Podcasts about leaving cert

There are calls to permanently abolish fees for Junior and Leaving Certificate exams. Since 2020, fees have been waived, however they're due to be reinstated for 2026. 109 euro is how much parents of Junior Cycle students will have to pay while the cost of sitting the Leaving Cert will be 116 euro. Geraldine O'Brien, St Joseph's Kilkee Community College teacher and former Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland president spoke with Alan Morrissey on Thursday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) New Cross College

After reinstating fees for the Junior and Leaving Cert exams, the Government should abolish them permanently. That's according to Sinn Féin TD Pat Buckley who spoke to Ciara this morning on the show.

After reinstating fees for the Junior and Leaving Cert exams, the Government should abolish them permanently. That's according to Sinn Féin TD Pat Buckley who spoke to Ciara this morning on the show.

Next summer, you may have a teenager in the house worried sick over their Leaving Cert results. If that's the case, you can tell them about Séamus Boland.Séamus dropped out of school at 13, and today is the incoming President of the European Economic and Social Committee. He joins Seán to discuss his journey.

Next summer, you may have a teenager in the house worried sick over their Leaving Cert results. If that's the case, you can tell them about Séamus Boland.Séamus dropped out of school at 13, and today is the incoming President of the European Economic and Social Committee. He joins Seán to discuss his journey.

Andrea Gunn joins PJ to talk about her son Dylan who has Dyslexia and the Leaving is getting closer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irish can be a tough subject to get to grips with, but with enough effort and dedication, anyone can get better at it. And our resident Gaeilgeoir Erin is proof of that! During the final years of school, her Irish improved so much she's now doing a college course entirely through the medium of Irish. In this episode of the Studyclix podcast, she shares the tips and tricks she learnt for achieving the top grade in the Leaving Cert exam. ------ Thinking of getting grinds for Leaving Cert Irish? Try out Studyclix Boost! It's packed with bite-sized videos designed by expert teachers to fill the gaps in your knowledge and improve your overall confidence with Irish. Think of it as grinds except cheaper, shorter and more flexible. Pay for it once and have access until the end of the school year! Find out more here: https://www.studyclix.ie/boost/leaving-cert-irish-boost --- Reading of the Irish Poems: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eT1Y9tdZ898&list=PLSpnZJXDWrL1sgVBCXYjFdWL29-LiTpme ---- Got an idea you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Drop us a line at info@studyclix.ie, or reach out to us on social media. Our DMs are always open

“Leaving Cert changes are already dangerously out of date thanks to AI". That's the view of Colm O'Rourke, Former secondary school principal and Sunday Independent Columnist. Colm explained why to Shane this morning.

“Leaving Cert changes are already dangerously out of date thanks to AI". That's the view of Colm O'Rourke, Former secondary school principal and Sunday Independent Columnist. Colm explained why to Shane this morning.

Students who are dyslexic should be able to avail of extra time in Junior and Leaving Cert exams. That's the call from advocacy group Dyslexia Ireland, whose CEO Rosie Bissett spoke to Shane this morning.

Students who are dyslexic should be able to avail of extra time in Junior and Leaving Cert exams. That's the call from advocacy group Dyslexia Ireland, whose CEO Rosie Bissett spoke to Shane this morning.

This year saw a 43 per cent increase in applications for Leaving Cert appeals compared to 2024. The results of the 2025 Leaving Certificate Appeals will be available from 11am this morning. For more on this we spoke to Brian Mooney, Guidance Counsellor, Irish Times Education Columnist.

Minister for Education Helen McEntee wants works by William Shakespeare to remain compulsory for Leaving Cert English.Policymakers had proposed that it be optional for higher level students…What do you think, should it stay the way it is, or should students have a choice?Joining Andrea to discuss is Conor Murphy, English teacher in Skibbereen Community School, Dr. Ellen Howley, Assistant Professor at DCU's School of English and listeners.

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Ahmad Abushawish is a 19-year-old writer and activist from Gaza. He has successfully conveyed his voice and the stories of his people through several prestigious platforms, including Al Jazeera, Washington Report on Middle East Affairs, Electronic Intifada, Prism Reports, and We Are Not Numbers. He is also an alumnus of the Access 16 program. Ahmad aspires to pursue higher education abroad and earn a scholarship at a prestigious university, where he hopes to further develop his skills and amplify the voices of his community. He joins us from Nuseirat, Gaza, hours after he completed his final high school (Leaving Cert equivalent) exams. What a fabulous young man. May he live to fulfill his dreams. Support Dignity for Palestine here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/dignity-for-two-134250846

