the Ursuline Secondary School has experienced growth and development throughout the years while maintaining the core values of St. Angela.
Ursuline Education strives to nurture a community where Christian values are respected, lived and taught. It is based on the Gospels and the teachings of St. Angela Merici.
The aim of our school is to cherish the uniqueness of each individual and to develop students' full potential, while respecting the religion and culture of all.
We strive for Ursuline students to
• Be active participants in their learning and religious development
• Reach their academic and creative potential
• Develop self-discipline and leadership
• Be responsible guardians of the planet
• Love their cultural heritage and respect cultural differences
• Develop creativity in leisure-time
• Be active in the service of others
Ursuline Secondary School PRAYERS
MORNING OFFERING
Almighty God, we thank you for this new day. Keep us safe today and protect us from every evil. We offer ourselves this day to you, through Jesus Christ, your Son. May your Holy Spirit make our thoughts, words and actions pleasing in your sight.
Amen
PRAYER
Lord, make me a better person, more considerate towards others, more honest with myself and more faithful to you.
Amen
GRAIL PRAYER
Lord Jesus, I give you my hands to do your work.
I give you my feet to go your way.
I give you my eyes to see as you do.
I give you my tongue to speak your words.
I give you my whole self, that you may grow in me so that it is you, Lord Jesus who will work and pray in me.
Amen
MORNING PRAYER
Lord, help me remember that nothing is going to happen to me today that you and I can’t handle together.
Amen
NEW DAY
Today is a new day, loving God with an opportunity for a fresh start. This day offers us great potential to learn and grow in your love. Let us give of our best and may our generous giving make it a day to be remembered.
Amen
THE MEMORARE
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.
Amen
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SCHOOL CALENDAR 2024 – 2025
AUGUST
Wednesday 21st Staff Meeting & Subject Planning
Thursday 22nd Sixth Years Return for class 8:50 am – 3:20 pm
Monday 26th Third Years return for class 8:50 am – 4:00 pm
Wednesday 28th First Years return for class 8:50 am – 3:20 pm
Thursday 29th Second Years return for class 8:50 am – 3:20 pm
SEPTEMBER
Monday 2nd Fifth Years return for class 8:50 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday 3rd Transition Years Induction Morning 8:50 am – 1:05 pm
Monday 9th Meeting for TY parents 7:00 pm
Tuesday 10th Meeting for First Year parents 7:00 pm
Monday 23rd Open Evening for prospective students & parents 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Friday 27th School Closed – Long Weekend
OCTOBER
Monday 7th Third Year Parent Teacher Meeting 4:15 pm – 6:45 pm
Saturday 19th School Show Opening Night –West Side Story (running until Oct 24th) 8:00 pm
Friday 25th October Mid-term Break 3:20 pm
NOVEMBER
Monday 4th Class recommences for all pupils 8:50 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday 5th Sixth Year Parent Teacher Meeting 4:15 pm – 6:45 pm
Thursday 14th Sixth Year Winter Exams commence
Thursday 14th Staff Meeting 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
DECEMBER
Monday 9th School Closed – Long Weekend
Tuesday 17th Christmas Carol Service in the Cathedral 7:00 pm
Friday 20th Christmas Holidays 12:30 pm
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JANUARY
Monday 6th Class recommences for all pupils 8:50 am – 4:00 pm
Monday 20th School Closed – Oide- CPD for staff
Thursday 23rd Second Year Parent Teacher Meeting 4:15 pm – 6:45 pm
Wednesday 29th Staff Meeting 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
FEBRUARY
Mon - Fri 3rd - 14th TY Work Experience- Weeks 1 & 2
Monday 3rd School Closed – Bank Holiday
Tuesday 4th School Closed –Senior Cycle CPD for staff
Wednesday 5th Mock Exams for Sixth & Third Year Students Monday 10th Fifth Year Parent Teacher Meeting 4:15 pm – 6:45 pm
14th February Midterm Break 3:20 pm
24th Class recommences for all pupils 8:50 am – 4:00 pm
MARCH
Wednesday 12th Staff Meeting 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Tuesday 18th School Closed – Long Weekend
Tuesday 25th First Year Parent Teacher Meeting 4:15 pm – 6:45 pm APRIL
Thursday 1st Fifth Year School Tour to Italy
Monday 5th School Closed – Bank Holiday Thursday 8th Staff Meeting 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Monday 19th Transition Year Parent Evening 4:15 pm
Monday 26th First, Second & Fifth Year House Exams
Mon - Fri 26th-30th TY Work Experience – Week 3
Friday 30th Summer Holidays 12:30 pm JUNE
Wednesday 4th Junior Cycle & Leaving Certificate State Exams 9:30 am
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EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS
School Rules & Regulations
Please read the Code of Behaviour on our school website www.uct.ie for full details of the following points.
