FR EE CHRISTMAS REVISION COURSES JUNIOR & LEAVING CERTIFICATE VALUED AT 295 Lucy Alex Now Studying PHARMACY Trinity College Dublin Now Studying ECONOMICS & FINANCE UCD DWYER PENNY A2 A1 Leaving Cert Chemistry Leaving Cert Business Get Grinds. Get the Edge. Get to GREAT PLACES. Megan ROSS The Dublin School of Grinds is different in many ways. Its teachers are Now Studying the highest quality, but are chosen APPLIED of MATHS & ECONOMICS not only on their course knowledge or Harvard University, USA teaching ability, but their personality and ability to interact with students making classes both engaging and enjoyable. A1 Leaving Cert Applied Maths DSOG J&LC Christmas Courses JAN2017 8pg A4.indd 1 Ria KIELY Now Studying BESS Trinity College Dublin B2 Leaving Cert Biology 24/11/2016 14:18
FREE CHRISTMAS REVISION COURSES VALUED AT 295 Pictured above: One of our teachers, Carl Brien Who are we? The Dublin School of Grinds has rapidly become the cornerstone of exam preparation in Ireland. Our sole purpose is to maximise students CAO points. Over the past decade, more than 32,000 students have taken advantage of this by attending our courses. With the recent teacher strikes and with only five months left until the exams, this is the ideal opportunity for students to maximise their grades. We are here to help students in ensuring they get enough points for their dream college course. About these FREE Courses: This January, we are holding FREE Christmas Revision Courses. Students can avail of six hours of tuition by attending up to three courses free of charge. Each course lasts for two hours. Note: These courses will book out, so early booking is critical. Students who attend these courses will receive:»» Multiple booklets of our A1 study notes»» Six hours of expert tuition with Ireland s leading teachers»» Past and probable exam questions that are likely to appear in this year s State Examinations EARLY BOOKING REQUIRED To book, call us on 01 442 4442 or book online at www.dublinschoolofgrinds.ie Why free? These courses are provided to offer students an insight into the unrivalled exam preparation delivered at The Dublin School of Grinds. Our teachers have designed these courses to eliminate students worries about the upcoming State Examinations, by increasing their knowledge of the critically important marking scheme and improving their examination techniques. Our teachers instil confidence in students, enabling them to return to school after the Christmas break with the correct mindset and a clear focus on what the Examiner and the syllabus require them to study.
Free Christmas Revision Courses Timetable These courses run for 2 hours each. Students may attend up to three courses. As displayed in the timetable below, there are numerous options to cater for students timetable needs. All courses take place in The Talbot Hotel, Stillorgan (formerly known as The Stillorgan Park Hotel). 6th Year Accounting H Tuesday 3rd Jan 12:30pm - 2:30pm Agricultural H Tuesday 3rd Jan 12:30pm - 2:30pm Science Applied Maths H Tuesday 3rd Jan 12:30pm - 2:30pm Biology H Tuesday 3rd Jan 10:00am - 12:00pm H Tuesday 3rd Jan 3:00pm - 5:00pm Business H Tuesday 3rd Jan 10:00am - 12:00pm H Tuesday 3rd Jan 3:00pm - 5:00pm H Sunday 8th Jan 12:30pm - 2:30pm Chemistry Economics H Tuesday 3rd Jan 12:30pm - 2:30pm English H Tuesday 3rd Jan 3:00pm - 5:00pm H Thursday 5th Jan 3:00pm - 5:00pm H Sunday 8th Jan 10:00am - 12:00pm H Sunday 8th Jan 12:30pm - 2:30pm French H Tuesday 3rd Jan 10:00am - 12:00pm H Sunday 8th Jan 10:00am - 12:00pm H Saturday 14th Jan 3:00pm - 5:00pm Geography H Tuesday 3rd Jan 10:00am - 12:00pm 6th Year (continued) History Home Economics Irish H Thursday 5th Jan 3:00pm - 5:00pm H Friday 6th Jan 3:00pm - 5:00pm H Saturday 14th Jan 3:00pm - 5:00pm Maths H Tuesday 3rd Jan 10:00am - 12:00pm H Tuesday 3rd Jan 12:30pm - 2:30pm H Friday 6th Jan 3:00pm - 5:00pm H Sunday 15th Jan 3:00pm - 5:00pm Maths O Wednesday 