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Information Evening for Fifth Year 2021-22 Coláiste Dún an Rí Kingscourt
Senior Cycle Programmes Irish schools offer two main programmes for students progressing to Senior Cycle (Fifth & Sixth Year) 1. Leaving Certificate (Established) 2. Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA) A third Senior Cycle Programme called the Leaving Cert Vocational Programme (LCVP) runs alongside the traditional Leaving Cert – students qualify based on their subjects and the LCVP has a work experience component
What is The Leaving Certificate Applied is a distinct, self-
contained two-year programme
Leaving
Certificate Aimed at preparing students for adult and working life.
Applied
(LCA)? Continuous assessment over the 2 years
The programme puts an emphasis on forms of
achievement and excellence, which the established
Leaving Certificate has not recognised in the past.
Students can progress to third level after the LC though
PLC courses.
Why do LCA?
Leaving Cert Applied Leaving Cert
Work Experience one LCVP work experience
LCA versus day a week. 4
placements in 2 yrs.
one week in 5th year
only
Traditional
LC Practical/ project work Academic/points
orientated
Continuous assessment
(Tasks/Key assignments) LC exam counts for
majority of marks
Small class sizes more
one to one tuition Generally bigger classes
Irish/French completed Irish compulsory for 2
in 1 year (Irish years
exemption still retained)
The Leaving Certificate Applied is intended to meet the
needs of those students who are not adequately
catered for by other Leaving Certificate programmes or
who choose not to opt for such programmes.
➢ Students who would take all ordinary level subjects at
Leaving Cert. aspiring to a grade O6 (grade D under the
old system).
Who would
benefit from ➢ Students who find difficulty with learning by rote rather than
learning by doing.
the LCA
Programme? ➢ Students who have difficulty with essay type answers.
➢ Students with poor attention span and retention skills.
Learning in Leaving Certificate Applied involves students in new and different learning experiences in school including: Group work/Discussion Group and individual assignments Oral Presentations Visitors to the classroom Project work Questionnaires/Surveys/Displays/Exhibitions Work experience
It is a practical and vocational Leaving Certificate programme – particular focus on preparing students for the world of work and adult life. Work experience is a large component of LCA- (Four different work experience opportunities over two years). The learning experiences are active and practical –learn by doing. Opportunities to improve students self-esteem and self- confidence. Develop a wide range of skills- communication, research and IT for example. (Preparing them better for Further Education). The content, approach and assessment differs somewhat from the traditional Leaving Cert and this might suit your son/daughter best.
How does LCA work?
It’s still a normal school day with a normal school timetable. You’ll still do Irish, English and Maths and a lot of the option subjects are similar to other 5th yr classes. You learn with a lot more of a hands on approach such as making things, researching online, class discussions etc. You will most likely have smaller numbers in your class which allow teachers have more time with you. There is less exam pressure in June of 6th yr as smaller assignments are due throughout the school year. Students must have a 90% attendance record to pass modules
English & Communication
Irish - 5th Year Applied (yr 1 only)
Mathematical Application
French – 6th Year Applied (yr 2 only)
Social Education
7 Exam Specialism 1 (see next slide)
Subjects Specialism 2 (see next slide)
Exams in all of the abovePotential Specialism's: ❖ Technology ❖ Engineering ❖ Agriculture / Horticulture ❖ Childcare / Community care ❖ Hotel Catering & Tourism ❖ Graphics & Construction Studies. ❖ Office Administration & Customer Care ❖ Information and Communications Technology ❖ Hair & Beauty
Other weekly Modules- Vocational Preparation & Guidance (work experience and future employment, CVs, Career investigations & interview skills) Arts Education(Drama, Art or Music) Leisure and Recreation –(PE) Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Elective Modules - e.g. Religion, Science etc.
Sample 5th yr LCA Timetable
A very important aspect of the programme is the work
experience modules.
Students complete four work experience placements
Each student attends work experience one day every
Work week which gives students the knowledge and
experience of the working world
Experience Also provides them with an understanding of what they
need to achieve throughout their course to excel to
their chosen career. In 5th year, LCA students partake in work experience one
day each week.
