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CurriculumCurriculum Pastoral CarePastoral Care Support Structures for 1Support Structures for 1stst years years Special NeedsSpecial Needs Lunch time activitiesLunch time activities CommunicationCommunication Sample Introduction to 2Sample Introduction to 2ndnd Level Level
ProgrammeProgramme iPadsiPads Entrance Assessment / 1Entrance Assessment / 1stst year Timetable year Timetable Dates to note / Admissions PolicyDates to note / Admissions Policy
Junior CycleJunior Cycle
Core subjects:Core subjects: IrishIrish EnglishEnglish MathsMaths German / FrenchGerman / French C.S.P.EC.S.P.E Business StudiesBusiness Studies HistoryHistory GeographyGeography ScienceScience Religious Religious
EducationEducation
Plus one option Plus one option subject:subject:
Art, Craft & Art, Craft & DesignDesign
MusicMusic Home Home
EconomicsEconomics TechnologyTechnology Technical Technical
GraphicsGraphics Second Modern Second Modern
LanguageLanguage
Option SubjectOption Subject
TechnologyTechnology Technical GraphicsTechnical Graphics Home EconomicsHome Economics Art, Craft & DesignArt, Craft & Design MusicMusic Second Modern Second Modern
LanguageLanguageForm issued with offers.Form issued with offers.
To be returned withTo be returned with
acceptances.acceptances.
Preferences 1 - 6Preferences 1 - 6
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Junior CycleJunior Cycle
LevelLevel All subjects are All subjects are
offered at higher offered at higher & ordinary level& ordinary level
Non-Exam subjectsNon-Exam subjects S.P.H.E. (1)S.P.H.E. (1) P.E (2)P.E (2) Choir/ComputingChoir/Computing
www.ncca.iewww.ncca.ie
Contains information about the Contains information about the various materials and publications various materials and publications developed especially for parents to developed especially for parents to inform them about curriculum and inform them about curriculum and assessment.assessment.
Junior Cycle FactsheetsJunior Cycle Factsheets
New Junior Cycle EnglishNew Junior Cycle English
Focuses on the development of language Focuses on the development of language and literacy in and through the 3 strandsand literacy in and through the 3 strands
Oral languageOral language ReadingReading WritingWriting
Focus on communicating, on active Focus on communicating, on active engagement, with an exploration of a range engagement, with an exploration of a range of texts, shape and structure of languageof texts, shape and structure of language
……learning through oral language…learning through oral language… This makes the English classroom an active space, This makes the English classroom an active space,
a place of “classroom talk” where learners explore a place of “classroom talk” where learners explore language and ideas as much through thinking and language and ideas as much through thinking and talking as through listening and writing.talking as through listening and writing.
AssessmentAssessmentVisit Visit www.examinations.ie The State Exams Commission has prepared The State Exams Commission has prepared
sample exam papers which can be which can be sample exam papers which can be which can be downloaded. These provide a guide to the downloaded. These provide a guide to the structure and content of the assessment in structure and content of the assessment in accordance with the specification. accordance with the specification.
Art Craft & Design Art Craft & Design (75% Assessed in May)(75% Assessed in May)
ProjectProject (What’s the (What’s the weather like? The Seasons, weather like? The Seasons, Hiding and masquerade, Hiding and masquerade, My favourite waste of time, My favourite waste of time, Poem:Forever)Poem:Forever)
Painting Painting oror
Graphic Design Graphic Design andand
3D Studies: 3D Studies: ModellingModelling CarvingCarving ConstructionConstruction
OptionsOptions (selected from a (selected from a list including)list including)
BookcraftBookcraft BatikBatik Fabric PrintingFabric Printing CalligraphyCalligraphy EtchingEtching ScreenprintingScreenprinting PuppetryPuppetry PotteryPottery Embroidery Embroidery
Drawing: Drawing: (25% assessed in June)(25% assessed in June)
Life (1 hour)Life (1 hour)
Object (1 hour)Object (1 hour)
Home EconomicsHome Economics
Practical Cookery 35% +Practical Cookery 35% + Project (Childcare) or Craft (Textile) 15%Project (Childcare) or Craft (Textile) 15%
(March / April)(March / April)
Written Exam: 50% Written Exam: 50% (June)(June) NutritionNutrition Consumer affairsConsumer affairs Resource managementResource management Social and healthSocial and health TextilesTextiles
ModernModern LanguagesLanguages
Requirement for many courses in N.U.I. CollegesRequirement for many courses in N.U.I. Colleges
Useful for a variety of courses & careers.Useful for a variety of courses & careers.
