Coláiste an Chreagáin

Junior Cert

15-December-16
Junior Cert

Junior Cycle - New Junior Cycle Framework Implementation

Click on the Information Presentation for Parents and Students

Click on the Information Leaflet for Parents of Junior Cycle students

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.

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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
12-May-2025
Please see information shared via our online zoom session with Parents of 3rd year students.
11-Mar-2025
Following our online Student & Parent Information, Session please see below link to our booklet of information regarding Senior Cycle Subject Options.
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