Transition Year Journal

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Community College Dún na nGall

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Community College Dún na nGall

Telephone: 01-8310000 Fax: 01-8310000 E-mail: admin@school.ie Website: www.school.ie

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Message To Parents And Guardians On The Use Of The Journal The Student journal has several important functions in the life of the school.

ORGANISATION OF CLASS WORK: All students must have their journal on the desk for every class and should take down all homework assignments in the journal. It will help both teachers and parents to check that homework is being noted accurately. Students must carry the School journal with them when they leave the room during class time.

ABSENCE NOTES: In accordance with the Education Welfare Act 2002, if pupils are absent from school a parent/guardian must write a note to account for the absence. Notes are provided in the journal. On the first day back at school after the absence, the pupil must present the note.

COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS: The journal provides an opportunity for communication between teachers and parents. Teachers can use the journal to comment on students’ behaviour and work rate by writing a note to be signed by the Parent/guardian in the weekly diary section.

It is essential to the success of students in the school that this journal be regularly checked for comments by the teachers on homework, books, preparation for class, etc. You are also asked to indicate by your signature that you have checked the journal each week.

The journal will also be checked and signed by the school authorities throughout the year. It is by working together in this manner that we support our students best in their education.

The School Rules Admission to the school is subject to acceptance of its rules.

COURTESY: Students are expected to have respect for themselves, for their fellow students and for all members of staff. Abusive behaviour and language are unacceptable and may result in immediate suspension. Bullying of another pupil – verbal, physical or psychological is a serious offence and will not be tolerated. (Please refer to our Anti-Bullying policy). All allegations of bullying will be investigated according to the procedures outlined in the Anti-Bullying policy.

ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY: (a)

Regular and punctual attendance is expected.

A note of explanation from Parent I Guardian is required immediately following: • absence from school • late arrival and • prior to seeking permission to leave school before the time of dismissal. (Students are expected to make dental I medical I hospital appointments outside of school hours wherever possible. Requests to leave school early must be for extenuating circumstances only and medical or dentistry appointments must be accompanied by an appointment card and/or certificate of attendance).

These notes are to be written in the spaces provided in the school journal and should be shown to all teachers concerned.

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It is the responsibility of parents I guardians to ensure that students attend school. If a student is absent from school for more than 20 days or an accumulation of half days during the school year the school will inform the National Educational Welfare Board (NEWB) under the terms of the Education (Welfare) Act 2000.

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In the case of illness during the school day, students must inform the class teacher who may inform the office. Parents may be notified and arrangements made to collect the student. Students should not themselves contact parents under any circumstances and must be collected and signed out by a parent/ guardian.

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ACADEMIC WORK AND STUDY Students are expected to work hard at their studies as directed by their teachers.

Students are expected to be prepared and to work in all lessons. They should have the necessary textbooks and class materials.

Students should present completed homework and be present for all tests and examinations.

Where homework is not presented or is incomplete, a student must provide a note of explanation from parent or guardian and evidence of their written attempts.

INTERNET: Students are required to use computers and computer networks solely for the purpose of education and academic research. Students must not tamper with any computer or computer software without the permission of a teacher and must comply with the school’s ICT and Internet use Policy.

MOBILE PHONES (INCLUDING DEVICES AND iPODS):

PERSONAL ELECTRONIC

To ensure the safety of staff and students, mobile phones or personal electronic devices must be switched off and kept in the schoolbag or locker which must be locked during the school day. Any unauthorised use of a mobile phone or electronic device by a student will result in the confiscation of this device. Only parents/ guardians may collect the device at the end of the school day at a time given by the school authorities. The phone will not be returned unless a parent or guardian comes to the school at the end of the day. The school accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to any such equipment brought into the school.

UNIFORM: Parents/Guardians are requested to ensure that their daughter wears the correct uniform. Each item of uniform must be marked clearly with pupil’s full name. Full school uniform must be worn at all times.

• Green school jacket • Grey school skin, green blouse (no T-shirt visible under blouse) • Grey V-neck jumper • White knee socks (1st; 2nd ; 3rd Years) • White or grey knee socks (4th; 5th; 6th Years) • Black flat shoes or navy deck shoes are permitted

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Organisation/Planning The good student plans study sessions.

Activity: Make a timetable of your normal week.

Be realistic! Include times for your classes, travel to and from school, sport and other co-curricular activities. Be sure to include time for meals and for sleep, for jobs around the home, and for any other regular activities. A week contains 168 hours... so, now you know how much time you have available for study.

Each study period should last for approximately 25-30 minutes. You should have a short break after each one of these intense sessions -get up, walk around, have a drink, etc. Short, intense sessions done regularly are the key to success.

Each student’s timetable will have to be different, if it is done honestly. Some general rules about the average amount of time it is expected that you spend on Study (homework included) is attached.

FIRST YEAR 2 hours SECOND YEAR 2½ hours THIRD YEAR 2½ hours FIFTH YEAR

3 hours

SIXTH YEAR 3½ hours

School Floor Plan

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School’s Holidays

Below is the agreed school calendar for 2016/2017. Contingency arrangements have been put in place within the standardised school year to deal with unforseen school closures. Parents should be aware of these contingency arrangements if booking holidays.

October 2020 mid-term break The school will close from Monday 31st October 2016 to Friday 4th November 2016 inclusive.

Christmas 2020 The school will close on Thursday 22nd December 2016, which will be the final day of the school term. Re-open on Monday 9th January 2017.

February 2021 mid-term break The school will close from Monday 20th February 2017 to Friday 24th February 2017 inclusive unless changes are required as part of contingency arrangements to make up for time lost due to unforeseen school closures.

Where contingency arrangements are required a school authority may reduce the length of the February mid-term break by remaining open up to and including Wednesday 22nd February 2017.

Easter 2021 The school will close on Friday 7th April 2017, which will be the final day of the school term, unless changes are required as part of contingency arrangements to make up for time lost due to unforeseen school closures. Where contingency arrangements are required a school authority may reduce the length of the Easter break by remaining open up to and including Wednesday 12th April 2017.

School will re-open on Monday 24th April 2017.

Subject/Teacher Schedule Student’s Name: Class: Class Tutor/Yearhead:

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BUILDING A FOUNDATION FOR LEAVING CERTIFICATE 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.

Building a Foundation for Leaving Certificate

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Your Opportunities

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21st Century Skills

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Work Experience

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Mini-company

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Brainstorming

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Six Thinking Hats

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Problem Solving with GROW

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Mind-mapping

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Myself as a Learner

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Multiple Intelligences

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Characteristics of Each Intelligence

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Attitude is Altitude

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BUILDING A FOUNDATION FOR LEAVING CERTIFICATE Transition Year is a one-year programme that aims to develop a solid foundation for Leaving Certificate studies.

Subjects What subjects would you like to do for the Leaving Certificate?

What were your favourite subjects in Junior Certificate?

Opportunities 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?

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Skills list some of the opportunities to enhance your life skills during Transition Year:

Personal Development List some of the opportunities for personal development during Transition Year:

My Future Career 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?

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21 Century SKILLS Skills st

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.

SO WHAT ARE

21st Century Skills?

Ways of Thinking Creativity, critical thinking, problemsolving, decisionmaking and learning

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Skills for living in the world Citizenship, life and career, and personal and social responsibility

Tools Ways of for Working Working Information and communications technology (ICT) and information literacy

Communication and collaboration

TRANSITION YEAR TEACHES MANY OF THESE SKILLS IMPLICITLY. 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.

LIST SOME SKILLS YOU MIGHT BE ABLE TO DEVELOP IN THESE WAYS ...

Educational

Social

Personal

Vocational

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

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.

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Welcome to the world of work 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.

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Prepares you for the world of work

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Shows you the importance of punctuality, dress code and good presentation

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Teaches you to work in a team or on your own initiative

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Develops your communication skills

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Shows you how to interact with colleagues.

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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.

MASSIVE Multi-Mega MinI-Company The mini-company is a project where you and your classmates set up your own company.

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.

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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!

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BRAIN STORM 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.

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Define the problem or challenge.

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No criticism. This is about going with the first thing that pops into your head, no matter how silly it seems.

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When the time is up, evaluate all ideas as a group. Keep the original problem in mind.

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The idea that everyone feels works best is the idea to go with!

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Keep note of the other ideas, in case the first doesn’t work out!

Set a time or idea limit.

Have a facilitator write down ideas as people call them out.

Thinking Hats

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?

step-by-step process, ensuring all are evaluated equally and hopefully the best would emerge.

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

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.

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Edward De Bono devised such a process for decision making. It is called De Bono’s Six Thinking Hats. This is how it works:

THE BLACK HAT

The WHITE Hat 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.

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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 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.

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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.”

THE YELLOW HAT 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.

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People love spending money on Irish goods! Shamrock is a good way to green up your school uniform around St. Patrick’s day!”

THE GREEN HAT 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.

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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?”

The RED Hat

THE BLUE HAT 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.

lets you look at problems using intuition, gut reaction, and emotion.

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Is there another product that may be suited to selling all year round? “

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Hmm, not enough red, think more red thoughts!”

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PROBLEM SOLVING 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.

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IS FOR

GOAL

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.

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REALITY

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.

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OBSTACLES & OPTIONS

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.

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WAY FORWARD

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

Mapping

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!

So how do we make a Mind Map? 1.

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Use blank paper in landscape format (on its side).

Start your mind map with a central image representing what the topic is about.

Use branches to connect everything to the central image.

Use key words only, one for each branch.

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.

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MYSELF AS A

Learner 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 to Know

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.)

Learning the facts, figures and information you need to know to pass your exams.

I can learn on my own if:

Learning to Do

If I avoid learning it is because:

Learning new skills/crafts like computers, cookery, mountaineering, construction etc.

Learning to Learn Experiencing different methodologies and styles of learning.

The things I enjoy most about school are:

The things I find most challenging about school are:

Learning To Live With Others

Learning interpersonal skills, teamwork, tolerance, co-operation etc.

Rate your performance at school:

Learning to Be Intrapersonal skills, reflection, selfawareness, self-esteem etc.

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 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:

MULTIPLE

Intelligences 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.

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The ability to understand and relate to others.

Used by teachers, salespeople, politicians, human resource managers, doctors and psychologists.

The ability to discriminate between living things and be sensitive to the natural world.

Used by botanists, ornithologists, beauticians and top chefs.

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KINAE S T HE TIC The ability to control body movement and the capacity to handle objects skillfully.

Used by athletes, actors and dancers.

STIC GUI LIN

The ability to understand cause and effect; to manipulate numbers. Used by scientists, mathematicians and engineers.

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The ability to interpret space and to navigate. Used by pilots, artists, architects and racing drivers.

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The ability to think musically and to hear, recognise and remember patterns.

Used by musicians, mathematicians, artists and dancers.

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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 use language.

Being able to express what’s on your mind and to understand others. Used by poets, novelists, politicians and lawyers.

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CHARACTERISTICS OF EACH

Intelligences 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.

