Geography

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 Geography grinds are designed to focus on the all important Significant Relevant Points that chief examiners require you to mention in your Geography exam to give you marks.

Teacher:

Thomas Maher

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How these Geography Grinds will help you

You will be shown how to properly answer State Exam questions using Significant Relevant Points

You will receive our invaluable Geography study notes which will be of huge help when revising topics

You will be shown how to effectively manage your time in the exam ensuring you maximise your marks

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Meet your Geography Teacher

Thomas Maher

Thomas Maher obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Geography and History from UCD, graduating with a first class honours. He completed a Professional Masters in Education from DCU, graduating with a first class honours. His passion for education led to the pursuit of a Postgraduate Diploma in Inclusive and Special Education, graduating with a first class honours.

Thomas is very passionate and enthusiastic about geography. Thomas’ teaching style involves having the student at the centre of their own learning by making connections between theory and the geographical world, ultimately developing a deeper understanding of geography. His teaching philosophy centres on the belief that every student has the potential to excel when provided with the right support and resources.

His experiences teaching and correcting for the state examinations commission has given his students a greater understanding of the examination process, allowing them to effectively reach their potential. By fostering critical thinking, curiosity, and a love for geography, Thomas strives to inspire his students to become lifelong learners and informed global citizens.

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

More Info on our 5th Year Geography Grinds

By the end of these Leaving Cert Geography grinds, you will have multiple essays with 15 SRPs in each. You will receive a pull-out sheet at the end of each essay in which you can write your 15 SRPs using the notes and a trigger-word section.

Topics covered are:

Plate Tectonics
Earthquakes & Volcanoes
Folding & Faulting
The Rock Cycle
Weathering
Karst Landscapes
Landform Development
Human Interaction with Surface Processes
Map Reading
Aerial Photograph
Regional Case Studies
Option Unit – Geoecology

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.