Guidance at Pobalscoil na Tríonóide
The Guidance Department addresses the personal and social, educational, and vocational development of our students. The service aims to support the guidance and counselling needs of the student in the context of the overall school mission statement.
The service is provided by a team of four Guidance Counsellors together with an active student management support team.
At junior level, subject choice, study skills, and transitioning have always been addressed, both within a formal classroom setting and informally at one-to-one meetings. This year, a new Junior Cycle Guidance programme has been introduced as part of the Well-being framework, which will be delivered by the Guidance Team. It will include modules on Transitioning, Learning Styles, Study Skills, Subject Choice, and a new career development module.
At senior level, topics covered include subject choice, study skills, examination techniques, and preparation for the world of work, application for further study, including CAO, UCAS, and Post Leaving Certificate courses. The students are allowed to attend various college open days and career events. In addition, visiting speakers are organised to present at the in school throughout the year. We also invite some of our past students currently studying at third level to come and talk to small groups of students about their courses.
We endeavour to keep our students and parents up to date with the many Career and Guidance-related events that take place during the year via the Pobalscoil na Tríonóide text messaging service and website.
We invite you to click on the Guidance section of the school website to access the most up-to-date information. Click here.