MUSICAL

INTRAPERSONAL

Tends to hum/burst into song

In touch with one’s own feelings

Responds to rhythm

Knows weaknesses and strengths

Remembers melodies and the words in songs

Self-reflective/aware and mindful

Notices background sounds

Comfortable alone

Sensitive to sound patterns

Tends to day dream

Possible career paths: musician, disc jockey, singer, composer

Seeks personal meaning and sets personal goals

Possible career paths: theorist, philosopher, counsellor

SPATIAL

INTERPERSONAL

Perceives the visual world accurately

Sensitive to the feelings and moods of others

Displays aptitude for drawing, painting, sculpture

Energised when working with people and enjoys co-operative games

Sensitive to colour, pattern, texture

Knows how to win over others

Displays mind mapping capacities

Able to negotiate effectively

Thinks in 3D terms and reads maps and plans easily

Perceives the intentions and desires of others

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Possible career paths: teacher, counsellor, salesperson, politician, business person

NATURALIST

LINGUISTIC

Sensitive to the natural world

Enjoys language

Ability to recognise pattern or species in the natural and built environment

Likes word games, good at spelling Has a feel for sentence structure

Demonstrated by people with little or no sight A good story teller 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

Enjoys puns and riddles Likes the sound and rhythm of words Enjoys reading

Possible career paths: poet, journalist, writer, teacher, lawyer, politician, translator

KINAESTHETIC

LOGICAL/MATHEMATICAL

Needs to be active, plays sports or enjoys activities

Sees connections

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

Analyses/categorises Spots flaws in arguments Enjoys numbers Abstract thinker Systematic approach

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Attitude is

Altitude 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!

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Let's Reflect 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.

REFLECTION FORMS Project/Activity

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Educational Trip/Excursion

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Guest Speaker/Presentation

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Work Experience

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Community Work

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REPORTS, REVIEWS & RECORDS ECDL Report Reflect

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An Gáisce Bronze Award Record Sheet

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End of Year Interview

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End of Year Review

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My Achievements

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Highlights of TY

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EVALUATION EXAMPLE OF A OF GOOD AN EVALUATION OF A

PROJECT/ACTIVITY F ilm Competition Title: 2/11/20xx Date(s):

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to 25/11/20xx

Subject Area(s): F ilm

Studies

Overall Rating:

Describe in some detail the project/activity undertaken:

a film-ma king project where a group of us made a film a bout ou r lives as you ng people

a nd the world we live in.

What did you enjoy most about this project/activity? Why?

It was great fu n ma king a film with other people in my class.

What did you learn as a result of completing this project/activity?

Tea mwork

In what ways will what you learned from this project/activity help you in the future?

I lea rned new IT skills in filmma king a nd social skills involved in tea m work.

How would you rate your own level of participation during this project/activity?

Could have been better at the sta rt beca use I realised that I wasted a lot of time trying

to figu re out things as I went along rather tha n ta king the time in the beginning.

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EVALUATION EXAMPLE OF AN OF AN EXCELLENT EVALUATION OF A

PROJECT/ACTIVITY F ilm Competition Title: 2/11/20xx Date(s):

– Ou r World

to 25/11/20xx

Subject Area(s): F ilm

Studies

Overall Rating:

Describe in some detail the project/activity undertaken:

a film-ma king project where a group of us made a n 8-minute film giving a n insight into

ou r lives as teenagers a nd ou r outlook on the world a rou nd us. We had to decide on what

we would ma ke the film a bout, how we were going to ma ke the film a nd who was doing

what jobs. We entered the film in a film competition a nd had a screening in ou r school at

lu nchtime.

What did you enjoy most about this project/activity? Why?

I really enjoyed this project beca use I got to lea rn exciting new skills involved in film

ma king. I had never made a film before a nd didn’t really u ndersta nd what was involved.

We had great fu n trying to decide what we were going to ma ke the film a bout.

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 tea m to achieve

something. I learned so much about what was involved in tea m work, like conflict resolution for

when we didn’t agree about things and the various roles and responsibilities in a tea m.

In what ways will what you learned from this project/activity help you in the future?

I lea rned new IT skills in filmma king a nd social skills involved in tea m work. I feel more

confident a bout working together in tea m exercises. The support from ou r tea cher when we

were a bout 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 lea rning how to use the softwa re properly. Beca use

I wasted a lot of time trying to figu re out things as I went along rather tha n ta king the time in the beginning.

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EVALUATION OF AN

PROJECT/ACTIVITY Title:

Subject Area(s):

Date(s):

Overall Rating:

Describe in some detail the project/activity undertaken:

What did you enjoy most about this project/activity? Why?

What did you learn as a result of completing this project/activity?

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?

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EVALUATION OF AN

PROJECT/ACTIVITY Title:

Subject Area(s):

Date(s):

Overall Rating:

Describe in some detail the project/activity undertaken:

What did you enjoy most about this project/activity? Why?

What did you learn as a result of completing this project/activity?

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?

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EVALUATION OF AN

PROJECT/ACTIVITY Title:

Subject Area(s):

Date(s):

Overall Rating:

Describe in some detail the project/activity undertaken:

What did you enjoy most about this project/activity? Why?

What did you learn as a result of completing this project/activity?

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?

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EVALUATION OF AN

PROJECT/ACTIVITY Title:

Subject Area(s):

Date(s):

Overall Rating:

Describe in some detail the project/activity undertaken:

What did you enjoy most about this project/activity? Why?

What did you learn as a result of completing this project/activity?

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?

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EVALUATION OF AN

PROJECT/ACTIVITY Title:

Subject Area(s):

Date(s):

Overall Rating:

Describe in some detail the project/activity undertaken:

What did you enjoy most about this project/activity? Why?

What did you learn as a result of completing this project/activity?

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?

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EVALUATION OF AN

PROJECT/ACTIVITY Title:

Subject Area(s):

Date(s):

Overall Rating:

Describe in some detail the project/activity undertaken:

What did you enjoy most about this project/activity? Why?

What did you learn as a result of completing this project/activity?

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?

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EVALUATION OF AN

PROJECT/ACTIVITY Title:

Subject Area(s):

Date(s):

Overall Rating:

Describe in some detail the project/activity undertaken:

What did you enjoy most about this project/activity? Why?

What did you learn as a result of completing this project/activity?

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?

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EVALUATION OF AN

PROJECT/ACTIVITY Title:

Subject Area(s):

Date(s):

Overall Rating:

Describe in some detail the project/activity undertaken:

What did you enjoy most about this project/activity? Why?

What did you learn as a result of completing this project/activity?

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?

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EVALUATION OF AN

PROJECT/ACTIVITY Title:

Subject Area(s):

Date(s):

Overall Rating:

Describe in some detail the project/activity undertaken:

What did you enjoy most about this project/activity? Why?

What did you learn as a result of completing this project/activity?

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?

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EVALUATION OF AN

PROJECT/ACTIVITY Title:

Subject Area(s):

Date(s):

Overall Rating:

Describe in some detail the project/activity undertaken:

What did you enjoy most about this project/activity? Why?

What did you learn as a result of completing this project/activity?

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?

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EVALUATION OF AN

PROJECT/ACTIVITY Title:

Subject Area(s):

Date(s):

Overall Rating:

Describe in some detail the project/activity undertaken:

What did you enjoy most about this project/activity? Why?

What did you learn as a result of completing this project/activity?

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?

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EVALUATION OF AN

PROJECT/ACTIVITY Title:

Subject Area(s):

Date(s):

Overall Rating:

Describe in some detail the project/activity undertaken:

What did you enjoy most about this project/activity? Why?

What did you learn as a result of completing this project/activity?

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?

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EVALUATION EXAMPLE OF A OF GOOD AN EVALUATION OF AN

EDUCATIONAL TRIP/EXCURSION Delphi Adventu re Destination: 10/10/20xx Date(s):

Centre

to 11/10/20xx

Subject Area(s): Outdoor

Pu rsuits

Overall Rating:

Describe in some detail the trip/excursion undertaken:

Ou r class went to the Delphi adventu re centre to do some outdoor a ctivities like ca noeing,

orienteering a nd rock climbing.

What did you enjoy most about the trip/excursion? Why?

Being outdoors with my friends a nd doing something fu n.

What did you enjoy least about the trip/excursion? Why?

The ca noeing as I had never done a nything like that before a nd was sca red 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 a nd how to tie some special knots in a rope.

How would you rate your own level of participation during this trip/excursion?

Good beca use I was willing to try new things.

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EXAMPLE OF A GOOD EVALUATION OF AN EVALUATION OF AN

EDUCATIONAL TRIP/EXCURSION Delphi Adventu re Destination: 10/10/20xx Date(s):

Centre

to 11/10/20xx

Subject Area(s): Outdoor

Pu rsuits

Overall Rating:

Describe in some detail the trip/excursion undertaken:

Ou r class went to the Delphi adventu re centre to do some outdoor a ctivities like ca noeing,

orienteering a nd rock climbing. We took a bus a nd stayed overnight. We had a busy

scheule of outdoor a ctivities with ou r group leaders du ring the day. At night we had

dinner a nd free time to play ga mes.

What did you enjoy most about the trip/excursion? Why?

I really enjoyed the a ctivities as I had never done some of the m before. There was a really

nice at mosphere a nd everyone was having fu n. We lea rned new things a nd I really enjoyed

being outdoors with my friends a nd doing something fu n.

What did you enjoy least about the trip/excursion? Why?

The ca noeing as I had never done a nything like that before a nd was sca red of not

getting it right. It was ha rd to control the ca noe at first a nd I was a little sca red of the

cu rrents a nd I didn’t wa nt 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

exa mple, once I got used to the canoe I was less scared and started to enjoy it more.

What skills did you learn or develop while on the trip/excursion?

Orienteering ta ught us how to navigate a rou nd a n a rea using a map a nd du ring rock

climbing we lea rned how to tie a “figu re of eight” knot in a rope, which is really strong.

How would you rate your own level of participation during this trip/excursion?

Good, beca use I was willing to try new things a nd get involved, even if some of the m

sca red me at first. I lea rned that it’s good to fa ce you r fea rs a nd I ca n’t wait to try again.

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EVALUATION OF AN

EDUCATIONAL TRIP/EXCURSION Destination:

Subject Area(s):

Date(s):

Overall Rating:

Describe in some detail the trip/excursion undertaken:

What did you enjoy most about the trip/excursion? Why?

What did you enjoy least about the trip/excursion? Why?

What did you learn about yourself as a person on the trip/excursion?

What skills did you learn or develop while on the trip/excursion?

How would you rate your own level of participation during this trip/excursion?

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EVALUATION OF AN

EDUCATIONAL TRIP/EXCURSION Destination:

Subject Area(s):

Date(s):

Overall Rating:

Describe in some detail the trip/excursion undertaken:

What did you enjoy most about the trip/excursion? Why?

What did you enjoy least about the trip/excursion? Why?

What did you learn about yourself as a person on the trip/excursion?

What skills did you learn or develop while on the trip/excursion?

How would you rate your own level of participation during this trip/excursion?

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EVALUATION OF AN

EDUCATIONAL TRIP/EXCURSION Destination:

Subject Area(s):

Date(s):

Overall Rating:

Describe in some detail the trip/excursion undertaken:

What did you enjoy most about the trip/excursion? Why?

What did you enjoy least about the trip/excursion? Why?

What did you learn about yourself as a person on the trip/excursion?

What skills did you learn or develop while on the trip/excursion?

