This award scheme aims to support the development of ‘college-going’ practices.
Athy College has been recognised by Trinity Access, Trinity College Dublin, for their ongoing work in creating a college-going culture in their school.
The Schools of Distinction Award, conferred by Trinity Access, recognises and showcases the efforts of schools nationwide to transform their school culture and to develop innovative approaches to teaching and learning.
This award scheme aims to support the development of ‘college-going’ practices and a student-centred, innovative learning environment across schools nationwide.
Athy College was particularly successful in consistently increasing access to third level education.
Principal Richard Daly commented:“We are delighted to be part of a nationwide movement to promote the importance of post-secondary education. Winning the School of Distinction: Innovation award recognises the ongoing work of our staff and students”
This School of Distinction: Innovation Award, recognises the creative and innovative ways that schools are embedding a college-going culture.
They have active, student-centred programmes that support the three core practices of Pathways to College, Mentoring and Leadership in Learning in their school.
The scheme recognises the often extraordinary work being successfully undertaken by schools in challenging conditions and with limited resources.
It encourages participants to draw on their own school and community resources and the resources of the Trinity Access project in Trinity College Dublin to support educational innovation and change.
Innovation Award winners support and encourage their teachers to explore innovative teaching methodologies, engage with other excellent teachers through the Trinity Access Community of Practice and establish Community of Practices within their own schools
For further information visit https://www.tcd.ie/trinityaccess/teachers/unlinked/
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