Mill Park Road, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.
Phone: 053 92 34330
Fax: 053 92 36424
Email: admin@cbsenniscorthy.ie
Website: www.cbsenniscorthy.ie
Principal: Mr Brendan O Sullivan
Deputy Principal: Mr Gerard Coleman Ms Anne Marie Breen
Guidance Counsellor: Ms Bernie Kinsella
Home School Liaison Teacher: Ms Anne Cleere
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As a school community committed to the Edmund Rice Charter, We Care, We Prepare, We Achieve
1. This Journal is to help you organise your work and study.
2. You must have your Journal with you every day and produce it when asked.
3. You may not deface this Journal in any way.
4. Student’s are not allowed to write in one another’s Journal.
If a student is unable to attend school because of illness or some other serious reason, the following step should be taken: On our VSware app, the parent/guardian can submit an absence for a full or partial day . The school will then accept the absence request and a notification will be sent back to the parent/guardian.
Please note.
1. The school is very aware, that at certain times that you may need to ring reception to inform the school of the reason for the absence or you may need to speak with a member of our student support team, year head or senior management.
2. The school is obliged under the Education Welfare Act 2000 to notify the Education Welfare Board if a student is absent for more than 20 days
Once the school has received and approved the absence request from the parent/ guardian. The student will present at rece ption and sign out of school.
All students in the Junior School (1st, 2nd & 3rd) will have to be collected by their parents/guardians. Any alternative arrangement will have to be verified by the school.
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Students must SIGN OUT at Reception before leaving the building.
If returning to school on the same day, the student must SIGN BACKIN at Reception. Please sign below so that the school can verify that everyone clearly understands the correct procedures in relation to recording an absence for a full or partial day.
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Our school uniform consists of
1. Black footwear.
2. Grey trousers.
3. Blue shirt with a wine tie or blue polo shirt with school crest.
4. Navy V-neck jumper with school crest.
5. School Jacket with school crest.
For Physical Education, students are expected to change into their sportswear for the lesson. If your lesson is at 9.00a.m. you have permission to wear your sportswear to school.
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Any non-uniform items worn to school may be removed from the student and returned at the end of the school day.
If students are not in full uniform, they will be asked to wear a uniform item provided by the school or alternatively home will be contacted.
Our 1st , 2nd and 3rd year students are expected to stay on our school campus for all breaks and lunchtimes. Food may be consumed in the assembly area, under the canopy and around the picnic benches at the front and rear of the school. Please use the bins provided.
Our 4th ,5th and 6th year students have permission to lea ve the school campus for lunchtime. We expect all students to display excellent behaviour, return to classes on time and to use all the bins provided while off campus.
Please sign below so that the school can verify that everyone clearly understands the correct procedures in relation to uniform and lunchtimes for a full or partial day.
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The Transition Year programme offers you the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills, talents and competencies which you will continue to use both in school, work and college. In this section you will consider you own strengths as a learner and the skills you would like to further strengthen during transition year.
Transition Year is a one-year programme that aims to develop a solid
What subjects would you like to do for the Leaving Certificate?
What were your favourite subjects in Junior Certificate?
List the opportunities you will have to develop learning and study skills during Transition Year:
“You get out what you put in!” How do you think this expression relates to Transition Year?
list some of the opportunities to enhance your life skills during Transition Year:
List some of the opportunities for personal development during Transition Year:
What course(s) are you considering after the Leaving Certificate?
What subjects and skills are needed for this career?
What key knowledge areas and skills can you learn/develop during Transition Year to achieve your career ambition?
Though it may not seem like it now, there is life after school! All the books, study and exams are part of a well-rounded education, even though memorising all of Hamlet may not seem like it.
The other part of a well-rounded education is developing you as an individual, giving you essential life skills, and Transition Year is one of the places where this type of education takes place. Used well, Transition Year can be of great benefit. The pressure of exams is replaced with new ways of learning through experiences and opportunities to take part in projects or events.
In fact, it has been shown in studies that students who take Transition Year gain better results in the Leaving Certificate. It is felt that this is as a direct result of the broader range of skills they learn during Transition Year, i.e. they are better able to cope with the demands of the Leaving Certificate. The aim of Transition Year is to give you a set of skills that are an essential part of 21 st century life.
These skills are what future employers will be looking for in potential candidates like you, or indeed what a entrepreneur needs to succeed.
Creativity, critical thinking, problemsolving, decisionmaking and learning
Skills for living in the world Citizenship, life and career, and personal and social responsibility
By involving yourself in the opportunities throughout the year you will be learning and acquiring new skills, sometimes without being even aware of it.
When preparing for exams we learn explicitly; we learn things by heart and memorise them in order to repeat them in exams.
Transition Year, however, teaches implicitly by giving you tasks and challenges that get you to think differently and use your initiative. For example, you could be asked to organise a quiz for first years.
Educational Opportunities to try new subjects to make an informed decision about LC subjects
Lifestyle choices, health awareness, challenging yourself
Awareness of the world around you, the wider community
Vocational Opportunities to learn about different work environments and career choices
There are a vast number of activities that take place over Transition Year: community care, work experience, concert/fashion show, Young Scientists, mini-company, a play or musical production, Gaisce, Young Social Innovators, etc. For now, let us take a look at two of these activities: work experience and mini-company and reflect on the benefits of these experiences.
Work experience is normally an integral part of Transition Year. But is it just a week off school, or is there a greater value attached to it? Let’s reflect on why work experience is important.
9 Prepares you for the world of work
9 Shows you the importance of punctuality, dress code and good presentation
9 Teaches you to work in a team or on your own initiative
9 Develops your communication skills
9 Shows you how to interact with colleagues.
Work experience also gives you a chance to see what you might like to do as a career, helping you to make a better choice when deciding to go on to 3rd level education.
This is probably the only time in secondary school you will get this opportunity, so choose wisely and try to get work placements that are varied and align with your career aspirations. Make work experience a valuable learning experience for you.
After your work experience you are given a chance to assess how well you did, if you would like to take on that job as a career, what skills you may have learned or observed and your understanding of the world of work.
So clearly as a result of work experience, you will grow as a person, have a better understanding of the work environment and also how you relate to that environment.
You get to set up the business right from the initial concept, thinking of a really good name, finding a product or service, coming up with a marketing strategy, advertising, sourcing supplies, negotiating with suppliers, appointing job roles to team members, holding meetings and preparing reports - everything a real business would need to do.
This gives you hands-on learning experience and teaches you:
Organisation
Team Work Planning
Analysis
Peer Leadership
Negotiation
Marketing
Customer relations
Competition
Innovation
Presentation
Accounting
Product quality
The mini-company is also a good project for getting the whole class involved as everyone can have a role to play. You can also take your company to a regional mini-company trade fair, where lots of different mini-companies can showcase their ideas. You also get to meet and interact with other TY students to exchange ideas and see what challenges they may have faced. It’s also good fun and a great place to make new friends!
Participation in these projects not only gives you 21st century skills but gives you the opportunity to take part in more self-directed learning, taking you out of the classroom and into a real working environment. On top of these types of projects, your school may also take you on school trips.
Your school may encourage you to take part in Young Social Innovators or the Young Scientist Exhibition, where you can look at issues that you are interested in as a group or an individual.
A 21st century citizen needs 21st century tools to get them working creatively and innovatively, so let’s look at some of the tools you can use to get the most from that brain of yours!
Brainstorming may be something you’ve heard of before or maybe even used. It is often used in group projects to help generate ideas.
It is a creative way of finding solutions to problems as it brings in different people with different perspectives.
Brainstorming could be used when preparing for a mini-company to help generate product or marketing ideas and is a good way to get everyone involved in the process.
1. Define the problem or challenge.
2. Set a time or idea limit.
3. Have a facilitator write down ideas as people call them out.
4. No criticism. This is about going with the first thing that pops into your head, no matter how silly it seems.
5. When the time is up, evaluate all ideas as a group. Keep the original problem in mind.
6. The idea that everyone feels works best is the idea to go with!
7. Keep note of the other ideas, in case the first doesn’t work out! 6 6 6 6
Sometimes we only see all the negatives attached to a solution or situation, while other times we only see the positives. So, how do you get a balance?
