Rossa College has a guidance counselling service of eleven hours per week. Guidance activities are carried out in the classroom and on an individual basis. The programme focuses on educational, vocational and personal guidance.

Overview of Activities:

• 1st years Induction
  • Transition from Primary School
  • Changing Times - Teens
  • Partnership - Student/Teacher
  • Behaviour - Discipline - Sanctions
  • Bullying
  • Homework & Study
• Study Skills
• Memory Strategies
• Psychometric Aptitude Testing
• Interest Inventories
• Exam Techniques
• Introduction to Careers Software
  • Computer Assisted Guidance
  • Guidance via the Internet
• Subject Choice
  • For Junior & Senior Cycle
  • Parents Information Evening
• CAO & Career Options
  • Parents Information Evening
  • Information on CAO System
  • On-Line application Demonstration
  • ACCESS/HEAR Applications
  • Supplementary Admissions Route for students with Disabilities
• UCAS
  •  Information on UK Colleges application
• Option after Leaving Certificate
• Grant Application Information
• Careers Exhibitions/Open days
• Visiting Speakers
• Preparation for the world of Work
• Job Application & CV Preparation
• Interview Skills
• Counselling

Parents/ Guardians of students are most welcome to visit the Guidance Counsellor. Please arrange an appointment in advance