SENIOR CYCLE 2023-2025
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OUR MISSION STATEMENT Malahide Portmarnock Educate Together Secondary School is committed to an inclusive student-centred educational experience based on collaboration, cooperation and creation. We strive to create a community of academic excellence which is welcoming, democratic, diverse and safe. Our vision is for students to become independent lifelong learners, who reach their full potential and become active members of society. In MPETSS we work to develop empathy and an understanding of difference in our ever-changing world. COMMUNITY COLLABORATION CREATION
MPETSS VISION FOR SENIOR CYCLE Encouraging leadership and independent learning Academic excellence Ethical development and wellbeing of students Providing opportunities for students to develop skills as active citizens Offering subject choices which allow students to pursue further education and career choices
AGENDA FOR PRESENTATION Career Guidance aspect of subject choice Importance of choosing subjects wisely Guide to choosing subjects Third level requirements LCA information
PROCESS INVOLVED IN MAKING SUBJECT CHOICES Reach+ Programme on CareersPortal Subject choice talks given by subject teachers Links to useful websites Eirquest & Aptitude testing results for parents and students to explore Students invited to make an appointment with the Guidance Counsellor individually or in groups
STRUCTURE OF THE LEAVING CERTIFICATE A traditional Leaving Cert is usually made up of 7 subjects. English Irish (unless excempt) Maths French plus three other option subjects PE, SPHE and Ethical Education are compulsory non-exam subjects. However, P.E. may be offered as a LC subject if resources are available.
SUBJECT CHOICE CHOOSE WISELY The Leaving Certificate is more enjoyable when you are interested and suited to the subjects you have picked. You do not need to know what career you are going to pursue in the future but some third level courses have specific subject requirements. This is easily researched. Lots of courses have no specific subject requirements.
GUIDELINES FOR CHOOSING SUBJECTS Every individual student has different strengths, weaknesses, aptitudes, skills, needs and passions. There are three things to consider when choosing subjects What do I like? What am I good at? What do I need?
WHAT DO I LIKE? - 40% Consider passions interest and dislikes What did I like at Junior Cycle? Why? TY modules Hobbies and interests
WHAT AM I GOOD AT? - 40% Strengths, weakness, aptitudes, skills Junior Cert results Eirquest & Aptitude tests: results available in myfuturechoice.com
Interest Profile www.myfuturechoice.com
Explore Overall Match www.myfuturechoice.com
Subject Selection www.myfuturechoice.com
My Aptitude www.myfuturechoice.com
WHAT DO I NEED? - 20% There are some consequences to choosing certain subjects but not as many as you might think!!! So ...
THIRD LEVEL THREE IMPORTANT POINTS 1. Minimum Entry Requirements 2. Specific Subject / Grade Requirements 3. Points System
CORE SUBJECTS English Irish Maths French
ENGLISH Almost all universities, colleges and employers require a pass in Ordinary level English though some will accept Irish instead (e.g. the Institutes of Technology, Technological Universities and DCU). H4 in English is essential for a small number of courses like Journalism, Communications and Speech Therapy.
IRISH Irish is required for entry to the National Universities of Ireland (UCC,UCD,Maynooth University, University of Galway, NCAD and RCSI) unless exempt. It is important to check if you need Irish for any course in which you have an interest and equally important the required level. Primary Teaching requires a H4 in Irish.
Employers in all areas, including apprenticeships, tend to look for numeric skills and expect at least an O6 in Maths. MATHS Most Institutes of Technology require an O6 A H4 is essential for a number of courses e.g. Computer Science TCD, Level 8 Engineering. Bonus points offered for Honours Maths (25) (Grade H6 and above) Very important to take level that matches your ability follow guidelines from teacher A number of courses will accept Foundation Level maths or require no maths grade
Students continue to take a modern foreign language at senior cycle. We offer French at MPETSS Grade H4 is required to continue languages at third level MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGE While it is not compulsory to study a MFL in order to go to third level,failure to choose a language will restrict your options. Industry and employers rate language skills highly, especially if combined with computing,science, electronics or business.
COLLEGES WHICH DO NOT REQUIRE A FOREIGN LANGUAGE Trinity College Dublin DCU UL TU Dublin, MTU and other Technological Universities All IT 's (Institutes of Technology) All PLC's (Post Leaving Cert Colleges) Teacher training colleges
COLLEGES WHICH DO REQUIRE A FOREIGN LANGUAGE NUI universities - UCD, UCC, University of Galway & Maynooth University. Royal College of Surgeons National College of Art and Design St Angela's College in Sligo (Home Economics training) Military - cadetship
WITH THE EXCEPTION OF UCD: No longer required for Agriculture,Engineering,Science and Nursing UCC & MU: Engineering and Science Courses MU no longer requires a third language for Business,Accounting, Finance and Law degree programmes.
RECAP THREE IMPORTANT POINTS 1. Minimum Entry Requirements 2. Specific Subject / Grade Requirements 3. Points System
NATIONAL FRAMEWORK OF QUALIFICATIONS
1. MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Level 8 courses: Honours Bachelors Degree 2 H5 + 4 O6/H7 (3 H5 + 3 O6/ H7 Trinity) Level 6/7 courses: Advanced Certificate/ Ordinary Bachelors Degree 5 O6 / H7 Level 5 courses (not on CAO): Certificate 5 O6/ H7
2. SPECIFIC GRADE REQUIREMENTS (GENERAL GUIDE) Course/College Subject & Grade Specific subject requirements must be checked in the college prospectus/ website as they may change from year to year. Primary School Teaching -All H4 Irish Human Nutrition & Dietetics, TU Dublin H4 in Chemistry Journalism, TU Dublin H4 English/Irish Languages (unless beginners) Usually a H4 or above Computer Science, TCD H4 Maths Actuarial and Financial Studies, UCD H2 Maths
3. POINTS SYSTEM 25 Bonus Points for HL Maths (H6 and above)
THE IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH Please ensure that you check the specific requirements of a course you might like to study www.qualifax.ie - useful tool showing subject requirements for 3rd level https://careersportal.ie/school/subject_explorer.php https://careersportal.ie/parents/index.php www.curriculumonline.ie Individual college websites
OTHER OPTIONS AFTER LEAVING CERT College of Further Education 1or 2 years study Post Leaving Cert course = QQI (Fetac) Level 5 Certificate. 5 x O6 + interview/reference(s) e.g.Whitehall CFE, Marino CFE, Col iste Dh laigh, Grange Community College Apprenticeship leading to employment ETB training courses e.g. Baldoyle Defence Forces, Military.ie,Garda , Teagasc.ie (agricareeers.ie and horticulture) Study overseas
SUMMARY Important to make an informed decision....research subjects and potential career areas. Use two individualised reports for aptitude and career interest on myfuturechoice.com Consult with parents, older friends/relations/neighbours, subject teachers, Guidance Counsellor. Read through subject textbooks or review exam papers online Think about What do I like , What am I good at and "What do I need . Future 3rd level options. Points system Encourage your young person to pick the most suitable subjects for themselves. The key to success = Hard Work! I am available for further consultation: crosell@mpetss.ie
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? FRIDAY 10th February: Subject survey to indicate preferences for option subjects VSware portal will open to start indicating your subject preferences FRIDAY 24th March: VSware portal will close for indicating preferences
OPTION SUBJECTS AVAILABLE AT MPETSS Students will rank in order of preference on VSware. All dependent on allocation from DES. Students choose 3 subjects from the following options: Chemistry Art Biology Geography Business History Technology Home Economics (Social & Scientific) Music Physical Education Design & Communication Graphics