FrenchFrench – a language that is both European and global…spoken on 4 – a language that is both European and global…spoken on 4
continents.continents.
GermanGerman – world literature & music, art & architecture, philosophy & – world literature & music, art & architecture, philosophy &
sciences would be unthinkable without contribution by German sciences would be unthinkable without contribution by German
speakers. Germany of today is also the undisputed powerhouse of speakers. Germany of today is also the undisputed powerhouse of
Europe. Studying German offers an array of cultural and business Europe. Studying German offers an array of cultural and business
opportunities.opportunities.
German French German French 20152015L.Cert 31L.Cert 31 A1 (6) 19.4%A1 (6) 19.4% A2 (4) 12.9%A2 (4) 12.9%
J.Cert 41J.Cert 41 A (8) 19.5%A (8) 19.5%
L.Cert 63L.Cert 63 A1 (3) 4.8%A1 (3) 4.8% A2 (8) 12.7%A2 (8) 12.7%
J.Cert 84J.Cert 84 A (14) 16.7%A (14) 16.7%
TechnologyTechnology
Project (30%) & Folder (20%) - Project (30%) & Folder (20%) - MayMay
Written Exam (50%) - JuneWritten Exam (50%) - June ElectronicsElectronics Structures & MechanismsStructures & Mechanisms CommunicationsCommunications Materials Materials
Technology Design Tasks Technology Design Tasks 20162016
In recognition of Ireland’s commemoration of the In recognition of Ireland’s commemoration of the 1916 Rising, design and make a working model of 1916 Rising, design and make a working model of a flagstaff that raises a flag automatically in the a flagstaff that raises a flag automatically in the morning and lowers it automatically at nightfall. morning and lowers it automatically at nightfall.
Design and make a working model of an Design and make a working model of an adjustable pet-grooming table where the height of adjustable pet-grooming table where the height of the table can be adjusted electro-mechanically. the table can be adjusted electro-mechanically. Your model should incorporate appropriate safety Your model should incorporate appropriate safety features.features.
Technology - Design Tasks Technology - Design Tasks
Analysis of chosen task
Research-Investigation of existing solutions
Generation of ideas
Selection and justification of solutions
Drawings for manufacture
Materials list, Cost of materialsPlan of manufacture
Testing and Evaluation
Technical GraphicsTechnical Graphics
Basic
Drawing And Drawing And Presentation TechniquesPresentation Techniques
Graphical Design Graphical Design And And CommunicationCommunication
Simple Pictorial Simple Pictorial DrawingDrawing
Computer AidedComputer Aided DrawingDrawing FundamentalsFundamentalsOrthographic Orthographic
DrawingDrawing
Basic Geometric Basic Geometric ConstructionsConstructions
Surface Surface Development Development And And ModellingModelling
Freehand Drawing Freehand Drawing And SketchingAnd Sketching
Graphicacy
MusicMusic
Practical (25%)Practical (25%)
(Singing, playing an instrument) (Singing, playing an instrument) (March / April)(March / April)
Aural + Written Exam (75%)Aural + Written Exam (75%)
(June)(June)
Senior CycleSenior Cycle
Transition YearTransition Year
Leaving CertLeaving Cert Leaving Cert VocationalLeaving Cert Vocational Leaving Cert AppliedLeaving Cert Applied
TY CurriculumTY Curriculum
Irish (4)Irish (4) English (4)English (4) Maths (4)Maths (4) French/ German French/ German
(4)(4) I. T. (3) I. T. (3) Biol/Chem/Phy/Ag Biol/Chem/Phy/Ag
