Tramore Tuition

If there are any students sitting their Leaving Cert, I've been sent a discount code for Examcraft/Tuition Centre online courses taking place over the Christmas break, as I do a bit of work for them.
To view the courses on offer, visit https://thetuitioncentre.ie/christmas-courses and use the discount code XMASC22 for a 100% discount on all courses.

Christmas Courses

Classes will return for the 2022/2023 academic year for Junior and Senior cycle English. Classes run on a one-to-one basis and incorporate approaching the syllabus in a manageable way, together with confidence building, answer structure, and identifying achieveable goals. Contact me on 0852748890 or drop me a message to book in for September. Places strictly limited.

Leaving Certificate coverage: English paper two review EXAMINATION papers have been released following this afternoon's English examination for Higher and Ordinary level. Following a very pleasant and imaginative paper one, students were, by and large…

Dymphna Nugent’s Rapid Revision for English paper two TOMORROW afternoon, students will sit English paper two, which is worth 200 marks and lasts for 3hrs and 20mins. Preparation is key, we have included below some essential tips when revising this…

Final numbers being taken for September classes for English (Junior and Leaving Cert.) Summer classes being run, aimed at those who are moving into sixth year and need a helping hand to catch up to speed following the disruption of fifth year. Classes run by qualified secondary school teacher, with a consistent rate of high performance grades and an emphasis on confidence building in students. 0852748890 or DM for more info

A lesson hard learned that the Leaving Certificate needs reform. I applaud Joe McHugh for making what was an unenviable announcement today. We were faced with an impossible choice between justifying the hard work, and maintaining healthy mental and physical states. I am heartbroken that my students will not be able to sit their exam, and earn their grade.
The reason is because my students range from students who failed the mocks, to students who stradded the line of a H2 and H1. School didn't see them reach that H1. Those who failed have put in monumental work since then and have turned a corner, but will that be seen and taken into consideration? It all remains to be seen, and schools have such an arduous task ahead of them. Those who choose not to accept the predicted grade will sit the examinations sometime, perhaps after Christmas, thereby missing the intake for 2020 third level.
There was no easy way to make the right choice, but the right choice must always be the mental and physical health of our young minds. I have seen every scratch of the pen on the page, in some cases over a period of 5 years, I know what battles were overcome, from undiagnosed dyslexia to mental health and family circumstances, and I follow all of their stories with such genuine interest and concern for many years ahead. Please know that I am more than happy to talk to any student with any queries at any stage.

I welcome the news that the Leaving Certificate has been postponed but will still take place. Students have worked so hard for so long, and what is always the longest possible year now seems even longer for 6th year students. However, having an opportunity to still sit the exams gives students that goal still and a fair chance to achieve their desired outcome. I am so sorry for those who worked so hard for the Junior Certificate, the skills learned this year will serve every single student going through to September. I admire the tenacity, determination and ambition of my own students, you will change the world with the hunger you now have for your future. I am here for any question, any time.

In these unusual times, we need to rely on routine. I am running online Zoom classes for students who want to keep up to speed with their English or increase their revision during this time. DM me for availability.

Upcoming dates for the 'try' events at WIT for prospective students.

Some important dates to bear in mind.

My tips for approaching the poetry answer ahead of the mock examinations. Subscribe to my Youtube channel to ensure that you/your student catches all tips ahead of June.

Poetry Answer Structure (Higher and Ordinary level) Tips for reading the poetry question and for structuring the answer. Guides given on usage of quotes and additional queries when answering in the exam.

Poetry Workshop.The pre-examinations are after Christmas, directly after Christmas in some schools. Preparation is key, you cannot change a grade easily between now and then but you can create good habits and increase your knowledge bank. I am running the first in my poetry workshop series on Sunday, December 15 in Klub Muzik. Intensive revision on four poets with a focus on increasing confidence when approaching the answer and speaking about the poet. Strictly limited places, DM now to book or contact 085-2748890