POST PRIMARY SCHOOL EDUCATION
Teaching art in post-primary education in Ireland involves nurturing students' creativity, critical thinking, and visual literacy. Art teachers typically guide students through a curriculum that encompasses various art forms, such as drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and digital media. They encourage students to explore their artistic voices, experiment with different techniques and materials, and develop a deep appreciation for art history and culture. Beyond technical skills, art education in Ireland emphasizes self-expression, cultural understanding, and the development of a personal artistic identity. Art teachers also play a crucial role in preparing students for state examinations like the Leaving Certificate Art, which can influence their future academic and career paths in the arts. Moreover, fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment is fundamental, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to engage with and excel in the world of visual art.
MARINO COLLEGE SECOND LEVEL
Marino College is a Multi-denominational, all-inclusive, co-educational second level school located in Marino Mart, Dublin 3.
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Marino College was one of the first three schools to model the P-TECH pilot programme which focuses on the development of digital economy jobs.
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Marino College is also proud to be a 1:1 school. Students have their own device loaded with e-books and digital applications to enhance their experience of teaching and learning through the use of digital technologies.
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ARDSCOIL LA SALLE
Ardscoil La Salle is an inclusive and progressive co- educational secondary school. Now 50 years old, they have a well established reputation for delivering quality education to the community.
Originally a boys' school, they have been co-educational, catering for young boys and girls for 40 of those 50 years.
It is quite a 'small' school which boasts a very small pupil-teacher ratio over all. 'Small' means that each student receives more than the usual amount of the teacher's attention. 'Small' means that if a student gets into difficulty, someone will notice - they won't be lost in the crowd. 'Small' means we see you. ‘Small' is their students’ biggest asset.
LE CHEILE SECONDARY SCHOOL
Le Cheile Secondary School is a Catholic school committed to promoting Christian values and affirming the personal worth and dignity of each student. The school is inclusive of students from all cultures and backgrounds and celebrates diversity. Le Cheile Secondary School is a place where students feel at ease and cared for enabling them to relate to one another and to staff in an open, respectful and trusting manner. The school values the role of parents in the education of their children and seeks to work in partnership with them.
