1. Maryfield College
Senior Cycle Options

2. Welcome
Information on choices available to students entering Senior Cycle
First decision TY or 5th year?
If 5th year – which subjects?
If 5th year LCVP?
Please listen to information provided
Questions and clarification at the end.

3. Senior Cycle Options Transition Year
Maryfield College
Senior Cycle Options
Transition Year

4. Why do T.Y.?
“The mission of the T.Y. Programme is to 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.”
(Dept. of Education and Science, 1994)

5. Aims of T.Y. in Maryfield
To provide a wide and varied curriculum which allows for personal, social, vocational and academic development.
To help students to appreciate and interact with their own community and the world of work.
To provide the students with opportunities which will allow them to make valid subject choices.

6. Aims of T.Y. in Maryfield
To provide a year which is free from examination pressure where personal and social development can be facilitated.
To help students become self-directed learners and to help them “learn how to learn” .
Provide the students with the opportunity to take part in An Gaisce.

7. Multiple-Intelligence Theory
Proposed by Howard Gardner in 1983.
There are many different forms of intelligence as well as mathematical and linguistic

8. Multiple Intelligence Theory
Logical - Mathematical
Spatial
Linguistic
Bodily-kinesthetic
Musical
Interpersonal
Intrapersonal
Naturalistic
Existential

9. What will the Students study? Core Subjects
Irish
English
Maths
French/German
Religious Education
P.E.
Community Action
Careers/Work Experience
SPAD

10. Sampling Subjects History Music Physics Biology Business Chemistry Art
Geography
Home Economics

11. Other Green School Mini Company Computers Film Studies Drama
Guest Speakers
Visits to places of Interest
Gaisce

12. Transition Year Programmes
Community Action Programme
6 week preparation in school
18 week Community Placement
Work Experience Programme
Weekly Careers class
I day per week - Friday Placement
Extra Mural Programme
14 week programme of activities
14 week programme of Catering & Crafts

13. Assessment Journals – Reflective, Community Action, Work Experience
S.P.A.D – ‘Soap Box’ Presentation
Project Work
Class Work, Class Participation, Class Tests
Self-Assessment
Group Interviews

14. Certification of Participation
Department of Education & Skills Certificate of Participation In Transition Year
Distinction
Upper Merit
Merit
Pass

15. Costs Associated with TY
Outdoor Pursuits Trip
All other activities, outings, workshops
Voluntary Subscription Transition Year
Book List – Stationery, Dictionaries, Calculator
Street Map Book,
English Textbook & Novel

16. Costs Associated with TY
You should budget for:
An Gaisce – Not Compulsory
€10 for An Gaisce Registration
Additional cost of lessons/classes

17. Costs Associated with TY
Bus Fares
2015/2016 €25 approx.
Additional bus fares may be required to travel to Community Action/Work Experience Placements.
Students are encouraged to bring a packed lunch on outings so to avoid extra cost.

18. Maryfield College
5TH YEAR
SUBJECT OPTIONS 18 18

19. Choosing 5th Year VALID CHOICE -MAKE A CHOICE
Pupils should not be over influenced by friends’ choices
Preferred style of learning –directed structured learning
Knowledge of subject strengths

20. SUBJECT CHOICE
for SENIOR CYCLE

21. Important to make right decision
The choice of subjects for Senior Cycle is a very important one
There are 3 main areas to be considered

22. CONSIDERATIONS
Strengths: i.e. abilities, aptitudes, academic achievements– look at the subjects you have achieved well in so far.
Interests: Subjects in which you have a strong interest and those you like – this can be the best incentive to study
Careers/courses: Subjects required in order to pursue various careers/courses in the future

23. What are my choices?
The compulsory subjects : English , Maths and Irish (unless exempt), French/German will be studied by all students
Three optional subjects must be selected from the subjects on offer

24. Optional Subjects Physics Chemistry Biology Home Economics Music Art
History
Geography
Business
Accounting

25. THEREFORE:NOTE: Students study seven subjects –
the best six subjects in one sitting of the Leaving Certificate will be counted for points
A balance of subjects is advisable
Some subjects desirable, some essential

26. SCIENCE REQ.FOR MANY CAREERS
A laboratory science subject is necessary for entry to a range of third level courses—from the Medical/para medical /Nursing area to Engineering/Architecture/Computers and all Science courses.
Some courses require two science subjects and some require a specific science subject such as chemistry, physics or biology.

