The Leaving Cert Study Guide

The Leaving Cert Study Guide Your Leaving Cert Study Plan: Leaving Certificate students are encouraged to aim for 120-150 minutes of good quality study per day. This does not include homework completion.Study sessions should comprise of 40 minutes slots – 35 minutes work, 5-10 minutes break. Each slot should have pre-assigned motives and goals e.g. […]

Tips To Do Well In Leaving Certificate French

We have teamed up with our French grinds teacher to give you tips on how to do well in Leaving Cert French. It is all about Vocabulary so make sure you constantly improve your range of vocabulary in French. Have a notebook in which you and jot down any new words that you come across. This will […]

Ultimate Guide To Revising The Novels Leaving Certificate English

Context A good starting point with any text is to get to know the context. At the beginning of term you may have had a lesson which highlighted the key points of the text. This is something very easy to learn and will get you the first couple of points when you show your knowledge […]

What Is A Gcse Exam?

In 1870, The Education Act required the establishment of non-denominational elementary schools for children aged 5-13, nationwide. Schools could charge parents no more than nine pence a week to educate a child. Then, ten years later, attendance was made compulsory until the age of 10. In 1891, elementary education effectively became free, thus three significant […]

What Subjects Should I Choose For My Leaving Certificate?

Whether you are in Transition Year or 3rd year going into 5th year in September, the time to choose your subjects for leaving certificate is coming up. It’s the first of the many decisions you are going to have to make regarding your future career, especially if you still don’t know what you want to […]

Winter Study Strategies: Staying Motivated And Productive As The Days Shorten

As the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop, it can be all too easy to fall into a winter slump. The cozy allure of blankets, hot drinks, and dimly lit evenings might seem to compete with your academic goals. But don’t let the winter blues derail your productivity. With the right strategies, you can […]