The Junior Cycle

 

 

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Preparatory Class

All pupils take Irish, English, Mathematics, French/German, History, Geography, Science, Art, Religious Education, Physical Education and Musicianship.

 

Junior Certificate Years 1, 2 & 3

For a detailed summary of each of the 3 years at the Junior Cycle please follow this link

 

Junior Certificate Course: a three year course, in which Year I, Year II and Year III are involved, leading to the Junior Certificate examination.

CORE SUBJECTS  - Irish, English, a Modern Language (French,  German or Spanish), Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Religious Education, CSPE (Civic, Social and Political Education) SPHE (Social, Personal and Health Education) and Physical Education. Musicianship is also a core subject in Years I and II.

All pupils may select either French, Spanish or German as their core language.  The choice will be made by the parents/guardians and pupils.  Requests to omit a French, German or Spanish as a core subject will be considered by the Principal only in the case of pupils who appear unable to cope with either language.  Pupils who drop both French and German will take a course in practical skills in English.

CHOSEN SUBJECTS - Pupils select two subjects from the following: Art, Craft and Design; Business Studies; Home Economics;  Music; Materials Technology (Wood), Technology, Classical Studies and Technical Graphics.