How would you rate your own level of participation during this trip/excursion?

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EVALUATION OF AN

EDUCATIONAL TRIP/EXCURSION Destination:

Subject Area(s):

Date(s):

Overall Rating:

Describe in some detail the trip/excursion undertaken:

What did you enjoy most about the trip/excursion? Why?

What did you enjoy least about the trip/excursion? Why?

What did you learn about yourself as a person on the trip/excursion?

What skills did you learn or develop while on the trip/excursion?

How would you rate your own level of participation during this trip/excursion?

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EVALUATION OF AN

EDUCATIONAL TRIP/EXCURSION Destination:

Subject Area(s):

Date(s):

Overall Rating:

Describe in some detail the trip/excursion undertaken:

What did you enjoy most about the trip/excursion? Why?

What did you enjoy least about the trip/excursion? Why?

What did you learn about yourself as a person on the trip/excursion?

What skills did you learn or develop while on the trip/excursion?

How would you rate your own level of participation during this trip/excursion?

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EVALUATION OF AN

EDUCATIONAL TRIP/EXCURSION Destination:

Subject Area(s):

Date(s):

Overall Rating:

Describe in some detail the trip/excursion undertaken:

What did you enjoy most about the trip/excursion? Why?

What did you enjoy least about the trip/excursion? Why?

What did you learn about yourself as a person on the trip/excursion?

What skills did you learn or develop while on the trip/excursion?

How would you rate your own level of participation during this trip/excursion?

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EVALUATION OF AN

EDUCATIONAL TRIP/EXCURSION Destination:

Subject Area(s):

Date(s):

Overall Rating:

Describe in some detail the trip/excursion undertaken:

What did you enjoy most about the trip/excursion? Why?

What did you enjoy least about the trip/excursion? Why?

What did you learn about yourself as a person on the trip/excursion?

What skills did you learn or develop while on the trip/excursion?

How would you rate your own level of participation during this trip/excursion?

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EVALUATION OF AN

EDUCATIONAL TRIP/EXCURSION Destination:

Subject Area(s):

Date(s):

Overall Rating:

Describe in some detail the trip/excursion undertaken:

What did you enjoy most about the trip/excursion? Why?

What did you enjoy least about the trip/excursion? Why?

What did you learn about yourself as a person on the trip/excursion?

What skills did you learn or develop while on the trip/excursion?

How would you rate your own level of participation during this trip/excursion?

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EVALUATION OF A EXAMPLE OF A GOOD EVALUATION OF A

GUEST SPEAKER/PRESENTATION The Super Generation Speaker:

Venue: School

01/11/20xx Date(s):

Overall Rating:

hall

Give a summary of the talk/presentation. What was the main topic? What points were made?

The spea ker was from the Super Generation, the topic was well-being. He talked a bout

dealing with stress a nd how to ma nage my e motions.

How did this talk/presentation relate to other aspects of your work in TY?

We a re lea rning a bout well-being in a nother class a nd we made posters a bout it for the

school.

What did you learn as a result of this talk/presentation?

How to ma nage my stress levels a nd what to do if I a m feeling stressed.

How would you rate your own level of participation during this talk/presentation?

It was good, a few others asked some qu estions but I didn’t. I lea rned a bout positive

thinking a nd how having a positive outlook ca n cha nge everything.

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EVALUATION OF A EXAMPLE OF AN EXCELLENT EVALUATION OF A

GUEST SPEAKER/PRESENTATION The Super Generation Speaker:

Venue: School

01/11/20xx Date(s):

Overall Rating:

hall

Give a summary of the talk/presentation. What was the main topic? What points were made?

The spea ker was from the Super Generation, The talk showed me how to recognise stress in

myself. I now have a better sense of how I rea ct a nd behave when I’m stressed.

The spea ker talked a bout the va rious ways of ma naging stress in ou r lives a nd different

strategies we ca n use. She also discussed connections between my e motions a nd my

a ctions, how I’m feeling affects how I respond to situ ations in my life.

How did this talk/presentation relate to other aspects of your work in TY?

We a re lea rning a bout well-being in a nother class a nd this talk went into a lot of

detail, especially a rou nd the a rea of ma naging ou r own stress. This relates to all aspects

of my work in T Y beca use I have a lot of different projects a nd deadlines. This will be

useful for after T Y.

What did you learn as a result of this talk/presentation?

I lea rned more a bout the importa nce of exercise in keeping healthy, that exercising

regula rly helps me redu ce stress a nd creates a n outlet for me. I also lea rned how

importa nt having connections a nd good relationships with others is to us. It is

importa nt to have friends or others who we trust a nd ca n spea k to a bout things.

How would you rate your own level of participation during this talk/presentation?

It was good, I asked the spea ker a qu estion a bout studying. I lea rned how my thoughts

affect how I feel a nd that in tu rn affects how I a ct. I will try a nd ma ke su re that I keep

my thoughts as positive as possible in the futu re to help me su cceed. I wa nt to apply what

I lea rned to my life a nd sta rt exercising more.

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EVALUATION OF A

GUEST SPEAKER/PRESENTATION Speaker:

Venue:

Date(s):

Overall Rating:

Give a summary of the talk/presentation. What was the main topic? What points were made?

How did this talk/presentation relate to other aspects of your work in TY?

What did you learn as a result of this talk/presentation?

How would you rate your own level of participation during this talk/presentation?

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EVALUATION OF A

GUEST SPEAKER/PRESENTATION Speaker:

Venue:

Date(s):

Overall Rating:

Give a summary of the talk/presentation. What was the main topic? What points were made?

How did this talk/presentation relate to other aspects of your work in TY?

What did you learn as a result of this talk/presentation?

How would you rate your own level of participation during this talk/presentation?

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EVALUATION OF A

GUEST SPEAKER/PRESENTATION Speaker:

Venue:

Date(s):

Overall Rating:

Give a summary of the talk/presentation. What was the main topic? What points were made?

How did this talk/presentation relate to other aspects of your work in TY?

What did you learn as a result of this talk/presentation?

How would you rate your own level of participation during this talk/presentation?

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EVALUATION OF A

GUEST SPEAKER/PRESENTATION Speaker:

Venue:

Date(s):

Overall Rating:

Give a summary of the talk/presentation. What was the main topic? What points were made?

How did this talk/presentation relate to other aspects of your work in TY?

What did you learn as a result of this talk/presentation?

How would you rate your own level of participation during this talk/presentation?

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EVALUATION OF A

GUEST SPEAKER/PRESENTATION Speaker:

Venue:

Date(s):

Overall Rating:

Give a summary of the talk/presentation. What was the main topic? What points were made?

How did this talk/presentation relate to other aspects of your work in TY?

What did you learn as a result of this talk/presentation?

How would you rate your own level of participation during this talk/presentation?

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EVALUATION OF A

GUEST SPEAKER/PRESENTATION Speaker:

Venue:

Date(s):

Overall Rating:

Give a summary of the talk/presentation. What was the main topic? What points were made?

How did this talk/presentation relate to other aspects of your work in TY?

What did you learn as a result of this talk/presentation?

How would you rate your own level of participation during this talk/presentation?

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EVALUATION OF A

GUEST SPEAKER/PRESENTATION Speaker:

Venue:

Date(s):

Overall Rating:

Give a summary of the talk/presentation. What was the main topic? What points were made?

How did this talk/presentation relate to other aspects of your work in TY?

What did you learn as a result of this talk/presentation?

How would you rate your own level of participation during this talk/presentation?

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EVALUATION OF A

GUEST SPEAKER/PRESENTATION Speaker:

Venue:

Date(s):

Overall Rating:

Give a summary of the talk/presentation. What was the main topic? What points were made?

How did this talk/presentation relate to other aspects of your work in TY?

What did you learn as a result of this talk/presentation?

How would you rate your own level of participation during this talk/presentation?

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EXAMPLE EVALUATION OF AOF GOOD EVALUATION OF

WORK EXPERIENCE Ballygort Regional Hospital Company:

Day Nu rse Role:

Assista nt

08/01/20xx Start Date:

15/01/20xx End Date:

Rating:

Describe your role(s) in this work experience placement.

I spent the week doing va rious different things, from helping the porters to chatting to

people on the wa rds, lea rning all a bout x-rays a nd what they ca n do, to meeting people

coming in ea ch day for physiotherapy.

Describe how you secured this work experience placement.

Ou r tea cher gave us the conta ct details a nd we had to apply for the work experience

pla ce ment.

What did you enjoy most about this work experience placement? Why?

I always wa nted to be a nu rse a nd I wa nted to see what it was like being a nu rse in a

hospital.

What did you enjoy least about this work experience placement? Why?

Meeting other you ng people who were sick beca use it was sad to see someone like me who

had been affected badly by a n illness.

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Did your experience live up to your expectations? Why/Why not?

I knew nu rses were very busy a nd I lea rned all a bout the different things that nu rses

have to do ea ch day. I expected it to be a busy job a nd it really is, but it was also a very

fu n job a nd the people were nice.

Describe the biggest challenge you faced during this placement and how you overcame it.

I felt a bit u ncomforta ble a rou nd 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 lea rned a bout how to ma nu ally ha ndle people when you have to help the m 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 a nd now I a m su re that I wa nt to study nu rsing.

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 a nd willing to help out as

mu ch as I could.

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EXAMPLE EVALUATION OF AN OF EXCELLENT EVALUATION OF

WORK EXPERIENCE Ballygort Regional Hospital Company:

Day Nu rse Role:

Assista nt

08/01/20xx Start Date:

15/01/20xx End Date:

Rating:

Describe your role(s) in this work experience placement.

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.

Describe how you secured this work experience placement.

Ou r tea cher gave us the conta ct details a nd we had to apply for the work experience

pla ce ment. Before the application we had to ma ke ou r CV’s a nd write a cover letter

to explain why we wa nted to get the work experience. I was a ble to say that I had

volu nteered in the Reha b Centre before.

What did you enjoy most about this work experience placement? Why?

I always wa nted to be a nu rse a nd I wa nted to see what it was like being a nu rse in a

hospital. My a u nt works as a nu rse a nd she is very ha rd-working a nd ca ring. She talks

a bout how mu ch she enjoys her job a nd how happy it ma kes her to help people.

What did you enjoy least about this work experience placement? Why?

Meeting other you ng people who were sick beca use it was sad to see someone like me who

had been affected badly by a n illness or a n a ccident. One patient who was there was a

yea r you nger tha n me a nd he had a serious proble m with his leg. He loved playing sports

a nd he was really sad that it was ta king so long to get better. I felt bad for him.

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Did your experience live up to your expectations? Why/Why not?

I knew nu rses were very busy a nd I lea rned all a bout the different things that nu rses

have to do ea ch day. I expected it to be a busy job a nd it really is, but it was also a very

fu n job beca use there is a lot of support from other nu rses a nd the wa rd ma nager. The at mosphere in the staff room is very friendly. The patients a re all very nice too.

Describe the biggest challenge you faced during this placement and how you overcame it.

I felt a bit u ncomforta ble a rou nd the patients to begin with, becu ase I wasn’t su re how

to behave a rou nd the m. I was e mba rrassed at times. I watched the other nu rses ca refully

though a nd followed their exa mple. I quickly got used to walking up to stra ngers a nd

talking to the m so I relaxed a nd sta rted to enjoy myself.

