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INFORMATION EVENING
THURSDAY 6TH MARCH 2014
ST. A N N E ' S C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E
SENIOR CHOICES
Agenda
Introduction
Leaving Cert Established
Transition Year
Questions and Answers
What we’re doing….
3rd Year briefings on subjects from staff
Class group presentations from Guidance Counsellor
Websites to research
Parents Information evening
Appointments as required
Presentation available to download from
www.stanneskillaloe.scoilnet.ie
Leaving Cert established
Core Subjects
Examined at LC (3)
Irish
English
Mathematics
Non Exam
PE
RE including RSE
Careers
Option Subjects (4)
Choose from 17 Subjects
Option form in your pack
Total of 7 subjects
examined at Leaving
Certificate plus LCVP if
eligible
Next
Steps!
Option Subjects
Think ahead to the next step
Keep options open for 3rd level
College entry :
Points + Entry Requirements
Points
Six best
subjects
All worth the
same except:
H.L.
Maths
LCVP
LCVP
What is it?
An add on programme where you study two modules namely
Enterprise Education and The world of Work. It aims to
prepare young people for both.
How do I get it?
By having the correct combination of subjects
Why is it a good idea?
If you do any ordinary level subjects it is very useful for points
It is common level
It is assessed completely before the LC
60% portfolio including items like CV, Career Investigation etc
LCVP Subject Combinations
Specialist Groupings
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Construction Studies; Engineering; Design and Communication Graphics;
Technology - Any Two
Physics and Construction Studies or Engineering or Technology or Design &
Communication Graphics
Agricultural Science and Construction Studies or Engineering or Technology
or Design & Communication Graphics
Agricultural Science and Chemistry or Physics or Physics/Chemistry
Home Economics; Agricultural Science; Biology - Any Two
Home Economics and Art - Design Option or Craft Option
Accounting; Business; Economics - Any two
Physics and Chemistry
Biology and Chemistry or Physics or Physics/Chemistry
Biology and Agricultural Science
Art - Design Option or Craft Option and Design & Communication Graphics
LCVP Subject Groupings
Services Groupings
Engineering or Technology or Construction Studies or
Design & Communication Graphics and Accounting or
Business or Economics
Home Economics and Accounting or Business or
Economics
Agricultural Science and Accounting or Business or
Economics
Art Design or Craftwork Option and Accounting or
Business or Economics
Music and Accounting or Business or Economics
Points System
LCVP Common Level
Distinction 70
Merit 50
Pass
Higher Level Maths
25 bonus points (A1-D3)
30
Ladder Approach
Different
General Entry
Requirements
for each level
Entry Requirements
Level 8 Courses
6 Subjects: 2HC3 + 4 OD3
Trinity
3HC3 + 3OD3
IT’s Level 6/ 7 courses
5OD3
Post Leaving Cert
Courses
Pass Leaving Cert +
Interview
General Entry Requirements
For almost all
courses:
English and
Maths
Be careful with
Foundation
Level
Choosing Leaving Certificate Subjects
It is important to realise
that choosing your subject
options for the Leaving
Certificate is different
from choosing your
career.
Subjects…..Required Vs
Helpful
For
example
you don't have to do any business
subject to become an accountant….
But it would be very helpful
you don’t have to do Engineering in
the Leaving Certificate to become an
engineer but it may be helpful.
However Honours Maths and
Physics are very helpful. (and often
essential)
Specific Subject Requirements
Science:
One or two science subjects depending on the
course or university. Biology, Chemistry, Physics
or Ag. Science (sometimes accept Maths or
Applied Maths)
Engineering:
Honours Maths for Universities (Special Maths
exam)
Primary Teaching:
C in Higher Level Irish
Veterinary medicine /Dietetics/Pharmacy/Dentistry: Chemistry
Medicine:
HPAT + Chemistry + one science depending on
location
Art:
Portfolio
Trinity:
Paramedical/science 2 Science Subjects
College information is subject to change and should be verified on the college website
Specific Subject Requirements
Nursing:
Beautician:
Medical Sciences:
Science subject
Biology
1/2 science subjects
Many of these courses also have specific grade
requirements e.g. HB3 etc
College information is subject to change and should be checked directly on the college website
Languages
A Pass in a European Language is required for entry to most courses in
NUI colleges e.g. UCC, UCD, NUIM, NUIG, RCSI,NCAD, St.
Angela’s Sligo, Shannon College of Hotel Management,
Milltown Institute, Institute of Public Administration
– the main exceptions are
(a) NCAD which will accept Art instead of a language
(b) Some Science, Nursing and Engineering courses
UL, Trinity, DCU, DIT and all Institutes of Technology either
Engish and Maths OR English, Maths and ANOTHER
language which can be Irish
Irish Exemptions carry through if OFFICAL exemptions
Gardaí, Army cadetships, Primary Teaching exemptions do not
apply
All college information is subject to change and should always be verified on the college website
NUI Colleges 3rd Language Requirement
University College Dublin
National University of Ireland, Galway
Colleges of: Arts, Celtic Studies & Social
Sciences; Business & Law; Medicine &
Health; Science, Engineering & Food
Science.
Colleges of: Arts, Social Science & Celtic
Studies; Business, Public Policy & Law;
Engineering and Informatics; Medicine &
Health Sciences; Science.
National University of Ireland,
Maynooth
Faculties of: Arts, Celtic Studies and
Philosophy; Social Sciences; Science and
Engineering.
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses
in the Faculties of Arts and Commerce.
Milltown Institute
Undergraduate courses in the Faculty of
Commerce.
Institute of Public Administration
Undergraduate and postgraduate courses
in Design, Education, Fine Art and Visual
Culture.
