https://padlet.com/maireadneville/plef2u65ggk1 Coláiste Abbain, Maigh Árnaí, Loch Garman. en-us 2017-11-27 10:30:55 UTC 2026-01-08 21:15:46 UTC hello@padlet.com https://www.facebook.com/colaisteabbain/photos/pcb.878760505632401/878760302299088/?type=3 maireadneville https://padlet.com/maireadneville/plef2u65ggk1/wish/211324260 More information can be found at the following link; https://www.examinations.ie/?l=en&mc=sc&sc=ox]]> 2017-11-29 10:43:31 UTC https://padlet.com/maireadneville/plef2u65ggk1/wish/211324260 maireadneville https://padlet.com/maireadneville/plef2u65ggk1/wish/211324501 This year, Junior Certificate students in Coláiste Abbain will participate in the optional Irish Oral Examination as part of their Junior Certificate Examinations. This practical  oral exam will account for 40% of their overall grade. 

]]> 2017-11-29 10:44:18 UTC https://padlet.com/maireadneville/plef2u65ggk1/wish/211324501 maireadneville https://padlet.com/maireadneville/plef2u65ggk1/wish/214460166 The exam will last between 11/12 minutes, during which time the students will tell the examiner (as Gaeilge!) about themselves, describe the events of a picture series and ask the examiner questions about an advertisement.Students are given a chance to talk about themselves...]]> 2017-12-08 12:46:35 UTC https://padlet.com/maireadneville/plef2u65ggk1/wish/214460166 maireadneville https://padlet.com/maireadneville/plef2u65ggk1/wish/214462446 Naturally, the students will be a bit nervous about trying something new. They will be encouraged and supported to achieve their best. This experience will stand to them, especially as they go on to do the obligatory oral exam in their Leaving Certificate.]]> 2017-12-08 12:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/maireadneville/plef2u65ggk1/wish/214462446 maireadneville https://padlet.com/maireadneville/plef2u65ggk1/wish/214465863 Nowadays, as students tend to communicate non-verbally using photos or apps like Snapchat, it is more important than ever that we encourage young people to speak with adults as well as their peers.]]> 2017-12-08 13:10:35 UTC https://padlet.com/maireadneville/plef2u65ggk1/wish/214465863 maireadneville https://padlet.com/maireadneville/plef2u65ggk1/wish/214466855 To prepare for the upcoming exam, Coláiste have successfully applied for a grant to facilitate a school trip to the Gaeltacht.
More details will follow in the new year...]]> 2017-12-08 13:13:59 UTC https://padlet.com/maireadneville/plef2u65ggk1/wish/214466855 maireadneville https://padlet.com/maireadneville/plef2u65ggk1/wish/214478820 Most students report that they find it easier to speak the language rather than write it. Also, the topics covered in the oral exam tend to be easier than those on the written paper. By and large, teachers notice an increase in marks when students have done the oral exam.]]> 2017-12-08 13:48:42 UTC https://padlet.com/maireadneville/plef2u65ggk1/wish/214478820 maireadneville https://padlet.com/maireadneville/plef2u65ggk1/wish/214532818 You do not have to rely on one exam on one day; your assessment is broken up into more manageable pieces.]]> 2017-12-08 15:39:50 UTC https://padlet.com/maireadneville/plef2u65ggk1/wish/214532818 maireadneville https://padlet.com/maireadneville/plef2u65ggk1/wish/214941214 Students will be asked about themselves, their school, their home town and their hobbies. The exam is just like a normal conversation with an adult.]]> 2017-12-11 09:56:45 UTC https://padlet.com/maireadneville/plef2u65ggk1/wish/214941214