4th Jan 10:00am - 12:00pm O Wednesday 4th Jan 3:00pm - 5:00pm O Thursday 5th Jan 10:00am - 12:00pm O Friday 6th Jan 10:00am - 12:00pm O Monday 9th Jan 6:30pm - 8:30pm O Saturday 14th Jan 10:00am - 12:00pm Physics H Thursday 5th Jan 3:00pm - 5:00pm Spanish H Tuesday 3rd Jan 12:30pm - 2:30pm 5th Year ear Applied Maths Biology H Tuesday 3rd Jan 12:30pm - 2:30pm Business Chemistry Economics English H Tuesday 3rd Jan 12:30pm - 2:30pm French H Sunday 8th Jan 12:30pm - 2:30pm Irish H Sunday 8th Jan 10:00am - 12:00pm NOTE: All courses take place in The Talbot Hotel, Stillorgan (formerly known as The Stillorgan Park Hotel). 5th Year (continued) Maths H Tuesday 3rd Jan 10:00am - 12:00pm H Tuesday 3rd Jan 3:00pm - 5:00pm Maths O Wednesday 4th Jan 3:00pm - 5:00pm O Thursday 5th Jan 12:30pm - 2:30pm Spanish Note: As well as the specific 5th Year courses shown above, there are numerous 6th Year courses which are suitable for 5th Years. These are: Accounting, Agricultural Science, Geography, History, Home Economics and Physics. 4th Year ar Maths Note: As well as the 4th Year Maths course shown above, which is specially designed for Transition Year students, the 5th Year courses listed above are also suitable for 4th Year students to attend. 3rd Year Business Studies English H Tuesday 3rd Jan 10:00am - 12:00pm H Thursday 5th Jan 3:00pm - 5:00pm H Friday 6th Jan 3:00pm - 5:00pm French Irish H Tuesday 3rd Jan 10:00am - 12:00pm H Tuesday 3rd Jan 12:30pm - 2:30pm H Sunday 8th Jan 12:30pm - 2:30pm Maths H Sunday 8th Jan 10:00am - 12:00pm Science H Tuesday 3rd Jan 10:00am - 12:00pm H Sunday 8th Jan 10:00am - 12:00pm 2nd Year ear Maths Note: As well as the 2nd Year Maths courses shown above, which are specially designed for 2nd Year students, the 3rd Year courses listed above are also suitable for 2nd Year students to attend. 1st Year ear Maths C Sunday 8th Jan 12:30pm - 2:30pm C Saturday 14th Jan 12:30pm - 2:30pm Mature Students Irish for Primary School Teaching H = Higher Level, O = Ordinary Level, C = Common Level To book, call us on 01 442 4442 or book online at www.dublinschoolofgrinds.ie
WEEKLY GRINDS Pictured above: Biology Teacher, Wesley Hammond Weekly Grinds The Dublin School of Grinds provides weekly grinds, which are 75 minutes in duration and which are held in a classbased environment. Weekly grinds include a special 1-on-1 service, where students can come up to the teacher for a period of time before or after class. This is an individual service which we encourage all our students to take advantage of. The foundation of our weekly grinds is exam focus. We strip away the unnecessary sections of each subject, and focus solely on the core, examinable material. Our aim is to increase students exam performances and ultimately their CAO points. Grinds commence the week starting Monday 16th January and run until May 2017. SPECIAL OFFER: Buy 1 subject and get additional subjects HALF PRICE. Special offer also applies to siblings. There are two payment options available: OPTION 1: IN FULL OPTION 2: TWO MANAGEABLE INSTALMENTS TOTAL On Booking 6th February TOTAL 1 subject 510 1 subject 357.60 238.40 596 2 subjects 765 2 subjects 536.40 357.60 894 3 subjects 1020 3 subjects 715.20 476.80 1,192 Weekly grinds on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays take place in Kill of the Grange National School, Deansgrange (located on the 46A, 75 and 7D bus routes). Weekly grinds on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays take place in Alexandra College, Milltown (located on the LUAS Green Line and the 44 and 61 bus routes). Note: 1st subject works out at just 30 per week. Each additional subject works out at just 15 per week. Siblings of students may also avail of subjects at just 15 per week. EARLY BOOKING ADVISED To book, call us on 01 442 4442 or book online at www.dublinschoolofgrinds.ie Buy 1 subject and get additional subjects HALF PRICE. SPECIAL OFFER ALSO APPLIES TO SIBLINGS.
