junior certificate
Junior Certificate
All junior cycle students take courses leading to the Junior Certificate Subjects are available at either Ordinary or Higher Level, although three subjects, Irish, English and Mathematics, can also be studied at Foundation Level. While a majority of subjects are assessed as part of the Junior Certificate Examination, the junior cycle provision also includes a number of subjects that are integral to the curriculum, but are not formally assessed in this way. The inclusion of these subjects in the curriculum ensures that students receive a broad and balanced education that introduces them to all the areas of experience relevant to the needs of learners at this age and stage of their development. Non-examination subjects at junior cycle in our school include Physical Education, Social, Personal and Health Education, Digital Literacy and Religious Education.
In first year, the Junior Certificate provides an educational path for a student’s development where she explores the options and opportunities for the future. In order to facilitate this in first year, the student is exposed to a wide range of subjects, allowing her, later in the year, with the support and guidance of her parents and teachers, to make an informed choice about those subjects she wishes to carry forward to the Junior Certificate exams. The junior cycle allows the student to explore and shape an interest and ambition in subject areas for the future senior cycle.
Junior Cycle (3 Years) subjects include:
- Irish
- English
- Maths
- Religious Education
- History
- Geography
- Science
- Business Studies
- French
- Art
- Home Economics
- Economic and Social Studies
- Physical Education
- C.S.P.E.
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Digital Literacy with a particular focus on Developing Literacy and Numeracy Skills
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C.S.P.E. Wellbeng and Resilience Modules
The Principal allocates students to classes. Subject to sufficient demand and resources, the Board of Management reserves the right to determine, on an annual basis, the range and level of subjects.
*Provision for students with special educational needs is integrated into the curriculum at all levels.
For more information visit www.ncca.ie.
With significant reforms to the junior cycle which have begun on a phased basis, the new junior cycle will feature revised subjects and short courses, a focus on literacy, numeracy and key skills, and new approaches of assessment and reporting. Schools will have more freedom to design junior cycle programmes that meet the learning needs of all students. For students, the new junior cycle will mean that the curriculum available in their schools will be a mix of subjects and short courses as well as other learning experiences.
The new junior cycle will operate in schools alongside the programmes based around the existing Junior Certificate for the next number of years.
During second and third year, students now complete a number of Classroom-Based Assessments in a number of subjects. For a small group of students with special educational needs, priority learning units (PLUs) will be provided. These components will enable the statements of learning, literacy and numeracy and other key skills to be become a reality for the students throughout their three-year junior cycle.
Further information on these curriculum changes is available on www.curriculumonline.ie
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Enrolment for First Year 2025-2026
As we begin the admission process into 1st Year for August 2025, we are pleased to invite you and your daughter and/or son to join our school community.
Our enrolment process opens on Monday, 7th October 2024. A copy of our Admissions Policy, Annual Admission Notice and our Application/Expression of Interest Form are available on the links below.
Admissions Policy | Annual Admission Notice | Application Form
If you wish to apply for a place in first year starting in August 2025, please complete the Application Form for First Year below and return it by e-mail or post only, as listed on the application form, by no later than Friday, 8th November 2024. Applications received after this date will be treated as late applications. Applicants will be notified in writing of the decision of the Board of Management by Friday, 29th November 2024.
We are hosting an Information Evening for all prospective students and their parents on Tuesday, 8th October at 7.00pm here in the school. We look forward to engaging with you in making the transition from primary to secondary school as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
Click to open link to Admissions Policy, Application Form and Annual Admission notice – all separate
Enrolment for Second – Sixth Year 2025-2026
Applicants for entry into 2nd – 6th Year are required to complete the Application Form for Junior and Senior Cycle belowand return it by
e-mail or post only, as listed on the application form, as soon as practicable.
Application Form - Junior/Senior Cycle
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