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TY for 2020-21
Created : 03 Apr 2020, 4:35 PM
Archived : 03 Jun 2020, 12:00 AM
All applicants for 2020-21 TY Programme have received an email to their school account in the last few minutes. In order to accept or refuse this place, parents must do so on the School App. I am waiting for Unique Publishing to have this up in the Consent Form Section of this App, and it should be there later this evening.
For anyone who does not accept the place or did not receive an offer, the process of selecting 5th year Option Subjects is now beginning. There is lots of information available to you on this App. There is a piece explaining LCVP which was in Notifications 2 nights ago, that will also be found in School Code & Policies over the weekend. Other information such as videos and presentations made by the Senior Subject Teachers will also be found in this section. Again, give it a day or two for it all to be in place. It has been a very busy time creating so many documents and new ways of communicating, but the use of the App has been fantastic.
Should your son do LCVP?
Created : 01 Apr 2020, 10:02 PM
Archived : 02 Jun 2020, 12:00 AM
When selecting subjects for Senior Cycle, many people presume that LCVP is a subject. But it’s not a subject, it’s a programme. A student must have a certain combination of 2 subjects to be allowed to sign up for it. I will explain…
LCVP's objective is to prepare the student for the world of work - this includes doing work experience, preparing his CV, interview practice, a great deal of time spent in the Computer Room, career investigations and more. The Leaflet attached will explain LCVP's purpose, requirements and ways in which it is assessed. It also lists clearly the combinations of subjects which a student MUST have one of to be allowed to do the Programme.
Why would a student opt to do LCVP? One reason is it’s seen as a safety net. How so?
It has 3 grades of awards. The points gained from earning a Distinction are 66 which is equal to a H4 in a LC Higher Paper. The exam and portfolio are completed before the student finishes classes in May. One less exam in June is an advantage. It is considered a safety net as a student who doesn’t do as well as expected or as he needs to can substitute the LCVP Award points if they are Merit or Distinction for the lowest subject points of his LC Results. Nobody can predict what illness or event will occur during their exams, and they may find themselves at a disadvantage when the results come out. The fact that their LCVP Exam is done in May, the Portfolio submitted before that, means that he can concentrate on his other 6 subjects and still have one in the bag, so to speak.
There are other reasons for doing LCVP – it is what it says – preparation for the world of work. It bridges the academic aspect of our Leaving Cert with valuable experience in a workplace, gives opportunities to learn more about career choices, how to work, and more.
Is it a good idea for your son to take it up (if he has the correct subject combination)?
• If he is taking on another subject outside of school – No – he has enough to do.
• If he doesn’t keep on task with projects and assignments and doesn’t meet deadlines – No – this is about all those things. (preparation for the world of work)
• If he may need a safety net as he is weak enough in 1 or 2 of them, and he is willing to keep on task – Yes – it will be good for him.
• If he has done TY, done the work experience there, done the career investigations, become certified in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, is prepared to do his projects and submit on time – yes – it should be perfectly suited to your son, because he's had a taste of some of this content before.
If he is eager and driven to get the most out of what he does and take advantage of opportunities to learn about possible careers – Yes – he should do well. Whether he has TY or not makes no difference, it is the attitude that he brings to 5th year that will make the difference across all his subjects.
The subject combinations – any Career Guidance Teacher will tell you that a student should not pick subjects just because they want to do LCVP. The subjects should be chosen on the basis that they have an aptitude/talent/enjoyment/interest in this area after school – the right reasons. If he gets these subjects and they match up to the combinations listed, (there are no exceptions, these must match) then he is eligible to do LCVP.
A few more things to keep in mind about LCVP:
• It will be timetabled against PE
• If you enlist you must soldier – meaning if you say yes, there is no pulling out of it in September or October. Classes will be formed and teachers assigned for the number who expressed interest which cannot be reversed.
• If you are not continuing either French or Spanish into 5th year, you will have to do 1 class a week of a language. If you have never done a language, you will do 1 very basic class of a language. There is no exam at all at the end of 6th year in this language, but it is a requirement that it be timetabled for an LCVP student.
Other sources of information about LCVP may be found by clicking the following links:
pdst.ie/JCSP-TY-LCA-LCVP/LCVP
pdst.ie/lcvpportfolio
ncca.ie/en/senior-cycle/programmes-and-key-skills/leaving-certificate-vocational-programme
curriculumonline.ie/Senior-cycle/Curriculum/
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5th Year Subject choice
Created : 26 Mar 2020, 11:09 AM
Archived : 02 Jun 2020, 12:00 AM
The TY selection process is underway. Once complete, the 5th year option subject choice will commence. All current TY's and half of the current 3rd years will be going into 5th year in September, please God. We are unable to do the presentations to students by the teachers of these subjects or the parents presentation as planned, for obvious reasons. Most of you are familiar with the following content, but you are now on your own and I would like to summarise your information in this notification so you can now focus.
There are several means of doing subject investigations at home. Qualifax is a very useful online website with everything you could possibly ask about what to do after second level: requirements for courses, other non-college options, and more. The following link will take you to a page about Subject Choice www.qualifax.ie/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=131&Itemid=213 .
Another excellent webpage which will give you a selection of every LC subject on offer by the DES is curriculumonline.ie/Senior-cycle/ along with the following page www.education.ie/en/Schools-Colleges/Information/Curriculum-and-Syllabus/Senior-Cycle-/
On Careers Portal, under 'Tools' if you go to 'Education', there's a wealth of information under Leaving Cert subjects along with videos.
Also, on our school website, under Students Tab, there are Career Guidance Resources for your to continue your investigations with. Good luck!
