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FINDING THE BEST WAY TO WORK!
This short film was created by three second year students from the SPHE class on the importance of finding the best way to work!FASTEST GROWING SCHOOL IN WICKLOW TOWN
There is a great feeling among staff and students at ETSS Wicklow that something special is happening as this new school evolves. It's a school which embraces technology, a school which is ambitious to lead - not too many schools launch a national event in their first year of existence as ETSS Wicklow did in not only organising a Model United Nations event for schools all over Ireland, but providing training for teachers and students from schools across the country in how Model United works. Our objective is to be the best school we can be.
Another example of our ambition at ETSS Wicklow is our approach to curriculum. Look at the short courses on offer and you'll see philosophy, linguistics, dancing, guitar and debating - not to mention a newly created cross-curricular subject named 'Pegasus' which allows students time to work on cross-curricular projects of their own design - a creative space in a busy school life. We hope as you explore this website that our objective to be a forward-thinking school is clear and that you will find our way of looking at education refreshing.
LIVESTREAMING INNOVATION
One of ETSSW’s newest students, Ayah Mohamed, made history on Friday 23rd October when she attended lessons in ETSSW from the comfort of a library near her home in London! Ayah was able to join her classmates and continue her learning while abroad.
Ayah logged on to her live lessons in the morning and her first lesson was taught by her Irish teacher, Jake Firman.
Speaking about her remote learning experience, Ayah said, ‘I really enjoyed the session on Friday 23rd and I'm really looking forward to live classes at ETSSW in November.’
Thanks to all the staff who have embraced our livestreaming service which is also used for students cocooning or social isolating due to the Covid-19 pandemic - yet another great example of the innovative spirit at ETSS Wicklow!
TEN OTHER INNOVATIONS AT ETSS WICKLOW
1. Model United Nations Conference for First Years and Second Years;
2. Students bringing ideas directly to the Board;
3. Curriculum Innovation: (a) The Creativity Project (Pegasus); (b) Guitar on the Curriculum; (c) Gardening; (d) Linguistics;
4. Multi-Whiteboard Room for group work and project work;
5. Multi-Screen Room to get rid of the idea of 'the back of the class;
6. Blended learning approach;
7. Students on the Advisory Board of Studies;
8. School Festival - Concert, Sports Day, Social Time;
9. Oral Exams in all subjects at Easter - let's talk about our learning!
10. Debates between students, parents, guardians and staff;
