Chemistry

Name: The Dublin Academy of Education
Address: Stillorgan Plaza, Lower Kilmacud Rd, Co. Dublin, Blackrock, A94 H0X7, IE
Telephone: +353 1 442 4442

Weekly Grind

5th Year

On-Site

Live-Stream

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. As a Weekly Grinds student, you will also have access to the archive of class recordings back to September 9th, meaning you will never miss a class.

Teacher:

Caragh Rellis

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How these Chemistry Grinds will help you

Improve Your Grades: Our Grinds are specifically designed to improve performance in the State Exams. Students who attend our Grinds see an improvement of 23 CAO points on average.

Exam Focus: We will cover the key points in every topic on the course curriculum with a specific focus on the material most likely to appear on the exam.

Exam Technique: We will show you the standard of question that you will be expected to answer in the exam and how to ensure you get all of the marks on offer.

Access Class Recordings: As a Weekly Grinds student, you will have full access to the archive of class recordings back to September 9th, meaning you will never miss a class.

H1 Study Notes: You will work from specially designed, exam–focused notes and sample questions, with fully worked solutions which will be an invaluable study resource.

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 obtained a MSc in Mathematics for Education from NUI, Maynooth.

Caragh has extensive experience as an examiner with the State Examinations Commission. She delivers her lessons using clear and concise language and examples, focusing explicitly on past exam material. She draws on the insights she has gained as an examiner to help students to navigate the challenges of the state exams. Her motivation and dedication to teaching generate an active and engaging learning environment which provides her students with the understanding they need to achieve exam success.

Weekly Grinds Fees

When Paid in Full:

Subject	Price	Total	Savings
1st Subject	€699	€699	-
2nd Subject	€490	€1,189	€209
3rd Subject	€350	€1,539	€558
4th Subject	€350	€1,899	€897
5th Subject	€350	€2,239	€1,256
6th Subject	€350	€2,589	€1,605

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.

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Where can you attend these grinds?

Our live, interactive weekly grinds are available in two formats, both designed to offer you full engagement and access to top-quality instruction

On-site: Join us in person at our Stillorgan location for classroom-based weekly grinds.

Online via Live-stream: Attend our weekly grinds online, from anywhere in Ireland, with fully interactive live-streamed classes.

Whichever option you choose, you’ll be able to ask questions and interact with our teachers throughout each 75-minute session. All classes come with our renowned Dublin Academy study notes. If you attend via live-stream, we’ll post the notes to your home at no extra charge.

Our Leaving Cert weekly grinds focus on what's essential for the exams. Our teachers cut through the unnecessary material to concentrate solely on the core content, helping you maximize 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?

As a Weekly Grinds student, you will have full access to the archive of class recordings back to September 9th, meaning you will never miss a class.

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 and recordings?

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