Sc (5)Sc (5) Business Studies Business Studies
(3)(3)
Heritage Studies (4)Heritage Studies (4) H.E. / H.E. / Art / Tech H.E. / H.E. / Art / Tech
(4)(4) Japanese (2)Japanese (2) Classical St / Music (2)Classical St / Music (2) Religion (2)Religion (2) Careers (1)Careers (1) Chinese (1)Chinese (1)
Modules / Additional Modules / Additional ActivitiesActivities Community work (1 wk)Community work (1 wk) Work Placement (1wk)Work Placement (1wk) Ploughing ChampionshipsPloughing Championships Outdoor Pursuits HorizonOutdoor Pursuits Horizon Law Education for SchoolsLaw Education for Schools Easter / Summmer Camp Easter / Summmer Camp
to Chinato China Tour of Criminal Courts of Tour of Criminal Courts of
Justice, Kilmanham GaolJustice, Kilmanham Gaol Environmental FieldworkEnvironmental Fieldwork Cycle trainingCycle training Cast Film FestivalCast Film Festival Industry Visit: Roche, LM Industry Visit: Roche, LM
Ericsson. Ericsson. Team Hope Christmas Team Hope Christmas
Shoe Box AppealShoe Box Appeal
TY Drama festival. Briery TY Drama festival. Briery GapGap
Outreach EnglishOutreach English MusicalMusical Open Days: NUIG, Open Days: NUIG,
UL,MARY I, UCC, UCD, UL,MARY I, UCC, UCD, TCD.TCD.
SongschoolSongschool Lyric FM Ed & Outreach Lyric FM Ed & Outreach Cardiac First Responder Cardiac First Responder
CourseCourse YSIYSI School BankSchool Bank BOI Bond Trader ChallengeBOI Bond Trader Challenge Health Fest 2016Health Fest 2016 Mini CompanyMini Company
Leaving Cert. Subjects (7)Leaving Cert. Subjects (7)
Core (4):Core (4):IrishIrishEnglishEnglishMathsMathsFrench/GermanFrench/GermanNon-Exam:Non-Exam:Guidance, P.E. Guidance, P.E.
ReligionReligion
Optional (3):Optional (3):Biology Home EcBiology Home EcChemistry Tech Chemistry Tech Physics MusicPhysics MusicAg Science ArtAg Science ArtAccounting JapaneseAccounting JapaneseEconomics ReligionEconomics ReligionBusiness Business Geography Geography History History
Leaving Cert. VocationalLeaving Cert. Vocational
4 Core
3 Optional
Plus 2 Link ModulesPreparation For Work
Enterprise Education
Assessment:
Portfolio of Course work Plus Written Exam
Leaving Cert. AppliedLeaving Cert. Applied
Vocational PreparationVocational Preparation Vocational EducationVocational Education General EducationGeneral Education
Assessment:Assessment: Modules/AttendanceModules/Attendance TasksTasks Written ExamWritten Exam
Academic AchievementAcademic Achievement
107 students sat their Leaving Cert in 2015. 107 students sat their Leaving Cert in 2015. Exceptionally high grades were recorded across 24 Exceptionally high grades were recorded across 24 different subjects.different subjects.
Irish, English, Maths, French, German, Biology, Irish, English, Maths, French, German, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Agricultural Science, History, Chemistry, Physics, Agricultural Science, History, Geography, Accounting, Economics, Business, Music, Geography, Accounting, Economics, Business, Music, Art, HESS, Technology, Applied Maths, Japanese, Art, HESS, Technology, Applied Maths, Japanese, Spanish, Polish , Lithuanian & RE.Spanish, Polish , Lithuanian & RE.
Our results are significantly higher than the national Our results are significantly higher than the national averages when compared by points bands.averages when compared by points bands.
Cumulatively, the comparisons are equally Cumulatively, the comparisons are equally impressive.impressive.