List the skills you learned and/or developed during this work experience placement.

I lea rned a bout how to ma nu ally ha ndle people when you have to help the m in or out

of a bed. I also lea rned how importa nt commu nication is between nu rses a nd also with

some patients who a re older a nd less a ble.

How has this work experience placement affected your thoughts on your career path for the future?

I have a mu ch better u ndersta nding of the job now after this experience. I know that I

have to develop my commu nication a nd orga nisational skills if I wa nt to work as a nu rse.

I really enjoyed my experience a nd it has made me more even more su re that I wa nt to

study nu rsing. I a m now thinking a bout colleges a nd the require ments.

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 a nd willing to help out as

mu ch as I could. I wasn’t su re if I would like to work in a hospital beca use of what you

hea r a bout overcrowding a nd doctors working crazy hou rs a nd all that. But I really loved

it a nd was excited to go every day a nd know I definitely would like to know more a bout

becoming a nu rse.

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EVALUATION OF

WORK EXPERIENCE Company:

Role:

Start Date:

End Date:

Rating:

Describe your role(s) in this work experience placement.

Describe how you secured this work experience placement.

What did you enjoy most about this work experience placement? Why?

What did you enjoy least about this work experience placement? Why?

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Did your experience live up to your expectations? Why/Why not?

Describe the biggest challenge you faced during this placement and how you overcame it.

List the skills you learned and/or developed during this work experience placement.

How has this work experience placement affected your thoughts on your career path for the future?

How would you rate your own level of participation during this work experience placement?

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EVALUATION OF

WORK EXPERIENCE Company:

Role:

Start Date:

End Date:

Rating:

Describe your role(s) in this work experience placement.

Describe how you secured this work experience placement.

What did you enjoy most about this work experience placement? Why?

What did you enjoy least about this work experience placement? Why?

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Did your experience live up to your expectations? Why/Why not?

Describe the biggest challenge you faced during this placement and how you overcame it.

List the skills you learned and/or developed during this work experience placement.

How has this work experience placement affected your thoughts on your career path for the future?

How would you rate your own level of participation during this work experience placement?

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EVALUATION OF

WORK EXPERIENCE Company:

Role:

Start Date:

End Date:

Rating:

Describe your role(s) in this work experience placement.

Describe how you secured this work experience placement.

What did you enjoy most about this work experience placement? Why?

What did you enjoy least about this work experience placement? Why?

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Did your experience live up to your expectations? Why/Why not?

Describe the biggest challenge you faced during this placement and how you overcame it.

List the skills you learned and/or developed during this work experience placement.

How has this work experience placement affected your thoughts on your career path for the future?

How would you rate your own level of participation during this work experience placement?

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EVALUATION OF

WORK EXPERIENCE Company:

Role:

Start Date:

End Date:

Rating:

Describe your role(s) in this work experience placement.

Describe how you secured this work experience placement.

What did you enjoy most about this work experience placement? Why?

What did you enjoy least about this work experience placement? Why?

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Did your experience live up to your expectations? Why/Why not?

Describe the biggest challenge you faced during this placement and how you overcame it.

List the skills you learned and/or developed during this work experience placement.

How has this work experience placement affected your thoughts on your career path for the future?

How would you rate your own level of participation during this work experience placement?

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EVALUATION OFGOOD EVALUATION OF EXAMPLE OF A

COMMUNITY WORK Local REHAB centre Placement:

Rating:

05/12/20xx Start Date:

08/12/20xx End Date:

Describe the community work you were involved in.

Volu nteering at the local REHAB centre, helping set up for lu nch, playing ga mes a nd

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 fu n with the clients.

How did the community work live up to your expectations?

I didn’t really have a ny expectations other tha n I was hoping to feel like I made a

difference in someone’s life, even if it was small, a nd I think I did.

Describe the biggest challenge you faced and how you overcame it.

I was not used to being a rou nd people with disa bilities, but after a little bit of time I got

used to it a nd everyone relaxed.

List the skills you learned and/or developed during this community work.

How to commu nicate better with people with intellectu al disa bilities.

How would you rate your own level of participation during this community work?

Poor in the beginning as I was quite u nsu re of what to do, but I got better as

time went on.

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EVALUATION OF EXCELLENT EVALUATION OF EXAMPLE OF AN

COMMUNITY WORK Local REHAB centre Placement:

Rating:

05/12/20xx Start Date:

08/12/20xx End Date:

Describe the community work you were involved in.

Helping out the staff at ou r local REHAB centre, which works with people with intellectu al

disa bilities. The clients come to the centre every day to ta ke pa rt in a ctivities a nd to

scoialise with ea ch 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 pla ce ment beca use I have no experience of working or being

a rou nd people who have intellectu al disa bilities. I didn’t really have a ny expectations

other tha n I was hoping to feel like I made a difference in someone’s life, even if it

was small, a nd I think I did.

Describe the biggest challenge you faced and how you overcame it.

I was not used to being a rou nd people with disa bilities, but after a little bit of time

I got used to it a nd everyone relaxed.

List the skills you learned and/or developed during this community work.

I lea rned how to commu nicate with people with intellectu al disa bilities. I needed to be

more patient with the clients a nd listen more closely tha n I normally would to others. I

will be mu ch more relaxed a bout doing this in the futu re.

How would you rate your own level of participation during this community work?

Initially I was quite withdrawn as I was u ncomforta ble a nd not su re what I should do or

say. But as I got to know the clients I beca me more relaxed a nd intera cted a lot more

with the m.

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EVALUATION OF

COMMUNITY WORK Placement:

Rating:

Start Date:

End Date:

Describe the community work you were involved in.

What did you enjoy most about this community work?

How did the community work live up to your expectations?

Describe the biggest challenge you faced and how you overcame it.

List the skills you learned and/or developed during this community work.

How would you rate your own level of participation during this community work?

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EVALUATION OF

COMMUNITY WORK Placement:

Rating:

Start Date:

End Date:

Describe the community work you were involved in.

What did you enjoy most about this community work?

How did the community work live up to your expectations?

Describe the biggest challenge you faced and how you overcame it.

List the skills you learned and/or developed during this community work.

How would you rate your own level of participation during this community work?

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EVALUATION OF

COMMUNITY WORK Placement:

Rating:

Start Date:

End Date:

Describe the community work you were involved in.

What did you enjoy most about this community work?

How did the community work live up to your expectations?

Describe the biggest challenge you faced and how you overcame it.

List the skills you learned and/or developed during this community work.

How would you rate your own level of participation during this community work?

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ECDL REPORT Module Title

Date of Commencement

Date of Completion

Date of Test

Result

What difficulties did you encounter?

How did you overcome these difficulties?

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Bronze award record

B

For rec

For recording activities only.

Please retain until Award completion is authorised by Gaisce.

Participant’s name:

PAL’s name:

Community Involvement activity :

Wk

Date

Participant’s name: _______________________

Time

Community Involvement activity: __________ Wk

Date

1 2 Signature of Supervisor 3

1

4

2

5

3

6

4

7

5

8

6

9

7

10

8

11

9

12

10

13

11 12

Personal Skill activity: _____________________

13

Wk 1

Personal Skill activity :

Wk 1 2 3 4

Date

2

Time

3 Signature of Supervisor 4 5 6 7 8

5

9

6

10

7

11

8 9 10 11 12 13

12 13

Date

Physical Recreation activity:

Wk

Date

Time

Signature of Supervisor

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

activity: for an additional one hour per week for 13 weeks (participants choose to extend one of their activities)

Wk

Date

Time

Signature of Supervisor

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Adventure Journey: 2 days and 1 night

Date From

Date to

Venue

Signature of Supervisor

END OF YEAR INTERVIEW 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?

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END OF YEAR

REVIEW

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?

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List the skills/abilities developed during the year:

What advice would you give to a third year about to go into Transition Year?

HOW DID YOU

PERFORM?

Student’s Rating

Teacher’s Rating

Participation

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

Attendance

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

Punctuality

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

Completion of work on time

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

Oral communication skills

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

Written communication skills

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

Co-operation with others

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

Dealings with people in authority

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

Development of initiative

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

Taking responsibility for own actions

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

Interest in the welfare of others

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

Leadership skills

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

General self-presentation

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

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MY OUTSTANDING

ACHIEVEMENTS I achieved the following throughout Transition Year:

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HIGHLIGHTS OF

TRANSITION YEAR

Transition Year involves a variety of activities, skills, trips, new subjects and projects.

Record the particular highlights for you for each term.

TERM 1

TERM 2

TERM 3

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NOTES

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NOTES

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NOTES

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NOTES

64 | Reflect

Your learning diary is designed to help you record and organise your learning and also to reflection on your ongoing learning.

The learning diary has two parts, one to log your daily homework, learning and activities and the section 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 weeks 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 more clear 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.

AUGUST Lúnasa S 1

M 2

T 3

W 4

T 5

F 6

S 7

S 8

16

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

17

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

WEDNESDAY

Dé Céadaoin

TUESDAY

Dé Máirt

MONDAY

Dé Luain

Subject/Ábhar

18

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

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2021

Term: 1

M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

“Wisdom is what you get from a lifetime of listening when you’d rather have been talking.” – Aristotle

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

THURSDAY

Déardaoin

Subject/Ábhar

19

FRIDAY

Dé hAoine

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

20

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

To Do List

ü SATURDAY

21

SUNDAY

22 Days absent this week:

Dé Sathairn

Dé Domhnaigh

Total days absent this year:

Diary | 3

AUGUST Lúnasa

2021

Term: 1

Looking Back

How I performed. Over the past week rate your skills as a self-directed learner.

Rate Initiative

Got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.

Persistent

Continued practising until I got things right.

Responsible

Didn’t blame others for things not being done.

Perspective

Saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.

Self-discipline

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

Looking Forward

My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:

Notes/Communication

Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:

Diary | 5

AUGUST Lúnasa S 1

M 2

T 3

W 4

T 5

F 6

S 7

S 8

23

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

24

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

WEDNESDAY

Dé Céadaoin

TUESDAY

Dé Máirt

MONDAY

Dé Luain

Subject/Ábhar

25

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

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2021

Term: 1

M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”. – Nelson Mandela

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

THURSDAY

Déardaoin

Subject/Ábhar

26

FRIDAY

Dé hAoine

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

27

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

To Do List

ü SATURDAY

28

SUNDAY

29 Days absent this week:

Dé Sathairn

Dé Domhnaigh

Total days absent this year:

Diary | 7

AUGUST Lúnasa

2021

Term: 1

Looking Back

How I performed. Over the past week rate your skills as a self-directed learner.

Rate Initiative

Got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.

Persistent

Continued practising until I got things right.

Responsible

Didn’t blame others for things not being done.

Perspective

Saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.

Self-discipline

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

Looking Forward

My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:

Notes/Communication

Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:

Diary | 9

SEPTEMBER Meán Fomhair W 11

T 2

F 3

S 4

S 5

M 6

T 7

W 8

30

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

31

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

WEDNESDAY

Dé Céadaoin

TUESDAY

Dé Máirt

MONDAY

Dé Luain

Subject/Ábhar

1

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

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2021

Term: 1

T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself”. – John Dewey

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

THURSDAY

Déardaoin

Subject/Ábhar

2

FRIDAY

Dé hAoine

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

3

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

To Do List

ü SATURDAY

4

SUNDAY

5

Days absent this week:

Dé Sathairn

Dé Domhnaigh

Total days absent this year:

Diary | 11

SEPTEMBER Meán Fomhair

2021

Term: 1

Looking Back

How I performed. Over the past week rate your skills as a self-directed learner.

