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:

The Optional Subjects on offer are:

Art, Craft, Design

Business Studies

Home Economics

Materials Technology Wood

Metal Work

Religious Education

Physical Education

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)