In 6th year, LCA students partake in work experience one
day each week.
Work Parents/Guardians assistance
Experience Students are encouraged to pick work placements that
they have an interest in or areas of work they are
thinking of pursuing in the future.Assessment
Assessment is continuous over the 2 year programme
200 credits – over 2 years
_________________________________________________________
CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT (132 credits)
Students are examined on their work
as they go along.
1. 7 tasks (projects) over 2 years ---total of 70 credits.
2. Key Assignments----total of 62 credits
3. 90-100% Attendance—Crucial.
WRITTEN and PRACTICAL Exams (68 credits)
1. Sit 7 State examinations in Total
= 200 CreditsTasks, Class Assignments, Attendance & Exams =
PASS---120-139 credits (60%-69%).
LCA
AWARDS MERIT---140-169 credits(70%-84%).
DISTINCTION---170-200 credits (85%-100%).Budget An important aspect of LCA are a bonding trip, career days, open days, guest speakers etc. There will be a small cost involved for making a contribution towards school buses.
Options after LCA
Potential Further
Education
• Some students go straight
into a job.
• Some students go straight
into an apprenticeship.
• Some students go onto a
PLC (Post Leaving
Certificate) course
• If a PLC is completed,
some students go onto
College/University.Opening up New Options
The Leaving Certificate Applied Route Map
Further
Leaving Education
Certificate Post
Leaving
Applied Further &
Certificate Higher
Course Education
•Vocational
Preparation
•Vocational Careers
Education SOLAS
•Vocational Apprenticeships
EducationSuccess stories
I wanted to do LCA
Why I because it was a I felt that there were
more active course more opportunities in
chose and was very LCA for me and I liked
different from the
the idea of continual
LCA Traditional Leaving
assessment. Kimberly
Certificate. Cathy
I loved the idea of
doing projects and
What I liked about it I chose to do assignments in
was the fact that you LCA because I LCA so that’s why
got credits as you went
enjoyed doing I chose to
along and I liked doing
the tasks and project work do it. Darren
assignments Danielle and
independent
research. Tara I decided to do
LCA because I felt
it would help me
learn more about
I had heard that LCA was mainly based
on continuous assessment. That was life today. Suzanne
very appealing to me TanyaProfile: Jamie Rice, Bush Post Primary School,
Success Stories Dundalk.
Jamie Rice achieved LCA with Distinction. Jamie’s
ambition was to go on to a sports related course
in college. He is now in his second year studying
for his diploma in Sports Science in Newry College
of Further Education. 3 universities in England
have accepted Jamie’s application to complete his
honours degree in Sports Science (Teesside
University in Middlesbrough, Manchester
Metropolitan University and John Moores
University in Liverpool). He found the LCA course
very practical and very hands on. He also liked the
continuous use of I.T which has helped him in his
current studies e.g. typing up essays, projects etc.• Lisa, qualified from AIT with an Honours Degree in
Toxicology and is now working as an Undergrad
Intern Paramedic at the National Ambulance
Service.
• https://www.irishtimes.com/news/students-blazing-
new-trails-with-lca-1.80203Discuss it with your current teachers.
What do they think?
Discuss it with your parents/guardians.
Talk to students who are doing LCA
HOW DO I now. Ask their opinions
KNOW IF Discuss it with the Guidance Counsellor
IT’S FOR / LCA Coordinator Ms Cumiskey
ME?
Reflect on your future and what you
want.Make
• Make sure you have done your research on
LCA and what it involves.
Fill out
• Carefully fill out an LCA Application Form in
full. (on website)
HOW DO I
Return
APPLY?
• Return it by the deadline date (Friday 19
March).
Let
• The school will let you know in due course. For further information on LCA please contact Sharon
Cumiskey (Programme Coordinator) at
LCA sharoncumiskey@colaistedunanri.ie or 042 9698294 For students moving in to Leaving Cert it is a big change
from TY and a huge change from Junior Cycle.