Weekly Grinds Timetable Weekly grinds on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays take place in Kill of the Grange National School, Deansgrange (located on the 46A, 75 and 7D bus routes). Weekly grinds on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays take place in Alexandra College, Milltown (located on the LUAS Green Line and the 44 and 61 bus routes). 6th Year Accounting H Mondays 7:15pm - 8:30pm Deansgrange H Thursdays 8:25pm - 9:40pm Milltown Agricultural Science H Wednesdays 8:15pm - 9:30pm Deansgrange Applied Maths H Wednesdays 5:30pm - 6:45pm Deansgrange H Fridays 5:45pm - 7:00pm Milltown Biology H Tuesdays 8:15pm - 9:30pm Deansgrange H Wednesdays 6:30pm - 7:45pm Deansgrange H Wednesdays 8:15pm - 9:30pm Deansgrange H Saturdays 8:55am - 10:10am Milltown H Saturdays 10:30am - 11:45am Milltown Business H Mondays 5:05pm - 6:20pm Deansgrange H Wednesdays 6:30pm - 7:45pm Deansgrange H Saturdays 12:25pm - 1:40pm Milltown Chemistry H Mondays 8:15pm - 9:30pm Deansgrange H Tuesdays 8:15pm - 9:30pm Deansgrange H Saturdays 10:55am - 12:10pm Milltown Economics H Mondays 8:15pm - 9:30pm Deansgrange H Saturdays 8:55am - 10:10am Milltown English H Tuesdays 6:30pm - 7:45pm Deansgrange H Tuesdays 8:15pm - 9:30pm Deansgrange H Wednesdays 6:45pm - 8:00pm Deansgrange H Wednesdays 8:15pm - 9:30pm Deansgrange H Saturdays 9:10am - 10:25am Milltown H Saturdays 10:55am - 12:10pm Milltown French H Tuesdays 6:30pm - 7:45pm Deansgrange H Wednesdays 8:15pm - 9:30pm Deansgrange H Thursdays 6:40pm - 7:55pm Milltown H Saturdays 10:40am - 11:55pm Milltown Geography H Mondays 6:10pm - 7:25pm Deansgrange H Thursdays 8:10pm - 9:25pm Milltown History H Mondays 6:10pm - 7:25pm Deansgrange Home Economics H Thursdays 6:40pm - 7:55pm Milltown Irish H Mondays 6:30pm - 7:45pm Deansgrange H Wednesdays 8:15pm - 9:30pm Deansgrange H Saturdays 10:40am - 11:55am Milltown Maths H Mondays 6:30pm - 7:45pm Deansgrange H Mondays 8:15pm - 9:30pm Deansgrange H Tuesdays 6:30pm - 7:45pm Deansgrange H Tuesdays 7:15pm - 8:30pm Deansgrange H Tuesdays 8:15pm - 9:30pm Deansgrange H Wednesdays 5:30pm - 6:45pm Deansgrange H Wednesdays 7:15pm - 8:30pm Deansgrange H Fridays 5:45pm - 7:00pm Milltown H Saturdays 8:55am - 10:10am Milltown H Saturdays 10:40am - 11:55am Milltown H Saturdays 12:25pm - 1:40pm Milltown Maths (Fast Paced) H Tuesdays 8:15pm - 9:30pm Deansgrange H Fridays 7:20pm - 8:35pm Milltown Maths O Tuesdays 8:15pm - 9:30pm Deansgrange O Thursdays 8:25pm - 9:40pm Milltown O Saturdays 10:55am - 12:10pm Milltown Physics H Mondays 8:15pm - 9:30pm Deansgrange H Thursdays 8:25pm - 9:40pm Milltown Spanish H Wednesdays 6:30pm - 7:45pm Deansgrange H Fridays 7:20pm - 8:35pm Milltown H Saturdays 9:10am - 10:25am Milltown 5th Year Applied Maths H Tuesdays 5:30pm - 6:45pm Deansgrange Biology H Tuesdays 6:10pm - 7:25pm Deansgrange Business H Wednesdays 5:05pm - 6:20pm Deansgrange Chemistry H Tuesdays 6:30pm - 7:45pm Deansgrange H Saturdays 9:10am - 10:25am Milltown Economics H Tuesdays 8:15pm - 9:30pm Deansgrange English H Mondays 8:15pm - 9:30pm Deansgrange H Thursdays 8:10pm - 9:25pm Milltown French H Wednesdays 5:05pm - 6:20pm Deansgrange Irish H Tuesdays 6:30pm - 7:45pm Deansgrange Maths H Mondays 5:30pm - 6:45pm Deansgrange H Mondays 7:15pm - 8:30pm Deansgrange H Wednesdays 7:15pm - 8:30pm Deansgrange H Thursdays 6:40pm - 7:55pm Milltown H Thursdays 8:10pm - 9:25pm Milltown Maths O Thursdays 8:25pm - 9:40pm Milltown Spanish H Thursdays 8:10pm - 9:25pm Milltown Note: As well as the specific 5th Year classes shown above, there are numerous 6th Year classes which are suitable for 5th Years. These are: Accounting, Agricultural Science, Geography, History, Home Economics and Physics. 