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February 15, 2010 | Tagged curriculum | Comments Off on Curriculum
We are happy to offer our students a broad-based curriculum with a wide choice in Sciences, Languages, Business Subjects, Humanities, The Arts, Personal Development and Extra-Curricular Opportunities. We also offer Transition Year and Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme.
Junior Cycle
| Irish | Geography | Religion |
| English | Typewriting | Physical Education |
| French | Musicianship | Civic, Social, Health Ed. |
| German | Home Economics | Choir |
| History | Science | Social, Personal, Health Ed. |
| Mathematics | Art and Design | Technical Drawing |
| Business Studies | Computer Modules |
All subjects are offered at higher and ordinary level where appropriate.
Celebrating Junior Cert Results
Senior Cycle
| Mathematics | French | Design & Communication Graphics |
| Physics | German | Home Econ. Social/Scientific |
| Chemistry | Geography | Religious Education |
| Biology | Accounting | Careers Education |
| History | Business Studies | Health Education |
| Economics | Music | Physical Education |
| English | Art | Computer Studies |
| Irish | Choir |
All subjects are offered at higher and ordinary level where appropriate.
Principal Sr. Elaine Troy and Deputy Principal Bernadette Ryan with the 2010 Academic Award Winners
Junior and Senior Cycles
Social Justice and Human Rights Education is a priority.
Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP)
All Senior Cycle subjects chosen are studied.
| Also included in the programme: | – Enterprise Education – Preparation for Work – Work Experience – Practical Business Education |
Transition Year
St. Michael’s was one of the first schools in the country to pilot the Transition Year Programme. Over the last number of years the programme in the school has been developed and expanded.
During Transition Year, students have opportunities to develop their academic, social and personal skills. In addition to the academic core of English, Irish, Mathematics, French/German, Home Economics/Science, the important areas of Computer Studies, Religious Education, and Careers Education are also taught.
Students also experience a wide range of modular courses, which may include: Sign Language, Introduction to Law, Drama and Stage Management, Sports, Music, Applied Business (Mini-Company), Applied Journalism/Printing (Production of School Year Book).
Work Experience: Students have the opportunity to engage in various chosen careers during their two-week experience in the workplace. This is usually a highlight of the year.
Other highlights of Transition Year include an Outdoor Pursuits weekend, art gallery trips, a “Gaeltacht weekend”, and an experience of Celtic Spirituality during a weekend trip to Glendalough.
Currently Transition Year is optional and is subject to the school’s Transition Year Admissions Policy.
Browse recent Transition Year activities here.
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