Junior Cycle


First Year

Students are offered tasters of all subjects. In January/ February of first year, students will indicate which optional subjects they will continue into second and third year.

Boys standing with their Junior Business Cycle Project at St. Patrick's Boys Secondary School, Castleisland
Junior Cycle Business EU Money Quiz

Second and Third Year of Junior Cycle

In second and third year, students study ten subjects. Students complete classroom-based assessments (CBA’s) in all subjects as well as assessment tasks.

They also complete a well-being programme and are strongly encouraged to get involved in other learning activities and opportunities in the schools. This learning as well as their exam results are all recorded on their Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement (JCPA).

Subjects Offered at Junior Cycle

Junior Cycle Subjects

EnglishGaeilgeMathematics
HistoryGeographyBusiness Studies
FrenchScienceTechnology

Junior Cycle Subjects

Wood TechMusicHome Economics
GraphicsSpanishVisual Art

Well-Being Subjects

Physical EducationSocial, Health and Personal EducationCivic Social & Political EducationInformation Technology
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