Guidance

COVID 19

If you feel you need extra support during this time, please scroll to the bottom of this page for a list of links to agencies that can offer support and/or information.


Stay safe and stay well. We are all in this together......

Leaving Certs 2021

Covid 19

Here are the expected dates for CAO. We will post any changes as they are published.

Important Dates:


CAO online application opens November 5th 12 noon

Discounted application deadline (€30 fee), 20th January 2021

Normal closing date for applications (€45), 1st February 2021


Online change of mind facility opens 5th May 2021 (Expected date).


1st July Closing date for change of mind facility, online at www.cao.ie

Ms. S. Cashman, Ms. J. Murphy and Ms. E. Tarrant.


Parents Talk 2020/2021

Parent's presentation.MOV


SUSI GRANT

SUSI stands for Student Universal Support Ireland and is the student grant application body. Any student considering going to third level education and whose family income is below a certain level can apply.

Click on the following link for further details. There are lots of helpful videos on the site to assist you in filling in the form. Remember that SUSI eligibility is based on income for the year 2019.

susi.ie/grant-process/


PLC Colleges


Dates will be posted as they become available.

Useful Websites Higher Education Further Education


Progressing from Leaving Cert to Post-Leaving Cert Courses

6th year parents presentation
Copy of Progressions 2-adults


Dare/Hear Advice Clinics Nationwide

For more info: www.ucc.ie/dss

Deadline for Hear/Dare documentation to be sent to CAO, 15th March 2020


Apprenticeships
IGC Meeting Jobs

In light of the current stresses due to Covid 19 and the uncertainty it brings to us all, the following links may be useful for people who may need extra support.

We all need help and support at times in our lives:

JIGSAW ONLINE........SUPPORT for YOUNG PEOPLE and their PARENTS

Supports:

HSE Approved Resources:

www.turn2me.ie/


mymind.org/


www.jigsaw.ie/ Phone 021 2452500


www.bodywhys.ie/


www.shine.ie/


alone.ie/ Phone 0818222024


www.belongto.org/


lgbt.ie/ Phone 1890 929 539


www.pieta.ie/contact/pieta-cork/

Free phone-1800247247 Text Help to 51444


www.samaritans.org/ireland/branches/cork/ Phone 116123


www.childline.ie/ Freephone 1800 66 66 66


Mobile Apps that have been reviewed and approved by HSE:


Mindshift by Anxiety Canada,

Clear Fear

Headspace


Procrastination

Mindful Meditation for Stress Reduction

After setting aside time to practice mindful breathing, you should find it easier to focus attention on your breath in your daily life—an important skill to help you deal with stress, anxiety, and negative emotions, cool yourself down when your temper flares, and sharpen your skills of concentration.