4th Year Maths H Mondays 5:30pm - 6:45pm Deansgrange H Thursdays 6:25pm - 7:40pm Milltown Note: As well as the 4th Year Maths class shown above, which is specially designed for Transition Year students, the above list of 5th Year subjects are also suitable for 4th Year students to attend. 3rd Year Business Studies H Wednesdays 5:05pm - 6:20pm Deansgrange English H Mondays 6:50pm - 8:05pm Deansgrange H Thursdays 6:25pm - 7:40pm Milltown French H Wednesdays 5:15pm - 6:30pm Deansgrange Irish H Mondays 5:30pm - 6:45pm Deansgrange H Thursdays 5:15pm - 6:30pm Milltown Maths H Mondays 6:10pm - 7:25pm Deansgrange H Tuesdays 6:30pm - 7:45pm Deansgrange H Saturdays 9:10am - 10:25am Milltown Science H Wednesdays 7:15pm - 8:30pm Deansgrange 2nd Year H Saturdays 12:25pm - 1:40pm Milltown Maths H Thursdays 6:25pm - 7:40pm Milltown Note: As well as the 2nd Year Maths class shown above, which is specially designed for 2nd Year students, the above list of 3rd Year subjects are also suitable for 2nd Year students to attend. 1st Year Maths C Wednesdays 5:45pm - 7:00pm Deansgrange Mature Students Irish for Primary H Mondays 6:30pm - 7:45pm Deansgrange School Teaching H Wednesdays 8:15pm - 9:30pm Deansgrange H = Higher, O = Ordinary, C = Common H Saturdays 10:40am - 11:55am Milltown H = Higher Level, O = Ordinary Level, C = Common Level To book, call us on 01 442 4442 or book online at www.dublinschoolofgrinds.ie
OTHER COURSES How to be an A1 Parent This free course has been specially developed to show parents how they can enable, assist and motivate their children to maximise their confidence, preparation and ultimately their grades in the State Examinations. If you are not one of the 600 parents who attended this course in September, make sure you sign up today. Fees: FREE Dates: Saturday 21st or Sunday 22nd January 2017 Times: 9am-10:30am or 11:30am-1pm or 2pm-3:30pm Venue: Talbot Hotel, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin Study Skills Courses FREE COURSE FOR PARENTS These courses arm students with the skills to effectively revise and retain all the content that they have learned. Developing and implementing these skills early in the school year serves to dramatically increase students confidence and performance when it comes to sitting the State Examinations. Fees: 195 per course (Siblings are half price - call to avail of this offer) Dates: Saturday 28th or Sunday 29th January 2017 Time: 12:30pm - 4:30pm Venue: Talbot Hotel, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin Oral Preparation Courses With the Oral marking component worth up to 40%, it is of paramount importance that students are fully prepared for these examinations. These courses will show students how to lead the Examiner towards topics that the student is prepared in. This will provide students with the confidence they need to perform at their peak. Irish (Higher) Monday 20th