Senior Cycle
Senior Cycle
Leaving Certificate Applied
The Leaving Certificate Applied programme is based on the concept of continuous assessment. The teaching approach is practical and task based. It is a fully accepted and accredited part of the second level education system.
Features of the L.C.A. are:
Broad and balanced curriculum
Emphasis on practical work
Half yearly sessions with feedback every session
Four terms of work experience
Vocational preparation
Continuous assessment (credit accumulation)
Access to further education and training
Selection for L.C.A. is by interview and has proven to be a very popular course. Students are awarded a Leaving Certificate Applied Certificate on successful completion of the two years.
Senior Cycle
Leaving Certificate Curriculum:
The following are core subjects:
Gaeilge
Maths
English
* Students choose 4 subjects and students:
Religious Education
Physical Education
Accounting
Engineering
Physics
Business
Home Economics
French or German
Art Design & Communication Graphics
History
Construction Studies
Biology
Geography
Religion
Chemistry
Music
Economics
Politics and Society
Computer Science
Senior Cycle
Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme
The LCVP is an additional subject designed to enhance the vocational dimension of the Leaving Cert. Students are encouraged to: