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Senior Cycle Information Evening 2018/2019
Welcome
Agenda
❑ 6.00 - 6.45 pm
Transition Year 2018-2019
❑ 6.45 - 7.30 pm
5th Year Options 2018 -2019 - LCVP or LCA
Introduction to Transition Year
21st February 2018
Introduction to Transition Year
RCS TY Mission Statement:
“ Promote the personal, social, educational and vocational development of pupils and to prepare them for their role as autonomous, participative and responsible members of society.”
Purpose of tonight?
❑ Not here to persuade anyone - TY is optional; only you and
your student know what is right for them.
❑ Do recommend TY as an opportunity to grow and explore.
However you have to want to do TY - ‘you get out of it what
you put it to it.’
❑ Provide you with the information to make an informed
decision.
❑ TY Prospectus - student & parent testimonials
Transition Year
Statistical Review
A Comparative Analysis of the Effects of Transition Year on Leaving Certificate Results
by Peadar Sweeney TY Student 2009/2010
Young Scientist Competition Participant
Report Findings
❑ Smith: TY participants had higher grades than
non-participants
❑ A difference of TWO grade points per subject
❑ A net benefit of 26 CAO points
❑ TY seen as positively affecting academic
performance, irrespective of school factors or
the academic ability of the student
Challenge:Is there any actual evidence to suggest that Transition
Year has a positive effect on Leaving Cert Results?
Peadar surveyed current TY participants and analysed Leaving Cert Results over a 6 year period
- 3 years pre TY- 3 years post TY
Peadar’s Findings – Leaving Cert Results
❑ 15 subjects analysed at Higher
Level
❑ Increase in As & Bs in 9
subjects
❑ 1 subject remained unchanged
❑ 5 subjects showed a decline in
As & Bs (percentage
reduction can be accounted
for by the increase in
student numbers taking HL)
❑ 4 subjects analysed at
Ordinary Level
❑ As & Bs rose in Irish & Maths
❑ As & Bs fell in English &
French (more students taking
these subjects at HL)
Conclusion
❑ TY proven to be improve grade attainment for the LC
❑ Figures suggest more students attempt LC at Higher
Level
❑ TY facilitates uptake in subjects for LC not previously
studied at JC
❑ “Students get out of it what they put into it!”
❑ Ease transition from Junior Cycle to Senior Cycle
❑ Informed choices with regard to Option Subjects
❑ Leaving Certificate content in Core Subjects
❑ Electives & Activities which reflect student
interest - survey
Timetable Changes & Rational
• Work Experience every Wednesday - opportunity to access
a variety of work experience
• Classes in English, Irish, Maths, MFL.
• Trebles in PE(including option to study LC PE) ; Activities
(Tourism; Life Skills; Young Scientist & Future Leader
Programme) and Electives (Chinese; Local Culture; Safe
Food and Music)
• 3 classes in 4 different option subjects.
• Option blocks will rotate mid-year - as a result students
will experience 8 of 18 option subjects.
Transition Year Timetable - Sample Breakdown
Conclusion
● Transition Year Prospectus and Application Form are now available.
● We are subject to our Department Allocation of Teacher Hours therefore there may be a limit in the number of places available in TY.
● Every effort will be made to accommodate student preferences however○ a minimum number of students is required for option
subjects to be offered and ○ we are governed by a maximum number of students per
subject eg 24 for Science subjects, 20 for Home Economics and 30 for academic subjects.
● Completed Application Forms must be submitted by 4pm on Monday 26th February, 2018.
Leaving Certificate - Success?
21st February 2018
What does the working world look for - NUIM?
Specific Skills/ Task orientated
Flexibility, adaptability
Communication
Self managing , ability to get things done
Creativity, something different
Critical thinking
Presentation skills
Group work
Introduction to 5th Year Course Options LCA & LCVP
21st February 2018
Senior Cycle Options at RCS
❑ 2 Options:
❖LCVP – enhanced Leaving Cert
❖LCA – alternative Leaving Cert
Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme
An Enhanced Leaving Certificate
What is the LCVP?
