Welcome to our Guidance Webpage

Guidance at Coláiste Muire, in keeping with the schools Mission Statement, has a remit to help students make informed personal, educational and career decisions, set realistic personal and career goals and develop the skills necessary to accomplish these goals. The service also offers students support in coping with personal problems or academic concerns. Guidance is an integral part of our school’s educational provision on a whole school level, and has at its core  a deep commitment to the well-being of each individual student. Guidance refers to the range of learning experiences to allow students make informed decisions about their lives and encompasses the three areas of  Personal, Educational and Career Guidance.

Information for students

As a student you will make significant decisions while still at school. These choices are related to personal and social issues, educational issues and career issues. Guidance Counsellors are trained professionals with the expertise and knowledge to help you make choices in the three important areas outlined above in consulatation with the wider school community. This is done through individual consultation, guidance classes, and other activities.

Throughout your years at Coláiste Muire, you may undertake some or all of the following.

• Explore your feelings about your present life situation.
• Explore choices open to you and the consequences of each choice.
• Discover solutions to any problems you may be experiencing.
• Receive information on various educational and training courses and/or employment opportunities.
• Organise classroom activities where you prepare a CV, Letter of application and Mock Interview.
• Get advice and help on study and examination techniques.
• Complete Assessment and Aptitude Testing and Career Interest Inventories.
• Explore the CAO system and receive assistance with the application.
• Get information on studying abroad.

Subject Choice

Junior Cycle Subject Choice

Click on the links below to access information on Junior Cycle Subjects

1st year Subject Choice Booklet

English /  Irish /  Maths / Science /  History /

Geography / Wood Technology /  Home Economics /  Technical Graphics / 

Art /  Coding  / Music /  French /  German /  Business /  CSPE

5th Year Subject Choice

Click on the subject links below to access information on Senior Cycle Subjects

Accounting / Ag Science / Art / Biology / Business /

Construction / DCG / French / Geography / German

History / Home Ec / Music / Phy/Chem / Computer Science /  LCVP

Click on the link below for further information on Senior Cycle Subject Choice

Link to Careers Portal - information on Subject Choice

Guidance Events

 12th December 2024 - Study Skills Workshop took place for 3rd, 5th and 6th year students.  

Click here to view upcoming Guidance Events including Open Days

Click here to listen to the Leaving Cert Guidance Podcast

  Click here to subscribe to careersnews.ie and keep up to date with the most recent career and educational news.

Click here to register for HEAR/DARE information sessions on 11th January 2025

www.cao.ie Applications can now be made to cao.ie for 2025/26 entry.  Apply by 20th January to avail of the €30 discounted rate.   Applying to CAO - a video guide CAO how offers are issued CAO Important Dates Applying to CAO - course choices dos and donts Accepting a lower preference CAO offer	https://accesscollege.ie/ The HEAR Scheme is a higher education admissions scheme for Leaving Certificate students (under 23) whose economic or social background are underrepresented in higher education. The DARE Scheme is a higher education admissions scheme for Leaving Certificate students (under 23) whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education If a you think you may be eligable for either of these schemes, speak with your Guidance Counsellor.  You must indicate on your CAO that you wish to apply before 1st February. Click here to register for the information Day on 11th January 2025 10am-2pm at various locations across the country including ATU Sligo.	:Apprenticeships Click her for further information on Apprenticeships   :PLC /Further Education Courses For further information click here Students applying for Further Education courses apply directly to the college of Furthe Education.  Keep an eye on individual websites for application opening dates.  Sligo College of Further Education open for applicaitons for 2024/25 on 1st January 2025    Interested in studying Law - click for more information & advice   Click for further informaiton on Careers in Tourism

 The SUSI grant scheme will open for 2025 applications in early spring  

• SUSI website - www.susi.ie
• Application Form Guide (2024/25)  - https://www.susi.ie/how-to-apply/your-new-application-form-guide-/
• Careers Portal - https://careersportal.ie/school/student_supports_more.php?parent=2141&ed_sub_cat_id=444
• Eligibility Indicator -  https://www.susi.ie/eligibility-reckoner-app-irish/ 

Telephone: (071) 9183086    Fax: (071) 9189210  RCN: 20204966

Emails: General Enquiries: office@cmbm.ie Principal: principal@cmbm.ie Deputy Principal: deputyprincipal@cmbm.ie
 

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