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Subject Choice Workshops

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In March, all new 1 year students will be invited to come into the school to book their locker and
have their photo taken for their swipe card, on this day the Career Guidance Department will be
conducting workshops in which advice will be given on subject choice. Entrance assessment
exams will take place in January 2021.

Academically Gifted Students

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Academically gifted students are identified in 1 year through our entrance
assessment and Primary school reports.

This cohort of students is monitored to ensure that their potential is being realised.

This process involves examining the students’ performance in house exams and class
tests. Subject teachers are asked to complete progress reports on performance and
potential, and Parents are invited to participate in the progress.

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Following the Christmas assessments in 1 year, the students’ results are analysed.
Any students who are deemed to be underachieving are identified and appropriate
interventions are put in place.

Tracking of Students

Students will be tracked academically from entering the school in 1st year right
though to their Leaving Cert year. This system will monitor student’s grades from
their primary school report, in-house exams each year and junior cert results. This
tracking system allow teachers access to vital information about their students and
assist them in future planning.
An academic council meets regularly to identify students not reaching their potential
and appropriate support is put into place. Students with learning difficulties will be
supported and equally gifted children will be offered challenges and programmes that
meet their needs.