Junior Cycle

Students may study a mixture of subjects and short courses, as well as presenting school experiences for certification purposes (see NCCA for further details and latest updates).

Core Subjects

  • Irish
  • English
  • Maths
  • History
  • Geography
  • Business
  • Religious Education

Choose 1 from:

  • French
  • Italian
  • Learning Support

Choose 2 from:

  • Music
  • Home
  • Economics
  • Science
  • Art
  • Coding
  • Artistic Performance

Wellbeing Programme:

  • PE
  • SPHE
  • CSPE
  • Guidance Related Learning
  • Transition & Transfer

Other Curriculum Subject Supports:

  • Gardening
  • ICT (1/2 year rotation)
  • Literacy
  • Numeracy

Junior Certificate School Programme (JCSP)

The Junior Certificate Schools Programme is an intervention into the Junior Cycle and not an alternative to The JCSP Programme.

The JCSP Programme attempts to help young people experience success and develop a positive self-image by providing a curriculum and assessment framework suitable to their needs.

The programme aims to ensure that students actively participate in their learning, make progress and build on their achievements. The programme also aims to develop students’ literacy, numeracy, communication and group work skills.

On completion of the programme, students receive a profile which is an official record of their achievements from the Department of Education and Skills.

Aug 26
2026
5th Year Student Mentor & 6th Year Prefects Training
Aug 27
2026
School reopens for all students (except TY)
Aug 28
2026
TY Students return
Aug 31
2026
First Year Information Night
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