February 9:00am-1:00pm Spanish (Higher) Monday 20th February 2:00pm-6:00pm French (Higher) Tuesday 21st February 9:00am-1:00pm FEES: 140 Grammar Preparation Courses Feedback from students of French and Spanish consistently shows grammar as being the area of the syllabus they find most difficult to master. With accurate grammar featuring strongly in the French and Spanish marking schemes, these courses will show students how to master this tricky element of the oral and written examinations. French (Higher) Saturday 4th March 2:00pm-6:00pm Spanish (Higher) Sunday 5th March 10:00am-2:00pm FEES: 140 For more information and to book any of our courses, call 01 442 4442 or visit www.dublinschoolofgrinds.ie HPAT PREPARATION COURSE The Health Professions Admission Test (HPAT) is a test applicable to students wishing to apply for Medicine in university. When combined with the Leaving Certificate Examinations, the HPAT accounts for 34.7% of the points available when applying for Medicine. FREE HPAT COURSES We are running FREE HPAT courses in January 2017. At these courses you will get the following for free: 1. 2 hours of expert tuition with Ireland s leading team of HPAT teachers 2. Notes on one-third of the HPAT exam 3. 7 days of access to our online HPAT platform Note: All courses take place in The Talbot Hotel, Stillorgan (formerly known as The Stillorgan Park Hotel). A free bus service will depart Connolly Station 50 minutes before each course starts and will return after each course ends. In addition to free courses, we also offer a range of further HPAT packages: Online HPAT Platform 2-Day Workshop FREE COURSE DATES Saturday 21st January or Sunday 22nd January FREE COURSE TIMES 9:00am-11:00am 11:30am-1:30pm 2:30pm-4:30pm 2-Day Workshop + Online HPAT Platform MOST POPULAR Diamond Package: 2-Day Workshop +Online HPAT Platform + 5 Hours of One-on-One HPAT Coaching Online HPAT Platform 2-Day Workshop Mock Examination Feedback on Percentile Score Over 300 Pages Of Notes Advice on Exam Strategies Study Plan Guide HPAT Information Booklet Home Study Pack Full Solutions With Explanations 5 Hours of One-on-One Coaching FEES 295 350 595 ( 425 for groups of 2 or 3) 1,195 2-DAY WORKSHOP DETAILS: January 28th & 29th 9:00am - 4:00pm Location: The Talbot Hotel, Stillorgan (formerly known as The Stillorgan Park Hotel) A free bus service will depart Connolly Station 50 minutes before the workshop starts and will return after the workshop ends. Places are strictly limited and early booking is advised. Book by calling 01 442 4442 or by visiting www.dublinschoolofgrinds.ie
Inside the Staff Room Our teachers make us the best: How do we help our students? The Dublin School of Grinds was the first school in the country to run the Elite Teachers Programme, a rigorous hiring and training schedule for the country s leading teachers. Our Maths teachers are regarded as Ireland s leading Project Maths tutors, and have led discussions on the changes to the course. They are experienced exam correctors, textbook authors and have conducted seminars hosted by Trinity College Dublin. After a lengthy selection process, all teachers undergo intensive and ongoing training. Teachers are assessed and reviewed each year, with feedback given by pupils, parents and fellow teaching staff. Only