Annual Report 2024 - Flipbook - Page 135
Leaving Certificate Languages Information Sessions
for Parents and Students
8 Online Sessions
Action: 3.A.6
283 Attendees
Overview:
To enhance communication with and support for students of the newly introduced and lesser-taught
curricular languages (e.g. Lithuanian, Mandarin Chinese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian) and their parents, PPLI
organised regular information sessions to familiarise them with the curricular documents and information
relating to state examinations.
Main Aims:
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Raise awareness among parents and students of relevant information and supports provided by PPLI and
other agencies
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Support parents of existing and potential students of the more recently introduced and lesser-taught
curricular languages
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Inform and engage with stakeholders in relation to key information and developments in the new
specifications
Activity:
In 2024, PPLI organised eight online information sessions tailored for students of the more recently
introduced curricular languages, and their parents. There were 283 in attendance at these sessions, which
covered a spectrum of topics including support services, curriculum specifications, supporting documents,
the state examination, and advice on effective study practices both in school and at home.
An online session for Russian Leaving Certificate was held for the first time by PPLI this year. This session,
delivered through Russian, attracted 82 students in fifth and sixth year who were interested in finding out
more about the Leaving Certificate examination.
To ensure broad accessibility, PPLI actively engaged with the local community, leveraged social media
channels, and collaborated with relevant embassies to promote awareness of the information sessions
among parents and students. Recognising the need for accessibility beyond the live sessions, PPLI compiled
frequently asked questions (FAQ) lists, available on languagesconnect.ie in both English and the target
languages. These resources serve to support parents with diverse language backgrounds and provide
valuable information to a wider audience.
The information sessions also served as a platform to introduce Saturday classes offered by PPLI. The sessions
themselves and these classes cater to students studying the curriculum outside of school, foster
communication and create a sense of community among learners.
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