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SPIN AR SCOIL is a one-stop shop for Leaving Cert Students. Each week we focus on one core Leaving Cert Subject with the help of a subject experts and special guests! How best to achieve your grades from home? Tips and tricks to acing the exam paper or accumulating the best-calculated grades. (Subject experts include teachers who create, examine and correct Leaving Cert papers for the Dept. of Education, authors of Leaving Cert textbooks and specialist grinds teachers.)
The show follows the journey of four Leaving Cert students across the next eight weeks. Caillum Hedderman (John the Baptist Community College, Hospital Co. Limerick) David Wright (Lucan Community College, Dublin), Sarah Clarke (Castleknock College, Dublin) and Aoife Ní Riain (Laurel Hill Coláiste, Limerick). SPIN AR SCOIL is a unique opportunity for Leaving Cert students to get involved in a weekly live interactive subject special show. To ask questions, voice their opinions and receive feedback!
Weekly subject special resource links shared online and audio podcasted!
"Miriam McCarthy, Health Sciences Academy Manager at UL speaks to Louise, about the Early Career's event for second level students,
The event is presented by Limerick and Clare Education Training Board and University of Limerick.
More details at https://www.ul.ie/hsa/upcoming-events
Head of Student Counselling at TUS (Ireland's newest Technological University with campuses in Athlone, Limerick, Clonmel, Ennis and Thurles)
Treasa Fox speaks about minding your mental health in College.
Treasa is lead author on the National Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Framework.
This week is all about THE STUDENTS, the voice of the future!
Leaving Cert students were the catalyst to start this series and are now aptly closing it out!
With little over a week until LC students across the country sit their written exams, we speak with Leaving Cert students David Wright, Caillum Hedderman and Aoife Ní Riain.
Reflecting on the highs and the lows along the way, plus the reality that #LeavingCert2021 has finally arrived!
The future is bright!💡
We speak with newly elected ISSU (Irelands secondary students union) leaders who will represent students for the next academic year! "Reform', "Clarity' and "Change' are some of what these bright sparks are advocating for!
Listen to TY student Saoirse Exton, 5th years Eoin Connolly, Jack McGinn and Kacper Bogaleski on SPIN Ar Scoil.
President of the Union of Students Ireland, Lorna Fitzpatrick on SPIN Ar Scoil.
Lorna shares advice for current Leaving Cert students. Finding a place to rent, minding your mental health and making new friends!
Career specialist Niamh Dwyer from My Career Plan.ie shares CAO advice and information for students hoping to study abroad.
Dr. Sabina Brennan, health psychologist and a neuroscientist and host the Super Brain Podcast talks about the importance of sleep for optimal brain function!
She also shares some great advice on dealing with anxiety while in an exam setting.
High Performance Consultant Dave Sheahan believes that correct hydration, nutrition, and physical activity will increase a student's exam results.
Minister Collins is Minister at the Department of Further and Higher Education.
He speaks to SPIN exclusively about the predicted CAO points 'boom'.
Shares options and advice for students worried about transitioning to third level remotely.
His opinion on rent and student accommodation issues for students continuing in Education as well as proposed mental health services and financial aid.
Founder of Career Ahead, CAO Expert and Educational Consultant Mary Lucey share her top tips ahead of the CAO Change Of Mind on May 5.
Listen for:
-Advice ahead of CAO change of Mind.
-Tips on altering your CAO or even changing it entirely
-Importance of filling out the CAO form correctly
-Ensuring you give yourself every chance/ option
BIMM Music Tutor, Musician and Music Label Manager Jason Byrne chats about music at third level.
The advantages of having a degree in Music, Career options for music enthusiasts and why gaining skills and knowledge is essential when it comes to navigating the modern music industry.
Plus, a nod to recent BIMM graduates Fontaines DC and why a Grammy nomination isn't unattainable!
Practical exams and Orals are complete, Date for CAO change of mind is on the horizon and students are on the final countdown to their written Leaving Cert exams! This week one of SPIN's favourite subjects is up for discussion... MUSIC!
