3rd Year Christmas Revision Course

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Bruce College Christmas Revision Courses are the perfect way to set yourself up for success in the new year.

Taught by our expert teachers, students will develop the subject knowledge, and key skills needed to succeed in their exams.

This 5-day intensive revision course provides 3rd Year students with the exam skills and strategies needed to achieve their academic potential.

And it’s 5 for 3 on 3rd Year Christmas Revision Courses!

Course Length: 5 Days
Format: 60 minute classes
Dates: 28th – 31st December, and 2nd January
Class Types: In-Person

Business (H)

Topics From:

Business Ledgers
Final Accounts
Marketing
Economic Growth
Sustainability

English (H)

Novel(s)

Past exam questions relating to the novel(s)
Structure of answers to the novel
Study template for the studied novel – key moments
Topics to study for the novel – Plot, Main Characters, Settings, Theme, Relationships between characters

Poetry

Past exam questions relating to studied poetry
Past exam questions relating to unseen poetry
Study template for the studied poems
List of poetic techniques and definitions
TTMI – Theme, Tone, Mood, Imagery
Themes in the JC poetry and suggestive poems

Film Studies

Past exam questions relating to the studied film
Structure of answers for the studied film
Study template for the studied film
Features of film, Camera shots and angles
Camera movements
Costumes
Music and sound effects
Lighting
Colours
Guide to study the film
Topics to study for the film – Plot, main characters, settings, themes, relationship between characters

Language

Past exam papers relating to language
Parts of speech
How to write the following: forma and informal letters, diary entries, reports and reviews
List of common writing errors which should be avoided in the JC English Exam
Reading Comprehension techniques and sample answers

French

Topics From:

Grammar
Sentence Structure
Written (Blog, Email)
Vocabulary
Listening Comprehension
Reading Comprehension

Geography

Topics From:

Maps
Plate Tectonics
Rocks
Processes of Erosion and Deposition
Population and Urbanisation

German

Topics From:

Grammar
Comprehensions
Aural
Free-Writing

History

Topics From:

The rise and impact of nationalism and unionism in Ireland 1911-23
The American Revolution and the 1798 Rebellion
The Great Famine
The Parliamentary tradition in Irish Politics and the impact of the GAA on Irish life

Irish

Topics From:

Gramadach na Gaeilge – An Séimhiú, An tUrú, Briathra
An Litríocht – Filíocht agus Prós
Téamaí Ceapadóireachta agus an Scríbhneoireacht
An Chluastuiscint

Maths

Topics From:

Course 1

Financial Maths
Algebra 1
Algebra 2
Patterns and Sequence

Course 2

Coordinate Geometry
Probability and Statistics
Synthetic Geometry
Triangles and Trigonometry

Science

Topics From:

Atom and Chemical Bonding
Forces & Earth/Sun/Moon system
Circulatory & Breathing System

Onsite Timetable

Time	Subject
09:00	Geography (Higher)
09:00	Maths (Higher) Course 1
09:00	English (Higher)
09:00	Business Studies (Higher) Course 1
09:00	German (Common)
10:00	Geography (Higher)
10:00	Irish (Higher)
10:00	Maths (Higher) Course 2
10:00	English (Higher)
10:00	Science (Higher)
10:00	Business (Higher)
11:15	Irish (Higher)
11:15	Maths (Higher) Course 1
11:15	French (Higher)
11:15	Science (Higher)
11:15	Business Studies (Higher)
13:00	Irish (Higher)
13:00	Maths (Higher) Course 2
13:00	French (Higher)
13:00	Science (Higher)
13:00	History (Higher)
14:00	Maths (Higher) Course 1
14:00	French (Higher)
14:00	English
14:00	History (Higher)

5 for 3!

With our offer of 5 courses for the price of 3, you can save €120.

Number of Subjects	Fees
1 Subject	€250
2 Subjects	€410
3 Subjects	€545
4 Subjects	€595
5 Subjects	€665

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I pay with card?

Yes, card payments are accepted.

Can I transfer fees to another course?

Fees are non-transferable.

Are the class notes available online?

No, a hard copy will be provided to each student from the teacher for the subjects they enrol. If you are attending a class onsite, class notes will be provided to you in the classroom.

How long is each class?

3rd Year class are 60 minutes in duration.

How much is the fee per subject?

This depends on the number of subjects and the year group taken. Please refer to the fees table to see a list of fees.

Can I cancel my classes and get a refund?

Please contact the office more information on refunds.

Is attendance monitored?

Yes, students are required to sign a roll sheet at each class they attend. Bruce College however accepts no responsibility for students who fail to attend class.

Are there any breaks or holidays during the year for students attending weekly grinds or part-time courses?

Yes, the classes schedule generally follows the normal school calendar with breaks at mid-terms, Christmas & Easter.

Are the classes conducted ‘lecture style’ or are students free to ask questions?

Our classes are run in more lecture style than most students might be used to in school. However they are also interactive and our teachers use a variety of methods to ensure that students can ask questions and contribute to the class.

My child cannot attended the course. Can we buy the notes?

No. Teaching is a central part of all our courses. The notes are to facilitate recall and revision of the day’s work covered by the teacher.

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