First Years

In their First year, pupils are divided in classes of mixed ability, based on their scores at Assessment Test. The Assessment test is held in the school during a Wednesday afternoon in January and it tests the students’ abilities of Verbal, Reading and Numeracy. The test helps to identify those students who may need further assistance in these areas in their first year.

First Year Students at the Library Launch - 2019

 

Core Subjects

Option Subjects

Gaeilge

Applied Technology

English

Business Studies

Mathematics

Graphics

French or German**

Music

History

Visual Arts

Geography

Wood Technology

Science

 

Religion

 

Physical Education (PE)*

 

Civic, Social & Political Ed (CSPE)*

 

Social, Physical & Health Ed (SPHE)*

 

Wellbeing*

 


Students will study two of the subjects from the list of Optional Subjects after sampling all six subjects.
Students are guaranteed two of their top three choices after indicating their preferences.
*indicates that the subject is not examinable at Junior Cycle.
**indicates that students will study either French or German after sampling.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1st Yr students at Wood Technology

A large selection of subjects are offered in 1st Year – the ‘core’ subjects, which all students are required to study alongside the ‘option’ subjects. Student are provided with a most extensive sample of these option subjects in First Yr this is to help them make the best informed decision when selecting the ‘option’ subjects which they will take for Junior Cycle. 


Regular class examinations take place throughout the school year, with full house exams for all yrs before the Summer break. The Summer 1st Yr Examination is of particular importance to 1st Yrs with all students sitting a common test in each subject. This is to provide a consistency, when determining the abilities of students for particular subjects and the level within that subject when the student commences 2nd Yr.

 

Additional Educational Needs

Our Learning Support teacher, Mrs Maureen Brady is on hand to identify those students who require additional learning support across the 1st Yr curriculum and to advise on the best course of action to be followed in the case of students requiring ‘special educational needs’ assistance. Enquiries in this area should be directed to Maureen by arranging an appointment through the school office at office@midletoncbs.ie or 021-4631555

 

 

 

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