An Enhanced Leaving Certificate:
❑ Mainstream LC + additional subject (Link Modules)
❑ Study of Link Modules – World of Work &
Enterprise Education
❑ For Points choosing 6 out of 8 subjects instead of
6 out of 7 subjects
❑ Includes Work Experience
Programme Requirements
▪ 2-year duration
▪ Minimum 5 Leaving Certificate Subjects at Higher, Ordinary or Foundation level
▪ to include Irish▪ to include 2 VSGs
▪ Link Modules– World of Work & Enterprise Education
▪ Modern European Language
▪ ICT
Purpose of the Link Modules
The Link Modules help you put theory into practice
Subjects
being studiedLINK
MODULES
BusinessCommunity
Work / Career
Link Modules Assessment
LCVP Recognition
❑ Entry to Universities and Institutes of
Technology
❑ Link Modules is a qualifying subject for points
▪ Distinction 66 Points• Merit 46 Points
❖ Pass 28 Points
Subject Choice for Senior Cycle RCS Guidance Dept
More girls needed as Science & Engineering
lead employment boom
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Areas of growth over next number of years
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Choose Subjects you Enjoy
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Languages
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Examples of Courses which require specific subjects
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Science Business/Humanties
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Nursing/Human Nutrition
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Radiotherapy/Physio
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Application to UCASUK System & Northern Ireland
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Radiotherapy - Ulster
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Subjects where there is practical element or brief
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Keep options broad if unsure
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List in order of preference 1-18
Technology 10
Spanish 13
Research is the name of the game
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www.qualifax.ie
www.careerportals.ie
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Student Supports
Student Supports
❑ Irish exemption - only with reports/certificate of exemption, career implications- updated report needed.
❑ Dropping a subject - only in extreme cases, career implications.
❑ Resource hours/Learning support - generally only given to those with reports and where there is availability.
❑ Stress and anxiety - report it to the school before too late - seek help at earliest opportunity.
❑ Reading at home - very important for students to have access to local and national newspapers, magazines, so that they can continue building word literacy. Big gap at this age.
Conclusion
● LCVP Prospectus and Application Form are now available.
● Every effort will be made to accommodate student preferences however○ a minimum number of students is required for option subjects
to be offered and ○ we are governed by a maximum number of students per
subject eg 24 for Science subjects, 20 for Home Economics and 30 for academic subjects.
● Page 3 of Prospectus deals with Allocation of Option Subject places
● Completed Application Forms must be submitted by 4pm on Monday 5th, March, 2018.
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LCALeaving Certificate AppliedAn Alternative Leaving Certificate
Leaving Certificate Applied
❑ The Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA) is designed for those
students who do/do not wish to proceed directly to third
level education.
❑ It is designed to cater for the differing educational needs of
today’s students.
❑ The aim in the LCA programme is to prepare students for the
transition from the world of school to that of adult and working
life.
Course Content
The course is a self contained two year programme that requires
students to participate in three main areas.
1.Vocational Preparation & Guidance: (preparing for interviews,
job search, mini companies, pay, tax, etc.)
2.Vocational Education: (mathematics, IT, hotel catering and
tourism, graphics and construction, sport and recreation etc.)
3.General education: (gaeilge, french, science, english, music
etc.)
❑ It also involves Work Experience every Wednesday
An Overview
❑ Credits awarded for modules and tasks at the end of each session.
❑ 90% Attendance.
❑ An interview for six tasks.
❑ 200 credits over the 2 years. (divided into 4 sessions)
44 modules 62 credits (31%)
7 tasks x 10 credits 70 credits (35%)
Final examination 68 credits (34%)
200 credits (100%)
What Next After LCA?
❑ PLC – post PLC progression into higher education eg LYIT &
DIT
❑ Apprenticeships
❑ Employment
❑ North West Institute, Limavady College
❑ Teagasc/ Agriculture
❑ Údaras
❑ ESB, Solas (Fás) etc…
❑ 1 year media course in Acadamh in Gaoth Dobhair, through
NUI Galway
Conclusion
● LCA Prospectus and Application Form are now available.
● Every effort will be made to accommodate student preferences however○ a minimum number of students is required for a Course to be
offered
● Every effort will be made to match the programme offered to the needs of the students applying for the programme
● Completed Application Forms must be submitted by 4pm on Monday 5th March, 2018.