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Ahmad Abushawish is a 19-year-old writer and activist from Gaza. He has successfully conveyed his voice and the stories of his people through several prestigious platforms, including Al Jazeera, Washington Report on Middle East Affairs, Electronic Intifada, Prism Reports, and We Are Not Numbers. He is also an alumnus of the Access 16 program. Ahmad aspires to pursue higher education abroad and earn a scholarship at a prestigious university, where he hopes to further develop his skills and amplify the voices of his community. He joins us from Nuseirat, Gaza, hours after he completed his final high school (Leaving Cert equivalent) exams. What a fabulous young man. May he live to fulfill his dreams. Support Dignity for Palestine here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/dignity-for-two-134250846

PJ talks to Eoghan O'Leary from The Tuition Centre and STEM activist Grainne Bagnall about how we ensure women have access to high paying jobs which require Leaving Cert maths. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ catches up with Barry O'Shea, Pres Ballyphehane Principal and asks about some of the newer subjects being examined in the Leaving Cert as wellThe Presentation Secondary School, Ballyphehane, will hold its in-person Open Night this Thu Sep 18th You can register for it now on presballyphehane.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since the introduction of project math in 2012, the proportion of females getting a H1 has declined significantly, with roughly two-thirds of H1's going to males and just one-third to females. New research from the Tuition Centre and the Society Of Actuaries in Ireland found out why girls are underperforming at leaving cert higher level math compared to boys. Joining Pat to discuss these findings further Eoghan O'Leary, Head of Math's at the Tuition Centre.

Aimee is in Kinsale and has done courses after the Leaving Cert but now needs to find a job, PJ talks to her and gets more background from Jack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grinds360 has announced the launch of its platform focused on supporting students in the Junior Cycle, offering support that gives their members unrestricted access covering 11 subjects. This is the first of its kind solution, which follows a year of success for the business having entered the Senior Cycle market in September 2024. This expansion signals the growing demand for digital and hybrid solutions to learning, with students across Ireland now having access to affordable, high quality grinds. Founded by Ronan Murdock and Brendan Kavanagh, Grinds360 was created out of a shared commitment to both accessibility and excellence in education. The team of dedicated teachers working at Grinds360 recognised a growing gap in Ireland's traditional grinds industry, with its solution posed to democratise access to grinds across the country. With the combination of advanced technology, personalised support, flexibility and teacher quality already working to lessen the pressure on senior cycle students, Grinds360 has established itself as the go-to, digital alternative to traditional grind schools. This approach is now being offered to students preparing for their Junior Cycle exams, combining some of Ireland's leading teachers with cutting-edge technology and an innovative hybrid model. Grinds360 is offering Junior Cycle students and parents two flexible learning plans: a One Year Plan for €899 or a Two Year Plan for students starting in 2nd Year for €1,399. This includes weekly live grinds (available currently for Maths, English, Irish, and Science), on-demand lessons and online masterclasses in 7 other subjects, textbooks, digital notes, a study skills programme, and access to the online Summer Irish Programme, ensuring they have the tools and support needed to succeed. "We're bringing the same successful model from Leaving Cert to Junior Cycle, one membership provides unlimited access to all 11 subjects and every revision course, no restrictions. Plus, members get live weekly grinds in English, Irish, Maths, and Science. Tapping into how young people normally interact with and retain information like this makes learning more intuitive, fun and engaging. "This is especially important for Junior Cycle students entering secondary school, who are often gaining access to digital tools in the classroom for the first time. Something as simple as having access to a quick lesson on the daily commute to school is setting a new benchmark for how education is being delivered in Ireland," said CEO and Co-Founder of Grinds 360, Ronan Murdock, speaking on this news. One year on from launch, Grinds360 has achieved explosive growth with over 3,000 paying members and 18,000 app users. With 65% of signups coming from outside of Dublin to date, the edtech company now wants to give junior cycle students the same access. Brendan Kavanagh, Chairman and Co-Founder, added: "We've already seen our approach enhance Leaving Certificate preparation in Ireland, now we're doing the same for students ahead of the Junior Cycle exams. The earlier young people receive tailored support, unique to their needs and ways of learning, the better. But no student should feel forced to move to a grind school to access this support. This breaks the bond with their school, teachers, and classmates. Grinds360 offers young people a better solution and a choice, and it's a privilege to be a part of driving this change forward." Students can now sign up for Grinds360 on their website, with grinds in both the Leaving and Junior Cycle. Subjects available at Junior Cycle level include English, Irish, Maths, Science, Geography, History, Business Studies, Home Economics, Spanish, German and French. See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https:...