L.Cert Results 2015 (107) L.Cert Results 2015 (107) Coláiste M NationallyColáiste M Nationally>600 >600 2 2 1.9%1.9% 215 215 0.4%0.4%550-595550-595 9 9 8.4% 8.4% 1562 1562 2.8%2.8%500-545500-545 26 26 24.3% 24.3% 3869 3869 7.0%7.0%450-495450-495 15 15 14.0%14.0% 6379 6379 11.6%11.6%400-445 400-445 16 16 15.0%15.0% 7718 7718 14.0%14.0%350-395350-395 13 13 12.1% 12.1% 7723 7723 14.0%14.0%300-345300-345 10 10 9.3% 9.3% 6723 6723 12.2%12.2%250-295 250-295 5 5 4.7%4.7% 5362 5362 9.7%9.7%200-245200-245 5 5 4.7%4.7% 4406 4406 8.0%8.0%150-195150-195 3 3 2.8% 2.8% 3608 3608 6.6%6.6%100-145 100-145 2 2 1.9% 1.9% 2954 2954 5.4%5.4%<100 <100 1 1 0.9%0.9% 4526 4526 8.2%8.2%Total 107 100 55045 100Total 107 100 55045 100
L.Cert Results 2015 (107L.Cert Results 2015 (107))
35% achieved in excess of 500 points. (4 B1 & 2B2)H35% achieved in excess of 500 points. (4 B1 & 2B2)H
(10% nationally) (10% nationally)
......37 of 107 students......37 of 107 students
49% achieved in excess of 450 points. (6 B3) H49% achieved in excess of 450 points. (6 B3) H
(20% nationally)(20% nationally)
......52 of 107 students......52 of 107 students
Placements (107)Placements (107)
Medical & Health Sciences (9)Medical & Health Sciences (9)
Medicine – TCDMedicine – TCD
Physiotherapy –UCD, ULPhysiotherapy –UCD, UL
General Nursing (4) – DCU, UCD, NUIG, WIT.General Nursing (4) – DCU, UCD, NUIG, WIT.
Podiatry – NUIGPodiatry – NUIG
Occupational Therapy - Cardiff UniversityOccupational Therapy - Cardiff University
Science (21)Science (21)
Veterinary –University of BristolVeterinary –University of Bristol
Medicinal Chemistry – TCDMedicinal Chemistry – TCD
Nutritional Science – UCC (2)Nutritional Science – UCC (2)
Human Nutrition – Sligo ITHuman Nutrition – Sligo IT
Dental Hygiene - TCDDental Hygiene - TCD
Pharmaceutical & Industrial Chemistry ULPharmaceutical & Industrial Chemistry UL
Science (4) – NUIG (2) UCD, TCDScience (4) – NUIG (2) UCD, TCD
Biological & Chemical Sciences UCCBiological & Chemical Sciences UCC
Biomedical Science – University of Hertfordshire, NUIG (2)Biomedical Science – University of Hertfordshire, NUIG (2)
Biomedical Science – UCAS (2)Biomedical Science – UCAS (2)
Forensic Science with Foundation Year - University of KentForensic Science with Foundation Year - University of Kent
Health & Society - DCUHealth & Society - DCU
Applied Freshwater & Marine Biology – GMITApplied Freshwater & Marine Biology – GMIT
Health & Leisure – Tralee ITHealth & Leisure – Tralee IT
Law (1)Law (1)Law & German – TCDLaw & German – TCD
Engineering / IT/ Architecture (7)Engineering / IT/ Architecture (7)Undenominated Engineering – NUIGUndenominated Engineering – NUIGProcess & Chemical Engineering – UCCProcess & Chemical Engineering – UCCMechanical Engineering – ULMechanical Engineering – ULComputer & Electronic Engineering – GMITComputer & Electronic Engineering – GMITComputer Science & French – TCDComputer Science & French – TCDComputer Science – Essex UniversityComputer Science – Essex UniversityArchitecture – UCDArchitecture – UCD
Education (10)Education (10)Primary Teaching – Mary I (2)Primary Teaching – Mary I (2)Early Childhood Care & Ed – Mary I (2) , Tralee (2)Early Childhood Care & Ed – Mary I (2) , Tralee (2)HE with Irish – St. Angela’s SligoHE with Irish – St. Angela’s SligoScience with Concurrent Teacher Ed (2) – ULScience with Concurrent Teacher Ed (2) – ULOutdoor Education & Leisure - GMITOutdoor Education & Leisure - GMIT
Humanities (16)Humanities (16)
TSM – TCD (2) English Lit / History, English Lit / Ancient History TSM – TCD (2) English Lit / History, English Lit / Ancient History & Archaeology& Archaeology
Psychology – UCDPsychology – UCD
International Languages – UCDInternational Languages – UCD
Arts (3)– NUIG, UCC , UCD Arts (3)– NUIG, UCC , UCD
Arts with Music - UCCArts with Music - UCC
European Studies – ULEuropean Studies – UL
Liberal Arts – UL (3) Liberal Arts – UL (3)
New Media & Journalism -ULNew Media & Journalism -UL
New Media & English -ULNew Media & English -UL
Music – CIT Cork School of MusicMusic – CIT Cork School of Music
Social Care - LITSocial Care - LIT
Art & Design (4)Art & Design (4)
Creative Digital Media - Blanchardstown ITCreative Digital Media - Blanchardstown IT
Art & Design – LITArt & Design – LIT
Portfolio Preparation –Graphic Design – LCFEPortfolio Preparation –Graphic Design – LCFE
Make Up Artistry – LA College of Creative Arts, DublinMake Up Artistry – LA College of Creative Arts, Dublin
Other (2)Other (2)
Culinary Arts – LITCulinary Arts – LIT
Ballet – Ballet West, Scotland.Ballet – Ballet West, Scotland.
