State Exams Blog on issu.ie
We're searching the country for a Junior Certificate and a Leaving Certificate Student, who will be sitting their exam in June 2010.The lucky winners will be given the opportunity to be part of ISSU's online exam diary. Your Exam Blog will be published on issu.ie, outlining your reaction to your exams. HAVE YOUR SAY. USE YOUR VOICE. We'll even give you a €60 ONE FOR ALL VOUCHER. We'll be taking applications from Monday 15th February 2010 on issu.ie.
Think B4 You Post
Safer Internet Day is organised by Insafe each year in February to promote safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones, especially amongst children and young people across the world. The topic for 2010 is "Think B4 U post!".In 2009 Safer Internet Day was celebrated through 500 events in 50 countries all over the world. The NCTE coordinate events in Ireland. Stay safe online, don't do something you would regret. ISSU advises the NCTE in Internet Safety through their Youth Advisory Panel and directly to the Department of Education in our role on the ICT steering and advisory group.[pro-player width='530' height='253' type='video']http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylh1zzeICDM&feature=player_embedded[/pro-player]
It's time to REACHOUT.com
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ReachOut.com is a new online resource that inspires young people to help themselves through tough times. The site offers practical information through fact sheets, blogs and stories on a number of issues that affect young people. The site also allows young people to interact online with each other forming an online community of young people where serious and real issues are discussed these include mental health, School and College, Relationships and sex, Anger and violence and many more issues that affect young people. Check it out on http://ie.reachout.com
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CAO, "It's Decision Time"
Once registered for your CAO..... You must complete your course options before 5.15pm on February 1st 2010 online @ www.cao.ie to avoid late change of mind fees. Talk to your school guidance counselor if you are still unsure of course options. The website Qualifax is great for researching course information. Don't leave it until the last minute, the CAO website can get very busy in the lead-up to the closing deadline!!
Pre/Mock Examinations 2010
Ok, so the mocks are getting closer now. Don't panic - just relax. The mocks are preparation for the real exams in June and should be treated as such. They are a valuable indicator of your progress to date - and is the only time that you can sit a paper in real exam conditions using a paper that you have never seen before. Try your best, answer honestly, and don't go searching the Internet for 'paper spoilers' - it's really not worth it; you have from now until June to perfect your answers and reach your full potential.