STUDENTS MUST:
• Remain on the school premises from 8:50 am - 4.00 pm (Monday & Tuesday) 8.50 am- 3.20 pm (Wednesday, Thursday & Friday).
• Arrive punctually for class, having all books and copies ready, having all homework completed and by being attentive and cooperative with teachers.
• Present a note from their parent in the Journal or a phone call must be made to the office, when leaving the school for appointments, matches, competitions, music/ speech exams. They must also sign out and in at the Office each time.
• Not bring alcohol, drugs or any illegal substances on to school premises under any circumstances. This applies to all students who represent the school for any reason.
• Not smoke/vape on the school premises or out of school in school uniform.
• Not chew gum during school time.
• Adhere to uniform requirements and respect the uniform re length of skirt (knee length) & condition of uniform. All students must present themselves neatly in full uniform each day. Shoes must be worn with the uniform, boots and runners are not acceptable.
• Wear correct uniform sports gear only for P.E. classes and games. Crested sports gear is not permitted as school uniform.
• Not wear studs, bars or rings in nose, eyebrow, tongue etc. or excessive jewellery. It does not suffice to cover them.
• Not wear make-up at Junior Cycle and at Senior Cycle, minimal use is tolerated. Fake tan is not acceptable during the school term.
• Not have extravagant hair styles or use unnatural coloured hair dye. These are not in keeping with school uniform.
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EXPECTATIONS IN RELATION TO SCHOOL & PERSONAL PROPERTY
• Respect all school property. Defacing school property by writing on desks, walls etc. or by placing graffiti on any part of the school premises is a very serious offence and students will be held responsible for the restoration of the damage.
• Never take or interfere with the property of another. This is a serious offence and parents will be notified, reparation will have to be made.
• Students are not to bring their mobile phones onto the school campus. If they do so, they should hand these in at the office in the morning. Please remember that our school is a mobile free campus. Students found using phones during the school day will have them confiscated for five school days and these must be collected from the office by a parent/guardian.
ATTENDANCE
Full attendance at school is paramount as attendance and achievement are vitally linked. Any student who is absent 20 days or more has to be reported by law to Túsla. In the event of a full or partial day absence, or if a student will not attend or needs to leave early from evening study, a note from the Parent/Guardian must be submitted via App before 9:30am.
When on the home page of the Tyro App:
• Press the Plus Icon on the bottom right of the screen
• Select Absence Request
• Select the Student, Date and the Reason for absence. Please fill in the note section with a brief explanation.
• Click on Send request
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Acceptable Use Policy Summary
School’s Acceptable Use Policy on our school website www.uct.ie for full details of the following points.
• School networks are solely for educational purposes, and filtering software is used to minimize exposure to inappropriate content.
• Each student has a school email and Office365 account for educational purposes only, and their usage is monitored by the school.
• Students should not share their Office365 content with anyone outside the school and must adhere to rules for usage.
• Electronic Equipment must never be used to bully, intimidate or hurt others. This principle applies (but is not limited) to calling, voice mailing, texting, recording, posting online or the sending of images or comments electronically or otherwise.