For example, if you want to set up a minicompany to sell shamrock on St. Patrick’s day and your group is divided 50/50 on whether or not to run with the idea, what do you do? This happens on a daily basis in companies. What do they do? Does the strongest personality win?
Wouldn’t it be great if we had a step-bystep process to help us with decision making? A process that allows us to look at the issue from different perspectives and then, based on all the different perspectives, make a decision. Different ideas would be evaluated using the same
step-by-step process, ensuring all are evaluated equally and hopefully the best would emerge.
Edward De Bono devised such a process for decision making. It is called De Bono’s Six Thinking Hats. This is how it works:
You look at a problem from different perspectives (positive, negative, etc.) and each perspective is identified with its own coloured ‘thinking hat’ to separate the different aspects of thinking. This way we can pay full attention to each aspect of the problem or solution in turn.
lets you focus on the data available. Look at the information you have and see what you can learn from it. This is where you analyse past trends, and try to conclude from historical data.
“ Has any other mini-company tried selling shamrock before? Did they come up against any problems? Are there people in your school/area who’d buy shamrock? Perhaps a survey to find out?”
lets you think positively. It is the optimistic viewpoint that helps you to see all the benefits of the decision and the value in it. Yellow Hat thinking helps you to keep going when everything looks gloomy and difficult.
“ People love spending money on Irish goods! Shamrock is a good way to green up your school uniform around St. Patrick’s day!”
lets you look at all the bad points of the decision, cautiously and defensively. It can help you to spot fatal flaws and risks before you embark on a course of action.
“ How difficult will shamrock be to source? Is it easy to transport and package? Deliveries will have to be right on time so the shamrock doesn’t wilt.”
lets you use creativity. This is where you can develop creative solutions to a problem. It is a freewheeling way of thinking, in which there is little criticism of ideas.
“ Could you maybe grow your own shamrock? Can you come up with a different way of wearing it? Something a bit more modern or fun?”
stands for process control and is worn by people chairing meetings. They may direct the meeting towards other colours if the meeting is becoming too one sided or concentrating too much on the negative/ positive.
“ Hmm, not enough red, think more red thoughts!”
lets you look at problems using intuition, gut reaction, and emotion.
“ Is there another product that may be suited to selling all year round? “
There are many different ways to solve a problem. One simple technique for problem solving is the GROW technique. You can use the GROW technique in work or school or even just for problem solving in life.
What is your goal? What are you aiming for?
I’ve got my sights set on getting a car so I can be more independent and make my way to football practice.
What is the reality? That is, how far away from your goal are you? I can’t afford to buy a car right now. I have €300 in savings in the bank and it’s my birthday soon but the type of car I want costs around €700. Plus I need to consider the cost of lessons, insurance and road tax.
What’s stopping you and what can you do to remove these obstacles? My main obstacle is money. I have a few options though; I can take on more hours at the weekends in my part-time job. I can settle for a cheaper car or maybe I can look at getting a good bicycle or a moped instead for now.
The steps to succeeding are the options you have and the way forward is walking these steps. I am happy enough to just get a bicycle for now but I am going to take on more hours at the weekend and draw up a savings plan that will let me buy a car by the time I am finished school.
Mind maps are a useful form of note-making and planning because they engage both sides of your brain in the learning process. The left side of your brain is used for remembering lists, words and numbers, while the right side of your brain is your creative side. If we use both sides of our brain, we are getting the best of both worlds, combining logic and imagination to create a winning team!
1. Use blank paper in landscape format (on its side).
2. Start your mind map with a central image representing what the topic is about.
3. Use branches to connect everything to the central image.
4. Use key words only, one for each branch.
5. Use colour and images throughout; remember, using these tools will engage the brain a lot more.
6. Use images to represent a word and use your imagination when creating your images. Eventually you will get something that looks a little like this:
By using these mind map techniques your brain will engage with the topic a lot more productively. Images will engage your imagination, while the branches connecting everything together will help you learn by association. This involves linking information that we already know to new information.
As you can see, it looks like a map! Mind maps can be used for problem solving but as we said before it is a useful way of taking notes and can also be a good way of organising your thoughts and ideas when planning an essay or studying.
Learning is a complex business, not only because there are many different types of learning but because as individuals we all have unique learning styles.
Those unique learning styles reflect our individual personalities as well as our different intelligences. Answering the following questions will help you to reflect on your own learning styles and preferences. Take a look at the five types of learning to the right and complete the questions below to gain a better understanding of how you learn.
Learning the facts, figures and information you need to know to pass your exams.
Learning new skills/crafts like computers, cookery, mountaineering, construction etc.
Experiencing different methodologies and styles of learning.
Learning interpersonal skills, teamwork, tolerance, co-operation etc.
Intrapersonal skills, reflection, selfawareness, self-esteem etc.
I have found learning enjoyable when:
Types of teachers/people I have learned best from have been: (Don’t use names.)
I have failed to learn when:
Types of teachers/people I have failed to learn from have been: (Don’t use names.)
I can learn on my own if:
If I avoid learning it is because:
The things I enjoy most about school are:
The things I find most challenging about school are:
Rate your performance at school:
I work very hard.
I work reasonably well.
I do as little as I can to get by.
The reason I gave the above answer is:
The Multiple Intelligences Theory, as defined by Howard Gardner, challenges the idea that people have intelligence which can be measured as a single value – your IQ.
Gardener believes that people are born with an intelligence profile which shows itself in many different ways. He has identified eight different intelligences and has done research which indicates that intelligence is multiple and occurs in different parts of the brain. This theory has implications for how teachers teach and how learners learn.
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.
Rather than asking, “How intelligent is that student?” we should now ask, “How is that student intelligent?” Transition Year helps to develop all the intelligences. Each student will have an opportunity to discover what combination best represents them, which in turn has implications for how best they learn.
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 understand cause and effect; to manipulate numbers. Used by scientists, mathematicians and engineers.
The ability to control body movement and the capacity to handle objects skillfully. 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.
Understanding the different types of intelligences is key to finding how you learn best. Transition Year offers the opportunities to not only develop some of your stronger intelligences but also to discover more. Below is more information on the types.
Tends to hum/burst into song
Responds to rhythm
Remembers melodies and the words in songs
Notices background sounds
Sensitive to sound patterns
Possible career paths: musician, disc jockey, singer, composer
In touch with one’s own feelings
Knows weaknesses and strengths
Self-reflective/aware and mindful
Comfortable alone
Tends to day dream
Seeks personal meaning and sets personal goals
Possible career paths: theorist, philosopher, counsellor
Perceives the visual world accurately
Displays aptitude for drawing, painting, sculpture
Sensitive to colour, pattern, texture
Displays mind mapping capacities
Thinks in 3D terms and reads maps and plans easily
Possible career paths: navigator, sculptor, visual artist, inventor, architect, interior designer, mechanic, engineer
Sensitive to the feelings and moods of others
Energised when working with people and enjoys co-operative games
Knows how to win over others
Able to negotiate effectively
Perceives the intentions and desires of others
Possible career paths: teacher, counsellor, salesperson, politician, business person
Sensitive to the natural world
Ability to recognise pattern or species in the natural and built environment
Demonstrated by people with little or no sight
Capacity to see things in relationship to one another
Ability to classify and categorise types and models
Possible career paths: conservationist, gardener, farmer, animal trainer, park ranger, scientist, botanist, zookeeper, geologist, marine biologist, ecologist, veterinarian
Needs to be active, plays sports or enjoys activities
Likes to make or build things
Uses hands when talking
Well co-ordinated
Uses tactile sense to communicate
Possible career paths: athlete, PE teacher, dancer, actor, firefighter, artisan
Enjoys language
Likes word games, good at spelling
Has a feel for sentence structure
A good story teller
Enjoys puns and riddles
Likes the sound and rhythm of words
Enjoys reading
Possible career paths: poet, journalist, writer, teacher, lawyer, politician, translator
Sees connections
Analyses/categorises
Spots flaws in arguments
Enjoys numbers
Abstract thinker
Systematic approach
Possible career paths: scientist, engineer, computer programmer, researcher, accountant, mathematician
You’ve probably heard people describe Transition Year as “a doss year” where you get to sit around and do nothing, but does all of the learning and activities we’ve looked at sound like nothing?!
