The Formal Curriculum
First Year
A system of Subject Sampling is in operation for First Year students.
The following applies: Students study all subjects in the core section all year and each subject in the ‘Subject Sampling’ for half the school year on a rotational basis.
Core Examination Subjects |
Subject Sampling (16 weeks each) |
|---|---|
Irish |
Materials Technology (Woodwork) |
English |
Materials Technology (Metalwork) |
Maths |
Technical Graphics |
Science |
Music |
Language |
Art |
Business Studies |
Home Economics |
History |
|
Non Exam core subjects |
Geography |
Religion |
Physical Education |
SPHE |
Home Economics |
CSPE |
|
PE |
|
Computers |
*What is SPHE? Social, personal and health education, as part of the curriculum, supports the personal development, health and well being of young people and helps them create and maintain supportive relationships.
Taster Programme:
A taster programme is in place prior to students entering the school to give students an opportunity to sample French and Spanish. The taster programme also allows students to taste other subjects such as physical education as well as facilitating the transition from Primary to Secondary School. The taster programme begins in January each year.