ISSU's 'Tools for Inclusive Schools' event
Next week, on the 16th of November, we will be hosting our International Students Day event. The event is called 'ISSU's Tools for Inclusive Schools' and will focus on the integration of migrant and refugee students in second level schools in Ireland. The day will feature a number of inspiring guest speakers and exciting workshops, and we will even make our own 'Student's Charter for Inclusive Schools' . Travel costs will be reimbursed and lunch will be provided - so you have no excuse not to go!
Meet Our Officers: Rob O'Donnell, Honorary President
Hi my name is Rob O'Donnell.I'm a second year Engineering with Management Student in Trinity College Dublin. I was also a student of the Abbey School, Tipperary. I'm from County Limerick originally. I was elected in 6th year and is on his second year of his term. I also previously held the roles of International Officer and Secretary, and now sit as the Honorary President with the Irish Second-Level Students' Union.
1916 Dublin Event
We are delighted to invite students from the Dublin region to our 1916 event "The Student Rising - honouring a past Ireland and changing her future" which is taking place in Trinity College Dublin on Friday the 26th of February.
We extend this invitation to 2 students from each second-level school in Dublin. Student's must complete the registration form below to attend. Make sure to complete the Parental / Guardian consent form which will be emailed to you and bring this with you on the day!
If you have any questions please contact our offices at 01 443 4461 / info@issu.ie
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Irish Second-Level Students' Union Welcomes Pilot Admissions Programme in Trinity College
The Irish Second-Level Students’ Union (ISSU) welcomes today’s announcement that Trinity College Dublin will be piloting a new admissions scheme where 25 places across Law (10), History (10) and Ancient & Medieval History and Culture (5) will be reserved for students via a different entry route than the existing points scheme. Applicants seeking to enter into a course of study through the new route will be ranked according to a combination of their Leaving Certificate results, their Relative Performance Rank, and personal and contextual data provided via supplementary materials submitted by the applicant. Students can still apply for the remainder of places in these courses through the traditional points system, and opt whether or not to apply through the new entry route. The first students in this study will begin in Trinity in 2014, and the pilot will run for at least two years. ISSU President, Dylan Grace said; ‘The Irish Second Level Students’ Union fully supports the new feasibility study on college admissions about to be carried out by Trinity College. To me, it is quite clear that this has the potential to deliver more fairness than the current CAO system. In a society where students can contribute in many ways and display great talent in various ways, it is unjust that a student’s test scores from one exam should ultimately be the decider of their future. Although Leaving Cert points are still a significant factor, but so is how they perform compared to other applicants in their school – something which will hopefully give something of an advantage back to students from disadvantaged backgrounds, and recognise when they perform well compared to their peers.’ Brendan Power, ISSU Education Officer echoed this, ‘The traditional points system is not reflective of the student as a whole person, and we welcome the possibility that college entry will be based on a number of different aspects, instead of just one set of exam results.’ For further information on: www.tcd.ie/undergraduate-studies
Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) Information Evening
A public information evening for HEAR (Higher Education Access Route) and DARE (Disability Access Route to Education will take place on Monday18th January7 - 9pmSwift Theatre, Rm 2041AArts BuildingTrinity College Dublin.