Yes, you get to go on school trips and have lots of fun, but you’re learning as you do so. Transition Year provides you with unique experiences and opportunities to learn in a way that you never have before. You can then take these new tools and skills on to your Leaving Certificate studies and on into the workplace.
If you’re looking for advice on any of the projects on your TY programme or need help with work experience or are just looking for some ideas, www.ty.ie is a good place to start.
The most important thing to remember about Transition Year is that you get out of it what you put in. Transition Year doesn’t have the pressure of big exams and instead focuses on participation, ongoing assessment and self-evaluation. It puts in your hands the responsibility of your own progress and learning by letting you keep a record of what you have learned along with portfolios and exhibitions of your work.
What sort of person will you be after Transition Year? Will you have skills and responsibilities that you thought you’d never possess? Will people look to you for help/advice? TY gives you the opportunity to excel at something outside of exams and books, so get involved — you’ll surprise yourself!
This section of your journal is used to reflect on the activities that you will partake in during Transition Year. It is best to complete these reflections immediately after the event while everything is freshin your mind. A good reflection requires you to think about the questions and give considered, in-depth responses so that you can be clear on the learning you have taken from the various activities you have been involved in.
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a film-making project where a group of us made a film about our lives as young people and the world we live in.
What did you enjoy most about this project/activity? Why?
It was great fun making a film with other people in my class.
What did you learn as a result of completing this project/activity?
Teamwork
In what ways will what you learned from this project/activity help you in the future?
How would you rate your own level of participation during this project/activity?
Could have been better at the start because I realised that I wasted a lot of time trying to figure out things as I went along rather than taking the time in the beginning.
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a film-making project where a group of us made an 8-minute film giving an insight into our lives as teenagers and our outlook on the world around us. We had to decide on what we would make the film about, how we were going to make the film and who was doing what jobs. We entered the film in a film competition and had a screening in our school at lunchtime.
What did you enjoy most about this project/activity? Why?
I really enjoyed this project because I got to learn exciting new skills involved in film making. I had never made a film before and didn’t really understand what was involved. We had great fun trying to decide what we were going to make the film about.
What did you learn as a result of completing this project/activity?
I learned new IT skills in filmmaking. Also, learning how to work together as a team to achieve something. I learned so much about what was involved in team work, like conflict resolution for when we didn’t agree about things and the various roles and responsibilities in a team.
In what ways will what you learned from this project/activity help you in the future?
I learned new IT skills in filmmaking and social skills involved in team work. I feel more confident about working together in team exercises. The support from our teacher when we were about to give up on the project so now I know I will ask for help when I need it.
How would you rate your own level of participation during this project/activity?
I would spend more time initially on learning how to use the software properly. Because I wasted a lot of time trying to figure out things as I went along rather than taking the time in the beginning.
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Our class went to the Delphi adventure centre to do some outdoor activities like canoeing, orienteering and rock climbing.
What did you enjoy most about the trip/excursion? Why?
Being outdoors with my friends and doing something fun.
What did you enjoy least about the trip/excursion? Why?
The canoeing as I had never done anything like that before and was scared of not getting it right.
What did you learn about yourself as a person on the trip/excursion?
I learned that it is important to stick at something and give it a try even when you don’t want to and this matters because we all have to try different things in life that we might not like.
What skills did you learn or develop while on the trip/excursion?
Orienteering and how to tie some special knots in a rope. Good because I was willing to try new things.
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Outdoor Pursuits
Our class went to the Delphi adventure centre to do some outdoor activities like canoeing, orienteering and rock climbing. We took a bus and stayed overnight. We had a busy scheule of outdoor activities with our group leaders during the day. At night we had dinner and free time to play games.
What did you enjoy most about the trip/excursion? Why?
I really enjoyed the activities as I had never done some of them before. There was a really nice atmosphere and everyone was having fun. We learned new things and I really enjoyed being outdoors with my friends and doing something fun.
What did you enjoy least about the trip/excursion? Why?
The canoeing as I had never done anything like that before and was scared of not getting it right. It was hard to control the canoe at first and I was a little scared of the currents and I didn’t want to capsize.
What did you learn about yourself as a person on the trip/excursion?
I learned that it is important to stick at something and give it a try even when you don’t want to and this matters because we all have to try different things in life that we might not like. For example, once I got used to the canoe I was less scared and started to enjoy it more.
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Orienteering taught us how to navigate around an area using a map and during rock climbing we learned how to tie a “figure of eight” knot in a rope, which is really strong.
How would you rate your own level of participation during this trip/excursion?
Good, because I was willing to try new things and get involved, even if some of them scared me at first. I learned that it’s good to face your fears and I can’t wait to try again.
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Speaker:
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The Super Generation 01/11/20xx
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School hall
Give a summary of the talk/presentation. What was the main topic? What points were made?
The speaker was from the Super Generation, the topic was well-being. He talked about dealing with stress and how to manage my emotions.
How did this talk/presentation relate to other aspects of your work in TY?
We are learning about well-being in another class and we made posters about it for the school.
What did you learn as a result of this talk/presentation?
How to manage my stress levels and what to do if I am feeling stressed.
How would you rate your own level of participation during this talk/presentation?
It was good, a few others asked some questions but I didn’t. I learned about positive thinking and how having a positive outlook can change everything.
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The Super Generation 01/11/20xx
School hall
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Give a summary of the talk/presentation. What was the main topic? What points were made?
The speaker was from the Super Generation, The talk showed me how to recognise stress in myself. I now have a better sense of how I react and behave when I’m stressed. The speaker talked about the various ways of managing stress in our lives and different strategies we can use. She also discussed connections between my emotions and my actions, how I’m feeling affects how I respond to situations in my life.
How did this talk/presentation relate to other aspects of your work in TY?
We are learning about well-being in another class and this talk went into a lot of detail, especially around the area of managing our own stress. This relates to all aspects of my work in TY because I have a lot of different projects and deadlines. This will be useful for after TY.
What did you learn as a result of this talk/presentation?
I learned more about the importance of exercise in keeping healthy, that exercising regularly helps me reduce stress and creates an outlet for me. I also learned how important having connections and good relationships with others is to us. It is important to have friends or others who we trust and can speak to about things.
How would you rate your own level of participation during this talk/presentation?
It was good, I asked the speaker a question about studying. I learned how my thoughts affect how I feel and that in turn affects how I act. I will try and make sure that I keep my thoughts as positive as possible in the future to help me succeed. I want to apply what I learned to my life and start exercising more.
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Ballygort Regional Hospital Day Nurse Assistant 08/01/20xx 15/01/20xx
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Describe your role(s) in this work experience placement.
I spent the week doing various different things, from helping the porters to chatting to people on the wards, learning all about x-rays and what they can do, to meeting people coming in each day for physiotherapy.
Describe how you secured this work experience placement.
Our teacher gave us the contact details and we had to apply for the work experience placement.
What did you enjoy most about this work experience placement? Why?
I always wanted to be a nurse and I wanted to see what it was like being a nurse in a hospital.
What did you enjoy least about this work experience placement? Why?
Meeting other young people who were sick because it was sad to see someone like me who had been affected badly by an illness.
Did your experience live up to your expectations? Why/Why not?
I knew nurses were very busy and I learned all about the different things that nurses have to do each day. I expected it to be a busy job and it really is, but it was also a very fun job and the people were nice.
Describe the biggest challenge you faced during this placement and how you overcame it.
I felt a bit uncomfortable around the patients to begin with, but I relaxed as the day went on.
List the skills you learned and/or developed during this work experience placement.
I learned about how to manually handle people when you have to help them in or out of a bed.
How has this work experience placement affected your thoughts on your career path for the future?
I liked it and now I am sure that I want to study nursing.
How would you rate your own level of participation during this work experience placement?
Very good, I really enjoyed doing the work so I was enthusiastic and willing to help out as much as I could.
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Describe your role(s) in this work experience placement.
08/01/20xx
Describe how you secured this work experience placement.
