Junior Cycle

Junior Cycle is the first phase of Secondary School, in First Year we offer a broad range of subjects to all pupils.

At the end of first year pupils then decide which subjects they wish to study for their Junior certificate. These choices are accomodated as much as possible.

Senior Cycle

(a) Leaving certificate programme

All students take Gaeilge, English, Mathematics, French, Religious Education and Physical Education as core subjects. Students choose options from the following;

Honours and Ordinary in all subjects.
The above subjects are offered subject to demand.

(b) Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP)

The option of the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme was introduced in September 1997. The programme can be described as a Leaving Certificate with a strong vocational dimension. It provides students with the opportunity to release their potential for self directed learning, for innovation and for enterprise.

(c) Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA)

The option of the Leaving Certificate Applied was introduced first in September 1999, and is available subject to demand. The programme offers a wide range of courses, which are organised in modules. The Leaving Certificate Applied is a new approach to education and training. Students apply their knowledge, skills and experience to practical tasks at school, in the workplace and the wider community.