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Curriculum

A Comprehensive Range of Subjects

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.
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


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

 



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