6th Year HL Irish (Tuesdays 19:50)

About This Course

Weekly Grinds Schedule (new students welcome at any time): - Term 1: Monday the 31st of August – Sunday the 25th of October (8 weeks). - Term 2: Monday the 2nd of November – Tuesday the 22nd of December (8 weeks). - Term 3: Wednesday the 6th of January – Sunday the 14th of February (5 weeks). - Term 4: Monday the 22nd of February – Sunday the 21st of March (4 weeks). - Term 5: Monday the 5th of April – Sunday the 6th of June (9 weeks). * In the event that the Academy must reschedule a class, it will run on the same day and at the same time during the next available school break. These can include October mid-term, Christmas, February mid-term, and Easter breaks. Topics Covered & General Information: This course aims to develop a high level of competence in the Irish language across the skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. It builds on the foundations of the Junior Cycle and prepares students for effective communication and critical engagement with Irish. Students will study a range of prescribed literary texts, including poetry, prose, drama, selected poems, and short stories. A significant emphasis is placed on oral proficiency, with 40% of the final grade awarded for the Oral Irish exam. The course also includes aural comprehension, written composition, and reading comprehension, encouraging students to express themselves fluently and creatively while deepening their understanding of Irish culture, society, and identity. The course supports students in becoming confident and capable speakers and writers of Irish, with the ability to engage with complex themes and ideas through the language. Pricing: Weekly grinds cost €28/week for a first subject and €21/week for additional subjects. This is billed monthly by standing order. These prices include full StudySphere membership for the year. StudySphere Membership: Included in this course is full access to StudySphere - our Maths eLearning platform which provides additional worked examples, exam questions (past and sample), solutions and videos to help to support you on your maths journey this year.