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Our school offers the standard Junior Certificate Programme but with a wider choice of options/ subjects to begin with (as shown below). Students take all the core subjects (nine) and two option subjects as well as the three non-examination subjects. The school has offered the Transition Year Programme to students after the Junior Certificate, and its inclusion in our school programme depends on the demand and interest amongst our students. Recently, students who are interested in Computing take additional courses run by the school in after school time i.e. E.C.D.L. (European Computer Driving Licence).
Junior Certificate Programme
Our school offers the standard Junior Certificate Programme but with a wider choice of options/ subjects to begin with (as shown below). Students take all the core subjects (nine) and two option subjects as well as the three non-examination subjects. The school has offered the Transition Year Programme to students after the Junior Certificate, and its inclusion in our school programme depends on the demand and interest amongst our students. Recently, students who are interested in Computing take additional courses run by the school in after school time i.e. E.C.D.L. (European Computer Driving Licence).
Core subjects:
Irish : English : Project Maths : French or Spanish : History : Geography : Science : C.S.P.E. (Civic, Social and Political Education) : S.P.H.E (Social, Personal & Health Education)
Optional Subjects:
Art, Craft & Design : Metalwork : Technology : Home Economics : Technical Graphics : Music : Wood Technology : Business Studies
Non-Examination subjects:
Computer Studies : Physical Education : Religious Education *Special Support classes are available in Mathematics and English where necessary
The Traditional Leaving Certificate Programme
Our school offers the standard Junior Certificate Programme but with a wider choice of options/ subjects to begin with (as shown below). Students take all the core subjects (nine) and two option subjects as well as the three non-examination subjects. The school has offered the Transition Year Programme to students after the Junior Certificate, and its inclusion in our school programme depends on the demand and interest amongst our students. Recently, students who are interested in Computing take additional courses run by the school in after school time i.e. E.C.D.L. (European Computer Driving Licence).
Core subjects:
Irish : English : Maths
Optional Subjects:
French : Spanish : History Business : Geography : Art : Home Economics : Accounting : Engineering : D & C Graphics : Physics Construction Studies : Agricultural Science : Economics : Biology : Chemistry : Music : Technology
Non-Examination subjects:
Computer Studies : Physical Education : Religious Education *Outside of these non-examination subjects, all students take seven subjects for their Leaving Certificate. Some students study Classical Studies at the school on Saturdays at their own expense as an extra Leaving Certificate subject.
The Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (L.C.V.P.)
Co-Ordinator – Mr. S. Robinson
This programme was introduced in the school year 1999/2000. The L.C.V.P. is an enhanced Leaving Certificate where the students study the traditional Leaving Certificate Programme along with link modules. The Link Modules are: 1. Enterprise Education 2. Preparation For the World of Work The skills learned through L.C.V.P. such as planning, researching careers, writing reports, making presentations and working in a team are essential for adult life. The link modules are recognised for points by third level colleges.
The Leaving Certificate Applied Programme (L.C.A.P.)
Co-Ordinators – Ms. C. Neylon and Ms. S. Connolly
The Leaving Certificate Applied Programme is an alternative to the traditional Leaving Certificate Programme and has been in operation in our school since 1997 and has been very successful for the students who opted to take it. Who should follow the Leaving Certificate Applied Programme? a) Those who feel that the traditional Leaving Certificate does not suit them. b) Those who wish to take up apprenticeships with FÁS. c) Those who are interested in Cert/Teagasc courses. d) Those who wish to go directly into employment. e) Those who wish to do further study through Post-Leaving Certificate or other Vocational Courses. The Leaving Certificate Applied is not a suitable option for those who wish to transfer directly to third level education.