Junior Certificate Subjects
|
Senior Certificate Subjects
|
|
Core Subjects
- English
- Gaeilge
- Mathematics
- Science
- History (for 1st Year Students 2020 and onwards)
Wellbeing Courses
- Social, Personal and Health Education, SPHE
- Civic, Social and Political Education, CSPE
- Religious Education
- Transition Guidance
- Physical Education
Option Subjects
- Business Studies
- French
- Art, Craft, Design
- Technical Graphics
- Materials Technology Wood
- Geography
- History (Optional for current 2nd and 3rd Year Students)
Optional Short Courses
- Mechatronics
- Philosophy
- Artistic Performance
- Coding
- Chinese Language and Culture
- Architectural Design /Sustainable Technology
Compulsory Short Course
- Physical Education
- Civic, Social and Political Education, CSPE
**Please note students study all subject for first year.
They must then select four optional subjects along
with two short courses for certification.
All students will also study Physical Education and CSPE.
|
Core Subjects
- English
- Gaeilge
- Mathematics
Non Exam Subjects
Option Subjects
- Biology
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Agricultural Science
- Design and Communication Graphics
- Materials Technology Wood
- Business Studies
- Accounting
- Economics
- French
- Geography
- History
- Art, Craft, Design
- Physical Education
- LCVP
**Please note students must study all Core subjects,
unless exempt from Irish.
Students must also study four optional subjects
Students who have the correct subject combination
may also study LCVP for Leaving Certificate
|
Optional Short Courses For Junior Cycle
Coding (NCCA)
The short course aims to develop the student's ability to formulate problems logically; to design, write and test code through the development of programs, apps, games, animations or websites; and, through their chosen learning activities, to learn about computer science.
Philosophy (NCCA)
This short course in philosophy aims to engage students in philosophical enquiry and dialogue about life’s big questions and to develop critical, creative, collaborative, caring thinkers who can participate in informed discourse and act in the world in a more reflective manner.
Architectural Design and Sustainable Technology (Developed in School)
This short course will contain the following strands: Sustainable building technologies in domestic dwellings, architectural design, planning towards a green environment (wind turbines, geothermal energy, solar gains), cost of new technologies and retrofitting to improve home energy consumption
Chinese Language & Culture (NCCA)
This short course aims to enable students to reach set basic proficiency levels in spoken and written Mandarin Chinese, develop their cultural and intercultural awareness, and learn to plan and evaluate their progress in learning Chinese.
Artistic Performance (NCCA)
Artistic performance aims to engage students in artistic practices with others, by offering a structure that can be used to facilitate collaborative and individual imaginative and creative initiatives, leading to a group performance.
Mechatronics (Developed in School)
In this short course students will learn about and experience drawing and design, computer usage and 3D CAD, electronics, mechanics and mechanisms, robotics and programming
Mandatory Short Courses
Physical Education
The short course in physical education aims to develop students as knowledgeable, skillful and creative participants who are confident and competent to perform in a range of activities safely. The course aims to build students’ appreciation of the importance of health-enhancing and inclusive physical activity and a commitment to it now, and in the future.
Civic, Social and Political Education _(CSPE)
Civic, Social and Political Education: CSPE is an important part of a wellbeing programme within junior cycle as it enables students to feel connected to and take responsibility for the wellbeing of others. It also develops students' confidence, agency and engagement which are important characteristics of student wellbeing.