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Junior Cycle

The Junior Cycle is of three years duration. Pupils take a broad range of subjects in First Year, most but not all of which are taken to the end of Third Year. At the end of First Year some subject choice takes place. The three year cycle culminates in the state Junior Cycle examination. The Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement (JCPA) is awarded to students on completion of the Junior Cycle. It adds a classroom-based assessment based on the work completed by the student during second and third year.

The written examination takes place in June of the third year of the Junior Cycle.

The State Examinations Commission (SEC) provides timetables for the Junior Cycle written examinations, practical course work as well as previous Junior Certificate examination papers.

Percentage Range Grade

90 or over – Distinction

75 but less than 90 – Higher Merit

55 but less than 75 – Merit

40 but less than 55 – Achieved

20 but less than 40 – Partially Achieved

Less than 20 – Not Graded

 

The subject options available are outlined below:

First Year

All First Year students will study the following subjects:

  • Irish
  • Technical Graphics
  • English
  • Science
  • Maths
  • C.S.P.E.
  • History
  • Religious Education
  • Geography
  • Business Studies
  • Art
  • S.P.H.E.
  • Music
  • Physical Education
  • Materials Technology
  • Applied Technology
  • Wellbeing

Students will also study one of the following subjects, depending on their class:

  • French
  • Spanish

Second Year

All students will study the following Core Subjects:

  • Irish
  • English
  • Maths
  • History
  • Geography
  • Science
  • Physical Education
  • C.S.P.E.
  • S.P.H.E.
  • Religious Education
  • French or Spanish

Second Year students will also select two of the following subjects:

  • Technical Graphics
  • Business Studies
  • Applied Technology
  • Music
  • Visual Art
  • Materials Technology (limited places)

 

For more information regarding Subject Choice at Junior Cycle please click on the link Subject Options and scroll down for more information.

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Key Dates

Key Dates

Please note: It may be necessary to reschedule some of the below times and dates. Please check the school website throughout the year for confirmation of the most up to date information.

August
Thursday 24th
6th year students return at 8:50
Friday 25th
3rd year students return 8:50am/ 1st Year Induction at 11am
Monday 28th
2nd year, 5th year and TY students return to school at 8:50am
September
Monday 18th
Open Evening
Friday 22nd
Sports Day
Monday 25th
School Closed
October
Thursday 19th (4:15-6:45pm)
6th Year P/T Meeting
Friday 27th
Mid-Term Break Begins @ 1pm
November
Monday 6th
School Reopens after Mid-Term Break
Thursdays 9th (7pm)
6th Year Careers Information Evening
Thursday 16th (4.15pm - 6.45pm)
3rd Year P/T Meeting
Thursday 23rd (4.15pm - 6.45pm)
5th Year P/T Meeting
Friday 24th
Staff Training Day (No School for Students)
Monday 27th
Staff Training Day (No School for Students)
December
Friday 14th
Christmas Carol Service @ 7:30pm
Friday 22nd
Christmas Holidays Begin @ 1pm
January
Monday 8th
School Reopens after Christmas Holidays
Thursday 11th (7pm)
Subject Choice Meeting for 1st Year Parents
Thursday 18th (4.15pm - 6.45pm)
1st Year P/T Meeting
Monday 22nd
Staff Training Day (No School for Students)
Thursday 25th (4.15pm - 6.45pm)
2nd Year P/T Meeting
February
Monday 29th (Jan) - Friday 9th (Feb)
Mock Examinations for JC & LC
Monday 5th
St Brigid's Day (School Closed)
Wednesday 7th (7pm)
Subject Choice Meeting for Transition Year Parents
Friday 9th
Mid -Term Break Begins @ 1pm
Monday 19th
School Reopens after Mid-Term Break
Thursday 22nd (4:15-6:45pm)
TY P/T Meeting
March
Friday 8th
St Kieran's Day Activities
Monday 18th
School Closed
Friday 22nd
Easter Holidays Begin @ 1pm
April
Monday 8th
School Reopens after Easter Holidays
Thursday 18th (7pm)
3rd Year Parents Information Evening for TY
May
Monday 6th
School Closed (Bank Holiday)
Tuesday 7th
School Closed
Friday 31st
Summer Holidays Begin
June
Wednesday 5th
Junior & Leaving cert exams start

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