Our new intake of students is assessed in February/March of their final year in Primary School. The results of this assessment are used to create gender balanced, mixed ability core classes in first year. All first years undertake core subjects and sample all other subjects. At the end of first year, students choose two option subjects.
Core Curriculum Subjects:
- Irish
- English
- Mathematics
- CSPE (Civic, Social & Political Education)
- SPHE (Social, Personal & Health Education)
- French or Spanish
- Science
- Geography
- Physical Education
- History
Optional Subjects:
- Art, Craft & Design
- Woodwork
- Technical Graphics
- Home Economics
- Business Studies
- Music
- Technology
- Metalwork
In second year Irish, English and Mathematics classes are divided into Higher and Ordinary level, based on the results of the summer examinations in first year.