The Guidance programme can be sub-divided into three distinct but interlinked categories

● Educational Guidance & Counselling: Study Skills, Subject choice for junior and senior cycle, Examination Techniques, Stress Management, CAO & UCAS applications, DARE & HEAR applications, further education & apprenticeships, Grants & Funding information.

● Career Guidance & Counselling: Vocational Guidance interviews, Career Investigation, Interview Training & Practice, Exploring Options.

● Personal & Social Counselling: Learners are supported through any personal difficulties they may encounter during their time in Scoil Mhuire gan Smál. Counselling provides a private space where you can talk about personal issues and reflect on your feelings and thoughts without being judged.

Contact Guidance Department

(2024/2025)

Laurey Casey & Deirdre Lynch

Email: guidance@smgsblarney.ie

Useful Support Services for Young People

Guidance info

NEWS & INFORMATION

Most relevant Leaving Cert information - College Open Days/ Talks/ CAO Deadlines

See 6th Year Google Classroom for more details or check out college websites.

CAO 2023 Parents Info Video

Applying to the CAO - General Info

Applying to the CAO - Parents Guide

Leaving Certificate Candidate Self Service Portal 2024 Important Information

Leaving Certificate Candidate Self Portal 2024

Other Events of Interest to Leaving Cert students and their Parents:

NCGE Effective Study for Students and Parents

6th Year Useful Information & Websites

6th Year College, Career events/ open days /CAO deadlines / career appointments and study resources are available in the 6th Year Guidance Classroom. It is important that all students check it regularly.

CAO Application

UCC

HEAR Application Information Cork College of Commerce

CAO Points Calculator St John's College

Apprenticeships

Qualifax

Careers Portal

Student Finance at 3rd Level

Studyclix

Examinations.ie