3rd Year

Voice, Choice and Flexibility are central to our curriculum planning. For 3rd Year, the curriculum continues from 2nd Year with a few small amendments

  • Core Subjects
    • English
    • Irish
    • Maths
    • History
  • Choice Subjects (students continue with 4)
    • Business
    • French
    • Geography
    • Music
    • Science
    • Wood Technology
    • Visual Art
  • Option Short Course (students continue with 1)
    • Artistic Performance
    • Climate Action
    • Coding
  • Wellbeing
    • CSPE
    • Ethical Education
    • Guidance
    • PE
    • SPHE

Check & Connect continues as a 15 minute slot each day, now slotted between period 1 and period 2.


CBA Calendar

3rd Year Students

To support parents/guardians, and indeed, students, with their understanding of CBAs, we have put together a guide that we think will be of assistance to you


Checkpoint Examinations - 3rd Year

In February of 3rd Year, students sit in-class examinations called Checkpoint Exams that reflect the learning of that time. An infographic below provides more detail on Checkpoint Exams.

A guide for parents/guardians to assist with their supporting their child will be available here in January:

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