Role: End Date: I was on work experience for one week in the hospital. I got the opportunity to work in many of the various departments and wards. On the 1st day I was working with the porters bringing people around various parts of the hospital. The 2nd and 3rd day I was on the wards chatting to the patients, where I was brought around by the chaplaincy team. On the 4th day I got to spend the day in radiology, where they showed me how all the different machines work and how they take different types of x-rays, and then on my last day I got to meet some of the outpatients coming in for physiotherapy. Our teacher gave us the contact details and we had to apply for the work experience placement. Before the application we had to make our CV’s and write a cover letter to explain why we wanted to get the work experience. I was able to say that I had volunteered in the Rehab Centre before.
15/01/20xx
What did you enjoy most about this work experience placement? Why?
What did you enjoy least about this work experience placement? Why?
I always wanted to be a nurse and I wanted to see what it was like being a nurse in a hospital. My aunt works as a nurse and she is very hard-working and caring. She talks about how much she enjoys her job and how happy it makes her to help people. Meeting other young people who were sick because it was sad to see someone like me who had been affected badly by an illness or an accident. One patient who was there was a year younger than me and he had a serious problem with his leg. He loved playing sports and he was really sad that it was taking so long to get better. I felt bad for him.
Did your experience live up to your expectations? Why/Why not?
I knew nurses were very busy and I learned all about the different things that nurses have to do each day. I expected it to be a busy job and it really is, but it was also a very fun job because there is a lot of support from other nurses and the ward manager. The atmosphere in the staff room is very friendly. The patients are all very nice too.
Describe the biggest challenge you faced during this placement and how you overcame it.
I felt a bit uncomfortable around the patients to begin with, becuase I wasn’t sure how to behave around them. I was embarrassed at times. I watched the other nurses carefully though and followed their example. I quickly got used to walking up to strangers and talking to them so I relaxed and started to enjoy myself.
List the skills you learned and/or developed during this work experience placement.
I learned about how to manually handle people when you have to help them in or out of a bed. I also learned how important communication is between nurses and also with some patients who are older and less able.
How has this work experience placement affected your thoughts on your career path for the future?
I have a much better understanding of the job now after this experience. I know that I have to develop my communication and organisational skills if I want to work as a nurse. I really enjoyed my experience and it has made me more even more sure that I want to study nursing. I am now thinking about colleges and the requirements.
How would you rate your own level of participation during this work experience placement?
Very good, I really enjoyed doing the work so I was enthusiastic and willing to help out as much as I could. I wasn’t sure if I would like to work in a hospital because of what you hear about overcrowding and doctors working crazy hours and all that. But I really loved it and was excited to go every day and know I definitely would like to know more about becoming a nurse.
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Local REHAB centre 05/12/20xx 08/12/20xx
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Describe the community work you were involved in.
Volunteering at the local REHAB centre, helping set up for lunch, playing games and talking with the clients.
What did you enjoy most about this community work?
I really enjoyed my time at the centre. I had lots of fun with the clients.
How did the community work live up to your expectations?
I didn’t really have any expectations other than I was hoping to feel like I made a difference in someone’s life, even if it was small, and I think I did.
Describe the biggest challenge you faced and how you overcame it.
I was not used to being around people with disabilities, but after a little bit of time I got used to it and everyone relaxed.
List the skills you learned and/or developed during this community work.
How to communicate better with people with intellectual disabilities.
How would you rate your own level of participation during this community work?
Poor in the beginning as I was quite unsure of what to do, but I got better as time went on.
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Describe the community work you were involved in.
Helping out the staff at our local REHAB centre, which works with people with intellectual disabilities. The clients come to the centre every day to take part in activities and to scoialise with each other.
What did you enjoy most about this community work?
I really enjoyed my time at the centre. I had lots of fun with the clients. I would like to learn more about the work REHAB and other organisations are doing to help and assist people with intellectual disabilities and how I could possibly help out more in the future in different ways.
How did the community work live up to your expectations?
I was glad to get this placement because I have no experience of working or being around people who have intellectual disabilities. I didn’t really have any expectations other than I was hoping to feel like I made a difference in someone’s life, even if it was small, and I think I did.
Describe the biggest challenge you faced and how you overcame it.
I was not used to being around people with disabilities, but after a little bit of time I got used to it and everyone relaxed.
List the skills you learned and/or developed during this community work.
I learned how to communicate with people with intellectual disabilities. I needed to be more patient with the clients and listen more closely than I normally would to others. I will be much more relaxed about doing this in the future.
How would you rate your own level of participation during this community work?
Initially I was quite withdrawn as I was uncomfortable and not sure what I should do or say. But as I got to know the clients I became more relaxed and interacted a lot more with them.
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Describe the community work you were involved in.
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Describe the community work you were involved in.
What did you enjoy most about this community work?
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Describe the biggest challenge you faced and how you overcame it.
List the skills you learned and/or developed during this community work.
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What difficulties did you encounter?
How did you overcome these difficulties?
For recording activities only. Please retain until Award completion is authorised by Gaisce.
name: ____________________________________
Participant’s name: PAL’s name:
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activity: for an additional one hour per week for 13 weeks (participants choose to extend one of their activities)
Adventure Journey: 2 days and 1 night
At the end of Transition Year you will be interviewed about your experiences throughout the course. Below are the types of questions you will be asked in your interview. Read through them and spend some time considering how you might respond. Make some short notes to make sure you are well prepared.
What project/work did you most enjoy during Transition Year and why?
Select one of your projects and tell us about it.
What was your attendance like throughout the year?
What was your punctuality like during the year?
What was the highlight of Transition Year for you?
Tell us about your participation in Transition Year.
Sum up Transition Year in a few sentences.
If you had to change something about yourself as a result of Transition Year, what would it be and why?
Do you think you have changed as a person as a result of Transition Year? If yes, how have you changed?
For you personally, what would you consider to have been your greatest success?
Do you feel you are better prepared for the Leaving Certificate now? Explain your answer:
What three aspects of Transition Year did you most benefit from? Why?
What three aspects of Transition Year did you least benefit from? Why?
List the skills/abilities developed during the year:
What advice would you give to a third year about to go into Transition Year?
Co-operation with others
Dealings with people in authority
Development of initiative
Taking responsibility for own actions
Interest in the welfare of others
I achieved the following throughout Transition Year:
Transition Year involves a variety of activities, skills, trips, new subjects and projects. Record the particular highlights for you for each term.
The learning diary has two parts, one to log your daily homework, learning and activities, and the second part is designed to help you reflect on your learning.
Your diary will help you organise your daily workload. When you are given homework or an assignment, it is important to take note of what exactly needs to be done, along with when it needs to be completed and handed in.
The second part of your learning diary provides you with a structure to reflect on your week’s work. When you reflect on your work, you become more conscious of what you are learning from each activity, subject or experience. This will help you to:
• Become clearer about what you have learnt
• Communicate with others about your learning
• Learn from your ongoing successes.
Spend some time at the end of each week completing this part of your learning diary. This ongoing weekly reflection will help keep you aware and in control of your own learning and development.
Your learning diary is designed to help you record and organise your learning and also to reflect on your ongoing learning.
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
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“Wisdom is what you get from a lifetime of listening when you’d rather have been talking.” –
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How I performed: rate your skills as a self-directed learner over the past week.
Initiative
I got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.
Persistent
I continued practising until I got things right.
Responsible
I didn’t blame others for things not being done.
Perspective
I saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.
Self-discipline
I didn’t get distracted easily.
Learning desire
I wanted to learn new things.
Organised and goal oriented
I had clear goals for the week and a plan to achieve them.
Motivated
I did my very best at all times.
What I learnt this week:
Three things I enjoyed this week:
One thing I could have done better at during the week:
My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:
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“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”.
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
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How I performed: rate your skills as a self-directed learner over the past week.
Initiative
I got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.
Persistent
I continued practising until I got things right.
Responsible
I didn’t blame others for things not being done.
Perspective
I saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.
Self-discipline
I didn’t get distracted easily.
Learning desire
I wanted to learn new things.
Organised and goal oriented
I had clear goals for the week and a plan to achieve them.
Motivated
I did my very best at all times.