• Students must take due care when using school ICT devices and equipment and take reasonable steps to ensure that no damage is caused to the ICT device or equipment.
• It is expected that students will use social media in a respectful and responsible manner and uphold the values of the school in all social media interactions.
AGREEMENT TO CODE OF BEHAVIOUR
I have read and understood the Code of Behaviour and all the requirements for the school uniform and I will cooperate fully with the school in their implementation.
Parent’s Signature:
Student’s Signature:
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AGREEMENT TO ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
I have read and understood the Acceptable Use Policy and I accept it.
Student’s Signature:
Parent’s Signature:
STUDENTS’ PHOTOGRAPHS
From time to time, photographs and names of students are used in local media, social media and for Christmas Newsletter & Yearbook. Please sign below to give the school permission to use photographs for school purposes only.
Student’s Name: ...................................................................................................................
Parent’s Signature:
JUNIOR CYCLE BOOK SCHEME 1st, 2nd & 3rd Year Only
As per Department of Education guidelines, the schoolbooks are on loan to the students and must be returned at the end of Junior Cycle or if the student leaves the school. I therefore undertake to keep the books in safe and in good condition so that they can be used again by another child.
Student’s Name:
Parent’s Signature:
Checked By Tutor:
Date:
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PROGRESS TRACKER
Grades
English Irish Maths
No matter how many mistakes you make or how slowly you progress, you are still way ahead of anyone who isn’t trying.
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Your Your Your mental health is a priority. is an happiness essential. is a self-care necessity.
Mental Health and
Wellbeing
- Author UnknownDIET, SLEEP & EXERCISE
To fully understand the importance of being healthy, you will now have the opportunity to learn about physical and mental health and the impact both have on your overall wellbeing.
One way that you can look after your physical health is by eating a balanced diet, getting sufficient sleep and doing some exercise each day. Good diet, sleep and exercise have countless physical and mental benefits.
Physical Benefits
Mental Benefits
• Helps to build and maintain healthy bones, muscles and joints
• Helps to control weight, build lean muscle and reduce fat
• Prevents and reduces high blood pressure
• Improves your memory and lengthens your attention span
• Improves your decision-making, planning and multi-tasking skills
• Increases your production of new nerve, blood and brain cells
Looking after your Physical Health
Ensure you have a healthy diet.
Scan this bar code to access the food pyramid, which shows how often you should eat different food groups.
Ensure you get a good night’s sleep. Avoid being on a screen before you go to bed, and it’s best not to bring your phone into your bedroom.
Try to get the daily recommended physical activity of 30 minutes of exercise. Consider including a column for physical activity in your study timetable so you can actively make it part of your daily routine.
BUILDING RESILIENCE
Unfortunately, negative things happen to everyone in life; however, some people seem to bounce back quicker than others. This is referred to as resilience - your ability to bounce back after setbacks.
One useful way of understanding how to develop resilience is to use the acronym BOUNCE.
Bad things and times happen, but things do get better. Others are there to help you, but you need to let them know.
Unhelpful thoughts don’t make things better. Nobody is perfect.
Concentrate on the good things in your life, it’s not all bad. Everybody has setbacks or struggles. You are not on your own here.
Here are five useful ways that you can build your own personal resilience. In the space provided, identify one way you could incorporate each one into your own life!
GETTING HELP
The most important thing about mental health is being aware of your feelings as they arise. This helps you identify stress triggers and how you react to them. It is important that you have people around you that you can talk to about these things.
assistance advice support
So, let’s identify people in your life that you can go to in the three categories below.
People in your life with whom you can talk about anything.
People in your life who you can go to for advice.
1 2 3 1 2 3
Names of agencies / support services available to you if you need them.
WHO CAN you GO TO when you NEED HELP?
In the diagram below, fill in each circle with the various people in your life.
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whe re we
feel safe
- Emma Thompson
Emma is a British actress, screenwriter, activist, author and comedian. She is a winner of Academy Awards, BAFTA Awards and Golden Globe Awards.