Rate Initiative

Got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.

Persistent

Continued practising until I got things right.

Responsible

Didn’t blame others for things not being done.

Perspective

Saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.

Self-discipline

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

Looking Forward

My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:

Notes/Communication

Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:

Diary | 13

SEPTEMBER Meán Fomhair W 1

T 2

F 3

S 4

S 5

M 6

T 7

W 8

6

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

7

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

WEDNESDAY

Dé Céadaoin

TUESDAY

Dé Máirt

MONDAY

Dé Luain

Subject/Ábhar

8

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

14 | Diary

2021

Term: 1

T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T 9 10 11 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

“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

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

THURSDAY

Déardaoin

Subject/Ábhar

9

FRIDAY

Dé hAoine

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

10

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

To Do List

ü SATURDAY

11

SUNDAY

12 Days absent this week:

Dé Sathairn

Dé Domhnaigh

Total days absent this year:

Diary | 15

SEPTEMBER Meán Fomhair

2021

Term: 1

Looking Back

How I performed. Over the past week rate your skills as a self-directed learner.

Rate Initiative

Got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.

Persistent

Continued practising until I got things right.

Responsible

Didn’t blame others for things not being done.

Perspective

Saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.

Self-discipline

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

Looking Forward

My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:

Notes/Communication

Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:

Diary | 17

SEPTEMBER Meán Fomhair W 1

T 2

F 3

S 4

S 5

M 6

T 7

W 8

13

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

14

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

WEDNESDAY

Dé Céadaoin

TUESDAY

Dé Máirt

MONDAY

Dé Luain

Subject/Ábhar

15

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

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2021

Term: 1

T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T 9 10 11 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

“Nothing is impossible, the word itself says, ‘I’m Possible!’”

– Audrey Hepburn

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

THURSDAY

Déardaoin

Subject/Ábhar

16

FRIDAY

Dé hAoine

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

17

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

To Do List

ü SATURDAY

18

SUNDAY

19

Days absent this week:

Dé Sathairn

Dé Domhnaigh

Total days absent this year:

Diary | 19

SEPTEMBER Meán Fomhair

2021

Term: 1

Looking Back

How I performed. Over the past week rate your skills as a self-directed learner.

Rate Initiative

Got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.

Persistent

Continued practising until I got things right.

Responsible

Didn’t blame others for things not being done.

Perspective

Saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.

Self-discipline

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

Looking Forward

My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:

Notes/Communication

Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:

Diary | 21

SEPTEMBER Meán Fomhair W 1

T 2

F 3

S 4

S 5

M 6

T 7

W 8

20

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

21

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

WEDNESDAY

Dé Céadaoin

TUESDAY

Dé Máirt

MONDAY

Dé Luain

Subject/Ábhar

22

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

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2021

Term: 1

T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

“Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom”.

– George Washington Carver

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

THURSDAY

Déardaoin

Subject/Ábhar

23

FRIDAY

Dé hAoine

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

24

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

To Do List

ü SATURDAY

25

SUNDAY

26 Days absent this week:

Dé Sathairn

Dé Domhnaigh

Total days absent this year:

Diary | 23

SEPTEMBER Meán Fomhair

2021

Term: 1

Looking Back

How I performed. Over the past week rate your skills as a self-directed learner.

Rate Initiative

Got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.

Persistent

Continued practising until I got things right.

Responsible

Didn’t blame others for things not being done.

Perspective

Saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.

Self-discipline

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

Looking Forward

My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:

Notes/Communication

Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:

Diary | 25

SEPTEMBER Meán Fomhair W 1

T 2

F 3

S 4

S 5

M 6

T 7

W 8

27

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

28

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

WEDNESDAY

Dé Céadaoin

TUESDAY

Dé Máirt

MONDAY

Dé Luain

Subject/Ábhar

29

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

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2021

Term: 1

T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

“The purpose of education is to replace an empty mind with an open one”. – Malcolm Forbes

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

THURSDAY

Déardaoin

Subject/Ábhar

30

FRIDAY

Dé hAoine

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

1

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

To Do List

ü SATURDAY

2

SUNDAY

3

Days absent this week:

Dé Sathairn

Dé Domhnaigh

Total days absent this year:

Diary | 27

SEPTEMBER Meán Fomhair

2021

Term: 1

Looking Back

How I performed. Over the past week rate your skills as a self-directed learner.

Rate Initiative

Got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.

Persistent

Continued practising until I got things right.

Responsible

Didn’t blame others for things not being done.

Perspective

Saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.

Self-discipline

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

Looking Forward

My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:

Notes/Communication

Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:

Diary | 29

OCTOBER Deireadh Fomhair F 1

S 2

S 3

M 4

T 5

W 6

T 7

F 8

4

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

5

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

WEDNESDAY

Dé Céadaoin

TUESDAY

Dé Máirt

MONDAY

Dé Luain

Subject/Ábhar

6

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

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2021

Term: 1

S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

“Just seize every opportunity you have, embrace every experience.

Make a mark for all the right reasons”. – Chrissie Wellington

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

THURSDAY

Déardaoin

Subject/Ábhar

7

FRIDAY

Dé hAoine

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

8

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

To Do List

ü SATURDAY

9

SUNDAY

10

Days absent this week:

Dé Sathairn

Dé Domhnaigh

Total days absent this year:

Diary | 31

OCTOBER Deireadh Fomhair

2021

Term: 1

Looking Back

How I performed. Over the past week rate your skills as a self-directed learner.

Rate Initiative

Got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.

Persistent

Continued practising until I got things right.

Responsible

Didn’t blame others for things not being done.

Perspective

Saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.

Self-discipline

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

Looking Forward

My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:

Notes/Communication

Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:

Diary | 33

OCTOBER Deireadh Fomhair F 1

S 2

S 3

M 4

T 5

W 6

T 7

F 8

11

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

12

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

WEDNESDAY

Dé Céadaoin

TUESDAY

Dé Máirt

MONDAY

Dé Luain

Subject/Ábhar

13

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

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2021

Term: 1

S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 11 12 13

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

“Education is the movement from darkness to light”. – Allan Bloom

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

THURSDAY

Déardaoin

Subject/Ábhar

14

FRIDAY

Dé hAoine

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

15

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

To Do List

ü SATURDAY

16

SUNDAY

17

Days absent this week:

Dé Sathairn

Dé Domhnaigh

Total days absent this year:

Diary | 35

OCTOBER Deireadh Fomhair

2021

Term: 1

Looking Back

How I performed. Over the past week rate your skills as a self-directed learner.

Rate Initiative

Got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.

Persistent

Continued practising until I got things right.

Responsible

Didn’t blame others for things not being done.

Perspective

Saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.

Self-discipline

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

Looking Forward

My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:

Notes/Communication

Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:

Diary | 37

OCTOBER Deireadh Fomhair F 1

S 2

S 3

M 4

T 5

W 6

T 7

F 8

18

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

19

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

WEDNESDAY

Dé Céadaoin

TUESDAY

Dé Máirt

MONDAY

Dé Luain

Subject/Ábhar

20

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

38 | Diary

2021

Term: 1

S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

“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

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

THURSDAY

Déardaoin

Subject/Ábhar

21

FRIDAY

Dé hAoine

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

22

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

To Do List

ü SATURDAY

23

SUNDAY

24 Days absent this week:

Dé Sathairn

Dé Domhnaigh

Total days absent this year:

Diary | 39

OCTOBER Deireadh Fomhair

2021

Term: 1

Looking Back

How I performed. Over the past week rate your skills as a self-directed learner.

Rate Initiative

Got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.

Persistent

Continued practising until I got things right.

Responsible

Didn’t blame others for things not being done.

Perspective

Saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.

Self-discipline

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

Looking Forward

My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:

Notes/Communication

Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:

Diary | 41

2021

OCTOBER Deireadh Fomhair F 1

S 2

S 3

M 4

T 5

W 6

T 7

F 8

S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

25

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

Mid-Term Break

26

To Remember / Cuimhnigh: Mid-Term Break

WEDNESDAY

Dé Céadaoin

TUESDAY

Dé Máirt

MONDAY

Dé Luain

Subject/Ábhar

27

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

42 | Diary

Term: 1

Mid-Term Break

Due/ Dlite

ü

“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

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

THURSDAY

Déardaoin

Subject/Ábhar

28

FRIDAY

Dé hAoine

To Remember / Cuimhnigh: Mid-Term Break

29

To Remember / Cuimhnigh: Mid-Term Break

To Do List

ü SATURDAY

30

SUNDAY

31

Days absent this week:

Dé Sathairn

Dé Domhnaigh

Total days absent this year:

Diary | 43

OCTOBER Deireadh Fomhair

2021

Term: 1

Looking Back

How I performed. Over the past week rate your skills as a self-directed learner.

Rate Initiative

Got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.

Persistent

Continued practising until I got things right.

Responsible

Didn’t blame others for things not being done.

Perspective

Saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.

Self-discipline

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

Looking Forward

My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:

Notes/Communication

Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:

Diary | 45

NOVEMBER Samhna M T 11 22

W T 33 44

F 55

S 66

S 77

M 8

1

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

2

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

WEDNESDAY

Dé Céadaoin

TUESDAY

Dé Máirt

MONDAY

Dé Luain

Subject/Ábhar

3

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

46 | Diary

2021

Term: 1

T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

“The philosophy of the school room in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next”. – Abraham Lincoln

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

THURSDAY

Déardaoin

Subject/Ábhar

4

FRIDAY

Dé hAoine

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

5

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

To Do List

ü SATURDAY

6

SUNDAY

7

Days absent this week:

Dé Sathairn

Dé Domhnaigh

Total days absent this year:

Diary | 47

NOVEMBER Samhna

2021

Term: 1

Looking Back

How I performed. Over the past week rate your skills as a self-directed learner.

Rate Initiative

Got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.

Persistent

Continued practising until I got things right.

Responsible

Didn’t blame others for things not being done.

Perspective

Saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.

Self-discipline

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:

48 | Diary

Comment

Looking Forward

My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:

Notes/Communication

Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:

Diary | 49

NOVEMBER Samhna M 1

T 2

W 3

T 4

F 5

S 6

S 7

M 8

8

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

9

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

WEDNESDAY

Dé Céadaoin

TUESDAY

Dé Máirt

MONDAY

Dé Luain

Subject/Ábhar

10

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

50 | Diary

2021

Term: 1

T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T 9 10 11 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

“It is not that I’m so smart. But I stay with the questions much longer”. – Albert Einstein

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

THURSDAY

Déardaoin

Subject/Ábhar

11

FRIDAY

Dé hAoine

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

12

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

To Do List

ü SATURDAY

13

SUNDAY

14

Days absent this week:

Dé Sathairn

Dé Domhnaigh

Total days absent this year:

Diary | 51

NOVEMBER Samhna

2021

Term: 1

Looking Back

How I performed. Over the past week rate your skills as a self-directed learner.

