Portfolio Interviews

Cross & Passion College

Transition Year 2021-2022
What is a Portfolio?

A Portfolio is a collection of work that reflects your

progress, achievements, strengths and interests.
What is the purpose of a Portfolio Interview?

● Interview preparation and practice

● Showcase your work and progress
● Discuss your achievements with your interviewing teacher
● Feel a sense of achievement upon completion
What may be included in a Portfolio?

Evidence of Work: Poems, essays, projects, speeches, reviews,

Enterprise projects, community work, podcasts, video of acting, dancing
etc, Maths exams, workshop reflections, report on activities within class,
etc.
You may include photographs where appropriate.

Each piece you select must be accompanied by a log report.

Portfolio Log Report- One to be completed per piece
Subject:…………………………… Title of Work:…………………………………
I spent …………….. class time on it and ……………….. homework time on it.
I worked on my own Yes/No
I worked with……... (name the people)…
I got help from the following sources (include people by name)
I am including this piece of work because…...
Some of the knowledge I acquired from this work includes……...
What I learned about myself when doing this work was…….
What I liked about doing this work was……..
If asked to give marks for this work in each of the following areas, I would give myself (out of
10)
● Knowledge
● Time management
● Effort
● Presentation of finished work
● New skills
 Portfolio Requirements
Twelve pieces of work each supported by a log report and a Reflection are to be presented.

Pieces of Work
2-Core Subjects- Irish, English, Maths, French/ German, Religious Education, P.E., Guidance

2-Subject Sampling- Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Agricultural Science, Economics, Business, Accounting,
Home Economics, Music, Art, DCG, Construction, Applied Maths, History, Geography

5-TY Specific- Work Experience, Career Investigation, Gender Studies, Mindfulness, Green Schools, Communications, Sign
Language, Crime Scene Investigation, Safe Driving, Media Studies, Film & TV Production, Equine Studies, Drama, Enterprise,
Programming, European Studies, Life Skills, Computers, Leadership, Tourism, Digital Literacy, Public Speaking, Local History,
Rotary Young Adult, Health & Safety, Young St. Vincent de Paul, Bee Keeping, Political Education, Holiday Spanish, Social Studies,
Young Social Innovators, Leadership, Photography, Environmental Studies, Consent, Community Care, Drama, Philosophy,
Development Education, Well Being, Law

3- Personal Choice- These pieces can be from any of the above areas

NOTE: A Portfolio Log Report must accompany each piece of work presented for the Portfolio Interview
Reflection
Review and reflect upon your learning logs and reflections upon workshops, activities
and work experience (if applicable)
Please answer the following questions on the Google Document.

What are your key goals to date?

How did you select these goals?
What has been the most useful aspect of completing your weekly learning logs?
What has been your most positive TY Experience to date? Why?
What has been your most challenging TY Experience to date? Why?
Describe your participation in TY to date. How would you rate your commitment to TY?
Why?
Which TY Workshop have you found most useful and/or enjoyable so far? Why?
What has been the most beneficial aspect of your work experience or career
investigation completed to date?
What has been your greatest success during TY to date?
Portfolio Interview Marking Scheme
Punctuality 5 marks
Appearance (full uniform or business attire) 5 marks

Portfolio Log reports 12 marks

12 pieces of work presented 12 marks
3 pieces of work examined in detail (66- 22 marks each)
Presentation (6 marks)
Research (6 marks)
Knowledge (10 marks)

Reflection
Evidence of reflection 15 marks
Impact on learning 10 marks
Goal Setting 15 marks
Achievement of/ reflection upon goals 10 marks
Prior to attending your Portfolio Interview
Check your interviews details on the notice in your base classroom

● Who is interviewing you?

● What date?
● What time?
● Where? Which room?
On the day of your Portfolio Interview
As teachers will be interviewing students when they would normally be
teaching classes, you must attend school for your interview only. Please
arrive at least 5 minutes prior to the scheduled interview start time.

You may either wear full uniform or business attire.

Follow current Health and Safety guidelines.

Enjoy the opportunity to showcase your work
and discuss your experiences