PJ talks to Chisom who coded his own online grinds website because the gap in the market is that students want to learn online now at their own pace, where they are. See also chezegrinds.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many people are pondering their futures following last week’s Leaving Cert results and the release of CAO offers earlier this week. But it’s not just school leavers who are considering their career and education options. Applications are open for the Kerry College course in journalism, podcasting and radio which runs in partnership with Radio Kerry. Radio Kerry’s Joe McGill is lead tutor on the course along with fellow mentor and tutor Connie Broderick. Jerry spoke to Joe and to Phena Mulligan who’s admissions officer with Kerry College Admissions Office. Phena also outlines some of the other opportunities and courses on offer from Kerry College.

Clare's Leaving Cert students are set to receive their CAO Round 1 offers later today. Those who received their results last Friday will be able to view their offers on the CAO website from 2pm this afternoon. Students around the county will be hoping the first installment of grade deflation, which took effect this year, won't impair their chances of enrolling in their preferred course. Branch Chairperson of Clare IGC, manager of CareerFocus.ie and Ennis Community College guidance counsellor, Mary Tyrell is urging students to reach out for support if they don't get their desired offer.

Niall asks is the Leaving Cert outdated, is it just a memory test?

Niall asks is the Leaving Cert outdated, is it just a memory test?

PJ talks to teacher Brian who says that the changes to the Leaving Cert could see some job difficulties depending on which union you are in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Niamh and her mum who campaigned for proper accommodations in the Leaving Cert for people like her and guess what? She got them and aced it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I remember when you got your Leaving Cert results,” Sorcha's old man goes. “I don't think I've ever been more proud of you, Dorling.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Helen McEntee, Minister for Education and Youth, on this year's Leaving Certificate results and how proposed changes are leading to threats of industrial action by teachers

Padraig Curley, President of the ASTI, on the Leaving Cert results and plans to reform the State examinations

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Emma O'Kelly, Education correspondent

Maura Fay, RTE Reporter, Dan Sheedy, Principal of the Tuition Centre, W'App: Aileen Hickie, CEO of Parentline

To the Leaving Cert students of 2025, we here in Radio Kerry wish you the very best. Entrepreneur, film-maker and photojournalist Jerry Kennelly shared his perspective on today. Later on in the show, Jerry read a social media post from Paula Silles whose son Luke died following a water accident in Fenit. Luke had been due to sit his Leaving Cert in June.

PJ first spoke to Hugh when he was with ISSU, the secondary schools students union and today he got his results. He tells us what the mood is like Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from the Class of 2025 on Leaving Cert results day, hears Paul Byrne talking to a woman with a warning on mini-fridges, learns of a way to beat the concert ticket scammers. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The class of 2025 has been awarded fewer top grades as grade deflation is introduced for the first time since the 2020 inflation.The proportion of H1s is down by 2.6% and O1s down by 2.1% compared to last year. Questions are now being asked about what this will mean for CAO offers next week.Matt was joined by Irish Times Education Columnist and Guidance Counsellor Brian Mooney and President of Teacher Union Ireland Anthony Quinn to discuss the results

Over 1,500 Clare students will receive the results of their state exams today. The portal to view both Leaving Cert and Leaving Cert Applied results opens at 10am this morning. 1,412 students sat the Leaving Cert this summer, while a further 103 undertook the LCA examination. This year marks the first of the State Examination Commission's attempt to return grade levels to that of 2019, the last pre-pandemic Leaving Cert year. Alan Morrissey was speaking with Donna Ní Ghallchobhair, Guidance Counsellor from St Joseph's Secondary School in Tulla. To give advice for students going out tonight to celebrate receiving their Leaving Cert results, Alan morrissey was joined by Sergeant Dominic Regan, community policing sergeant for Ennis and Garda Eoin Cummins, operational garda in Ennis.

Leaving Cert students in Clare are pouring over their results this afternoon. Over 1,500 young people across the county have been receiving their final grades since 10am this morning. The anxious wait is over for Clare's 1,412 Leaving Cert and 103 Leaving Cert Applied students, who have been receiving their results online and in person at schools across the county today. This year's results are down due to grade deflation, with top grades down by around 2 per cent. It's the first stage of phasing out grade inflation, which was brought in during the pandemic. Close to 100 Ennis Community College/Gaelcholáiste an Chláir alumni gathered in person to see how they fared and these students have been telling Clare FM how they got on. It begins a busy week for the county's outgoing leaving cer students, with the first round of CAO offers issued on Wednesday, before the appeals window opens on Sunday, August 31st. Guidance Counsellor at St Joseph's Secondary School in Tulla, Donna Ní Ghallchobhair, is advising students to reach out for assistance if they're unsure what steps to take next. She says everyone's pathway after their exams is different, given the array of options available. Meanwhile, Clare Gardaí are urging caution as those who received their results head out to celebrate. Keeping your phone charged, planning where you're headed and how to get home, and staying in touch with a parent throughout the night are the key pieces of advice they've issued. Operational Garda in Ennis, Eoin Cummins says everyone should take responsibility for both themselves and their friend group.

