Curriculum

Junior Cycle

Coláiste Éamann Rís offers a comprehensive and varied Junior Cycle curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of students while providing a strong foundation for senior cycle subject selection and future career paths.

All students engage with a range of core and elective subjects, ensuring a balanced educational experience. Core subjects are offered at both Higher and Ordinary levels, while all other subjects are assessed at a Common level. Students also study a foreign language and select two elective subjects after their subject taster weeks to continue through second and third year.

  • English
  • Irish
  • Maths
  • History
  • Geography
  • Science
  • A Modern Foreign Language: Spanish, French or Polish
  • Home Economics
  • Business Studies
  • Woodwork
  • Technical Graphics
  • Visual Art
  • Music
  • Coding
  • Learning to Learn
  • Religious Education
  • SPHE
  • CSPE
  • Physical Education

In line with the Junior Cycle Framework, all students explore Wellbeing, engage in Physical Education and participate in a variety of learning experiences that foster key skills and personal growth. The Junior Cycle at Coláiste Éamann Rís ensures a rich, inclusive, and balanced educational experience, preparing students for lifelong learning and future success. For more information on the Junior Cycle and subject specifications, please follow the link below.

JC Framework

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