Rate Initiative

Got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.

Persistent

Continued practising until I got things right.

Responsible

Didn’t blame others for things not being done.

Perspective

Saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.

Self-discipline

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:

52 | Diary

Comment

Looking Forward

My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:

Notes/Communication

Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:

Diary | 53

NOVEMBER Samhna M 1

T 2

W 3

T 4

F 5

S 6

S 7

M 8

15

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

16

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

WEDNESDAY

Dé Céadaoin

TUESDAY

Dé Máirt

MONDAY

Dé Luain

Subject/Ábhar

17

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

54 | Diary

2021

Term: 1

T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

“Study hard what interests you the most in the most undisciplined, irreverent and original manner possible”. – Nelson Mandela

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

THURSDAY

Déardaoin

Subject/Ábhar

18

FRIDAY

Dé hAoine

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

19

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

To Do List

ü SATURDAY

20

SUNDAY

Dé Sathairn

Dé Domhnaigh

21 Days absent this week:

Total days absent this year:

Diary | 55

NOVEMBER Samhna

2021

Term: 1

Looking Back

How I performed. Over the past week rate your skills as a self-directed learner.

Rate Initiative

Got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.

Persistent

Continued practising until I got things right.

Responsible

Didn’t blame others for things not being done.

Perspective

Saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.

Self-discipline

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:

56 | Diary

Comment

Looking Forward

My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:

Notes/Communication

Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:

Diary | 57

NOVEMBER Samhna M 1

T 2

W 3

T 4

F 5

S 6

S 7

M 8

22

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

23

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

WEDNESDAY

Dé Céadaoin

TUESDAY

Dé Máirt

MONDAY

Dé Luain

Subject/Ábhar

24

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

58 | Diary

2021

Term: 1

T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

“Wisdom is what you get from a lifetime of listening when you’d rather have been talking”. – Aristotle

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

THURSDAY

Déardaoin

Subject/Ábhar

25

FRIDAY

Dé hAoine

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

26

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

To Do List

ü SATURDAY

27

SUNDAY

28 Days absent this week:

Dé Sathairn

Dé Domhnaigh

Total days absent this year:

Diary | 59

NOVEMBER Samhna

2021

Term: 1

Looking Back

How I performed. Over the past week rate your skills as a self-directed learner.

Rate Initiative

Got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.

Persistent

Continued practising until I got things right.

Responsible

Didn’t blame others for things not being done.

Perspective

Saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.

Self-discipline

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:

60 | Diary

Comment

Looking Forward

My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:

Notes/Communication

Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:

Diary | 61

DECEMBER Nollag W 11

T 2

F 3

S 4

S 5

M 6

T 7

W 8

29

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

30

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

WEDNESDAY

Dé Céadaoin

TUESDAY

Dé Máirt

MONDAY

Dé Luain

Subject/Ábhar

1

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

62 | Diary

2021

Term: 1

T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you. – B.B. King

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

THURSDAY

Déardaoin

Subject/Ábhar

2

FRIDAY

Dé hAoine

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

3

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

To Do List

ü SATURDAY

4

SUNDAY

5

Days absent this week:

Dé Sathairn

Dé Domhnaigh

Total days absent this year:

Diary | 63

DECEMBER Nollag

2021

Term: 1

Looking Back

How I performed. Over the past week rate your skills as a self-directed learner.

Rate Initiative

Got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.

Persistent

Continued practising until I got things right.

Responsible

Didn’t blame others for things not being done.

Perspective

Saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.

Self-discipline

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:

64 | Diary

Comment

Looking Forward

My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:

Notes/Communication

Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:

Diary | 65

DECEMBER Nollag W 1

T 2

F 3

S 4

S 5

M 6

T 7

W 8

6

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

7

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

WEDNESDAY

Dé Céadaoin

TUESDAY

Dé Máirt

MONDAY

Dé Luain

Subject/Ábhar

8

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

66 | Diary

2021

Term: 1

T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples”. – Mother Teresa

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

THURSDAY

Déardaoin

Subject/Ábhar

9

FRIDAY

Dé hAoine

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

10

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

To Do List

ü SATURDAY

11

SUNDAY

12 Days absent this week:

Dé Sathairn

Dé Domhnaigh

Total days absent this year:

Diary | 67

DECEMBER Nollag

2021

Term: 1

Looking Back

How I performed. Over the past week rate your skills as a self-directed learner.

Rate Initiative

Got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.

Persistent

Continued practising until I got things right.

Responsible

Didn’t blame others for things not being done.

Perspective

Saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.

Self-discipline

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:

68 | Diary

Comment

Looking Forward

My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:

Notes/Communication

Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:

Diary | 69

DECEMBER Nollag W 1

T 2

F 3

S 4

S 5

M 6

T 7

W 8

13

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

14

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

WEDNESDAY

Dé Céadaoin

TUESDAY

Dé Máirt

MONDAY

Dé Luain

Subject/Ábhar

15

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

70 | Diary

2021

Term: 1

T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F 9 10 11 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

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)

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

THURSDAY

Déardaoin

Subject/Ábhar

16

FRIDAY

Dé hAoine

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

17

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

To Do List

ü SATURDAY

18

SUNDAY

19

Days absent this week:

Dé Sathairn

Dé Domhnaigh

Total days absent this year:

Diary | 71

DECEMBER Nollag

2021

Term: 1

Looking Back

How I performed. Over the past week rate your skills as a self-directed learner.

Rate Initiative

Got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.

Persistent

Continued practising until I got things right.

Responsible

Didn’t blame others for things not being done.

Perspective

Saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.

Self-discipline

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:

72 | Diary

Comment

Looking Forward

My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:

Notes/Communication

Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:

Diary | 73

DECEMBER Nollag W 1

T 2

F 3

S 4

S 5

M 6

T 7

W 8

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

21

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

WEDNESDAY

Dé Céadaoin

TUESDAY

Dé Máirt

MONDAY

20

22

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

74 | Diary

Term: 1

T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 28 29 30 31

Dé Luain

Subject/Ábhar

2021

Final Day of the School Term

Due/ Dlite

ü

It strikes me that perhaps one of TY’s most significant achievements has been in enabling young people to find their voices. – Dr. Gerry Jeffers, Lecturer NUI Maynooth (Irish Independent)

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

THURSDAY

Déardaoin

Subject/Ábhar

23

FRIDAY

Dé hAoine

To Remember / Cuimhnigh: Christmas Break

24

To Remember / Cuimhnigh: Christmas Break

To Do List

ü SATURDAY

25

SUNDAY

26 Days absent this week:

Dé Sathairn

Dé Domhnaigh

Total days absent this year:

Diary | 75

DECEMBER Nollag

2021

Term: 1

Looking Back

How I performed. Over the past week rate your skills as a self-directed learner.

Rate Initiative

Got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.

Persistent

Continued practising until I got things right.

Responsible

Didn’t blame others for things not being done.

Perspective

Saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.

Self-discipline

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:

76 | Diary

Comment

Looking Forward

My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:

Notes/Communication

Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:

Diary | 77

DECEMBER Nollag W 1

T 2

F 3

S 4

S 5

M 6

T 7

W 8

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Christmas Break

28

To Remember / Cuimhnigh: Christmas Break

WEDNESDAY

Dé Céadaoin

TUESDAY

Dé Máirt

MONDAY

27

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

29

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

78 | Diary

Term: 1

T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Dé Luain

Subject/Ábhar

2021

Christmas Break

Due/ Dlite

ü

Transition year is about teaching pupils how to learn, as opposed to training them how to pass exams.

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

THURSDAY

Déardaoin

Subject/Ábhar

30

FRIDAY

Dé hAoine

To Remember / Cuimhnigh: Christmas Break

31

To Remember / Cuimhnigh: Christmas Break

To Do List

ü SATURDAY

1

SUNDAY

2

Days absent this week:

Dé Sathairn

Dé Domhnaigh

Total days absent this year:

Diary | 79

DECEMBER Nollag

2021

Term: 1

Looking Back

How I performed. Over the past week rate your skills as a self-directed learner.

Rate Initiative

Got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.

Persistent

Continued practising until I got things right.

Responsible

Didn’t blame others for things not being done.

Perspective

Saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.

Self-discipline

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:

80 | Diary

Comment

Looking Forward

My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:

Notes/Communication

Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:

Diary | 81

2022

JANUARY Eanair S 1

S 2

M 3

T 4

W 5

T 6

F 7

S 8

S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

3

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

Christmas Break

4

To Remember / Cuimhnigh: Christmas Break

WEDNESDAY

Dé Céadaoin

TUESDAY

Dé Máirt

MONDAY

Dé Luain

Subject/Ábhar

5

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

82 | Diary

Term: 2

Christmas Break

Due/ Dlite

ü

“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) Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

THURSDAY

Déardaoin

Subject/Ábhar

6

FRIDAY

Dé hAoine

To Remember / Cuimhnigh: School re-open

7

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

To Do List

ü SATURDAY

8

SUNDAY

9

Days absent this week:

Dé Sathairn

Dé Domhnaigh

Total days absent this year:

Diary | 83

JANUARY Eanair

2022

Term: 2

Looking Back

How I performed. Over the past week rate your skills as a self-directed learner.

Rate Initiative

Got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.

Persistent

Continued practising until I got things right.

Responsible

Didn’t blame others for things not being done.

Perspective

Saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.

Self-discipline

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:

84 | Diary

Comment

Looking Forward

My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:

Notes/Communication

Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:

Diary | 85

JANUARY Eanair S 1

S 2

M 3

T 4

W 5

T 6

F 7

S 8

10

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

11

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

WEDNESDAY

Dé Céadaoin

TUESDAY

Dé Máirt

MONDAY

Dé Luain

Subject/Ábhar

12

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

86 | Diary

2022

Term: 2

S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

TY candidates are likely to be more ‘Educationally Adventurous’. – NCCA Longitudinal Study

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

THURSDAY

Déardaoin

Subject/Ábhar

13

FRIDAY

Dé hAoine

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

14

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

To Do List

ü SATURDAY

15

SUNDAY

16

Days absent this week:

Dé Sathairn

Dé Domhnaigh

Total days absent this year:

Diary | 87

JANUARY Eanair

2022

Term: 2

Looking Back

How I performed. Over the past week rate your skills as a self-directed learner.

Rate Initiative

Got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.

Persistent

Continued practising until I got things right.

Responsible

Didn’t blame others for things not being done.

Perspective

Saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.

Self-discipline

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:

88 | Diary

Comment

Looking Forward

My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:

Notes/Communication

Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:

Diary | 89

JANUARY Eanair S 1

S 2

M 3

T 4

W 5

T 6

F 7

S 8

17

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

18

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

WEDNESDAY

Dé Céadaoin

TUESDAY

Dé Máirt

MONDAY

Dé Luain

Subject/Ábhar

19

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

90 | Diary

2022

Term: 2

S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

“Students, principals, and teachers consistently highlight the greater maturity that results from Transition Year. Growth in selfconfidence and improved self-esteem figure highly. So does improved motivation for learning, the development of skills such as those needed for teamwork and the ability to make more informed subject choices”. – TYCSS Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

THURSDAY

Déardaoin

Subject/Ábhar

20

FRIDAY

Dé hAoine

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

21

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

To Do List

ü SATURDAY

22

SUNDAY

23 Days absent this week:

Dé Sathairn

Dé Domhnaigh

Total days absent this year:

Diary | 91

JANUARY Eanair

2022

Term: 2

Looking Back

How I performed. Over the past week rate your skills as a self-directed learner.

