Junior Cycle Overview
Junior Cycle caters for students in the first three years of their post-primary education. It features revised subjects and short courses, a focus on key skills, and new approaches to assessment and reporting. For students, the junior cycle curriculum available in their schools is a mix of subjects and short courses as well as other learning experiences. In addition to classroom-based assessments, students complete state examinations at the end of their three year junior cycle and receive a Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement.
During second and third year, students complete a number of Classroom-Based Assessments. In addition to classroom-based assessments, students complete state examinations at the end of their three year junior cycle and receive a Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement.
Junior Cycle Subjects in St. Raphaela's
Students in St. Raphaela's study a varied and extensive range of subjects at Junior Cycle between traditional core subjects, optional subjects, wellbeing subjects and short-course style subjects.
| Category |
Subjects |
| Core Subjects |
Irish, English, Maths, Religious Education, Physical Education, Science |
| Optional Subjects |
Spanish or French, Geography, History, Art, Business, Home Economics, Music |
| Wellbeing Subjects |
C.S.P.E, S.P.H.E |
| Short Course Style Subjects |
Artistic Performance, Coding, Choir, Sustainability |
The following link provides greater insight into the above subjects:
Curriculum Online