More than 65,000 students across the country received their Leaving Cert results today, which marked the first stage in a planned return to pre-pandemic grading levels. Minister for Further and Higher Education, James Lawless, discusses what this means for students and the third-level sector.

More than 60,000 students are set to receive their Leaving Certificate results today, To run through the breakdown of the results we are joined Gemma Lawlor, Guidance Counsellor at Tyndall College Carlow.

Leaving cert results come out today. Jonathan and Ciara discusses the leaving cert exams and memories of getting results.

It's a huge day for almost 60 thousand students as they nervously await their Leaving Cert Results. We speak to Minister for Education Helen McEntee.

With CAO Offers Day around the corner, thousands of young Irish students are at a pivotal moment in their lives. For some however, the journey to college and beyond is different to what they expected, and we want to shine a light on some of those stories. For this episode of The Studyclix Podcast, Luke talks to  TikToker (and former Studyclix Ambassador!) Jake Glendon, who is hoping to start his first year in college this September after taking a gap year following his Leaving Cert. Jake talks about the moment he realised a gap year was right for him, the ups and downs of that decision, and what advice he would give to students considering the same. For more gap year advice and general tips about school and exams, check out Jake's TikTok here. ------ Got an idea you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Drop us a line at info@studyclix.ie, or reach out to us on social media. Our DMs are always open

With Leaving Cert results out tomorrow, students are being reminded that if results don't go their way, there are still plenty of no-points Bachelor's Degrees options available to them. For more on this Tanya Jones - Deputy Director of the National Tertiray Office and Fiona O'Malley - CEO of Turn2Me.

Hosted by Andrew Quinn and Darren Mooney, this week with special guests Conor Murphy and Natasha Waugh, The 250 is a weekly trip through some of the best (and worst) movies ever made, as voted for by Internet Movie Database Users. This August, we are taking a look at the films on the Irish Leaving Certificate Curriculum. This week, Celine Song's Past Lives. Nora Moon was just twelve years old when her family emigrated from South Korea to Canada. Moving to New York to pursue a career as a writer, Nora tries her best to stay in contact with her childhood friend Hae Sung, who remained in Seoul. Time passes and the pair drift out of contact. Years later, Hae Sung reaches out to let Nora know that he will be visiting New York, causing Nora to confront and re-evaluate many of her life choices. At time of recording, it was not ranked on the list of the best movies of all time on the Internet Movie Database.

So – yeah, no – we're in the cor, on the way to the airport, to collect Honor, who's coming home from her Leaving Cert holiday in, believe it or not, Magaluf. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A studio has highlighted the stark gender gap in STEM subjects at Leaving Cert level. Just over 43% of female Leaving Cert students studied another STEM subject outside of biology, such as agricultural science, applied maths, or construction studies. This compares to 70.3% when it comes to Leaving Cert boys. Dr. Liz Coleman joined Fionnuala in studio to talk about the effects this has in third level education

Hosted by Andrew Quinn and Darren Mooney, with week with special guests Conor Murphy and Niall Murphy, The 250 is a weekly trip through some of the best (and worst) movies ever made, as voted for by Internet Movie Database Users. This August, we are taking a look at the films on the Irish Leaving Certificate Curriculum. This week, Colm Bairéad's An Cailín Ciúin. As her mother prepare to give birth to a second child, young Cait is sent down the country to live with her middle-aged cousins for the summer. While there, Cait learns a lot about Eibhlín and Seán, and a lot about growing up. At time of recording, it was not ranked on the list of the best movies of all time on the Internet Movie Database.

Hosted by Andrew Quinn and Darren Mooney, with week with special guest Conor Murphy, The 250 is a weekly trip through some of the best (and worst) movies ever made, as voted for by Internet Movie Database Users. This August, we are taking a look at the films on the Irish Leaving Certificate Curriculum. This week, Gabriele Salvatores' Io non ho paura. In Italy, during the late 1970s, Michele Amitrano is enjoying the pleasures of a youth that seems like it might last last forever. One day, Michele makes a strange and unsettling discovery about what lurks in a strange hole on the edge of the village's golden fields. What Michele finds might shake his world to its very foundations.