PERSONAL SAFETY
At the heart of your own wellbeing, and your physical and mental health, is your personal safety. It is important to feel safe in many different aspects of your life. Here are some tips for ensuring your personal safety in different circumstances.
SAFETY TIPS FOR TRAVELLING WITH OTHERS
• Never, ever take a lift from a driver that has taken drink or drugs.
• Speed kills, so ensure your driver always strictly keeps to the speed limits.
SAFETY TIPS FOR CYCLING
• Never cycle in the dark without adequate lights.
• Wear a reflective jacket, armbands and belt if cycling at night.
• Obey traffic signs and signals and watch out for traffic.
• Ensure your bike is in working order.
• Keep to the left.
• Wear a helmet.
• Do not wear headphones.
• Take your time.
SAFETY TIPS FOR WALKING
• Always walk facing traffic so that a car can’t come up behind you.
• Don’t cross the road on a corner or a bend.
• Don’t walk on dark roads on your own at night – stick to walking in daylight.
• Always walk on the footpaths.
BULLYING
Sadly, bullying can be a feature of school life. It is important to understand these facts about bullying so that you can:
(a) Recognise it
(b) Take action and know where to ask for help
What are the main types of bullying?
Physical Bullying
Hitting, pushing, spitting, stealing or breaking others’ belongings, making mean hand gestures
Where can bullying happen?
Bullying can happen…..
• To anyone
• Anytime
• Anywhere
• In any way
Verbal Bullying
Threatening, teasing, name calling, making sexual remarks
Social Bullying
Spreading rumours, encouraging others to reject or exclude someone, embarrassing someone in public
How can I deal with bullying?
• Report it to someone you can trust.
• Stay calm and in control.
• Talk to friends you can trust and ask them for help.
• Don’t show emotions like anger, fear or upset.
• Be assertive – speak clearly and firmly.
• Show confidence – use positive body language.
CYBERBULLYING
Cyberbullying is where information and communication technology is used to deliberately hurt someone’s feelings. Cyberbullying can take place through instant messaging, social networks, emails or anywhere else online..
Cyberbullying can be very dangerous because it is:
• Invasive
• Often anonymous
• Difficult to escape from or stop
• Sometimes a criminal act
• Communicated quickly and to a wide audience
THANKFULLY, THERE ARE LOTS OF WAYS YOU CAN PROTECT YOURSELF FROM CYBERBULLYING.
Here are some tips for staying safe on the internet:
Do’s
HIDE YOUR PERSONAL DETAILS:
Password, PIN, username and real name, email address, home address, mobile number, personal photos.
FOLLOW NETIQUETTE:
Communicate clearly, use emoticons, be polite.
Don’ts
• React appropriately
• Block any sender of nasty messages
• Set your sites/profiles to private
• Save nasty links/texts etc.
• Ask permission before you share anyone else’s details
• Change your password often.
• Open a message from someone you don’t know
• Give details to anyone that you don’t know in real life.
the most impor tant thing,
no matter how you do it, or where you do it, or who you do it with.- Saoirse Ronan
An Irish actress who has received many accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, four Academy Award nominations and British Academy Film Awards.
Your Learning Strengths
GROWTH MINDSET
Earlier on in this module, you learned the meaning of the word resilience. People who display resilience have a ‘growth mindset’. Let’s find out a little more about this….
What is a mindset?
A mindset is a person’s approach or attitude.
What are the different types of mindset?
There are two main types of mindset. They are known as a Fixed Mindset and a Growth Mindset .
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A FIXED MINDSET AND A GROWTH MINDSET?
“I learn nothing from mistakes.”
“I am not good at some things.”
“When I am frustrated, I give up.”
“I learn from my mistakes.”
“When I am frustrated, I persevere.”
“I can learn anything if I try hard enough.”
Examine the diagram above to identify what type of mindset you have. What techniques can you use to develop a growth mindset?
Your INTELLIGENCES
A psychologist known as Howard Gardner identified eight different types of intelligences. Research now suggests that different intelligences occur in different parts of your brain.