Music State Examiner and Teacher Ciara Gold, looks ahead to the written Music exam in June, Ciara has some top tips for students ahead of the exam and how they can best maximise their results.
TV CHEF and young entrepreneur Eoin Sheehan talks about carving a career for himself in the food industry.
Eoin believes his consistency, hard work, and a little bit of luck on Instagram got him to where he is today!
TV chef, award winning author and foodie Rachel Allen is this weeks special guest.
Rachel has advice for aspiring chefs, bakers, and food entrepreneurs!
At this point students are on the final countdown, following the Easter break oral examinations and practical are complete. We discuss Home Ec and Ag Science, we also chat about proposed strike action and hear from the student's perspective.
State examiner teacher and AG lecturer Dr. Keir McNamara talks about Ag Science as a share some advice for students finalising their project work and sitting the written paper in June.
At this point students are on the final countdown, following the Easter break oral examinations and practical are complete. We discuss Home Ec and Ag Science, we also chat about proposed strike action and hear from the student's perspective.
Home Ec teacher Kelly McHugh has top tips for student sitting the written paper.
Irish Architect and TV personality Hugh Wallace shares his Leaving Cert memories.
Hugh talks about what it was like to be diagnosed as dyslectic in the 70's.
Reminds us that hard work and perseverance will help you find success.
Plus, Hugh has great advice for budding creatives.
Schools out for Easter Break.
School Principal Sinéad Moloney Coláiste Nano Nagle reminds students, teachers and parents, to mind their mental health this Easter.
Award winning Garden designer, author, and TV personality Diarmuid Gavin joins Louise on Spin Ar Scoil this week.
Diarmuid shares his Leaving Cert memories plus his love for Geo- Ecology and the importance and relevance of climate studies. Plus, some great advice for students who want a career in the "great outdoors".
Dr. Sinéad McCoole is an Irish Historian, award winning author and exhibition curator.
Author of Easter Widows, Guns and Chiffon, Mná 1916 and many more.
Sinéad believes that aside from academia there is a need for more history 'practitioners' in Ireland and why a degree in History is an asset in any profession.
Following the department of Education's circular with further adjustments to the written Leaving Cert exams for 2021, Spin Ar Scoil continues to equip students with resources and advice to ace their exams!
History teacher and examiner Pat Keane has great advice and some fool proof prep when studying for History.
Following the department of Education's circular with further adjustments to the written Leaving Cert exams for 2021, Spin Ar Scoil continues to equip students with resources and advice to ace their exams!
Author of Leaving Cert textbook Earth (see below) Mike Organ shares his top tips on bagging yourself a H1 in Geography.
This is a bonus episode of Spin Ar Scoil.
Leaving Cert language students are busy preparing for their oral exams. Louise caught up with The @irishpolyglot aka Benny Lewis who shares his top tips on becoming fluent in a foreign language!
He believes it can be done in as little as three months!
Member of the European Parliament Maria Walsh shares her Leaving Cert memories, why the exams are not the be all and end all when finding your dream career.
The benefits of having a foreign language for a career in politics and why youth activism is more important than ever before.
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris spoke to Spin ar Scoil where he revealed his plans to overhaul the CAO form, an alternative to the Leaving Certificate and talked of the financial supports available to third level students and their parents.
The countdown to the oral exams is on.
This week we are joined by Langauge experts who share some valid advice for students ahead of their exams.
French textbook author, examiner and experienced teacher Trish Mc Grath shares her top tips on acing French.
The countdown to the oral exams is on.
This week we are joined by Language experts who share some valid advice for students ahead of their exams.
German teacher Sabrina Spraol shares her top tips on acing German.
Minister for Education, Norma Foley spoke exclusively to Louise Cantillon on Spin Ar Scoil.
Minister Foley discussed, the grading of oral exams, the mental health and well being of students and plans for the vaccine roll-out among students and teachers.
The Minister will spoke exclusively to Louise Cantillon, presenter of SPIN ar Scoil.
