Transcript Welcome - Loreto College

Welcome
● Senior Cycle Subject Choice
Don’t Stress!!
● Exciting opportunities
● Important decision, we are
happy to help;
-@guidegoddess
[email protected]
-8-9am, 1-1.50pm, 4-4.30pm
● Hints and tips to avoid
choosing an unsuitable
subject ‘FAMEOUS FIVE’
Subject Choice in Loreto College Mullingar
● The curriculum available in Loreto College Mullingar is unrivalled.
● Core subjects - some students have exemptions - seven subjects is most
common
● A common formula, many student’s selection looks like the following;
Core subjects + language + science subject + any two other
Core subjects + language + two science subjects + any other subject
I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHANGE MY MIND!!!! THE PERSON I AM TODAY IS NOT
THE PERSON I WILL BECOME IN TIME
● Keep choices broad and leave opportunities available
● Students must consider points and entry requirements
● Laboratory science subjects are a common requirement (Chemistry for
Veterinary, dietetics, pharmacy etc)
● Language for humanities in NUI
● Business / History and Geography not a requirement
● Music / Art portfolio or audition based with Grade exams
Core Subjects
English
Irish
Maths
Languages
French
German
Spanish
Sciences
Agricultural Science
Physics
Biology
Chemistry
Business subjects
Business Studies
Accounting
Economics
Humanities
Home Economics
Geography
Religion
History
Arts
Music
Art and Craft
Options Link
Chinese
Choir
Development Education
PE for leisure
GCSE PE *
Applied Maths**
LCVP **
Vocational Subject Groupings (VSGs) 2017/2018
Specialist Groupings
1 Construction Studies; Engineering; Design and Communication Graphics; Technology Any Two
2 Physics and Construction Studies or Engineering or Technology or Design &
Communication Graphics
3 Agricultural Science and Construction
Studies or Engineering or Technology or Design & Communication Graphics
4 Agricultural Science and Chemistry or Physics or Physics/Chemistry
5 Home Economics; Agricultural Science; Biology - Any Two
6 Home Economics and Art - Design Option or Craft Option
7 Accounting; Business; Economics - Any two
8 Physics and Chemistry
9 Biology and Chemistry or Physics or Physics/Chemistry
● 10 Biology and Agricultural Science
● 11 Art - Design Option or Craft Option and Design & Communication Graphics
● Services Groupings
● 12 Engineering or Technology or Construction Studies or Design & Communication
Graphics and Accounting or Business orEconomics
13 Home Economics and Accounting or Business or Economics
14 Agricultural Science and Accounting or Business or Economics
15 Art Design or Craftwork Option and Accounting or Business or Economics
16 Music and Accounting or Business or Economics
LCVP Points 2017
Distinction 66
Merit 46
Pass 28
As a result of the new Leaving Certificate
grades, revised basic matriculation
requirements will also be introduced, as
follows:
● Where the requirements are currently 2
higher level C3 grades and 4 ordinary
level D3 grades, in 2017 these will
become 2 H5 and 4 O6/H7 grades.
● Where the requirements are currently 5
ordinary level D3 grades, in 2017 these
will become 5 O6/H7 grades.
● Where the requirements are currently 3
higher level C3 grades and 3 ordinary
level D3 grades, in 2017 these will
become 3 H5 and 3 O6/H7 grades.
Websites and Resources
Subject departments - Each of the subject departments in Loreto Mullingar have
developed information sheets that outline the content of the curriculum for senior
cycle and the layout of the final exam at both higher and ordinary levels. Senior
students will also be speaking about their subject choices and how they find each
subject at senior level.
https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/my-career-options/choosing-my-subjects - This link
offers help and advice as you begin your research into the link between subjects and
college courses. This resource also highlights many of the errors students make when
selecting their subjects.
https://www.whatcareerisrightforme.com/career-aptitude-test.php - This link offers
an aptitude test that will help you to identify your strengths and weaknesses as a
student. Many subjects are appealing to students with aptitudes and strengths in
particular disciplines. For example, a student with strong numerical and logical
reasoning may enjoy accounting or applied maths.
http://www.irishtimes.com/news/education/the-essential-guide-to-choosing-yourleaving-cert-subjects-1.560657 - A guide by Brian Mooney in the Irish Times
http://www.independent.ie/life/family/learning/how-to-pick-the-right-subjects-foryour-career-path-29917088.html - A guide by Aoife Walsh in the Independant
Research
ESRI Reports
Senior Students
Subject Teachers
Textbooks / Notes
DES Curriculum
Skoool.ie
Scoilnet.ie
College Prospectus
Jan 16th week of events
This week, (Monday 16-1-17) there are a number of events planned to help your
daughter in making her subject choice decision. Members of the guidance team will be
available each morning 8-9am, each lunchtime 1-1.50pm and each day after school to
answer questions and support your daughter,individual appointmetns are also available
You may ask questions and read articles related to guidance and subject choice on the
schools’ guidance twitter (@guidegoddess) or instagram accounts (guidegoddess). You
may also email the guidance team on [email protected]
- Monday- Assembly with all third year students
-Tuesday – Meeting with individual classes and parents information night
-Wednesday - Careers Interest Inventory
-Thursday – Leaving Certificate speakers’ Q and A session
-Friday – Careers’ Fair Day for subject choice
Trends VS Passions
Study what you enjoy
Follow your passions
Remember, 40 years is a
long time!!
Can I make a living from
this?
Following Friends
Don’t follow your friends,
their subject choice may not
suit your strengths!
Avoiding Teachers
I’m not taking …….. in case
I get ………
Remember to follow your
passions and strengths
What Level?
I’m doing ……… I only need …
points
This is my extra subject so I’ll
do the ordinary level paper
Consultation with teachers is vital
Change of level form
Let the discussion begin!!
Look over past reports
Ask about your daughter’s friends
@guidance goddess
guidegoddess
[email protected]
Drop - In service and individual appts available