Rate Initiative

Got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.

Persistent

Continued practising until I got things right.

Responsible

Didn’t blame others for things not being done.

Perspective

Saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.

Self-discipline

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:

92 | Diary

Comment

Looking Forward

My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:

Notes/Communication

Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:

Diary | 93

JANUARY Eanair S 1

S 2

M 3

T 4

W 5

T 6

F 7

S 8

24

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

25

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

WEDNESDAY

Dé Céadaoin

TUESDAY

Dé Máirt

MONDAY

Dé Luain

Subject/Ábhar

26

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

94 | Diary

2022

Term: 2

S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 28 29 29 30 31

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

“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”. – Jim Rohn

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

THURSDAY

Déardaoin

Subject/Ábhar

27

FRIDAY

Dé hAoine

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

28

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

To Do List

ü SATURDAY

29

SUNDAY

30 Days absent this week:

Dé Sathairn

Dé Domhnaigh

Total days absent this year:

Diary | 95

JANUARY Eanair

2022

Term: 2

Looking Back

How I performed. Over the past week rate your skills as a self-directed learner.

Rate Initiative

Got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.

Persistent

Continued practising until I got things right.

Responsible

Didn’t blame others for things not being done.

Perspective

Saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.

Self-discipline

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:

96 | Diary

Comment

Looking Forward

My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:

Notes/Communication

Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:

Diary | 97

FEBRUARY Feabhra T 1

W 2

T 3

F 4

S 5

S 6

M 7

T 8

31

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

1

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

WEDNESDAY

Dé Céadaoin

TUESDAY

Dé Máirt

MONDAY

Dé Luain

Subject/Ábhar

2

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

98 | Diary

2022

Term: 2

W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

Transition Year places a strong emphasis on the process of learning.

On average, students who took part in TY achieved higher Leaving Certificate exam grades and were more likely to go on to higher education than non-participants. – ESRI Assessment of TYP 2004 Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

THURSDAY

Déardaoin

Subject/Ábhar

3

FRIDAY

Dé hAoine

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

4

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

To Do List

ü SATURDAY

5

SUNDAY

Dé Sathairn

Dé Domhnaigh

6 Days absent this week:

Total days absent this year:

Diary | 99

FEBRUARY Feabhra

2022

Term: 2

Looking Back

How I performed. Over the past week rate your skills as a self-directed learner.

Rate Initiative

Got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.

Persistent

Continued practising until I got things right.

Responsible

Didn’t blame others for things not being done.

Perspective

Saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.

Self-discipline

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:

100 | Diary

Comment

Looking Forward

My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:

Notes/Communication

Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:

Diary | 101

FEBRUARY Feabhra T 1

W 2

T 3

F 4

S 5

S 6

M 7

T 8

7

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

8

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

WEDNESDAY

Dé Céadaoin

TUESDAY

Dé Máirt

MONDAY

Dé Luain

Subject/Ábhar

9

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

102 | Diary

2022

Term: 2

W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M 9 10 11 11 12 13 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

So much can be achieved in TY if you are willing to enjoy it and participate in as many projects and activities as possible. – Transition Year Student

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

THURSDAY

Déardaoin

Subject/Ábhar

10

FRIDAY

Dé hAoine

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

11

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

To Do List

ü SATURDAY

12

SUNDAY

13

Days absent this week:

Dé Sathairn

Dé Domhnaigh

Total days absent this year:

Diary | 103

FEBRUARY Feabhra

2022

Term: 2

Looking Back

How I performed. Over the past week rate your skills as a self-directed learner.

Rate Initiative

Got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.

Persistent

Continued practising until I got things right.

Responsible

Didn’t blame others for things not being done.

Perspective

Saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.

Self-discipline

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:

104 | Diary

Comment

Looking Forward

My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:

Notes/Communication

Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:

Diary | 105

FEBRUARY Feabhra T 1

W 2

T 3

F 4

S 5

S 6

M 7

T 8

14

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

15

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

WEDNESDAY

Dé Céadaoin

TUESDAY

Dé Máirt

MONDAY

Dé Luain

Subject/Ábhar

16

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

106 | Diary

2022

Term: 2

W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren’t used to an environment where excellence is expected. – Steve Jobs, Apple

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

THURSDAY

Déardaoin

Subject/Ábhar

17

FRIDAY

Dé hAoine

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

18

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

To Do List

ü SATURDAY

19

SUNDAY

20 Days absent this week:

Dé Sathairn

Dé Domhnaigh

Total days absent this year:

Diary | 107

FEBRUARY Feabhra

2022

Term: 2

Looking Back

How I performed. Over the past week rate your skills as a self-directed learner.

Rate Initiative

Got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.

Persistent

Continued practising until I got things right.

Responsible

Didn’t blame others for things not being done.

Perspective

Saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.

Self-discipline

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:

108 | Diary

Comment

Looking Forward

My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:

Notes/Communication

Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:

Diary | 109

FEBRUARY Feabhra T 1

W 2

T 3

F 4

S 5

S 6

M 7

T 8

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Mid-Term Break

22

To Remember / Cuimhnigh: Mid-Term Break

WEDNESDAY

Dé Céadaoin

TUESDAY

Dé Máirt

MONDAY

21

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

23

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

110 | Diary

Term: 2

W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Dé Luain

Subject/Ábhar

2022

Mid-Term Break

Due/ Dlite

ü

It is no good trying to shine if you don’t take time to fill your lamp. – Robert Frost

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

THURSDAY

Déardaoin

Subject/Ábhar

24

FRIDAY

Dé hAoine

To Remember / Cuimhnigh: Mid-Term Break

25

To Remember / Cuimhnigh: Mid-Term Break

To Do List

ü SATURDAY

26

SUNDAY

27 Days absent this week:

Dé Sathairn

Dé Domhnaigh

Total days absent this year:

Diary | 111

FEBRUARY Feabhra

2022

Term: 2

Looking Back

How I performed. Over the past week rate your skills as a self-directed learner.

Rate Initiative

Got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.

Persistent

Continued practising until I got things right.

Responsible

Didn’t blame others for things not being done.

Perspective

Saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.

Self-discipline

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:

112 | Diary

Comment

Looking Forward

My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:

Notes/Communication

Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:

Diary | 113

MARCH Márta T 1

W 2

T 3

F 4

S 5

S 6

M 7

T 8

28

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

1

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

WEDNESDAY

Dé Céadaoin

TUESDAY

Dé Máirt

MONDAY

Dé Luain

Subject/Ábhar

2

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

114 | Diary

2022

Term: 2

W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

“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 de Bono

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

THURSDAY

Déardaoin

Subject/Ábhar

3

FRIDAY

Dé hAoine

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

4

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

To Do List

ü SATURDAY

5

SUNDAY

6

Days absent this week:

Dé Sathairn

Dé Domhnaigh

Total days absent this year:

Diary | 115

MARCH Márta

2022

Term: 2

Looking Back

How I performed. Over the past week rate your skills as a self-directed learner.

Rate Initiative

Got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.

Persistent

Continued practising until I got things right.

Responsible

Didn’t blame others for things not being done.

Perspective

Saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.

Self-discipline

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:

116 | Diary

Comment

Looking Forward

My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:

Notes/Communication

Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:

Diary | 117

MARCH Márta T 1

W 2

T 3

F 4

S 5

S 6

M 7

T 8

7

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

8

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

WEDNESDAY

Dé Céadaoin

TUESDAY

Dé Máirt

MONDAY

Dé Luain

Subject/Ábhar

9

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

118 | Diary

2022

Term: 2

W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 9 10

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

Do not confine your children to your own learning, for they were born in another time. – Hebrew Proverb

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

THURSDAY

Déardaoin

Subject/Ábhar

10

FRIDAY

Dé hAoine

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

11

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

To Do List

ü SATURDAY

12

SUNDAY

13

Days absent this week:

Dé Sathairn

Dé Domhnaigh

Total days absent this year:

Diary | 119

MARCH Márta

2022

Term: 2

Looking Back

How I performed. Over the past week rate your skills as a self-directed learner.

Rate Initiative

Got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.

Persistent

Continued practising until I got things right.

Responsible

Didn’t blame others for things not being done.

Perspective

Saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.

Self-discipline

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:

120 | Diary

Comment

Looking Forward

My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:

Notes/Communication

Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:

Diary | 121

MARCH Márta T 1

W 2

T 3

F 4

S 5

S 6

M 7

T 8

14

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

15

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

WEDNESDAY

Dé Céadaoin

TUESDAY

Dé Máirt

MONDAY

Dé Luain

Subject/Ábhar

16

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

122 | Diary

2022

Term: 2

W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

Education is equipping our children to walk through doors of opportunity. – L. B. Johnson

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

THURSDAY

Déardaoin

Subject/Ábhar

17

FRIDAY

Dé hAoine

To Remember / Cuimhnigh: St. Patrick’s Day

18

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

To Do List

ü SATURDAY

19

SUNDAY

20 Days absent this week:

Dé Sathairn

Dé Domhnaigh

Total days absent this year:

Diary | 123

MARCH Márta

2022

Term: 2

Looking Back

How I performed. Over the past week rate your skills as a self-directed learner.

Rate Initiative

Got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.

Persistent

Continued practising until I got things right.

Responsible

Didn’t blame others for things not being done.

Perspective

Saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.

Self-discipline

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:

124 | Diary

Comment

Looking Forward

My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:

Notes/Communication

Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:

Diary | 125

MARCH Márta T 1

W 2

T 3

F 4

S 5

S 6

M 7

T 8

21

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

22

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

WEDNESDAY

Dé Céadaoin

TUESDAY

Dé Máirt

MONDAY

Dé Luain

Subject/Ábhar

23

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

126 | Diary

2022

Term: 2

W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future. – Franklin D. Roosevelt

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

THURSDAY

Déardaoin

Subject/Ábhar

24

FRIDAY

Dé hAoine

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

25

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

To Do List

ü SATURDAY

26

SUNDAY

27 Days absent this week:

Dé Sathairn

Dé Domhnaigh

Total days absent this year:

Diary | 127

MARCH Márta

2022

Term: 2

Looking Back

How I performed. Over the past week rate your skills as a self-directed learner.

Rate Initiative

Got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.

Persistent

Continued practising until I got things right.

Responsible

Didn’t blame others for things not being done.

Perspective

Saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.

Self-discipline

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:

128 | Diary

Comment

Looking Forward

My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:

Notes/Communication

Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:

Diary | 129

MARCH Márta T 1

W 2

T 3

F 4

S 5

S 6

M 7

T 8

28

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

29

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

WEDNESDAY

Dé Céadaoin

TUESDAY

Dé Máirt

MONDAY

Dé Luain

Subject/Ábhar

30

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

130 | Diary

2022

Term: 2

W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

Communication, collaboration, and creativity are the skills that will help people be globally competitive in the 21st century. – Education Innovation website

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

THURSDAY

Déardaoin

Subject/Ábhar

31

FRIDAY

Dé hAoine

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

1

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

To Do List

ü SATURDAY

2

SUNDAY

3

Days absent this week:

Dé Sathairn

Dé Domhnaigh

Total days absent this year:

Diary | 131

MARCH Márta

2022

Term: 2

Looking Back

How I performed. Over the past week rate your skills as a self-directed learner.

