Curriculum

Transition Year

Following Junior Certificate students may opt to proceed to Transition Year.

TY offers a broad education for career opportunities and for life. Work Experience is an integral part of this course. Students participate in Development Education, Drama, Voluntary Work and Gaisce. There is a strong emphasis on consolidating skills in core subjects, IT, Research & Presentation.

Students complete an ECDL programme – enhancing their IT skills and CV.

During TY – the students sit an on-line career analysis. The resulting booklet informs the student on subject choice, related college courses and careers. This booklet is used to track student progress in their selected areas of study and is a useful motivational tool.

Extra Curricular Activities:

  • Swimming
  • Athletics
  • Challenge to Change
  • Young Scientist Competition
  • GAA Coaching
  • First Aid
  • Gaisce
  • Samba Dancing
  • School Tour
  • School Bank
  • Ladies Football
  • Camogie
  • Fitness Programmes
  • Spikeball
  • Soccer
  • Hurling
  • Football

Leaving Certificate Applied Programme

This is a two year practical and vocational programme with a considerable degree of continuous assessment.

Work Experience plays an integral part of LCA, with at least four placements required over the two year programme.

Subjects included are:

  • Mathematical Applications
  • Leisure and Recreation
  • Social Education
  • Irish / French
  • Arts Education / Science
  • Office Admin & Cust Care
  • RE
  • English and Communications
    ICT
  • Vocational Preparation & Guidance
  • Horticulture & Agriculture
  • Hair & Beauty
  • Graphics & Construction

 

The Syllabus is divided into modules and the assessment is classroom based. Tasks and practical exams are assessed by the State Examinations Commission throughout the two year programme with terminal written exams taking place in June.

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