Woodlands AcademyNew Educational Programmes & Current Curriculum

Mission Statement

To Encourage and Assist student development in a positive environment, whilst providing a unique and cultural

learning experience, enabling students to reach their full potential

Subject Curriculum

Mathematics

English Literature

Science

History

Geography

French *NEW

Information Technology

Home-Economics *NEW

Catholic Formation

Art

Subject Frequency

Mathematics and Science5 classes per week

English Literature, Geography, History4 classes per week

French & Information Technology3 classes per week

Home-Economics, Catholic Formation, Art2 classes per week

English & Study Hall

70 Minutes of English is taught per day

PLUS

70 Minutes of Study Hall per evening

Recent Updates to Curriculum

French introduced in 2011

Study Skills integrated in all subjects

Home Economics introduced in 2011

Assembly & Awards

School Assembly, once per weekThe Assembly is given by the Director and

various talks are given.

Twice monthly we have Awards which are personalised certificates given out at to

individual students whom are recognised in different areas of achievement

Cyber-Bullying Education

Woodlands Academy embraces digital technology which is now a large part of our children’s lives.

Even though the use of Digital Technology’s pros outweigh the cons in particular with Social Media, Woodlands believe appropriate training is necessary for our students’ self protection, from the dangers associated with Social Media.

In October, each class at Woodlands underwent classes in how to protect themselves from Cyberbullying. A total success.

Sexual Education AwarenessIn 2012, Woodlands Academy, understanding the need for Sexual Education invited ‘Pure in Heart’, an Irish Catholic charitable organisation, established and run by young adults,

to come to Woodlands to speak to our students (over 13 years).

This proved to be very effective and according to our student feedback afterwards, it was less embarrassing for them in this group setting to talk about these sensitive subjects.

Feedback from Parents was incredible with 100% grateful to us for this extra education.

The following topics were covered:

Sex and sexualityWhat is love?

The difference between love and lustRelationships and marriage

The gift of lifePressures to be sexual

Modesty and respect for ourselves and othersChastity and how to live it

Issues that arise from sexual activity outside the marriage

Due to the success of this talk, we will be running this program again in early Spring of next year

New Student CouncilThe Student Council was implemented in September 2013

WHAT is a Student Council?

2 Student Representatives per class are elected by fellow studentsForming the Student Council, these students attend monthly meetings

and liaise with a Teacher Representative

with their views, suggestions and feedback on many different aspects of Academy life

WHY implement a Student Council?

Students have a right to be heardThis council gives students a VOICE, Empowering our Students

Education on NutritionIn 2011, Paula Mee, a famous Irish Nutritionist came to

Woodlands to talk to our students about the importance of Nutrition while they are residing at Woodlands.

Since then, Paula Mee gives lectures at Woodlands to each new generation.

Topics CoveredImportance of Healthy Eating

Weight ControlImportance of Exercise

Diet & Exercise in Moderation

The information the students learn throughout this talk stays with them not only at Woodlands but throughout their lives

Woodlands Academy

Clinic Options 2014-2015

Weekday Clinic Options

Irish DancingBasketballTennisHorse-Riding

SwimmingAerobicsBallet Junk Kouture *NEW

Piano is offered as an extra weekday activitycombined with one of the in-house activities above

Cost: €415 (Autumn), €620 (Spring), €1,035 (Annual)

Each student participates in 2 of the following:

Junk Kouture * NEW *Introduced Initially a Saturday

Clinic, now a Weekday Clinic due to High Demand

It is a National Competition for second level students in Ireland challenging teenagers to create

fashion from everyday junk

Junk Kouture aims to inspire and ignite passion in teenagers,

educating about the importance of recycling and reusing waste

Saturday Morning Clinics

Zumba

Golf

Futsal

Hip Hop

A chance to try out something NEW

A choice of 1 of the following Sports clinics:

Saturday Afternoon Clinics

Musical DramaFashion DesignDigital Photography

Discovering Talents & Promoting Individuality

A choice of 1 of the following Cultural Clinics:

Graphic DesignMake-UpOil Painting