Rate Initiative

Got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.

Persistent

Continued practising until I got things right.

Responsible

Didn’t blame others for things not being done.

Perspective

Saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.

Self-discipline

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:

132 | Diary

Comment

Looking Forward

My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:

Notes/Communication

Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:

Diary | 133

APRIL Aibreán F 1

S 2

S 3

M 4

T 5

W 6

T 7

F 8

4

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

5

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

WEDNESDAY

Dé Céadaoin

TUESDAY

Dé Máirt

MONDAY

Dé Luain

Subject/Ábhar

6

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

134 | Diary

2022

Term: 2

S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 9 10

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

Critical thinking, problem solving and communications, both written and oral, are increasingly important. 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

Due/ Dlite

ü

THURSDAY

Déardaoin

Subject/Ábhar

7

FRIDAY

Dé hAoine

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

8

To Remember / Cuimhnigh: Easter Break

To Do List

ü SATURDAY

9

SUNDAY

10

Days absent this week:

Dé Sathairn

Dé Domhnaigh

Total days absent this year:

Diary | 135

APRIL Aibreán

2022

Term: 2

Looking Back

How I performed. Over the past week rate your skills as a self-directed learner.

Rate Initiative

Got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.

Persistent

Continued practising until I got things right.

Responsible

Didn’t blame others for things not being done.

Perspective

Saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.

Self-discipline

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:

136 | Diary

Comment

Looking Forward

My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:

Notes/Communication

Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:

Diary | 137

2022

APRIL Aibreán F 1

S 2

S 3

M 4

T 5

W 6

T 7

F 8

S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 11 12 13

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

11

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

Easter Break

12

To Remember / Cuimhnigh: Easter Break

WEDNESDAY

Dé Céadaoin

TUESDAY

Dé Máirt

MONDAY

Dé Luain

Subject/Ábhar

13

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

138 | Diary

Term: 2

Easter Break

Due/ Dlite

ü

Transition Year 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.

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

THURSDAY

Déardaoin

Subject/Ábhar

14

FRIDAY

Dé hAoine

To Remember / Cuimhnigh: Easter Break

15

To Remember / Cuimhnigh: Easter Break

To Do List

ü SATURDAY

Dé Sathairn

16 SUNDAY

Dé Domhnaigh

17 Days absent this week:

Total days absent this year:

Diary | 139

APRIL Aibreán

2022

Term: 2

Looking Back

How I performed. Over the past week rate your skills as a self-directed learner.

Rate Initiative

Got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.

Persistent

Continued practising until I got things right.

Responsible

Didn’t blame others for things not being done.

Perspective

Saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.

Self-discipline

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:

140 | Diary

Comment

Looking Forward

My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:

Notes/Communication

Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:

Diary | 141

2022

APRIL Aibreán F 1

S 2

S 3

M 4

T 5

W 6

T 7

F 8

S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

18

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

Easter Break

19

To Remember / Cuimhnigh: Easter Break

WEDNESDAY

Dé Céadaoin

TUESDAY

Dé Máirt

MONDAY

Dé Luain

Subject/Ábhar

20

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

142 | Diary

Term: 2

Easter Break

Due/ Dlite

ü

Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. – Albert Einstein

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

THURSDAY

Déardaoin

Subject/Ábhar

21

FRIDAY

Dé hAoine

To Remember / Cuimhnigh: Easter Break

22

To Remember / Cuimhnigh: Easter Break

To Do List

ü SATURDAY

23

SUNDAY

24 Days absent this week:

Dé Sathairn

Dé Domhnaigh

Total days absent this year:

Diary | 143

APRIL Aibreán

2022

Term: 2

Looking Back

How I performed. Over the past week rate your skills as a self-directed learner.

Rate Initiative

Got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.

Persistent

Continued practising until I got things right.

Responsible

Didn’t blame others for things not being done.

Perspective

Saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.

Self-discipline

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:

144 | Diary

Comment

Looking Forward

My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:

Notes/Communication

Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:

Diary | 145

2022

APRIL Aibreán F 1

S 2

S 3

M 4

T 5

W 6

T 7

F 8

S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

25

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

26

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

WEDNESDAY

Dé Céadaoin

TUESDAY

Dé Máirt

MONDAY

Dé Luain

Subject/Ábhar

27

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

146 | Diary

Term: 3

School re-open

Due/ Dlite

ü

Transition Year students get an opportunity to reflect on global issues such as sustainable development and global justice, thus making them better citizens.

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

THURSDAY

Déardaoin

Subject/Ábhar

28

FRIDAY

Dé hAoine

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

29

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

To Do List

ü SATURDAY

30

SUNDAY

1

Days absent this week:

Dé Sathairn

Dé Domhnaigh

Total days absent this year:

Diary | 147

APRIL Aibreán

2022

Term: 3

Looking Back

How I performed. Over the past week rate your skills as a self-directed learner.

Rate Initiative

Got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.

Persistent

Continued practising until I got things right.

Responsible

Didn’t blame others for things not being done.

Perspective

Saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.

Self-discipline

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:

148 | Diary

Comment

Looking Forward

My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:

Notes/Communication

Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:

Diary | 149

MAY Bealtaine S 1

M 2

T 3

W 4

T 5

F 6

S 7

S 8

2

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

3

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

WEDNESDAY

Dé Céadaoin

TUESDAY

Dé Máirt

MONDAY

Dé Luain

Subject/Ábhar

4

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

150 | Diary

2022

Term: 3

M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. – Plato

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

THURSDAY

Déardaoin

Subject/Ábhar

5

FRIDAY

Dé hAoine

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

6

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

To Do List

ü SATURDAY

7

SUNDAY

8

Days absent this week:

Dé Sathairn

Dé Domhnaigh

Total days absent this year:

Diary | 151

MAY Bealtaine

2022

Term: 3

Looking Back

How I performed. Over the past week rate your skills as a self-directed learner.

Rate Initiative

Got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.

Persistent

Continued practising until I got things right.

Responsible

Didn’t blame others for things not being done.

Perspective

Saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.

Self-discipline

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:

152 | Diary

Comment

Looking Forward

My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:

Notes/Communication

Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:

Diary | 153

MAY Bealtaine S 1

M 2

T 3

W 4

T 5

F 6

S 7

S 8

9

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

10

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

WEDNESDAY

Dé Céadaoin

TUESDAY

Dé Máirt

MONDAY

Dé Luain

Subject/Ábhar

11

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

154 | Diary

2022

Term: 3

M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 9 10

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

Life is like a taxi, the meter keeps on ticking, whether you are getting anywhere or just standing still. – Lou Erickson

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

THURSDAY

Déardaoin

Subject/Ábhar

12

FRIDAY

Dé hAoine

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

13

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

To Do List

ü SATURDAY

14

SUNDAY

15

Days absent this week:

Dé Sathairn

Dé Domhnaigh

Total days absent this year:

Diary | 155

MAY Bealtaine

2022

Term: 3

Looking Back

How I performed. Over the past week rate your skills as a self-directed learner.

Rate Initiative

Got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.

Persistent

Continued practising until I got things right.

Responsible

Didn’t blame others for things not being done.

Perspective

Saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.

Self-discipline

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:

156 | Diary

Comment

Looking Forward

My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:

Notes/Communication

Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:

Diary | 157

MAY Bealtaine S 1

M 2

T 3

W 4

T 5

F 6

S 7

S 8

16

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

17

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

WEDNESDAY

Dé Céadaoin

TUESDAY

Dé Máirt

MONDAY

Dé Luain

Subject/Ábhar

18

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

158 | Diary

2022

Term: 3

M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

A person convinced against their will, is of the same opinion still. – Dale Carnegie

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

THURSDAY

Déardaoin

Subject/Ábhar

19

FRIDAY

Dé hAoine

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

20

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

To Do List

ü SATURDAY

21

SUNDAY

22 Days absent this week:

Dé Sathairn

Dé Domhnaigh

Total days absent this year:

Diary | 159

MAY Bealtaine

2022

Term: 3

Looking Back

How I performed. Over the past week rate your skills as a self-directed learner.

Rate Initiative

Got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.

Persistent

Continued practising until I got things right.

Responsible

Didn’t blame others for things not being done.

Perspective

Saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.

Self-discipline

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:

160 | Diary

Comment

Looking Forward

My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:

Notes/Communication

Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:

Diary | 161

MAY Bealtaine S 1

M 2

T 3

W 4

T 5

F 6

S 7

S 8

23

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

24

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

WEDNESDAY

Dé Céadaoin

TUESDAY

Dé Máirt

MONDAY

Dé Luain

Subject/Ábhar

25

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

162 | Diary

2022

Term: 3

M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

Only a fool tests the depth of the water with both feet. – African proverb

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

THURSDAY

Déardaoin

Subject/Ábhar

26

FRIDAY

Dé hAoine

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

27

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

To Do List

ü SATURDAY

28

SUNDAY

29

Days absent this week:

Dé Sathairn

Dé Domhnaigh

Total days absent this year:

Diary | 163

MAY Bealtaine

2022

Term: 3

Looking Back

How I performed. Over the past week rate your skills as a self-directed learner.

Rate Initiative

Got on with tasks without waiting for others to tell me what to do.

Persistent

Continued practising until I got things right.

Responsible

Didn’t blame others for things not being done.

Perspective

Saw problems as challenges rather than obstacles.

Self-discipline

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:

164 | Diary

Comment

Looking Forward

My top three learning intentions or goals for the coming week:

Notes/Communication

Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:

Diary | 165

JUNE Meitheamh W T 11 22

F 43

S 54

S 65

M 6

T 7

W 8

30

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

31

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

WEDNESDAY

Dé Céadaoin

TUESDAY

Dé Máirt

MONDAY

Dé Luain

Subject/Ábhar

1

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

166 | Diary

2022

Term: 3

T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

You cannot learn to skate without being ridiculous ... The ice of life is slippery. – G.B. Shaw

Homework and Learning/ Obair Bhaile agus Foghlama

Due/ Dlite

ü

THURSDAY

Déardaoin

Subject/Ábhar

2

FRIDAY

Dé hAoine

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

3

To Remember / Cuimhnigh:

To Do List

ü SATURDAY

4

SUNDAY

5

Days absent this week:

Dé Sathairn

Dé Domhnaigh

Total days absent this year:

Diary | 167

EXAM TIMETABLES DATE

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TOP EXAM TIPS Read and Reread – Read all exam questions carefully, then read them again. The second time round, underline or highlight the key points.

Use Time Wisely – Take note of how many marks are awarded for each question and divide your time accordingly. If you feel you can’t fully answer a question just try it, marks are awarded for attempts and partial answers.

Eat for Success – Fizzy energy drinks will only boost you for an hour, but by eating slow energy release foods such as porridge with nuts and fruit you will have the energy for a full day of exams.

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