those achieving results in the elite category are retained. This entire programme is overseen by a dedicated Teacher Coordinator. As a private school, only the highest standard of teaching is accepted. This ensures our students are taught by the best. Our philosophy is simple: Hire the best teachers in the country for each subject. It is the school s primary objective never to deviate from this strategy. This has led to The Dublin School of Grinds becoming the largest grinds school in Ireland. In our seven year history, we have rapidly become a cornerstone of exam preparation in this country. Our quality teaching in grinds is complemented by our renowned study notes. These exam-focused notes are refined by our teachers namely, State Examiners, book authors and curriculum advisors. DSOG J&LC Christmas Courses JAN2017 8pg A4.indd 4 Here are the Facts: Our English teachers have been advisors to some of Ireland s leading textbook publishers regarding the new English Syllabus, and have worked for The State Examination Commission. In recent results, 36% of their students achieved an A1. Nationwide, this figure was just 4%. Our Economics teacher had 32% of students achieving an A1 grade in a recent Leaving Certificate Examination. Nationwide, just 3% of students received an A1. Our Geography teacher had 90% of students achieving an A-grade or B-grade in their Leaving Certificate Examination. Nationwide, this figure was just 37%. Our Spanish teacher is the author of Shortcuts To Success: The Spanish Oral, and has given teaching workshops to teachers nationwide. Our Chemistry teachers have taught students who have achieved full marks (400/400 = 100%) in their Leaving Certificate Examination. Our Physics teacher is the author of the Leaving Certificate Physics Experiment Book, and has been an expert contributor to education on RTÉ Radio. Our History teacher had 48% of his students achieving an A1 in a recent Leaving Certificate Examination. Nationwide, this figure was just 7%. Our administration team pride themselves on assisting and inspiring students. With the difficult exam year ahead, we are absolutely devoted to helping students. 24/11/2016 14:18
FREE CHRISTMAS REVISION COURSES JUNIOR & LEAVING CERTIFICATE VALUED AT 295 Reasons to attend The Dublin School of Grinds: 1 EXCELLENCE IN EXAM PREPARATION Quality teaching in grinds, complemented by our renowned study notes. 2 MOCK EXAMINATIONS There are 2 mock examinations held during the year, the cost of which is included in the weekly grinds fees. These mocks help students to master the strategies taught by our expert teachers, to ensure students keep their nerves under control when faced with the State Examinations. 3 EXCEPTIONAL VALUE Weekly grinds work out at just 30 per week. Additional subjects or subjects for siblings are HALF-PRICE. These Free Christmas Revision Courses are valued at 295. 4 IDEAL LOCATIONS Our grinds are held in safe suburban locations. The Dublin School of Grinds Phone: 01 442 4442 Web: www.dublinschoolofgrinds.ie Email: info@dublinschoolofgrinds.ie facebook.com/dublinschoolofgrinds @ExamGrinds thedublinschoolofgrinds Stillorgan Park Hotel, Stillorgan, County Dublin Phone: 01 442 4442 Web: www.dublinschoolofgrinds.ie Pictured above: One of our English teachers, Michael Ruaidhri Deasy