What I learnt this week:
Three things I enjoyed this week:
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My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:
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“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself”. – John Dewey
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To Do List
How I performed: rate your skills as a self-directed learner over the past week.
Initiative
I got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.
Persistent
I continued practising until I got things right.
Responsible
I didn’t blame others for things not being done.
Perspective
I saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.
Self-discipline
I didn’t get distracted easily.
Learning desire
I wanted to learn new things.
Organised and goal oriented
I had clear goals for the week and a plan to achieve them.
Motivated
I did my very best at all times.
What I learnt this week:
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My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:
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Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama
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To Do List SATURDAY
“I don’t mind if I have to sit on the floor at school. All I want is an education. And I’m afraid of no one.” – Malala Yousafzai 7 8 9
Dé Sathairn
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How I performed: rate your skills as a self-directed learner over the past week.
Initiative
I got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.
Persistent
I continued practising until I got things right.
Responsible
I didn’t blame others for things not being done.
Perspective
I saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.
Self-discipline
I didn’t get distracted easily.
Learning desire
I wanted to learn new things.
Organised and goal oriented
I had clear goals for the week and a plan to achieve them.
Motivated
I did my very best at all times.
What I learnt this week:
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My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:
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“Nothing is impossible, the word itself says, ‘I’m possible!’”
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
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How I performed: rate your skills as a self-directed learner over the past week.
Initiative
I got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.
Persistent
I continued practising until I got things right.
Responsible
I didn’t blame others for things not being done.
Perspective
I saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.
Self-discipline
I didn’t get distracted easily.
Learning desire
I wanted to learn new things.
Organised and goal oriented
I had clear goals for the week and a plan to achieve them.
Motivated
I did my very best at all times.
What I learnt this week:
Three things I enjoyed this week:
One thing I could have done better at during the week:
My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:
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“Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom.”
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
How I performed: rate your skills as a self-directed learner over the past week.
Initiative
I got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.
Persistent
I continued practising until I got things right.
Responsible
I didn’t blame others for things not being done.
Perspective
I saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.
Self-discipline
I didn’t get distracted easily.
Learning desire
I wanted to learn new things.
Organised and goal oriented
I had clear goals for the week and a plan to achieve them.
Motivated
I did my very best at all times.
What I learnt this week:
Three things I enjoyed this week:
One thing I could have done better at during the week:
My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:
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“The purpose of education is to replace an empty mind with an open one.” – Malcolm
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
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How I performed: rate your skills as a self-directed learner over the past week.
Initiative
I got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.
Persistent
I continued practising until I got things right.
Responsible
I didn’t blame others for things not being done.
Perspective
I saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.
Self-discipline
I didn’t get distracted easily.
Learning desire
I wanted to learn new things.
Organised and goal oriented
I had clear goals for the week and a plan to achieve them.
Motivated
I did my very best at all times.
What I learnt this week:
Three things I enjoyed this week:
One thing I could have done better at during the week:
My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:
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Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama
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To Do List
“Just seize every opportunity you have, embrace every experience. Make a mark for all the right reasons.” – Chrissie Wellington 5 6 7 8
How I performed: rate your skills as a self-directed learner over the past week.
Initiative
I got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.
Persistent
I continued practising until I got things right.
Responsible
I didn’t blame others for things not being done.
Perspective
I saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.
Self-discipline
I didn’t get distracted easily.
Learning desire
I wanted to learn new things.
Organised and goal oriented
I had clear goals for the week and a plan to achieve them.
Motivated
I did my very best at all times.
What I learnt this week:
Three things I enjoyed this week:
One thing I could have done better at during the week:
My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:
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Signature:
Date:
Date:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh: To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
How I performed: rate your skills as a self-directed learner over the past week.
Initiative
I got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.
Persistent
I continued practising until I got things right.
Responsible
I didn’t blame others for things not being done.
Perspective
I saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.
Self-discipline
I didn’t get distracted easily.
Learning desire
I wanted to learn new things.
Organised and goal oriented
I had clear goals for the week and a plan to achieve them.
Motivated
I did my very best at all times.
What I learnt this week:
Three things I enjoyed this week:
One thing I could have done better at during the week:
My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:
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Signature:
Date:
Date:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
“Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” – Maimonides
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
How I performed: rate your skills as a self-directed learner over the past week.
Initiative
I got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.
Persistent
I continued practising until I got things right.
Responsible
I didn’t blame others for things not being done.
Perspective
I saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.
Self-discipline
I didn’t get distracted easily.
Learning desire
I wanted to learn new things.
Organised and goal oriented
I had clear goals for the week and a plan to achieve them.
Motivated
I did my very best at all times.
What I learnt this week:
Three things I enjoyed this week:
One thing I could have done better at during the week:
My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:
Signature:
Signature:
Date:
Date:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” – Martin Luther King, Jr
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Do List
How I performed: rate your skills as a self-directed learner over the past week.
Initiative
I got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.
Persistent
I continued practising until I got things right.
Responsible
I didn’t blame others for things not being done.
Perspective
I saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.
Self-discipline
I didn’t get distracted easily.
Learning desire
I wanted to learn new things.
Organised and goal oriented
I had clear goals for the week and a plan to achieve them.
Motivated
I did my very best at all times.
What I learnt this week:
Three things I enjoyed this week:
One thing I could have done better at during the week:
My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:
Signature:
Signature:
Date:
Date:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Do List
“The philosophy of the school room in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next.” – Abraham Lincoln 2 3 4 5
How I performed: rate your skills as a self-directed learner over the past week.
Initiative
I got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.
Persistent
I continued practising until I got things right.
Responsible
I didn’t blame others for things not being done.
Perspective
I saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.
Self-discipline
I didn’t get distracted easily.
Learning desire
I wanted to learn new things.
Organised and goal oriented
I had clear goals for the week and a plan to achieve them.
Motivated
I did my very best at all times.
What I learnt this week:
Three things I enjoyed this week:
One thing I could have done better at during the week:
My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:
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Signature:
Date:
Date:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
“It is not that I’m so smart. But I stay with the questions much longer.” – Albert Einstein
Subject/Ábhar Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Do List
How I performed: rate your skills as a self-directed learner over the past week.
Initiative
I got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.
Persistent
I continued practising until I got things right.
Responsible
I didn’t blame others for things not being done.
Perspective
I saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.
Self-discipline
I didn’t get distracted easily.
Learning desire
I wanted to learn new things.
Organised and goal oriented
I had clear goals for the week and a plan to achieve them.
Motivated
I did my very best at all times.
What I learnt this week:
Three things I enjoyed this week:
One thing I could have done better at during the week:
My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:
Signature:
Signature:
Date:
Date:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
“Study hard what interests you the most in the most undisciplined, irreverent and original manner possible.” – Nelson Mandela
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
How I performed: rate your skills as a self-directed learner over the past week.
Initiative
I got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.
Persistent
I continued practising until I got things right.
Responsible
I didn’t blame others for things not being done.
Perspective
I saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.
Self-discipline
I didn’t get distracted easily.
Learning desire
I wanted to learn new things.
Organised and goal oriented
I had clear goals for the week and a plan to achieve them.
Motivated
I did my very best at all times.
What I learnt this week:
Three things I enjoyed this week:
One thing I could have done better at during the week:
My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:
Signature:
Signature:
Date:
Date:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
“Wisdom is what you get from a lifetime of listening when you’d rather have been talking.” –
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
How I performed: rate your skills as a self-directed learner over the past week.
Initiative
I got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.
Persistent
I continued practising until I got things right.
Responsible
I didn’t blame others for things not being done.
Perspective
I saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.
Self-discipline
I didn’t get distracted easily.
Learning desire
I wanted to learn new things.
Organised and goal oriented
I had clear goals for the week and a plan to achieve them.
Motivated
I did my very best at all times.
What I learnt this week:
Three things I enjoyed this week:
One thing I could have done better at during the week:
My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:
Signature:
Signature:
Date:
Date:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you. – B.B. King
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
How I performed: rate your skills as a self-directed learner over the past week.
Initiative
I got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.
Persistent
I continued practising until I got things right.
Responsible
I didn’t blame others for things not being done.
