St. Aloysius Secondary School has a long tradition of academic excellence and is committed to the development of the whole student. The curriculum consists of a two year Junior Certificate course, then an optional Transition Year. After Junior Certificate or Transition Year there is a two year Leaving Certificate course. We endeavour to offer curricula which suit the needs of each student.
Subjects include:
- Religious Education, Irish, English, Mathematics,
- History, Geography, Physical Education,
- Civic Social and Political Education, Music Appreciation,
- Information and Communication Technology (Computer Skills).
In addition the following subjects are offered:
- French, German, Spanish, Latin,
- Business Studies, Music, Art,
- Home Economics, Science.
Subjects include:
- Irish, English, Mathematics.
In addition the.following subjects are offered:
- French, German, Spanish, Latin,
- Business, Accounting,
- History, Geography,
- Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Applied Mathematics,
- Art, Music, Home Economics (Social & Scientific),
- Information and Communication Technology (Computer Skills).
We also offer an optional 4th year (Transition Year) and LCVP (Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme).
Transition Year is an optional year offered to all students who have done the Junior Certificate Examination. This year offers students space to learn, mature and develop in the absence of examination pressure. The programme in this year augments the Leaving Certificate experience and lays a solid foundation for the Leaving Certificate studies, giving an orientation to the world of work and catering for the students' personal and social awareness / development.
Subjects are studied in a way that is significantly different from the way in which they are studied in the two years to the Leaving Certificate, e.g. for Business Studies, the setting up of a mini-company enriches the syllabus content. The students gain invaluable experience in setting up and running their own company and sit the University of Oxford Young Enterprise Examination based on their experiences in operating their own mini-company.
The Transition Year Programme was introduced in St. Aloysius School for the year 1994-95 School year, on a 'Pilot' basis. It has since gone from strength to strength.
As well as regular classes, guest speakers are invited and out-of-school visits and placements are arranged. Continuous assessment takes place throughout the course and a portfolio of certificates is presented at a Graduation Ceremony at the end of the year.
| Communication Skills | Personal Development | Scientific Skills | Cultural Studies | Education for Working Life |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irish English European Languages Public Speaking and Debating |
Religious Education Community Service Physical Education Career Guidance |
Science Mathematics |
Music Appreciation Art Classical Studies Heritage Studies Drama |
Business Studies Home Economics Keyboard Skills Computer Studies Work Experience Young Enterprise |
On completion of the programme, students should be more capable of working on their own initiative, should have enhanced social skills and should be enabled to make informed choices about their selection of subjects for the Leaving Certificate. There is widespread agreement that students do benefit significantly from the programme.
This programme is run in conjunction with the Leaving Certificate as an extra option. Students participate in three modules:
Students learn to communicate effectively, take responsibility, work as a team, cope with changing circumstances.
- Enterprise Education
- Preparation for Work
- Work Experience
Students gain a knowledge of the world at work, job-seeking skills, setting up and running an enterprise and the use of computer technology and audio-visual equipment.