Chemistry

Weekly Grind

5th Year

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Our Leaving Cert Chemistry grinds will help you fill gaps in your knowledge and develop your answering techniques to ensure you perform at your best on exam day.
Teacher:
Caragh Rellis
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How these Chemistry Grinds will help you

We will cover the whole Chemistry course with you in a clear and concise way ensuring you have no gaps in your knowledge
We will work through all of the mandatory experiments and provide you with study notes for your revision
Past State Exam questions will be dissected in grinds to demonstrate how to answer to a H1 standard

Meet your Chemistry Teacher

Caragh Rellis

Caragh is an energetic and enthusiastic teacher of Chemistry, Maths and Science with experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare and education publishing industries. She has two decades of experience teaching Leaving Certificate Chemistry and Mathematics in Ireland and A -Level Chemistry in New Zealand. 

 

Caragh has a degree in Chemistry with Pharmaceutical and Forensic Science from the University of Bradford. She completed her Higher Diploma in Education in Trinity College and she also achieved a MSc in Mathematics for Education in NUI Maynooth.  

 

Caragh has extensive experience as a corrector with the State Examinations Commission. She delivers her lessons using clear and concise language and examples, focusing on past exam papers. Her motivation and dedication to teaching generate an active and engaging learning environment to help students maximise their potential. 

Weekly Grinds Fees

When Paid in Full:

Subject Price Total Savings
1st Subject €1,039 €1,039 -
2nd Subject €520 €1,559 €520
3rd Subject €520 €2,079 €1,038
4th Subject €520 €2,599 €1,553
5th Subject €520 €3,119 €2,077
6th Subject €520 €3,630 €2,595

When Paid by Instalment Plan:

Instalment
Amount
Due Date
Payment 1
€502.18
2024-10-04
Payment 2
€346.33
2024-10-28
Payment 3
€346.33
2025-02-03
*The above table is for one subject, you can also book multiple subjects via instalments
**Paying in instalments will increase overall price

More Info on our 5th Year Chemistry Grinds

Topics in these Leaving Cert Chemistry grinds are specifically chosen to ensure maximum preparation for the Leaving Cert exam. Past and possible Leaving Certificate questions will be provided, along with solutions. Strategies to maximise grades will be given, with particular emphasis on the marking scheme.

 

The following topics will be covered:

 

Atomic Theory
The Periodic Table and Trends in the Periodic Table
Chemical Bonding
Anion Analysis
The Gas Laws
Oxidation & Reduction
Stoichiometry
Volumetric Analysis – Acid & Base / Redox
Acids & Bases
Rates of Reactions
Mandatory experiments will be covered within the above topics as they arise.

Where can you attend these grinds?

You can experience our live and interactive weekly grinds by attending classes either:

 

On-site: We offer on-site classroom-based weekly grinds in our Stillorgan location.

 

Online via Live-stream: We also offer you the option of attending our weekly grinds via live-stream meaning you can participate from anywhere in Ireland.

 

Regardless of which option you select, you will be able to interact with our teachers and ask questions. These weekly grinds are 75 minutes in duration and all classes are accompanied by our renowned Dublin Academy study notes. If you opt for Live-streamed weekly grinds, our study notes will be posted to your home free of charge.

 

The foundation of our Leaving Cert weekly grinds is ‘exam focus’. Our teachers strip away the unnecessary sections of each subject and focus solely on the core, examinable material, the aim of which is increasing your exam performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the schedule for weekly grinds?

Start Date:
Classes commence week beginning Monday 9th September 2024.

 

Please note, classes will NOT be held on the following dates:

 

Mid-Term Breaks:
Monday 28th October- classes resume Monday 4th November 2024
Monday 17th February – classes resume Monday 24th February 2025

Christmas Holidays:
Monday 9th December 2024 – classes resume on Monday 6th January 2025

Easter Holidays:
Monday 14th April - Sunday 27th April

Final Classes:
Saturday 24th May 2025


Please note weekly grinds take place as normal on bank holidays

Can students ask questions in weekly grinds?

Yes. Regardless of whether students are attending weekly grinds on-site or via live-stream they will be free to ask our teachers questions.

How long are the weekly grinds?

Leaving Cert weekly grinds are 75 minutes in duration. Junior Cert weekly grinds are 60 minutes in duration.

Can I get recordings of the weekly grinds?

We do not offer recordings of our on-site or live-stream weekly grinds. Students attending our weekly grinds will have the option of adding our On-demand grinds videos to their chosen subject for just €145 (normally €525). The On-demand grinds contain over 40 hours of high-quality videos shot from our school studio covering the entire Leaving Cert curriculum in each subject.

Can I change my choice of subject for my weekly grind during the year?

Yes, however, please note that an administration charge of €25 will apply if a student decides to change their choice of subject during the year.

How do I access my live-streamed weekly grinds?

You will access your live-streamed weekly grinds via our online learning management system, DASH (Dublin Academy School Hub). We will send you logins for this platform in advance of your live-streamed grind.

If I opt for live-streamed grinds, how do I get my study notes?

Your study notes will be posted to your house free of charge in advance of your live-streamed grinds commencing. Please note, study notes will take up to 3 working days to arrive from the time of booking.

Can I try out the weekly grinds for free before signing up?

Yes, all students can attend a free trial of our weekly grinds to ensure they are happy with the service.

Do Weekly Grinds take place on bank holiday Mondays?

Yes, weekly grinds take place as scheduled on bank holidays and public holidays throughout the year.