Coláiste an Chreagáin

Junior Cert

15-December-16
Junior Cert

What Will I Learn?

Fact Sheets - Mandatory Subjects.pdf

Fact Sheet - Option Subjects.pdf

Fact Sheet Wellbeing Subjects.pdf

Classroom Based Assessments Information for Students & Parents.pdf

All students study the following subjects to examination level:

· Irish (except those with a DE exemption)

· English

· Maths

· History

A wellbeing programme of 400 hours is mandatory for all students and includes:

  • Civic, Social, Political Education (CSPE)
  • PE
  • SPHE
  • Other areas of Wellbeing such as Digital Media Literacy

In order to provide a rounded education, a continuum from primary school and maximise opportunities for students at Senior Cycle, from 2025/2026 academic year all students in Coláiste an Chreagáin are required to study the following subjects to examination level:

· Science

· Geography

Students are given a taster programme of the following optional subjects and select 3 to study for Junior Cycle. The optional subjects will run depending on student demand in a given academic year.

  • Materials Wood Technology
  • Engineering
  • Graphics
  • Home Economics
  • Music
  • Art
  • French
  • Business Studies

The following non-examination subjects are also taken by all students where the timetable allows:

Guidance & Study Skills

There is a Junior Cycle pathway for students with special educational needs.

Level 1 Learning Programme (L1LP): The Level 1 Learning Programmes have been designed for students with a range of severe and profound and low moderate learning disabilities. L1LP’s can be made up of: Priority Learning Units and Short Courses.

Level 2 Learning Programme: The Level 2 Learning Programmes have been designed for students with a high moderate to low mild general learning disability.

Level 2 Learning Programme (L2LP) is made up of Priority Learning Units and Short Courses.

Events
Dec
08 2025
School Closure - Flexi Day
Dec
09 2025
Assessment Week
Dec
09 2025
1st Year Trip to Galway City Museum (STEAM Workshop)
Dec
10 2025
Staff Meeting - 4-6pm
26-May-2025
The school is currently reviewing the following policies. We value parental feedback. If you have any suggestions or queries please send them by email to admin.cc@gretb.ie
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Coláiste an Chreagáin
Mountbellew
Ballinasloe
Co. Galway
Ireland

090 9679231

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