Shannon College of Hotel Management
Undergraduate and postgraduate courses
in Medicine and related Medical Sciences.
National College of Art and Design
University College Cork
Colleges of: Arts & Celtic Studies;
Business & Law; Engineering,
Mathematical & Physical Sciences;
Human Sciences; Life Sciences.
Undergraduate and postgraduate courses
in Theology, Philosophy and Spirituality.
St. Angela’s College, Sligo
Undergraduate and postgraduate courses
in the Faculty of Arts and in Home
Economics Teaching
NUI Colleges
For entry to all degrees, English, Irish, and four other subjects
in the Leaving Certificate (GCE/GCSE or other acceptable
qualification) are required.
A third language must be included among the other subjects
for Arts, Human Sciences, Law, Social Science, Commerce,
Medicine and Health Sciences and some other degrees.
For Commerce the subjects presented must include
Mathematics, and for courses in the Sciences (i.e. Science and
also Agriculture, Engineering, Food Science and Technology,
Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, Veterinary
Medicine) Mathematics and a Science subject.
Choose subjects the student:
Likes
Has achieved well in
Needs for their future
Is prepared to work at
Link talents to subjects
Talk to teachers, siblings, neighbours, people on the
bus
Look at senior cycle text books
Choose a good mix of subjects to keep college and
career options open
Career Decisions?
Abilities
Interests
Personality
Knowing
about
Myself
Experience of
\work
Education
Achievements
Choosing a Career
Skills/abilities/aptitude
What you’re good at
naturally
Things you like
doing
What kind of person am I? Do I prefer working on my own/with people?
Not sure? Safe option
Irish
English
Maths
Language
At least one
Science subject
Resources
www.curriculumonline.ie Syllabus for LC Subjects
www.examinations.ie Look at past exam papers
www.qualifax.ie Check entry requirements
www.careersportal.ie
Guidance Counsellor Blog:
http://stanneskillaloe.scoilnet.ie/blog/
College websites www.ul.ie www.lit.ie www.mic.ul.ie
College Prospectuses
Guidance Counsellor make an appointment
Teachers
Two languages (English + One other) required for the following
Language Entry Requirements
colleges:
for Third Level
Trinity College
Dublin Institute of Technology
Dublin City University University of Limerick
you can use a Pass in Irish of a European language – unless it is
required for a particular course
Language Entry Requirements
for Third Level
Cadetships in the Army, Army equitation, Air Corps
and Naval Service.
3 HC3 and 3OD3
Irish +English + European Language
For the Gardaí - two languages are required
A European Language is not required for entry to the
Institutes of Technology, unless it is part of the area
of study
Subject Requirements
Science courses:
Science Subject
Engineering: Honours Maths
Research…
CAO App www.cao.ie
Qualifax/Student/useful tools/minimum entry
requirements/Leaving Cert Subjects Choose a
subject and check the implications of not choosing
Qualifax/Student/coursefinder/higher education
CAO/Keyword + Search
Main sections of interest:
LC Entry Requirements
Course Content
Subjects taught
Careers or further progression
What next?
Research, research, research
Discuss at home
Fill form and return to office
Make appointment if necessary
What next?
Complete the option form and return to Ms. Walsh
directly by Thursday March 13th
You must complete 1-6
Any extra information please write on the front of
the form
Be sure to complete the section listing the four JC
Subject Options
The Form
The form
Guidance Counsellor
061 620086
[email protected]
Mission Statement of Transition Year
“To promote the personal, social, vocational
and educational development of students
and to prepare them for their role as
autonomous and participative members of
society”
Dept. of Education & Skills
Transition Year is Optional
Junior Cert students may opt to
go directly into 4th Year where
they join students who have
already completed TY
Why Do TY?
Bridges the gap between Junior and Senior Cycles in the
school
Maturity
Make more informed choices (option subject
sampling/careers)
Work Experience
Achieve improved Leaving Cert results
Build interpersonal and team skills
Develop entrepreneurial skills
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Each school devises its own timetabled
programme to cater for the needs of its
students
Essentially the Transition Year programme
in St. Anne’s Community College offers
students a broad and balanced curriculum
TY in St. Anne’s
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3.
4.
Curriculum: Core Subjects and Modules
Co-Curricular and Extra Curricular
Activities
Work experience
Fees
Typical Core Subjects (full year)
English
Modern European
Irish
Language
PE
Religion
YSI
Maths
Mini-Company
Typical Modules (half year)
Art & Design
Careers
Chess
Cookery
Driving Theory
Engineering
All college information is subject t change and
should be checked on the college website
European
Studies
Film Studies
First Aid
Green Schools
Health & Safety
History
Typical Modules (half year)CONTD.
Information
Technology
International
Current Affairs
Linguistics
Music
Poetry
Appreciation
Science
Scratch Computing
Sign Language
Solid Works
Speech & Drama
Toastmasters
Woodwork/Craft
Co-curricular & Extra Curricular Activities
Outdoor Pursuits
Sports & Leisure
Centre
(2 days)
Young Social
Innovators
School Bank
Community Care
Excursions
Green Schools
School Musical
Visiting Speakers
Work Experience
TY1 Tuesdays: September – December
TY2 Tuesdays: January – May
Students
select 2 placements
TY Fee
TOTAL €400
€200 Payable in May
€200 Payable in September
What is expected of TY Students?
A good record of attendance
Actively participate in classwork and
activities
Develop work and study habits
Build positive relationships with classmates
and teachers
Complete assignments on time
Decision time!
Students get out of TY what they
put into it!
Will they find it hard to settle
again?
You know your son/daughter best
PARTICIPATION
Decision Time
Return ONE form by
th
13
Thursday
directly
to Ms. Walsh
Questions