Business / Maths (9)Business / Maths (9)Business Studies –ULBusiness Studies –ULCommerce & French – UCCCommerce & French – UCCCommerce – NUIGCommerce – NUIGEconomics - UCCEconomics - UCCEconomics & Mathematical Sciences – ULEconomics & Mathematical Sciences – ULFinancial Maths –ULFinancial Maths –ULFood Marketi ng & Entrepreneurship UCCFood Marketi ng & Entrepreneurship UCCeBusiness Management Systems – LITeBusiness Management Systems – LITEvent Management with Public Relations – GMITEvent Management with Public Relations – GMIT
Deferred Entry (4)Deferred Entry (4)Applied Languages – ULApplied Languages – ULArts (2) – UCC Arts (2) – UCC Biomedical Health & Life Sciences –UCDBiomedical Health & Life Sciences –UCD
PLCs (9)PLCs (9)
Music Technology & Sound Production - LCFEMusic Technology & Sound Production - LCFE
Photography – LCFEPhotography – LCFE
Nursing Studies – CCL (3)Nursing Studies – CCL (3)
Early Childhood Care & Ed – (2)Early Childhood Care & Ed – (2)
Hairdressing & Cosmetic Studies – LCFEHairdressing & Cosmetic Studies – LCFE
Business Studies - CCLBusiness Studies - CCL
Pastoral CarePastoral Care
Student
Principal
Class Director
Year Head
Teacher
Deputy Principal
Learning Support Teacher
Chaplain
Guidance Counsellor
Support Structures to assist Support Structures to assist First Years First Years
A Peer Helper A Peer Helper SystemSystem
Personal CounsellingPersonal Counselling
Induction DayInduction Day
Smaller ClassesSmaller Classes
Lunchtime ActivitiesLunchtime Activities
Special NeedsSpecial Needs
IdentificationIdentification
Smaller classesSmaller classes
Learning Support (One Learning Support (One to one tuition)to one tuition)
S.N.A.S.N.A.
““Reasonable Reasonable Accomodation” in state Accomodation” in state examsexams
DARE (CAO)DARE (CAO)
AimAim
Ensure all relevant information for Ensure all relevant information for application for resource hours and SNA application for resource hours and SNA support are submitted to the NCSE on time.support are submitted to the NCSE on time.