The work load is greater
The required student commitment is greater
Leaving Subjects are explored in greater detail and intensity
Cert Students are expected to use and build on the learning
skills developed in Junior Cycle
Students need to be committed and self motivated. Geography
Construction
Leaving Engineering
History
Music
Cert Design and
Communication Graphics Art
Subjects Home Economics
Chemistry
Physics
Accounting
Biology
Business
Agricultural Science
French
PolishTwo-year programme
Study 7 subjects
• 7 subjects divided up as follows:
• Irish (unless exemption granted)
Established • English
Leaving • Maths
Certificate • Plus – 4 Options
• LCVP –> added option for someThink about how you like to learn:
Do YOU like learning things off by heart?
(Biology/Geography/Ag Science/Business/French)
Do YOU prefer problem solving?
(Chemistry/Physics/Accounting/DCG)
Making the
choice? Do YOU like doing research?
(History/Home Economics)
Do YOU prefer more practical tasks?
(Metalwork/Woodwork/DCG/ Home Ec/Art/Music) What subjects am I good at now?
What subjects do you like?
Ask present teachers about your abilities and the
subject
What are your aptitudes/strengths
Are you neat and tidy in your approach to work tasks?
Do you like to be challenged?
Things to Do you like reading/writing?
consider……. Do you like studying abstract concepts and ideas?
What subjects do I need to study to help me achieve my
career goals?
If you are unsure of your career path, keep your choice of
subjects wide to keep your options openA third language is required for entry to National University
of Ireland colleges for most degree programmes in Arts,
Human Sciences, Social Science, Medicine and Health
Sciences and some other degrees.
The following NUI universities and colleges require a pass in
a third language for most of their courses:
•UCC
Third •NUI Galway
•UCD
Language •NUI Maynooth
•The Royal College of Surgeons
- French •St. Angela’s College, Sligo
•Pontifical University, Maynooth
•Shannon College of Hotel Management Other colleges have a third language as a requirement for certain courses that have a large language component, e.g. European Studies, Languages & Marketing, Hotel Management, Languages & International Tourism. Health Sciences (e.g. Medicine, Pharmacy, etc) do require a third language in NUI universities and colleges. - Entry to the Cadetships in the Army, Army Equitation, Air Corps and Naval Service require a third Language. - NCAD require a third language or Art Many science and engineering courses include the study of French or German from scratch. This information is subject to change – For a more detailed list, please check Careers Portal Guide to Choosing Leaving Cert Subjects
• ARCHITECTURE
• SCIENCE • OCCUP. THERAPY
• ENGINEERING* • SPEECH THERAPY
• MEDICINE • SPORTS SCIENCE
Courses
• DENTISTRY
• MED LAB SCIENCE
requiring
• VETERINARY
• DIETETICS
SCIENCE
• PHARMACY
• OPTOMETRY
SUBJECTS
• PHYSIOTHERAPY
• PRODUCTION MGT
• RADIOGRAPHY
• NURSING • IND. DESIGN
• NAVAL CADETS • INFO. TECH.Core Subjects
Irish English Maths
Exception: If you have
an official exemption
These subjects must be
from Irish now it follows
done by everyone.
through to Leaving Cert
and on to 3rd level.Subjects on Construction Geography
Engineering History
Offer Design and Music
Communication Art
Graphics
Home Economics
Chemistry
Accounting
Physics
Business
Biology
Agricultural
Science French
Polish A VSware link will be given by text to allow you enter
your options on the school admin system
You will be asked to select six subjects in order of your
preference 1 – 6
We will try to give students your first 4 preferences but
this may not be possible – this is where preference 5 and
Selecting 6 become important.
Your You put your most desired subject number 1, second
Options most desired subject number 2 and so on.
If you really want to do a subject for LC e.g. Biology put
it number 1, do not put it number 4, 5 or 6.The Process • You will be asked to number the subjects in the order that you most want them. • The lines offered are created based on these initial responses. • Make your decisions after due consideration and research • Teacher allocation and number of classes per subject are decided at this point • Another class cannot be suddenly created in Sept • It may be necessary to run the options process a second time depending on resources.
Leaving Cert Vocational Programme
Vocational Subject Groupings (VSGs) 2021/2022
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
Coláiste Dún an Rí (February 2021)Leaving Cert Vocational Programme Services Groupings 12 Engineering or Technology or Construction Studies or Design & Communication Graphics and Accounting or Business or Economics 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 Coláiste Dún an Rí (February 2021)
How many subjects do I study for Leaving Cert?
Students study 7 subjects, unless they have an Irish
exemption – in this circumstance students study 6
subjects. ( If students do LCVP this can be treated as an
extra subject) You count your top 6 subjects for CAO
points.
Frequently What is a core subject?
A core subjects are Irish, English and Maths. A core is a
Asked subject you must study. The exception is Irish where
Questions students have an Irish exemption.
How many core subject do I study?
Three. Irish, English and Maths. What is an optional subject?
An optional subject is a subject students can choose to
study for Leaving Cert based on their like of the subject
and/or their college requirements. The optional subjects
are listed on the slides above and on the information Ms
Cumiskey gave to students.
Frequently
Asked How many optional subjects do I study?
Questions Students select and study four optional subjects If I have an Irish Exemption can I study another optional
subject in school?
No. A student is, in most cases, given an Irish exemption to
allow students get additional supports. It is not possible for
the school to provide an alternative subject at that time.
Frequently Can I study an optional subject outside of school?
Yes you can but be mindful that many LC subjects now
Asked have project requirements that need to be signed off by
Questions a teacher in the school and the principal. If you are doing
project work outside of school then the school can not
stand over it. If I study an extra subject outside of school can I drop a
subject in school?
No. Students must follow the school timetable.
How many subjects are counted for college points?
When students complete their LC their best 6 subjects are
Frequently counted for college points.
Asked
Questions Why study 7 subjects if only 6 are required?
It gives students better options to work on subjects they
are really good at. It also gives students a chance to
study more subjects at higher level. If I didn’t do a subject for Junior Cycle can I do it for
Leaving Cert?
That depends on the subject. Subjects such as Geography,
History and Business can be taken up at LC with out a huge
challenge. Other subjects such as French, Music, DCG etc
are much more challenging to commence in Fifth Year and it
is not recommended that students consider this. If you have
queries contact Ms Cumiskey.
Frequently What is the benefit of LCVP?
Asked LCVP can be used as an additional subject and can help
students if they have a bad day in the exam
Questions
How do I know if I can do LCVP?
Students need to qualify based on their subject
combinations. This will be available on the website with this
presentation. How do I select my subjects?
A VSware link will be sent to parents to select their
subjects online.
Do I have to select 6 subjects?
Yes.
Frequently Why do I have to select 6 subjects even though only 4 is
needed?
Asked To allow us meet student preferences and ensure
students get the subjects they prefer students must enter
Questions six subjects.
Am I guaranteed to get my preferred first 4 subjects?
No.Frequently Asked Questions Why can I not be guaranteed my four preferred subjects? • The school may not have enough resources to provide every student with their preferred subjects. This is because the numbers in some classes are capped at 24 students while other subjects may need a minimum of 10 students to run. • For example, Music has a cap of 24 students but if 29 students opt for Music in their first four preferences then 5 students will not get offered Music. If a student has put Music as preference Number 4 then they will get offered their 5th or 6th preference. • Similarly if only 6 students opt for a subject then that subject may not be viable to put on the curriculum. In this case the students will be offered preference 5 or 6
If I can’t get my four preferred
subjects what happens?
• Then you will be offered choice 5 or
6
Frequently What happens if I don’t enter
Asked 6 subjects?
Questions • Then you may only get three choices
when the system completed the
selection process. You may then
have to take what ever subject is on
offer even if you haven’t studied this
subject before.I’m not sure what
subjects I want to do, Speak with Ms Cumiskey
what should I do?
Can I change my subject Only if there is place
choice in September? available in another class
Frequently
I didn’t submit any
Asked subject preferences,
You will have to take
whatever subjects are on
offer
what happens?
Questions
When will I know if I get Students should know by
my preferred subjects? mid-MayWhat next?
Fifth Year LCA
Applications to be returned to the school by Friday 19th March by
email to info@colaistedunanri.ie
Fifth Year Leaving Cert
Complete online subject choice by Friday 26th March – link will be
sent to parents via text
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