All students heading towards Senior Cycle should be focusing on the information on these web pages NOW. Further information about the Subject Option Forms, how they will be returned and the dates will be posted on this App in the next few days. Thank you and keep well.
Congratulations Jack!
Created : 01 Apr 2020, 5:06 PM
Archived : 01 Jun 2020, 12:00 AM
Big congratulations to Jack Murrell in first year who has won a prize in his age category in John Boynes recent short story competition! The competition was run in conjunction with The Irish Times which saw over 6,000 entrants from around Ireland. Jacks English teacher Ms D. Carroll set the short story as part of elearning two weeks ago. She is ‘delighted’ for Jack and to have his work recgonised by such a distinguished author at a young ages is a fantastic achievement. Well done again Jack!
www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/john-boyne-s-children-s-short-story-competition-read-the-winning-entries-1.4217707
Aer Lingus Schools Travel Writers Competition
Created : 09 Apr 2020, 10:29 PM
Archived : 31 May 2020, 1:00 AM
5th Annual Schools Travel Writers Competition
A LETTER HOME
YOUR FAVOURITE HOLIDAY OR JOURNEY
JUST 6 WEEKS LEFT - DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES 31st MAY
Dear Head of Transition Year,
As we all work and school from home in these difficult times, it is key that we still encourage our young writers to write and capture their imaginations in the written form. This is the 5th year of the Schools Travel Writers Competition and again, I am pleased to announce that Aer Lingus is the principal sponsor.
We would love to hear from your students and all they need to do is write a 500-word story, telling family and friends of their adventure real or fictional, in the form of a letter and if it inspires the vote of a panel of judges they could be in with a chance to win one of these great prizes; a Chromebook and an Amazon voucher worth €100!
The winning stories will also be published nationally, in Cara, the Aer Lingus inflight magazine and on our website.
This amazing competition has two categories: The Students / Leaving Cert category which covers years 4, 5 & 6 including transition year, and Students / Junior Cert Category which is open to any student in years 1, 2 & 3. The teacher of the winning student will also receive a voucher for €200.
The closing date for entries is 31st May and the winner will be announced before the end of July.
Entries are accepted by post to:
Aer Lingus Schools Travel Writers Competition c/o The CX Collection, 14 Main Street, Lismore, Co. Waterford P51 C5P9
So please encourage your budding writers to get their pens to the ready... It would be a marvellous achievement to have one of your students as this year's winner. If you could forward this email to any students or parents that might like to enter, that would be fantastic and thank you for your help.
Kind regards,
Phil Cottier
SCHOOLS TRAVEL WRITERS COMPETITION
*T&C's apply
ENTER NOW
Parents please ask sons to complete survey below...thank you.
Created : 29 Mar 2020, 3:39 PM
Archived : 29 May 2020, 12:00 AM
Register for Bus Eireann Now -If your son is going to use Bus Eireann next September
Created : 28 Mar 2020, 10:55 PM
Archived : 29 May 2020, 12:00 AM
Dear Principal,
The following letter came from Bus Eireann this week:
We understand your school is not open at present, but it would be of great assistance to Bus Eireann if applications are still being made during this period in order for us to process those before the deadline of the 26th April 20.(We have received less than ten applications at present
Please note that applications for the new school year 2020/21 are now opened. The deadline for applying for school transport is on the 26th April 2020.
We would ask that you notify all parents if they have enrolled a new pupil for your school for the 2020/21 academic year and require school transport that they log onto their account on www.buseireann.ie/ in the school transport section and apply for their student.
Please note, existing pupils already registered and using transport for your school, do not need to re-apply as they will roll over,
If they don’t already have an account on the Bus Eireann website they must register one where they will need an email and a password and will then be able to apply for their student.
It is very important that they apply before the deadline of the 26th April 2020 as applications applied for after the deadline may not get a seat.
If parents have any queries they can contact us through email on Schools.athlone@buseireann.ie And also by phone on 0906473277
Regards, Paul
Bus Éireann, School Transport Office, Southern Station Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath
Telephone ++353 906473277 Email schools.athlone@buseireann.ie
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Suggestions and tools to flourish and succeed over the next while
Created : 28 Mar 2020, 3:25 PM
Archived : 28 May 2020, 12:00 AM
Stay healthy and well in these strange times!
Created : 27 Mar 2020, 5:37 PM
Archived : 27 May 2020, 12:00 AM
At the end of week 2 of this virtual lock down, I think it appropriate to wish our entire school community good health in the coming weeks. I know there are several of your homes where people are self-isolating. I hope your time passes quickly and with a positive outcome if you are awaiting results or of a full and speedy recovery if you have caught the virus. How quickly we moved from the mindset of action and a quick paced life to one of quiet and, to be fair, great cooperation among our people. Uncertainty knocks confidence but sometimes it makes us aware of not just our own vulnerability, but others'. People have been reaching out so unselfishly in the last few weeks. I hope we re-learn some of the old ways of a slower-paced life when this is over and a new normal resumes. We must be kind to each other. I wish you all a safe, healthy and 'isolated' weekend. Take care of each other!
School Building Closed to Students
Created : 27 Mar 2020, 1:29 PM
Archived : 27 May 2020, 12:00 AM
I have been informed by Sodexo that no student should be allowed on the school premises. But, In order to facilitate those who still haven't retrieved their belongings, I will allow students in, one at a time, to sign in and sign out as directed, today Friday until 5.30 and Monday 30/3 until 4pm. After that no. I apologise for this inconvenience but there has been a lot of student coming and going this past 2 weeks and most should have sorted their belongings by now. I hope that all of you are keeping well and that this lock down isn't taking too much of a toll on family life. Keep well and keep apart. MM