Info on new Leaving Certificate grading system

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0duQRMWu78NQm1xU1JOSFM1TG8

Philosophy in Irish schools!

The minister for education is looking at the possibility of bringing Philosophy into Irish schools in the near future.
In the meantime, have a look at: http://www.openculture.com/philosophy_free_courses

Presentations by Erasmus University College, Rotterdam and Twente University

Many thanks to Alex Whitcomb from EUC Rotterdam and Harry Collins, Sligo native presently studying at University of Twente, for coming in today to talk to interested parents and Fifth and Sixth Year students about study opportunities at their universities and in Holland in general. A copy of their presentation will be posted shortly.
Further info at the general presentations at Fota Island Resort Hotel tomorrow evening.

UCD Campus Tours

UCD are running campus tours over the coming months. For more info, contact David Corscadden

UL: Graduate Career Info Evening

The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences invites

Secondary School Pupils and Parents to

THE GRADUATE CAREER INFORMATION EVENING

In the Kemmy Business School Building, UL Campus (Parking available)

Wednesday, 23^rd November, 2016

7pm – 8.30pm (followed by refreshments – ADMISSION is free)

The Faculty of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences presents Graduate Work Experience Talks in which former University of Limerick students from our degree programmes present an overview of their careers since graduating. The evening will cover the following courses:

• BA (Arts)

·      Applied Languages • European Studies

·      Journalism and New Media

·      Law Plus • Law and Accounting • Criminal Justice

Each graduate will describe what is involved in studying and working in their area and the exciting career opportunities they have experienced to-date. They will give an overview of how the skills and knowledge gained in their degree programmes has benefited them in their careers.  There will be an opportunity at the end for people to speak on a one-to-one basis with graduates and faculty teaching on the programmes over 

For more info, contact UL

News from GMIT Letterfrack

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0duQRMWu78NclY4WEJBOUp3XzQ/view?usp=sharing

NUI Maynooth Open Days

NUIM Open Days take place on Friday / Saturday the 25th / 26th of November. More info on
http://openday.maynoothuniversity.ie/

Presentation given to 3:3 today by Mr. O'Reilly

Whether to do TY or not  ...

http://www.slideshare.net/briancomerford9/junior-cert-5-life-stages

WIT college open week

Fifth years will attend an introduction to WIT event tomorrow morning followed by a visit to the sports facilities at Carriganore.

UCC School of Mathematical Sciences Open Afternoon

UCC School of Mathematical Sciences Open Afternoon will take place on Wednesday 7^th December 2016

More info from cmcallen@ucc.ie

Open Day Invitation - Drama & Theatre Studies (UCC)

The lecturers and staff of Drama & Theatre Studies (UCC) are delighted to invite you to our forthcoming Open Day on Saturday December 3rd from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm.

For students who wish to embark on drama and theatre studies at third level, this Open Day will provide an opportunity to hear about the range and flexibility of our courses, to see the excellent facilities we have here at UCC, and to get to know us and some of our existing students by participating in a variety of events. There is also a free workshop followed by talks from graduates of the course offering a look at potential career paths. 

For more info contact dramaandtheatre@ucc.ie

Dutch Universities Exhibition, Cork

The 12/14 main Dutch Universities will attend an exhibition at Fota Island Resort Hotel, Cork
on Tuesday the 29th of November. Time: 6pm to 9:30pm
More info on eunicas.ie

Upcoming event in UCD

UCD Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Planning, Geography & Environment Open Day

http://www.myucd.ie/visiting-ucd/events/ucd-architecture-landscape-architecture-planning-geography-environment-open-day-21st-january/

Careers in the EU

http://www.careersportal.ie/sectors/profile.php?client_id=111§or_id=7#.WC3wVtogGSM

Career opportunities in the defence forces

http://www.careersportal.ie/news/news.php?ID=2501202249#.WC2YPoK5iQk.twitter

WIT presentation to Sixth Years

Many thanks to John Power from WIT for coming to talk to the Sixth Years today and giving a general presentation on the courses available there.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0duQRMWu78NeDU1MnV6a1BseW8

Platform for online courses through SOLAS (Formerly known as FAS)

http://www.ecollege.ie/moodle/

Assistive technology for learning support students

Deirdre Madden from the DSO office in UCC will be visiting the school on the 1^st of December to work with students. She will also be giving a general presentation to teachers and parents in the afternoon from 2:15 to 3:30. If you would like to take part in this session, please contact Lillian O’Sullivan or Paul O’Reilly at the school.

For more info see: https://www.ucc.ie/en/dss/atoutreach/ or http://www.ucc.ie/en/dss/callouts/resources/videos/

BSc in Computer Science and BA in Digital Humanities at UCC

UCC is holding an information evening on the BSc Computer Science and the BA Digital Humanities & IT next Monday, 22^nd November from 6.30 to 8pm. All students and parents are welcome to attend.
Room G01, Western Gateway Building, Western Road, UCC.
More info:  Department of Computer Science, UCC, e-mail: secretary@cs.ucc.ie Tel: 021 4205892
See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfd_gPYFcqc

Carlow IT Open Day

Carlow IT are holding their Open Day on Thursday the 17th of November from 10am to 1:30pm. For more info, visit their website
See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xu0luabgtV4

Keeping an eye on the jobs market!

Take a look at JobFairy HQ (@JobFairyHQ): https://twitter.com/JobFairyHQ?s=09

Comparison of old and new L.C. points scales

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0duQRMWu78NX0pHUFplVlo0dEU/view?usp=drivesdk

Change of date for WIT Open Day and school presentation

WIT Open Day has been moved from December 13th to January 20th. More info to follow as it becomes available. Sixth Year students will attend.
Also, John Power from WIT Marketing and Outreach will give a presentation to Sixth Years on Thursday the 17th of November.