INFORMATION EVENING THURSDAY 6 TH MARCH 2014

1. INFORMATION EVENING THURSDAY 6TH MARCH 2014 St. Anne's community college SENIOR CHOICES

2. Agenda Introduction Leaving Cert Established Transition Year Questions and Answers

3. 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

4. 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

5. Next Steps!

6. Option Subjects Think ahead to the next step Keep options open for 3rd level College entry : Points + Entry Requirements

7. Points • Six best subjects • All worth the same except: • H.L. Maths • LCVP

8. 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

9. LCVP Subject Combinations

10. LCVP Subject Groupings Services Groupings Engineering or Technology or Construction Studies or Design & Communication Graphics and Accounting or Business orEconomics Home Economics and Accounting or Business orEconomics Agricultural Science and Accounting or Business orEconomics Art Design or Craftwork Option and Accounting or Business orEconomics Music and Accounting or Business or Economics

11. Points System LCVP Common Level Distinction 70 Merit 50 Pass 30 Higher Level Maths 25 bonus points (A1-D3)

13. Ladder Approach Different General Entry Requirements for each level

14. Entry Requirements Level 8 Courses 6 Subjects: 2HC3 + 4 OD3 Trinity 3HC3 + 3OD3 IT’sLevel 6/ 7 courses 5OD3 Post Leaving Cert Courses Pass Leaving Cert + Interview

15. General Entry Requirements For almost all courses: English and Maths Be careful with Foundation Level

16. 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

17. 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 HonoursMathsand Physics are very helpful. (and often essential)

18. 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

19. Specific Subject Requirements Nursing: Science subject Beautician: Biology Medical Sciences: 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

20. 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

21. NUI Colleges 3rd Language Requirement • University College Dublin • Colleges of: Arts & Celtic Studies; Business & Law; Engineering, • Mathematical & Physical Sciences; Human Sciences; Life Sciences. • University College Cork • Colleges of: Arts, Celtic Studies & Social Sciences; Business & Law; Medicine & Health; Science, Engineering & Food Science. • National University of Ireland, Galway • 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 Medicine and related Medical Sciences. • National College of Art and Design • Undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Design, Education, Fine Art and Visual Culture. • Shannon College of Hotel Management • Undergraduate courses in the Faculty of Commerce. • Institute of Public Administration • Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses in the Faculties of Arts and Commerce. • Milltown Institute • 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

22. 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.

23. CHOOSING SUBJECTS 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

24. Career Decisions?

25. Choosing a Career Things you like doing Skills/abilities/aptitude What you’re good at naturally What kind of person am I? Do I prefer working on my own/with people?

26. Not sure? Safe option Irish English Maths Language At least one Science subject

27. 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.iewww.lit.iewww.mic.ul.ie College Prospectuses Guidance Counsellor make an appointment Teachers

28. Language Entry Requirements for Third Level Two languages (English + One other) required for the following colleges: • 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

29. 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

30. Subject Requirements Science courses: Science Subject Engineering: Honours Maths

32. 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

33. What next? Research, research, research Discuss at home Fill form and return to office Make appointment if necessary

34. 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

35. The Form

36. The form

37. Guidance Counsellor 061 620086 killaloeguidance@clarevec.ie

39. 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

40. Transition Year is Optional Junior Cert students may opt to go directly into 4thYear where they join students who have already completed TY

41. 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

42. 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 Collegeoffers students a broad and balanced curriculum

43. TY in St. Anne’s • Curriculum: Core Subjects and Modules • Co-Curricular and Extra Curricular Activities • Work experience • Fees

44. Typical Core Subjects (full year) English Irish Maths Mini-Company Modern European Language PE Religion YSI

45. Typical Modules (half year) • Art & Design • Careers • Chess • Cookery • Driving Theory • Engineering European Studies Film Studies First Aid Green Schools Health & Safety History All college information is subject t change and should be checked on the college website

46. 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

47. Co-curricular & Extra Curricular Activities Outdoor Pursuits Centre (2 days) Young Social Innovators School Bank Community Care Sports & Leisure Excursions Green Schools School Musical Visiting Speakers

48. Work Experience • TY1 Tuesdays: September – December • TY2 Tuesdays: January – May • Students select 2 placements

49. TY Fee TOTAL €400 €200 Payable in May €200 Payable in September

50. 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