Financial Planner, author and "How to be good with money' Guru Eoin McGee shares his Leaving Cert memories, his thoughts on the current business, accounting, and economics curriculum and why a career in finance is more relevant than ever!
Accounting teacher Dave Quinlan shares his top tips for Leaving Cert Accounting students.
Economics teacher Dr. Barry Ryan shares his top tips for Leaving Cert business students.
Spin Ar Scoil continues to celebrate SnaG, this week Louise caught up with Múinteoir Meg and Pearse Ahern.
Both múinteoirí Gaeilge with an infectious"grá' for our native language.
Together they have recently written and published an Irish text book for students:
Irish aeronautical engineer and award-winning STEM advocate and astronaut Norah Patten shares a unique insight into her journey through education.
Her Leaving Cert memories and why then practical application of Leaving Cert maths - is an advantage in space!
Norah has great advice for students hoping to study science and maths at third level!
Maths teacher Colin Ryan deep dives into Maths as a LC subject.
Top trends to look out for in paper 1- the importance of Algebra and basic arrhythmic.
How to strategically plan a time efficient approach to the papers.
Top advice on what questions are most likely to feature in the written exam and how preparation "is half the battle'.
This is a bonus episode of Spin ar Scoil, celebrating Seachtain na Gaeilge 2021!
Lousie chats with Irish Leaving Cert Oral Examiner, and Author Tomás Ó Madagáin.
Tomás tell us what it takes to ace this year's Irish béaltriail!
State examiner and DCG (Tech drawing) and Construction teacher David Lowe,
shares advice for students plus some top tips on preparing for guaranteed long questions on the written papers!
We investigate how creative students will suffer at the hands of accredited grading at the struggle to make up lost time on project work.
Art examiner and teacher Bairbre Ní Chathasaigh shares some great advice on acing Art History and how students can make the most of that 40%!
Multimillion selling horror writer Darren Shan joined Lousie on Spin Ar Scoil.
Darren chats about carving a career for himself in English, and what is takes to make it as a writer!
He shares his memories of Leaving Cert English, moving to study in the UK and how he beat JK Rowling to a book publication deal with his "Cirque Du Freak' series in 2000!
English teacher Alan Hogan deep dives into English as a LC subject.
Top trends to look out for in paper 1- "personal writing' and comprehension.
How to strategically plan a time efficient approach to paper 2.
Plus some insider advice on what poets are most likely to feature in the written exam and a fool proof way to bag yourself marks in the unseen questions!
On this week's bonus episode. Louise chats with three Leaving Cert students, Caillum Hedderman, Aoife Ní Riain and David Wright.
Yesterday The Taoiseach announced that schools would reopen for Leaving Cert Students Monday March 4.
These students have mixed opinions on the decesion.
Professor Luke O Neill is professor of biochemistry in the School of Biochemistry and Immunology at Trinity College Dublin.
He shares valuable advice for leaving Cert students studying science, and those who intend to study Science at third level.
Professor Luke O Neill also have advice on great careers and the joy of working in Science!
This week the topic of debate is Science, Biology , Chemistry and Physics.
Our four Leaving Cert students share their thoughts and hopes for their Leaving Cert Science exams.
Biology teacher Aisling O Connor joined Louise on Spin Ar Scoil.
Aisling shares her top tips on acing Biology in the Leaving Cert.
Aisling has advice for students who choose to sit a written exams or opt or a series of accumulated grades.
Dr. Barry Ryan joined Lousie on Spin Ar Scoil.
Dr. Ryan shares her top tips on acing Physics in the Leaving Cert with advice for students who choose to sit a written exams or opt or a series of accumulated grades.
Science teacher and founder of Kilmartin Educational Services Julie Kilmartin joined Lousie on Spin Ar Scoil. Julie shares her top tips on acing Chemistry in the Leaving Cert! Julie has advice for students who choose to sit a written exams or opt or a series of accumulated grades
Calling all Leaving Cert and 5th years students!
Do you plan on sitting the HPAT exam this year? Dr. Barry Ryan shares his top ACER HPAT Ireland exam tips ahead of this weekend's online exam.