27. Examples of specific science requirements:
TCD-Dentistry and Medicine: any two
TCD-Pharmacy- Chemistry and another
UCD-Veterinary Medicine: Chemistry
UCC- Dentistry& Medicine: Chemistry & either Physics or Biology
DIT-Human Nutrition: Chemistry
British Universities: Medicine: 2 sciences required, usually require Chemistry

28. NOTE: Ability in Maths/Science to do Physics &/or Chemistry
Biology–advisable if considering Nursing, Beauty Therapy
Essential for Dental Hygiene UCC
Choose Science subjects carefully

29. Languages
It is advisable to have a modern language as most colleges require a language

30. LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Irish, English & another language for:
NUI (National University of Ireland):
UCD, UCC, NUI Galway, NUI Maynooth, Royal College of Surgeons, St. Angela’s College, Sligo, NCAD, Shannon College of Hotel Management, Institute of Public Admin & Milltown Institute.

31. More about Languages ! Trinity College & University of Limerick
Two languages-English & another, Irish accepted as “other”
Dublin City University, Dublin Institute of Technology and most Institutes of Technology : English or Irish
NCAD: Irish, English, a third language or Art

32. Languages 3:
Colleges of Education for Primary Teaching: Irish at C3 Honours level
Any course that includes a language requires that L.C. Language, usually at Higher level e.g.
International Business & Languages, DCU requires Honours C3 in language other than English/Irish

33. Mathematics Requirement for most courses & jobs
Ordinary level but some courses accept Foundation level
Higher level for Engineering, some Computer courses, Actuary, Mathematical Degrees, some Sciences, some Medical/Para Medical areas:
Essential to check specific requirements.

34. BUSINESS SUBJECTS
It is possible to study Business at third level without taking any of the subjects at second level- but advisable to take one if you are good at, like and are interested in this area.

35. ART Essential for all Art & Design courses All require portfolio
Useful for Architecture, Engineering
Some Media courses require portfolio and Art can be useful for this area

36. MUSIC
Leaving Certificate Music necessary if you wish to study it at third level (standard of Grade 7 at an instrument expected)
Audition /music test required for 3rd level
Even if you do not want to pursue it at 3rd level– if you are good at music and like it as a subject you should consider it - might be useful for points for third

37. SOCIAL & SCIENTIFIC Traditionally known as Home Economics
Useful for hotel and catering, teaching, nursing, child care, social work, fashion design etc.

38. HISTORY Gives great insight into world around you
Most enjoyable, can develop many skills
Not essential at LC in order to study history at college

39. GEOGRAPHY
Gives great insight/greater understanding of the world around you
For Science, Pharmacy & Medicinal Chemistry-TCD- it is accepted as one of the Higher Level C’s -- science subjects

40. REMEMBER! Choose with care What you like/are good at
Some subjects essential
Some subjects desirable
Know subject content
Don’t get too hung up on career subject links
Spread choices – open options!
Enjoy your subjects

41. WHAT YOU ENJOY
Subjects you enjoy  greater effort
Greater effort = greater success

42. DO NOT base choices on : “it’s what my friends are doing”
“that subject is a doss”
“there’s too much work involved ---”
“even though I really hate it I’ll do it because I’ll need it for college”
“only swats/nerds– do that subject”!

43. GET HELP & ADVICE Information on subject content:
1 Dept. of Educ. & Sc. Website
2 Text books for L.C.
3 Talk to subject teachers
Talk to Guidance Counsellor about careers/courses/essential subjects
Consult College Prospectuses, Career Books, College websites for specific subject requirements.

44. Useful Websites www.education.ie www.qualifax.ie

45. We are here to help!
Students can make appointments with Guidance Counsellor
Parents can make appointments or get advice over the phone
Thank you for listening
Questions welcome
Best of luck to all students.

46. Senior Cycle Options LCVP
Maryfield College
Senior Cycle Options
LCVP

47. LCVP
What is it?
Can everybody do it?
Link Modules
Assessment

48. Link Modules
Preparation for the world of work
Enterprise Education

49. Portfolio Core items: CV Career Investigation Summary Report
Enterprise/Action Plan

50. Portfolio Optional items: any 2 of Diary of Work Experience
Enterprise Report
Recorded interview
Report on ‘My Own Place’

51. Assessment Portfolio of work 60% of total marks
Written exam (May) % of total marks

52. Written Exam Audio-visual presentation Case study
General questions (4 out of 6)

53. Choice of Subjects for 5th Year
KEY DATES
DECISION DAY for
T/Y or 5th Year
Tuesday February 10th
Choice of Subjects for 5th Year
TuesdayFebruary 10th

54. QUESTIONS