Perspective
I saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.
Self-discipline
I didn’t get distracted easily.
Learning desire
I wanted to learn new things.
Organised and goal oriented
I had clear goals for the week and a plan to achieve them.
Motivated
I did my very best at all times.
What I learnt this week:
Three things I enjoyed this week:
One thing I could have done better at during the week:
My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:
Signature:
Signature:
Date:
Date:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” – Mother Teresa
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
How I performed: rate your skills as a self-directed learner over the past week.
Initiative
I got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.
Persistent
I continued practising until I got things right.
Responsible
I didn’t blame others for things not being done.
Perspective
I saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.
Self-discipline
I didn’t get distracted easily.
Learning desire
I wanted to learn new things.
Organised and goal oriented
I had clear goals for the week and a plan to achieve them.
Motivated
I did my very best at all times.
What I learnt this week:
Three things I enjoyed this week:
One thing I could have done better at during the week:
My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:
Signature:
Signature:
Date:
Date:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
Transition Year is an essential part of the intellectual and academic development of students and those who do it perform better in the Leaving Certificate. – Gemma Tuffy, ASTI (The Irish Times)
Subject/Ábhar
Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Do List
How I performed: rate your skills as a self-directed learner over the past week.
Initiative
I got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.
Persistent
I continued practising until I got things right.
Responsible
I didn’t blame others for things not being done.
Perspective
I saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.
Self-discipline
I didn’t get distracted easily.
Learning desire
I wanted to learn new things.
Organised and goal oriented
I had clear goals for the week and a plan to achieve them.
Motivated
I did my very best at all times.
What I learnt this week:
Three things I enjoyed this week:
One thing I could have done better at during the week:
My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:
Signature:
Signature:
Date:
Date:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
Subject/Ábhar
Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama
21 22
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Do List
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How I performed: rate your skills as a self-directed learner over the past week.
Initiative
I got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.
Persistent
I continued practising until I got things right.
Responsible
I didn’t blame others for things not being done.
Perspective
I saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.
Self-discipline
I didn’t get distracted easily.
Learning desire
I wanted to learn new things.
Organised and goal oriented
I had clear goals for the week and a plan to achieve them.
Motivated
I did my very best at all times.
What I learnt this week:
Three things I enjoyed this week:
One thing I could have done better at during the week:
My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:
Signature:
Signature:
Date:
Date:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
Subject/Ábhar
Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
Christmas Break
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
Christmas Break
To Do List
Transition year is about teaching pupils how to learn, as opposed to training them how to pass exams. 28 29 30 31
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Total days absent this year:
How I performed: rate your skills as a self-directed learner over the past week.
Initiative
I got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.
Persistent
I continued practising until I got things right.
Responsible
I didn’t blame others for things not being done.
Perspective
I saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.
Self-discipline
I didn’t get distracted easily.
Learning desire
I wanted to learn new things.
Organised and goal oriented
I had clear goals for the week and a plan to achieve them.
Motivated
I did my very best at all times.
What I learnt this week:
Three things I enjoyed this week:
One thing I could have done better at during the week:
My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:
Signature:
Signature:
Date:
Date:
1
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
2 3
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
Christmas Break
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
Christmas Break
“TY classrooms tended to be more democratic. It was also reported schools as saying that TY had a very positive impact on the relationship between students and teachers.” – Dr. Gerry Jeffers, Lecturer NUI Maynooth (Irish Independent)
Subject/Ábhar
Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Do List
Christmas Break
THURSDAY Déardaoin Dé hAoine
Days absent this week:
Christmas Break
4 5 6 7
SATURDAY
Dé Sathairn Dé Domhnaigh FRIDAY
Total days absent this year:
How I performed: rate your skills as a self-directed learner over the past week.
Initiative
I got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.
Persistent
I continued practising until I got things right.
Responsible
I didn’t blame others for things not being done.
Perspective
I saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.
Self-discipline
I didn’t get distracted easily.
Learning desire
I wanted to learn new things.
Organised and goal oriented
I had clear goals for the week and a plan to achieve them.
Motivated
I did my very best at all times.
What I learnt this week:
Three things I enjoyed this week:
One thing I could have done better at during the week:
Comment
My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:
Signature:
Signature:
Date:
Date:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
“TY candidates are likely to be more ‘educationally adventurous.”
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
How I performed: rate your skills as a self-directed learner over the past week.
Initiative
I got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.
Persistent
I continued practising until I got things right.
Responsible
I didn’t blame others for things not being done.
Perspective
I saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.
Self-discipline
I didn’t get distracted easily.
Learning desire
I wanted to learn new things.
Organised and goal oriented
I had clear goals for the week and a plan to achieve them.
Motivated
I did my very best at all times.
What I learnt this week:
Three things I enjoyed this week:
One thing I could have done better at during the week:
Comment
My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:
Signature:
Signature:
Date:
Date:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
“Students, principals, and teachers consistently highlight the greater maturity that results from Transition Year. Growth in self-confidence and improved self-esteem figure highly. ”
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
How I performed: rate your skills as a self-directed learner over the past week.
Initiative
I got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.
Persistent
I continued practising until I got things right.
Responsible
I didn’t blame others for things not being done.
Perspective
I saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.
Self-discipline
I didn’t get distracted easily.
Learning desire
I wanted to learn new things.
Organised and goal oriented
I had clear goals for the week and a plan to achieve them.
Motivated
I did my very best at all times.
What I learnt this week:
Three things I enjoyed this week:
One thing I could have done better at during the week:
Comment
My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:
Signature:
Signature:
Date:
Date:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
“You must take personal responsibility, you cannot change the circumstances, the seasons, or the wind, but you can change yourself. This is something you have charge of.” –
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
How I performed: rate your skills as a self-directed learner over the past week.
Initiative
I got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.
Persistent
I continued practising until I got things right.
Responsible
I didn’t blame others for things not being done.
Perspective
I saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.
Self-discipline
I didn’t get distracted easily.
Learning desire
I wanted to learn new things.
Organised and goal oriented
I had clear goals for the week and a plan to achieve them.
Motivated
I did my very best at all times.
What I learnt this week:
Three things I enjoyed this week:
One thing I could have done better at during the week:
Comment
My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:
Signature:
Signature:
Date:
Date:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
THURSDAY Déardaoin Dé hAoine
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Do List
“Transition Year places a strong emphasis on the process of learning. On average, students who took part in TY achieved higher LC exam grades and were more likely to go on to higher education.” – ESRI Assessment of TYP 2004 1 2 3 4
Dé Sathairn Dé Domhnaigh FRIDAY
Days absent this week:
Total days absent this year:
How I performed: rate your skills as a self-directed learner over the past week.
Initiative
I got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.
Persistent
I continued practising until I got things right.
Responsible
I didn’t blame others for things not being done.
Perspective
I saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.
Self-discipline
I didn’t get distracted easily.
Learning desire
I wanted to learn new things.
Organised and goal oriented
I had clear goals for the week and a plan to achieve them.
Motivated
I did my very best at all times.
What I learnt this week:
Three things I enjoyed this week:
One thing I could have done better at during the week:
Comment
My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:
Signature:
Signature:
Date:
Date:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
So much can be achieved in TY if you are willing to enjoy it and participate in as many projects and activities as possible. – TY Student
Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Do List
year: THURSDAY Déardaoin Dé hAoine
this FRIDAY
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How I performed: rate your skills as a self-directed learner over the past week.
Initiative
I got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.
Persistent
I continued practising until I got things right.
Responsible
I didn’t blame others for things not being done.
Perspective
I saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.
Self-discipline
I didn’t get distracted easily.
Learning desire
I wanted to learn new things.
Organised and goal oriented
I had clear goals for the week and a plan to achieve them.
Motivated
I did my very best at all times.
What I learnt this week:
Three things I enjoyed this week:
One thing I could have done better at during the week:
Comment
My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:
Signature:
Signature:
Date:
Date:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren’t used to an environment where excellence is expected. – Steve Jobs, Apple
To Remember / Cuimhnigh: To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
How I performed: rate your skills as a self-directed learner over the past week.
Initiative
I got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.
