STUDENT GUIDANCE AND WELL-BEING

Students are encouraged to make as many ‘one-to-one’ career guidance meetings as they need. At these meetings we explore career opportunities and discuss the student’s aspirations for third-level education. Our aim is to help our students make informed decisions about their future career and life. Parents and guardians are invited to participate in these meetings if they wish. Continuous assistance is provided throughout the CAO application process.

Many students who enter our 6th year programme may already be in a situation where their previous school has submitted an application to the State exams Commission. If this is not the case, or you are joining Ashfield College in 5th year, our Support team will aid you in applying for any Reasonable Accommodations for which you may be entitled. Reasonable Accommodations typically include Spelling and Grammar Waivers, separate centres, using a reader, laptop, scribe etc.

We actively encourage our students to look after their physical health. Many of our students use the local FlyeFit gym (Not included with School Fee), less than 500m from the building. Our students can avail of spin classes and circuit training, before and after school. We believe this helps with focus and managing stress, especially close to exam time. Along with a range of fitness classes, full induction training on all the equipment is provided by qualified FlyeFit instructors.

Throughout any given academic year, we host several seminars, aimed at guiding parents through the Leaving Cert year and beyond. Below we have listed just some of these seminars to give you a sense of the programme.

Ashfield College hosts several Public Talks through the year aimed at guiding parents through the Leaving Cert year and beyond.

Ashfield College runs a series of CAO talks throughout the year. Students and parents are encouraged to attend one of these talks, which are intended to demystify the CAO application process and answer any questions students and parents may have in advance of making the student making their college application.

Mindfulness can provide students with the tools they need to help them remain calm, sustain their attention and manage the pressures of student life effectively.

Mr. Tom Blanche and our Year Heads deliver a Study Skills programme throughout the school year. This programme is aimed at helping students to feel that they are in control of their study, rather than it being in control of them. Tom works with students, helping them to consider what kind of a learner they are, how they study best, as well as considering how to study effectively.