Here are the eight intelligences identified by Gardner:
The ability to understand yourself, to be reflective, know what you can or can’t do and where to get help. Used by philosophers, psychologists and church ministers.
The ability to think musically and to hear, recognise and remember patterns. Used by musicians, mathematicians, artists and dancers.
The ability to understand cause and effect; to manipulate numbers. Used by scientists, mathematicians and engineers.
The ability to interpret space and to navigate. Used by pilots, artists, architects and racing drivers.
The ability to understand and relate to others. Used by teachers, salespeople, politicians, human resource managers, doctors and psychologists.
The ability to control body movement and the capacity to handle objects skilfully. Used by athletes, actors and dancers.
The ability to use language. Being able to express what’s on your mind and to understand others. Used by poets, novelists, politicians and lawyers.
The ability to discriminate between living things and be sensitive to the natural world. Used by botanists, ornithologists, beauticians and top chefs.
Reflecting on YOUR strengths
Developing a growth mindset by recognising your intelligences
A person with a growth mindset will ask themselves “In which ways am I intelligent?” and not “How intelligent am I?”
Use the diagram below to identify which intelligences most apply to you. Reflect on times when you have used this intelligence by giving a specific example.
NATURALIST VISUAL-SPATIAL INTERPERSONAL LINGUISTIC
Is this intelligence one of your strengths?
Give an example of when you have used this intelligence:
Is this intelligence one of your strengths?
Give an example of when you have used this intelligence:
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
The Junior Cycle
- Nelson Mandela (1919-2013)
South African revolutionary anti-apartheid political leader.
South Africa’s first Black head of state and president from 1994-1999.
your learning and develop important skills that will help you to grow as a person in this ever-changing world, including things to help your mental and physical health. This section of your school journal contains key information about the Junior Cycle. We want you to be in control of all your learning in Junior Cycle, so we have developed an important list of keywords that you will need to be familiar with as you journey through your Junior Cycle.
Key Skills
The world that we live in is constantly changing. The Junior Cycle recognises that the world will continue to change and wants to equip you with the necessary skills to meet these changes as you grow older. While there are many important learning skills, the Junior Cycle has identified eight key skills that will be central to your learning from first to third year. The eight Key Skills of Junior Cycle are illustrated on the diagram on the right. You will investigate these throughout your Junior Cycle.
K E Y
S K I L L S
ASSESSMENT
What is assessment?
Assessment is a way of gathering evidence of all the knowledge and skills you have developed.
Why is assessment important at Junior Cycle?
Assessment is a very important feature of Junior Cycle because it gives you a clear picture of all the work you have completed from first to third year. It also allows you to reflect on the skills that you have learned and improvements you have made on your journey.
What are the different types of assessment at Junior Cycle?
There are two main types of assessment at Junior Cycle:
Formative assessment
This is a continuous assessment and happens in most classes in the form of quizzes, homework, etc.
Summative Assessment
This happens at the end of third year in an exam marked by the State Examinations Commission.
Used Used continuously at the end TYPES OF Assessment
Formative assessment SUMMATIVE assessment
Formative Assessment happens in most classes. It’s a very useful way for your teacher to assess your work on an ongoing basis. The best way you can prepare for formative assessment is to have a good homework and study routine and to always do your best!
The best way to improve ongoing assessment is to learn from your teacher’s advice and feedback. For example, one teacher might advise you on ways to write better sentences, another teacher might ask you to learn specific facts.
Summative Assessment is more formal and happens at the end of your Junior Cycle. It takes two forms. One is the external exam marked by the State Examinations Commission. The other is the Classroom Based Assessment (CBA), which we will learn about on the next page.
The best way to achieve is to make clear goals, and have a good study and homework plan. This will be explored further in the second section of the Junior Cycle module.
Assessments for the Junior Cycle
Classroom Based Assessments (CBAs) are an important assessment in Junior Cycle.
• You will do two CBAs in each subject.
• You will do the first CBA in second year (CBA1).
• You will do the second CBA in third year (CBA2).
• They will be organised by your teacher.
• They will be held in your classroom.
• Your CBA will be reported on in your Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement (JCPA) using one of these four descriptors:
o Exceptional
o Above Expectations
o In Line with Expectations
o Yet to Meet Expectations
Assessment Task
Once you have completed your second CBA, you will be asked to reflect on and write about the skills, knowledge and understanding that you developed from your experience of preparing for and undertaking your CBA2. This is called an Assessment Task. It will take place during class and will be supervised by your teacher. It will be sent to the State Examinations Commission for marking as it makes up 10% of your overall mark for your third year exam in each subject.
Other Areas of LEARNING
One additional exciting feature of the Junior Cycle is that it provides you with the opportunity to engage in a variety of other areas of learning within your school community. It allows you to develop key skills in many other areas of school life. These can include different sporting, cultural, scientific and social activities happening in your school.
Make a list of three other areas of learning in the life of your school that you might be interested in becoming involved in.
Where can I showcase my Other Areas of Learning?
You can showcase your other areas of learning (OAL) in your Profile of Achievement. Remember to write it in the first person and to concentrate on the skills you developed as a result of these activities!
To download the Other Areas of Learning template, just go to
Junior Cycle Keywords
Education is for improving
the lives of others
and world better than you found it.
- Marian Wright Edelman
An activist for civil rights and children’s rights
SENIOR CYCLE
There are a number of different study options at Senior Cycle that cater for a variety of interests and abilities.
Transition Year (TY)
TY is a one-year programme taken after Junior Cycle and before the two-year Leaving Certificate programme. It is designed to act as a bridge between the Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate programmes.
Leaving Certificate Established (LCE)
The LCE is a two-year programme that aims to provide learners with a broad, balanced education while also offering some specialisation towards a particular career option. Students following the LCE programme are required to study at least five subjects, one of which must be Irish unless an exemption applies. All subjects are offered at two levels, ordinary and higher. Irish and Mathematics are available at foundation level also.
Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA)
LCA is a two-year programme designed for those students who do not wish to proceed directly to higher education or for those whose needs, aptitudes and learning styles are not fully catered for by the other two Leaving Certificate programmes. Participants in the LCA are mainly engaged in work and study of an active, practical and learner-centred nature.
Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP)
LCVP is a Leaving Certificate with a focus on enterprise and preparation for working life. This two-year programme combines the academic strengths of the Leaving Certificate with a dynamic focus on self-directed learning, enterprise, work and the community.
THE CAO SYSTEM
The CAO form is a very important application form for any 6th year student who wishes to attend third level in Ireland. The CAO stands for the Central Applications Office. It processes application forms for undergraduate courses in Irish Higher Education institutions. It is important to communicate with the guidance counsellors in your school to receive notifications of dates for submissions, etc.
Register with the CAO before 5pm on 1 February.
Edit your application using the ‘My Application’ facility.
Remember to place your course choices in genuine order of preference.
Provide supplementary information, and any documents required.
Use the free Change of Mind facility from 5 May to 1 July at 5pm to make changes to your application - restrictions apply.
Round One Offers are issued following the release of the Leaving Certificate results. If you are accepting an offer, you must do so by the reply date on the offer notification. Other categories of applicant may receive offer notifications before this time.
Applicants who do not receive a Round One Offer will receive a Statement of Application email. Please follow the instructions in this email and inform the CAO of any errors or omissions.
Confirm your Level 8 and Level 7/6 courses using the ‘My Application‘ facility before 1 February at 5pm to avoid restrictions. Note:
Carefully check the Statement of Application Record when it is sent to you in May and inform the CAO of any errors or omissions immediately.
Offers are issued to eligible applicants until the offer season closes, or until all of the places have been filled, whichever comes first.
THE CAO SYSTEM
At Senior Cycle, it is important to be aware of the points calculation grid so that you know what points you are capable of achieving. This will enable you to set realistic and achievable goals to successfully get you a place in your chosen college course.