Prevent a delay in identifying students Prevent a delay in identifying students requiring additional support requiring additional support
Flag students for monitoring to their teachersFlag students for monitoring to their teachers
Allow time to liaise with primary schoolAllow time to liaise with primary school
Lunch time activitiesLunch time activities
…………includeinclude CamogieCamogie AthleticsAthletics VolleyballVolleyball BasketballBasketball BadmintonBadminton SoccerSoccer Gaelic FootballGaelic Football Traditional MusicTraditional Music LibraryLibrary Computer RoomComputer Room Green SchoolsGreen Schools
CommunicationCommunication(Structure)(Structure)
Reports (Christmas / Summer)Reports (Christmas / Summer)
Information MeetingsInformation Meetings
Web textWeb text
Parents AssociationParents Association
Parent / Teacher MeetingsParent / Teacher Meetings
WebsiteWebsite
Sample - Introduction to 2Sample - Introduction to 2ndnd Level ProgrammeLevel Programme
……a Coláiste Muire initiative..a Coláiste Muire initiative.. Designed to give 6Designed to give 6thth class students an insight into a typical day in class students an insight into a typical day in
Secondary School.Secondary School. 9.159.15 Tour of schoolTour of school 9.359.35 ScienceScience 10.1510.15 FrenchFrench 11.55 11.55 BreakBreak 11.1011.10 Option subject (Tech/ Tech G/ Music / Art / H.E ) Option subject (Tech/ Tech G/ Music / Art / H.E ) 12.5012.50 Core subjectCore subject 12.3012.30 LunchLunch 1.30 1.30 GermanGerman 2.002.00 Information session – CurriculumInformation session – Curriculum
............to be offered to students after they have accepted a place in Coláiste Muireto be offered to students after they have accepted a place in Coláiste Muire
iPadsiPads
Introduced for all 1Introduced for all 1stst yrs 2012/13 following yrs 2012/13 following discussion and consultation with parents’ discussion and consultation with parents’ association and parents of incoming association and parents of incoming studentsstudents..
TechnologyTechnology not an end in itself but not an end in itself but to enhance Learning and Teaching to enhance Learning and Teaching to eliminate inordinate weight of school bagsto eliminate inordinate weight of school bags
All books available for Junior Cycle.All books available for Junior Cycle. Wireless sites are blocked in school.Wireless sites are blocked in school. Internet Safety applies.Internet Safety applies. All 1All 1st ,st , 2 2ndnd & 3 & 3rdrd yrs have a special iPad locker. yrs have a special iPad locker.
Entrance AssessmentEntrance Assessment
Test produces scores in the Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Test produces scores in the Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning , Non-Verbal Reasoning and Spatial domains. Reasoning , Non-Verbal Reasoning and Spatial domains.
Timed portion amounts to 72 minutes in totalTimed portion amounts to 72 minutes in total
Diagnoses Diagnoses pupils’ cognitive strengths and pupils’ cognitive strengths and weaknessesweaknesses
IdentifiesIdentifies pupils’ learning style preferencespupils’ learning style preferences gifted and talented pupilsgifted and talented pupils pupils needing supportpupils needing support assessing spatial abilityassessing spatial ability
Test date :Test date : Saturday 6 Saturday 6thth February February
Example of a 1Example of a 1stst Year Year TimetableTimetable
8.558.55--9.359.35
9.359.35--10.110.155
10.110.15-5-10.510.555
11.111.10-0-11.511.500
11.511.50-0-12.312.300
13.313.30-0-14.014.000
14.014.00-0-14.414.400
14.414.40-0-15.215.200
15.215.20-0-16.016.000
MonMon BSTBSTT33T33
R25R25
IRIR GEOGEO MATMAT HISHIS ACDACD ACDACD SCISCI SCISCI
TueTuess
GERGER R.E.R.E. CSPCSPEE
MATMAT ENGENG BSTBST HISHIS SCISCI IRIR
WedWed BSTBST MATMAT GERGER R.E.R.E. ENGENG SCISCI GEOGEO ACDACD
ThuThu R.E.R.E. SPHSPHEE
ENGENG I.T.I.T. GERGER BSTBST IRIR HISHIS CHOCHO
FriFri GERGER IRIR MATMAT GEOGEO ENGENG ACDACD P.E.P.E. P.E.P.E.
Dates to note/Admissions Dates to note/Admissions PolicyPolicy Thurs 7 Jan: Advertisements re. enrolmentThurs 7 Jan: Advertisements re. enrolment
Fri 22 Jan: Closing date applications Fri 22 Jan: Closing date applications
Thurs 28 Jan: Offers postedThurs 28 Jan: Offers posted
Fri 5 Feb: Acceptances deadline @4pmFri 5 Feb: Acceptances deadline @4pm
Admissions Policy (“Admissions Policy (“About Us”About Us” section of section of Website)Website)
150 students…150 students…
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