LC2 Information

Evening

Tuesday 13th September

2016

Anne Barry-Murphy
College Chaplain

The Sanctuary
Everyone can access

this place of stillness

Balance life and study
Active participation,
experiential learning,
creative expression
and reflection

The Rainbow Garden

Christmas Carol Service

Guidance in 6th
Year
Guidance Counsellors
Ms Eileen Crowley
Ms Oonagh Carroll
Ms Mary Moran
Guidance & Counselling Department 2014

Role of Guidance
Counsellor
A high proportion of Guidance resources

are given over to Sixth Year students

they are our priority
Each Sixth Year class is assigned class
contact time with their Guidance
Counsellor
Each Sixth Year student will be assigned a
one to one appointment before the
midterm with their designated Guidance
Counsellor and they can have as many
appointments throughout the year
Encourage your child to continue
make
Guidance &to
Counselling
Department

Attending Career Exhibitions/College

Open Days
All Sixth Year students are given the

opportunity to attend the Higher Options

Conference in the RDS
Students will be made aware of College Open

days most of which are on a Saturday. We

encourage students and parents to attend
Open days

Guidance & Counselling Department

Guest Speakers
The Guidance Department have arranged for

representatives from Maynooth University,

DIT, DCU, I.T.B + Dunboyne College of
Further Education

Careers library is open every Monday and

Thursday with a Guidance Counsellor

present.

Guidance & Counselling Department

CAO
A Careers/CAO Information Evening will be

held in the school for parents and students on

Tuesday 6th December
We will also have different career talks on

that night
CAO presentation.

Guidance & Counselling Department

Study Skills
Guidance Counsellors will work with Sixth Year

students in drawing up a Study Timetable that

strikes a balance between school, homework,
study and leisure time.
Parents are encouraged to participate in this
process as they will play a huge role in
supporting their child throughout the year.
Be aware of their study plan
Ensure they have a quiet, organised place to
study
Limit distractions e.g. Facebook/texting
Remember your child has to strike a balance
between school, study and leisure.

Guidance & Counselling Department

Thank you

Email:
eileencrowley@castlekn
ockcc.ie
Guidance & Counselling
Department

Ms Catriona Maguire
Year Head to LC2

LC2 Calendar
Higher Options Seminar

14th

September
Leaving Certificate Retreats

14th

Ocotber
LC2 Mock Interviews

26th

October
Mid-Term Break

31st Oct 4th Nov

LC2 Calendar
Parent Teacher Meetings
Tuesday 15th November
Tuesday 22nd November

CAO Information Evening

Monday 6th December.

Term Ends
Thursday 22nd Dec.

LC2 Calendar
School Reopens Wednesday 9th January
CAO Closing Date 1st February
Mocks Commence Mon 6th Fri 17th Feb.
Midterm Break 20th -24th Feb.
Easter Holidays 10th April . 21st April

LC2 Calendar
Graduation

Wednesday 24th May

Leaving Cert Results

Wednesday

16th August
CAO First Round Monday 21st

August

Before June 2017

Orals Gaeilge & Modern Languages
Art Practical
Construction Studies Practical
Engineering Practical
Technology Practical
Music Practical
Home Economics Practical

Before June 2016

LCVP Portfolio
Practical Department Project Work
LCVP Written Examination (May 2017)
History Special Topic
Geography Field Study
Ag Science Project Work
DCG Project