Points Calculation Grid
Important Additional Information
1. 25 bonus points are awarded for higher level Mathematics for H6 grades and above i.e. If you receive a H6 grade, an additional 25 points will be added to the 46 points already awarded for a H6 grade i.e. higher level Mathematics now carries a points score of 71.
2. The bonus points are included in the overall points calculation only when Mathematics is one of your best six subjects following the addition of the bonus.
3. The six best results, in recognised subjects, in one Leaving Certificate examination are counted for points computation.
4. One sitting only of the Leaving Certificate examination is counted for points purposes.
5. It is important to check the admissions office of individual third level colleges to get a full understanding of their course requirements beyond the points required.
6. You must first meet the minimum entry requirements in order to be considered for entry to a course.
7. Points for Foundation Level are only awarded by certain third level colleges; check with individual third level colleges to see if they are accepted.
8. All third level colleges award points for results in LCVP Link Modules, in place of a sixth Leaving Certificate subject.
9. Not all third level colleges count LCVP as meeting eligibility requirements in regard to passing subjects, so you need to check individual college requirements.
QQI NATIONAL FRAMEWORK
The QQI (Quality and Qualifications Ireland) have developed a system of ten levels used to describe the Irish qualifications system. This ten-level system is known as the National Framework of Qualifications.
It is important to be familiar with this qualification framework so that you can understand the different types of courses you may be interested in pursuing.
Make time to complete your own research or talk to a guidance counsellor about all of your options within the QQI Framework.
How much do you know about the QQI Framework?
Ask yourself the following:
1. What do levels 1-10 stand for?
2. What is FETAC and what level courses do they award?
3. What is the SEC and what level courses do they award?
4. At what level in the QQI Framework is the Leaving Certificate?
5. At what level in the QQI Framework is an honours bachelor degree?
Options after leaving School
The main education and training options available to Senior Cycle students after they leave school are:
Higher Education
These are the courses that you tend to apply to directly through the CAO. These lead to what are called undergraduate degrees and diplomas, known as HETAC awards. Many professional career options are based on having a degree in a specific area of learning.
Further Education
These courses are delivered through local Education Training Boards and SOLAS. These include Post Leaving Certificate courses (PLCs), community training courses, and Youthreach, and lead to FETAC awards.
Public Services
Some of the public services have their own specific training courses which people can apply to directly. These include the Gardaí, Defence Forces, Prison Services, Emergency Services.
State Training
The State provides vocational training in two specific areas for young people wishing to follow careers in Fishing (with Bord Iascaigh Mhara) or Agriculture (with An Teagasc). Students whose parents are already involved in these industries sometimes choose to complete this training in order to be able to take over the family business.
Industry-Supported Programmes
Some specific industries have their own tailored training programmes to encourage young people to join their industry sector. They sponsor some of the training costs through providing apprenticeships and traineeships. Traditionally, apprenticeships were offered in the craft industries, but now they may be available in financial, accountancy and IT services.
Study Abroad
More and more young people are choosing to study abroad, not just in the UK but also in Canada and the USA. These young people have researched the courses on offer in these countries and feel that what they have to offer better suits their needs.
A Study System
It is important to create a study plan at the beginning of the school year to keep you motivated and to avoid feeling stressed about your workload. You will now be walked through a three-part study system.
Planning for Success
Ensure you create a study plan that suits YOU. Make a new one weekly as each week will vary in both your school and home life!
Weekly Study Planner
Use this template to write out a planner for each week in school. Be sure to include any school events, including any homework, practicals, assessments and exercise. Also include details of your plans each evening – it is important to have a healthy balance between school work, exercise and rest!
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Subject Revision Planner
Use this template to write out a plan for one subject area.
To download the Subject Revision Planner, just go to
Tips for using the Subject Revision Planner
Here are some simple techniques for keeping an effective study plan …
• Use the Subject Revision Planner for each of your subjects.
• Divide each subject into key topics.