Persistent
I continued practising until I got things right.
Responsible
I didn’t blame others for things not being done.
Perspective
I saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.
Self-discipline
I didn’t get distracted easily.
Learning desire
I wanted to learn new things.
Organised and goal oriented
I had clear goals for the week and a plan to achieve them.
Motivated
I did my very best at all times.
What I learnt this week:
Three things I enjoyed this week:
One thing I could have done better at during the week:
Comment
My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:
Signature:
Signature:
Date:
Date:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
It is no good trying to shine if you don’t take time to fill your lamp.
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
How I performed: rate your skills as a self-directed learner over the past week.
Initiative
I got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.
Persistent
I continued practising until I got things right.
Responsible
I didn’t blame others for things not being done.
Perspective
I saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.
Self-discipline
I didn’t get distracted easily.
Learning desire
I wanted to learn new things.
Organised and goal oriented
I had clear goals for the week and a plan to achieve them.
Motivated
I did my very best at all times.
What I learnt this week:
Three things I enjoyed this week:
One thing I could have done better at during the week:
Comment
My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:
Signature:
Signature:
Date:
Date:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
“There is no doubt that creativity is the most important human resource of all. Without creativity, there would be no progress, and we would be forever repeating the same patterns.” – Edward
Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Do List SATURDAY
Dé Sathairn
Days absent this week:
Total days absent this year:
How I performed: rate your skills as a self-directed learner over the past week.
Initiative
I got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.
Persistent
I continued practising until I got things right.
Responsible
I didn’t blame others for things not being done.
Perspective
I saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.
Self-discipline
I didn’t get distracted easily.
Learning desire
I wanted to learn new things.
Organised and goal oriented
I had clear goals for the week and a plan to achieve them.
Motivated
I did my very best at all times.
What I learnt this week:
Three things I enjoyed this week:
One thing I could have done better at during the week:
Comment
My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:
Signature:
Signature:
Date:
Date:
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To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
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To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
“Do not confine your children to your own learning, for they were born in another time.” – Hebrew
Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
How I performed: rate your skills as a self-directed learner over the past week.
Initiative
I got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.
Persistent
I continued practising until I got things right.
Responsible
I didn’t blame others for things not being done.
Perspective
I saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.
Self-discipline
I didn’t get distracted easily.
Learning desire
I wanted to learn new things.
Organised and goal oriented
I had clear goals for the week and a plan to achieve them.
Motivated
I did my very best at all times.
What I learnt this week:
Three things I enjoyed this week:
One thing I could have done better at during the week:
Comment
My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:
Signature:
Signature:
Date:
Date:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
“Education is equipping our children to walk through doors of opportunity.”– L. B. Johnson
To Remember / Cuimhnigh: To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
How I performed: rate your skills as a self-directed learner over the past week.
Initiative
I got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.
Persistent
I continued practising until I got things right.
Responsible
I didn’t blame others for things not being done.
Perspective
I saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.
Self-discipline
I didn’t get distracted easily.
Learning desire
I wanted to learn new things.
Organised and goal oriented
I had clear goals for the week and a plan to achieve them.
Motivated
I did my very best at all times.
What I learnt this week:
Three things I enjoyed this week:
One thing I could have done better at during the week:
Comment
My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:
Signature:
Signature:
Date:
Date:
“We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.” – Franklin
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
How I performed: rate your skills as a self-directed learner over the past week.
Initiative
I got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.
Persistent
I continued practising until I got things right.
Responsible
I didn’t blame others for things not being done.
Perspective
I saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.
Self-discipline
I didn’t get distracted easily.
Learning desire
I wanted to learn new things.
Organised and goal oriented
I had clear goals for the week and a plan to achieve them.
Motivated
I did my very best at all times.
What I learnt this week:
Three things I enjoyed this week:
One thing I could have done better at during the week:
Comment
My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:
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Signature:
Date:
Date:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
“Communication, collaboration, and creativity are the skills that will help people be globally competitive in the 21st century.”
To Remember / Cuimhnigh: To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
How I performed: rate your skills as a self-directed learner over the past week.
Initiative
I got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.
Persistent
I continued practising until I got things right.
Responsible
I didn’t blame others for things not being done.
Perspective
I saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.
Self-discipline
I didn’t get distracted easily.
Learning desire
I wanted to learn new things.
Organised and goal oriented
I had clear goals for the week and a plan to achieve them.
Motivated
I did my very best at all times.
What I learnt this week:
Three things I enjoyed this week:
One thing I could have done better at during the week:
Comment
My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:
Signature:
Signature:
Date:
Date:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
An emphasis on critical thinking and effective writing and speaking skills in secondary and third level education can support success in the workplace.
Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Do List
Easter Break
Easter Break
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Days absent this week: Total days absent this year:
How I performed: rate your skills as a self-directed learner over the past week.
Initiative
I got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.
Persistent
I continued practising until I got things right.
Responsible
I didn’t blame others for things not being done.
Perspective
I saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.
Self-discipline
I didn’t get distracted easily.
Learning desire
I wanted to learn new things.
Organised and goal oriented
I had clear goals for the week and a plan to achieve them.
Motivated
I did my very best at all times.
What I learnt this week:
Three things I enjoyed this week:
One thing I could have done better at during the week:
My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:
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TY provides the opportunity for young people to acquire the knowledge, skills and techniques to become better and more confident students with greater possibilities of achieving their aims in life.
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
How I performed: rate your skills as a self-directed learner over the past week.
Initiative
I got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.
Persistent
I continued practising until I got things right.
Responsible
I didn’t blame others for things not being done.
Perspective
I saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.
Self-discipline
I didn’t get distracted easily.
Learning desire
I wanted to learn new things.
Organised and goal oriented
I had clear goals for the week and a plan to achieve them.
Motivated
I did my very best at all times.
What I learnt this week:
Three things I enjoyed this week:
One thing I could have done better at during the week:
My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:
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To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
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“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.”
How I performed: rate your skills as a self-directed learner over the past week.
Initiative
I got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.
Persistent
I continued practising until I got things right.
Responsible
I didn’t blame others for things not being done.
Perspective
I saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.
Self-discipline
I didn’t get distracted easily.
Learning desire
I wanted to learn new things.
Organised and goal oriented
I had clear goals for the week and a plan to achieve them.
Motivated
I did my very best at all times.
What I learnt this week:
Three things I enjoyed this week:
One thing I could have done better at during the week:
My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:
Signature:
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Date:
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To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
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Transition Year students get an opportunity to reflect on global issues such as sustainable development and global justice, thus making them better citizens.
To Remember / Cuimhnigh: To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
How I performed: rate your skills as a self-directed learner over the past week.
Initiative
I got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.
Persistent
I continued practising until I got things right.
Responsible
I didn’t blame others for things not being done.
Perspective
I saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.
Self-discipline
I didn’t get distracted easily.
Learning desire
I wanted to learn new things.
Organised and goal oriented
I had clear goals for the week and a plan to achieve them.
Motivated
I did my very best at all times.
What I learnt this week:
Three things I enjoyed this week:
One thing I could have done better at during the week:
My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:
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Date:
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To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
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“Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something.”
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To Do List
How I performed: rate your skills as a self-directed learner over the past week.
Initiative
I got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.
Persistent
I continued practising until I got things right.
Responsible
I didn’t blame others for things not being done.
Perspective
I saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.
Self-discipline
I didn’t get distracted easily.
Learning desire
I wanted to learn new things.
Organised and goal oriented
I had clear goals for the week and a plan to achieve them.
Motivated
I did my very best at all times.
What I learnt this week:
Three things I enjoyed this week:
One thing I could have done better at during the week:
My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:
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Date:
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To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
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“Life is like a taxi, the meter keeps on ticking, whether you are getting anywhere or just standing still.” – Lou Erickson
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To Do List
How I performed: rate your skills as a self-directed learner over the past week.
Initiative
I got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.
Persistent
I continued practising until I got things right.
Responsible
I didn’t blame others for things not being done.
Perspective
I saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.
Self-discipline
I didn’t get distracted easily.
Learning desire
I wanted to learn new things.
Organised and goal oriented
I had clear goals for the week and a plan to achieve them.
