Principal: Mr. T. Power, B.A. H.D.E.
Vice Principal: Ms. F. Greene, B.A. H.D.E.

Leaving Cert

Information
This is a two year programme entry requirement to which is a good standard of achievement in the Junior Certificate examination, or equivalent. Most students take seven subjects for examination: normally a three-subject core of Irish, English and Maths, plus four subjects from the following list: French, History, Geography, Physics, Biology, Agricultural Science, Art, Technical Drawing, Construction Studies, Engineering, Home Economics, Business and Accounting. These subjects are grouped in Teaching Blocks (TB's) and selections are made in consultation with teachers. All subjects may be studied at Higher Level (A: Árd) or Ordinary Level (G: Gnáth). Non-examination subjects include Religious Education, Physical Education (PE) and Career Guidance.

Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA):
This programme is an alternative Leaving Certificate course developed by the Department of Education and Science. It is more practically based than the traditional course and is designed to meet the needs of students who would have difficulty with the traditional programme. The programme emphasises personal development and transferable skills. Students study a variety of subjects including English and Communication, Mathematical Applications, Information Technology, Vocational Preparation and Guidance, Arts Drama, Leisure and Recreation, Social Education, Religious Education, Communicative Irish and a Modern Language. Students also study two vocational subjects that reflect their interests. The emphasis on practical skills extends to the world of work and students are given the opportunity to experience four work experience placements. Progress is assessed on an ongoing basis and credits are awarded for satisfactory completion of modules.

Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP):
This is an optional extra for Leaving Certificate students who choose certain specified combinations of subjects from the Leaving Certificate programme. Students receive two-three periods per week of training in Computer Skills and two Link Modules: Preparation for the World of Work and Enterprise Education. There is an attractive scale of extra 3rd level entry points for those who achieve a pass, merit or distinction in the LCVP examination.