• Indicate how important each topic is for your assessment.
• Record when you create your study notes and complete POKER (we will examine this in detail on the next page).
• Tick the box when you have completed each review.
POKER is a simple 5-step process which you can use to create notes on any topic you wish to study. Each POKER study session should last about 40 minutes. The steps involved are explained below.
P O E R K
Study System
Tackle any subject easily
This simple system can be followed to break each subject down into bite-sized chunks called topics.
Pre-test
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What do I already know about this topic?
What is the structure of this topic? What are the subheadings?
Highlight the keywords for the topic.
Create a one-page summary that uses the headings and keywords. What do you now know about the topic?
By creating a study plan and regularly revising, you have made a great start. By devising your own notes and study techniques, you will have a much greater knowledge of your subject areas. However, there is one final step in the journey, and this is review!
Why should you regularly review your notes?
Did you ever wonder why you could remember your phone number or date of birth so easily but then struggle to remember what you learned in geography last class or the name of someone you met last week?
The truth is that you need to regularly review your notes in order for the information to go into your long-term memory.
How often should you review your notes?
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Now that you have created your notes in the form of a one-page summary, you have this knowledge of the topic in your short-term memory.
BUT it won’t be there forever, it’s up to you to review it and make sure the knowledge goes into your long-term memory.
Use the Subject Revision Planner to record each review. You will be surprised at the difference it makes!
OPEN YOUR MIND, ARMS, AND HEART TO NEW THINGS AND PEOPLE, BECAUSE WE ARE UNITED IN OUR DIFFERENCES.
Ask the questions that have no answers.
Pursue the unexplored.
Embrace the unknown.
TOLISTEN YOUR HEART.
Suzy Kassemaugust
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I raise up my voice – not so that I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard. - Malala Yousafzai
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To be one, to be united, is a great thing. But to respect the right to be different is maybe even greater. - Bono
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Cultural differences should not separate us from each other, but rather cultural diversity brings a collective strength that can benefit all of humanity. - Robert Alan Arthur
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Where, after all, do universal human rights begin? In small places, close to home—so close and so small that they cannot be seen on any maps of the world. - Eleanor Roosevelt
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Managing Your Learning
There are three main elements to managing your learning, these being:
1. Setting learning goals and planning your learning
2. Monitoring your progress
3. Reflecting on your learning and progress with a view to learning from past experience.
Learning how to manage yourself and your learning is a key skill for Junior Cycle and it will prepare you for success at Senior Cycle.
Below are links to tools/templates which will help you to manage your learning.
The templates are divided into the three elements of self-management for learning:
1. Setting learning goals and managing your learning, 2. Monitoring your progress, 3. Reflecting on your learning and progress.
When you select a QR Code for a particular template, it takes you to the online template and you can then print that resource and use it manage your learning.
Templates
1. Managing Myself - Setting learning goals and planning your learning
Template A Setting Your Learning Goals
Template B Your Study Timetable
2. Monitoring Your Progress and Recording Your Achievements
Template D Monthly Review
Template E Tracking Your Results by Subject
Template C Subject Revision Planner
Template F Other Areas of Learning
3. Reflecting on Your Learning and Progress - Reflections on your monthly learning
Template G Reflecting on Your Assessments
Template H Reflecting on Your Learning Goals
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TOP EXAM TIPS
Read and Reread – Read all exam questions carefully, then read them again. The second time round, underline or highlight the key points.
Use Time Wisely – Take note of how many marks are awarded for each question and divide your time accordingly. If you feel you can’t fully answer a question, just try it, marks are awarded for attempts and partial answers.
Eat for Success – Fizzy energy drinks will only boost you for an hour, but by eating slow energy release foods such as porridge with nuts and fruit you will have the energy for a full day of exams.
JUNIOR CYCLE SUCCESS
Revision book series
QR codes to access online resources
Curriculum broken down, reducing students’ workload
Sample questions and answers to past papers
Student-friendly language and modern graphics
Teaching and Learning
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