Motivated
I did my very best at all times.
What I learnt this week:
Three things I enjoyed this week:
One thing I could have done better at during the week:
My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:
Signature:
Signature:
Date:
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To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
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“A person convinced against their will, is of the same opinion still.”
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How I performed: rate your skills as a self-directed learner over the past week.
Initiative
I got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.
Persistent
I continued practising until I got things right.
Responsible
I didn’t blame others for things not being done.
Perspective
I saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.
Self-discipline
I didn’t get distracted easily.
Learning desire
I wanted to learn new things.
Organised and goal oriented
I had clear goals for the week and a plan to achieve them.
Motivated
I did my very best at all times.
What I learnt this week:
Three things I enjoyed this week:
One thing I could have done better at during the week:
My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:
Signature:
Signature:
Date:
Date:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
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“Only a fool tests the depth of the water with both feet.”
African
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How I performed: rate your skills as a self-directed learner over the past week.
Initiative
I got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.
Persistent
I continued practising until I got things right.
Responsible
I didn’t blame others for things not being done.
Perspective
I saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.
Self-discipline
I didn’t get distracted easily.
Learning desire
I wanted to learn new things.
Organised and goal oriented
I had clear goals for the week and a plan to achieve them.
Motivated
I did my very best at all times.
What I learnt this week:
Three things I enjoyed this week:
One thing I could have done better at during the week:
My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:
Signature:
Signature:
Date:
Date:
To Remember / Cuimhnigh:
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“You cannot learn to skate without being ridiculous ... The ice of life is slippery.” – G.B. Shaw 30 31 1 2
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.
Be in all classes on me Have all your equipment
Wear your full uniform
Do your classwork and homework to the best of your ability
Allow others to work Follow staff Instruc ons
We Care
Use appropriate language
Use a persons name when speaking to them
Always be mannerly to staff - use ‘’please’’ and ‘’thank you’’
We Care
Classroom
Speak in a posi ve tone
Use appropriate language
Allow each person to express their opinion
Keep all our classrooms dy
We Prepare
Be in school no later than 8.40 each morning
Have a healthy packed lunch or money for the canteen
We Achieve
Use bins provided
Eat in food zones at break mes only
Keep the CBS a smoke free zone
Put all chairs on tables at the end of each day
We Prepare
Have all your equipment
Always have your Journal
Keep handouts organised in a folder
We Care
Walk on the corridors don’t run
Use appropriate language
Have your journal with you if using toilets during class
Keep your locker clean
We Prepare
Leave gear bags on racks provided
Keep your locker organised
Leave a copy of your metable in your locker to ensure you will have everything you need
We Achieve
Be on me for class
Record homework in your journal
Present work neatly and dily
A empt all tasks
Par cipate in all group work
Line up outside your classroom
Keep our corridors
li er free
Use lockers in the morning, lunch and a er school
Move away from your locker swi ly
We Care
Keep you journal neat and dy
We Prepare
Have your Journal in each class
Absent notes have to be shown to each subject teacher
Replacement Journals will cost €10
We Care
Be mannerly to all recep on staff
Line up and wait for your turn
Notes to sign out have to be signed by a Parent / Guardian or a Teacher. You can then sign out
If you are late for school, you need to sign in
Keep all items of your uniform clean
Write your name on each item of your uniform
Have a spare uniform at home
Uniform items will be provided by the school in emergencies and when a note is provided
Record all homework
Use the yearly planner to highlight project deadlines, exams etc.
Copy your metable into your journal
Only use recep on for official school business. No personal messages home
The recep on is very busy, so be pa ent
Wear your uniform neatly and with pride
Remember you are represen ng your school when wearing your uniform
We Care
Use bins provided Clean up tables a er ea ng
Be mannerly to all canteen staff
We Prepare
Line up and wait for your turn
Have money or vouchers ready Finish your lunch in me to get to your lockers
We Care Report a problem to cleaner/recep onist or any staff member
Smoking is not permi ed in the toilets or anywhere on the school premises
We Prepare
Toilet breaks are at break me and lunch me only
You need your journal signed to leave class to use the toilets
Eat healthily
Recycle
Eat only in food zones
We Achieve Canteen
Outside the school building
We Care
Place li er in bins provided Keep CBS a smoke free zone
Respect school property
We Prepare
Listen for the bell and watch the me
We Achieve
Flush the toilets
Wash your hands
Place any li er in the bin
Leave the toilets as you would like to find them
We Achieve Follow staff instruc ons
Keep school li er free
We Care
Keep everywhere you go li er free
We Prepare
School rules apply
We Achieve
Represent your school in a posi ve light
Follow direc ons from all adults
Be mannerly to everyone you meet
Astro Turf
Lunchtime & Breaks
We Care
Use appropriate language
Refrain for inappropriate comments
-insults
-sledging
-name calling
We Care
Eat in the food zones only
Leave me to use your lockers to ensure you are on me for class.
Report accidents
Uniform must be worn unless instructed otherwise
Be mindful of the school’s reputa on School Trips
We Prepare
Line up quietly at lunch me to enter the Astro turf
No food or drink on the Astro Turf
Leave the Astro Turf in me to use your locker to be on me for class
We Prepare 1st , 2nd and 3rd years have to stay on school campus for all breaks
Senior students should wear their full uniform and behave respec ully down town.
We Achieve
No sliding tackles or foul play Have loads of fun
Be inclusive -pick teams fairly -take turns
Encourage each other
We Achieve
Keep our school a smoke free zone
Place li er in bins provided
Encourage each other and have loads of fun
We Care Keep phones secure Keep passwords to yourself
Respect others online Inappropriate behaviour on social media should be reported
We Prepare
Phone must be placed in the Phone Tray for each lesson
Phones & other devices may be used as a learning tool with teachers permission Connect to the internet through the school wifi only and not your own mobile
We Care
Homework is always to be presented neatly Have it done on me
Plan ahead and record homework in your journal
We Prepare
If away on a school ac vity, homework needs to be completed for the classes missed Bring home required books etc...to complete homework
1. We line up.
2. We enter each classroom quietly.
3. We place our phone into the Phone Tray when entering each classroom.
4. We take off our jackets.
5. We take out our books and our school learning Journal.
6. We leave ques ons ll a er the roll call.
We Achieve
Use IT to produce be er work.
Be posi ve in all online communica ons
Spend your lunch me talking and playing with your friends not playing on your phone
We Achieve
Homework that is well done is an excellent resource when revising for exams
Homework will show you if you understand what you learned in class
In our school….
Support Responses
Student Support Team
Class Tutor
Guidance
Learning Support
Behaviour for Learning
An - Bullying Coordinator
Home School Liaison
Ladder of Referral
Board of Management
External Agencies NEPS HSE
CAMHS
Principal
Deputy Principal
Discipline Commi ee
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Year Head
Step 2
Subject Teacher
Step 1
1.Each Student has a VSware account. Your Parent’s/Guardian’s can view all your details on their phone.
2.Any teacher can give you either posi ve or nega ve comments on VSware in the classroom or for ac ons outside of the classroom.
3.We promotes posi ve behaviour and applica on to work by organising rewards trips and ac vi es throughout the year. We use VSware points to shortlist the number of students a ending these events.
Below is a sample of what your teachers and parents can see
In our school we use Restora ve Prac ce to repair rela onships and manage conflict.
What happened?
What were you thinking at the me?
What have you taught about it since?
Who has been affected and in what way?
How could things have been done differently?
What do you think has to happen next?
The Phone Tray is a phone management system for classrooms.
When entering the classroom, place your phone in the Phone Tray , at the end of the lesson with your teachers permission you can collect your phone from the Phone Tray as you leave the classroom.
Your phone may be used as a learning tool during your lessons, however if you are leaving to use the toilet you are expected to leave your phone in the Phone Tray.
Name:
Room 02
1.Please put your phone on Airplane Mode.
Students can iden fy their phone with a customised s cker or a screen shot of their name.
2.When entering our classrooms, please place your phone in the Phone Tray.
3.When leaving our classrooms, please take your phone.
4.Senior Management will be monitoring the use of the Phone Tray in our school.
