Junior Cycle
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Further Information
Irish, English, French, Spanish, Maths, History, Religious Education, Geography, Science, Business Studies, Home Economics, Materials Technology - (Wood), Materials Technology - (Metal), Technical Graphics, Physical Eduction, Art, C.S.P.E., S.P.H.E.
All Junior Students are also taking the ECDL Modules for ECDL Certification.
Senior Cycle
Irish, English, French, Maths, History, Art, Accounting, Technical Drawing, Religious Education, Engineering, Home Economics, Biology, Construction Studies, Career Guidance, Pastoral Care, Geography, Ag. Science.
Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme
All senior students are invited to participate in this programme. Students studying 7 subjects in all - 3 compulsory and 4 optional. In addition, students study link modules - Enterprise Education, Preparation for Work and they do one week of work experience, during the pre-leaving certificate year, in the locality. The Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme is both suitable for those who wish to go on to third level or who wish to enter the world of work. Universities and Institutes of Education award points for successful completion of the modules according to the grade received. In short, this programme is the traditional Leaving Certificate with the link modules. Portfolio work over two years account for 60% of the examination and the remaining 40% is awarded by written examination in early May each year.
Junior Certificate School Programme (JCSP)
Junior Certificate School Programme (JCSP) provides a curricular framework that helps to make the Junior Certificate more accessible to young people who may leave school early. An additional element of the JCSP framework may include a literacy and numeracy programme. On completion of the programme, students are entered for the Junior Certificate Examination and the school gives them a Statement of Achievement and a profile that lists their skills and aptitudes.
The JCSP is based on the concept that all young people are capable of real success in school and that they can have a positive experience of school if the conditions are favourable.
Through involvement in the programme it is hoped that students who participate will develop a positive self-esteem, improve their basic skills in literacy and numeracy, improve school attendance and ultimately achieve a final positive record of achievement.
