Junior Cert
Core Subjects
Option Subjects
Gaeilge
Art
English
Business Studies
Mathematics
Materials Technology (Woodwork)
French or German**
Music
History
Technical Graphics (Drawing)
Geography
Technology
Science
Religion
Physical Education (PE)*
Civics, 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 Certificate.
**indicates that students will study either French or German after sampling.
Classes for Junior Cert are formed in 2nd Year, with students selecting their two optional subjects, during the first term of first year. There are 8 core subjects plus 2 optional subjects (see the list from 1st Year) to be prepared for examination. The Option Blocks are determined by the demand from the students. Of the six optional subjects on offer students are guaranteed two of their top three subjects selected.
Students in Technology class
Technical Graphics Class in 2nd Year
| Core Subjects | Option Subjects |
| Gaeilge | Art |
| English | Business Studies |
| Mathematics | Materials Technology (Woodwork) |
| French or German** | Music |
| History | Technical Graphics (Drawing) |
| Geography | Technology |
| Science | |
| Religion | |
| Physical Education (PE)* | |
| Civics, 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 Certificate.
**indicates that students will study either French or German after sampling.
Classes for Junior Cert are formed in 2nd Year, with students selecting their two optional subjects, during the first term of first year. There are 8 core subjects plus 2 optional subjects (see the list from 1st Year) to be prepared for examination. The Option Blocks are determined by the demand from the students. Of the six optional subjects on offer students are guaranteed two of their top three subjects selected.
Students in Technology class
Technical Graphics Class in 2nd Year