Holy Rosary College, Mountbellew

Curriculum

A Comprehensive Range of Subjects

Emphasis is placed on preparing students for life. Our education programme encourages the moral, social, intellectual, cultural and physical development of all students and aims to supply them with the knowledge and skills necessary for their chosen careers and for life
	Holy Rosary College offers a comprehensive range of subjects from which each student, depending on his / her needs and talents, can select. The subjects and courses offered fulfil the entry requirements for all trades and professions.
	15 subjects are offered for Junior Certificate and 21 subjects (including 4 Science subjects) are offered for the Leaving Certificate programme.
	Students take a minimum of ten subjects for Junior Certificate and seven subjects for Leaving Certificate. All Certificate examination subjects are taught to Honours level.

Subject	Junior Cycle	Senior Cycle
Languages	Irish English French / German	Irish English French / German (Italian for LCA)
Science	Mathematics Science	Mathematics Physics Biology Chemistry Agricultural Science
Technology	Materials Technology (Wood) Technical Graphics	Construction Studies Design and Communication Graphics
Social Studies	Geography History Home Economics Civic, Social and Political Education (CSPE)	Geography History Home Economics
Business	Business Studies	Accounting Business Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP) Link Modules
The Arts	Art, Craft and Design Music	Art Music
Information and Communication Technology	Computer Studies	Computer Studies (Certified)
Religious & Social Education	Religion - Exam Social Personal and Health Education (SPHE) Career Guidance and Counselling Physical Education	Religious Formation Relationships and Sexuality Education Physical Education Career Guidance and Counselling

HOLY ROSARY COLLEGE OFFERS THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMMES:
1. Junior Certificate 2. Transition Year Programme (Brochure on request) 3. Leaving Certificate	4. Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP) (Brochure available on request) 5. Leaving Cert Applied – depending on demand (Details available from the school office)

JUNIOR CYCLE REFORM:
The National Council for Curriculum & Assessment (NCCA) has published proposals for a new Junior Cycle Programme planned to commence in 2014. For more information click on logo