Junior Cycle
In 2014, the new Junior Cycle was introduced into Irish schools on a phased basis alongside the existing Junior Certificate. It features revised subjects and short courses and a stronger focus on Literacy, Numeracy, Wellbeing and developing Key Skills. In keeping with the new Junior Cycle, many subjects now have a new subject specification and students are completing Classroom Based Assessments (CBA’s) and Assessment Tasks whilst also encompassing a range of other essential learning experiences. From 2020 onwards all subjects are under the new Junior Cycle.
The following subjects are offered at Junior Cycle in St. David's CBS:
- Gaeilge
- English
- Maths
- Science
- History
- Geography
- Religious Education
- German
- French
- Business
- Art
- Wood Technology
- Engineering (metalwork)
- Technical Graphics
- Music
- SPHE
- CSPE
- PE
- Wellbeing
CBAs - Classroom Based Assessments:
During second and third year, students complete a Classroom-Based Assessment in each of their subjects. In addition to Classroom-Based Assessments, students complete State Examinations at the end of their three year Junior Cycle and receive a Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement.
CBA calendars 2023-24
2nd year CBA calendar 2023-24.pdf
3rd year CBA calendar 2023-24.pdf
Further Information for Parents:
Junior Cycle Information Leaflet for Post-Primary Parents
Parents Presentation Part 1 - prepared by JCT
Parents Presentation Part 2 - prepared by JCT