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‘I’ve Got Me Leaving’ by Jim-Jim Nugent. We love it!

The Agricultural science body is asking for an update of Leaving Cert syllabus.

A possible return of third-level fees look set to face a legal challenge.

The physics teacher asks “Why aren’t we teaching about global warming in schools?”

Sean is revamping theleavingcert.com - check it out!

For JC students - Choosing the right Leaving Cert subject combination.

A good article from the New York Times on the Irish language.

It’s that time of the year! Even if I had my head in the sand it’d be impossible not to know that everyone’s starting their oral exams. The Irish Oral notes page has shot to the number 1 most viewed in the last few weeks.

Have a look at the page views (each week since before Christmas) for all the oral exam notes and you’ll see what I’m talking about:

If you’re looking for help with the orals we have some helpful samples for the Irish Orals. If you’re doing orals in othe languages why not share your notes (French, German, Spanish) to help out your fellow students?

I came accross a post (rant) called “Exams….Ugh!!“, know how they feel!?

Rechecks delay cost student his place in Trinity. Poor guy.

Some of the Blackrock College guys are going to Malawi again.

Some free Chemistry PowerPoint Lessons & Instructional Materials.

photo credit: arjin j

For anyone doing History:

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Applicants to some CAO courses may be vetted by the Gardai before taking a place on the course.

The learning toolbox from James Madison University.

The learning course has a CAO course guide for 2009.

No bonus points for Maths, says the minister.

If you’re in 3rd or 4th year, read about chosing the correct leaving cert subjects.

Students are shying away from construction courses on the CAO.

Is there too much media coverage of schools rugby? A debate between a Rock and Belvo lad.

An excerpt from the Irish times on how to treat the mocks.

5 notetaking methods from the California Polytechnic State University… fancy!

How To Use Office 2007 To Write A Great Essay

Microsoft Office:How To Use Office 2007 To Write A Great Essay

8 useful applications for taking notes.

Looks like the recession is bringing back a record number of people (4,400) to sit the leaving cert.

Jennie on leaving-cert.net blogs about how to avoid the reality of exams.

Students urged to build an ‘exciting’ career in property…. seriously?

Irish students are learning more about the holocaust.

Exam Revision by Twaise

Thinking of going into teaching? Rozz is wondering why.

The Indo repots on a possible disruption to the Irish Orals.

Apparently this is the single most important study strategy you will ever hear. It’s actually quite useful.

Asked on Gaire.com - University Education: A Privilege Or A Right?

What is an economic depression? Leavonomics explains.

For anyone feeling worried about the Irish Orals, if Yu Ming can do it: