The Buzz Newsletter – Week 4
Welcome to Week 4 of The Buzz Newsletter! It’s Week 4 of The Buzz Newsletter and there’s lots to put in your calendar. Well done to all the students who took part in Round 1 of the Irish Maths Olympiad…
The Buzz Newsletter – Week 3
Welcome to Week 3 of The Buzz Newsletter! It’s Week 3 of The Buzz Newsletter and the school year is in full swing with a hurricane of activity – new school, new subjects, new teachers and new friends. We know…
The Buzz Newsletter – Week 2
Welcome to Week 2 of The Buzz Newsletter! This week marks the beginning of lunchtime and extracurricular clubs, and there is a great variety to choose from. From Film Club to Bridge and Table Tennis to Robotics, there is something…
The Buzz Newsletter – Week 1
Welcome to the first edition of The Buzz Newsletter for 2024/25! This is the first of many Buzzes for the year and each instalment will give news, opportunities, and advice that will help you feel at home in the school.…
Alumni Spotlight: Eve McMahon | Team Ireland Olympian
Eve McMahon from Howth in Co. Dublin, at just 20 years old, is the youngest Irish female sailor to qualify for the Olympic Games. She is set to compete in the ILCA 6 Class this Summer. As a recent Alumna…
Applied Mathematics (H): A Paper That Mixes The Familiar With Challenging Curveballs
Reaction to 2024 Leaving Certificate Applied Mathematics (Higher Level) by Brendan Williamson, Applied Mathematics teacher at The Institute of Education. Generous questions on new syllabus material but a few curveballs in questions based on the old syllabus. Minimal deviation…
Religious Education (H): A Nuanced Paper That Required Students To Be Attentive
Reaction to 2024 Leaving Certificate Religious Education (Higher Level) by Paul McAndrew, Religious Education teacher at The Institute of Education. A detail orientated paper that will really compliment students’ knowledge. A paper that challenges students to be attentive to…
Politics & Society (H): A Paper That Required Students To Think Critically
Reaction to 2024 Leaving Certificate Politics & Society (Higher Level) by Paul McAndrew, Politics & Society teacher at The Institute of Education. Students were required to think critically about the material throughout the paper. The paper reflects contemporary political…
Italian (H): An Approachable Paper With The Occasional Challenge
Reaction to 2024 Leaving Certificate Italian (Higher Level) by Erika Capello, Italian teacher at The Institute of Education. Something for everyone but some challenges that will allow top scorers to show their capacity. Some very familiar topics with some…
Physical Education (H): A Contemporary Paper With Some Tricky Elements
Reaction to 2024 Leaving Certificate Physical Education (Higher Level) by Brian Gregan, Physical Education teacher at The Institute of Education. A paper rooted in contemporary issues but with some tricky parts. A sign that this subject really is ‘sports…
Economics (H): A Past Paper Friendly Exam That Retraced Familiar Ground
Reaction to 2024 Leaving Certificate Economics (Higher Level) by Rob Quinlan, Economics teacher at The Institute of Education. A paper that was more reflective of past papers than current economic topics. Overarching topics appeared with a contemporary rebrand. Economics…
Music (H): A Manageable Paper That Will Leave Students Feeling Upbeat
Reaction to 2024 Leaving Certificate Music (Higher Level) by Ciara Coleman, Music teacher at The Institute of Education. A student friendly paper with clearly identifiable selections. A composition without an upbeat will have them feeling upbeat about their compositions. …