Junior Cycle – 3 Years
School Curriculum
The Curriculum available at St. Fergal’s is based on the syllabus of the Department of Education. It provides an excellent range of subjects at all levels in the Junior Certificate & Leaving Certificate. Success in State Examinations is rated highly and its importance is demonstrated in the teaching and learning methodologies practised in the school. These methodologies have been highly commended in Inspection Reports by the Department of Education.
Our rich, wide and varied curriculum provides all our students with a range of subjects that meet the learning needs of all.
The Core Subjects are:
Irish
English
Mathematics
History
Geography
Science
The Optional Subjects on offer are:
Art, Craft, Design
Business Studies
French
Home Economics
Materials Technology Wood
Metal Work
Technical Graphics
Music
SPHE
Religious Education
Physical Education
CSPE
The Non-Exam Subjects taken by all students at Junior Cycle
- Computer Studies
- Well-being
- Numeracy
- Vocabulary Enrichment Programme
- Digital Media Literacy
- PE
- CSPE
- SPHE (including RSE)