Presentation College offers a wide range of subjects at both Junior and Leaving Certificate levels. Students are strongly encouraged to take as many subjects as possible at Higher Level. Subjects at Foundation Level are no longer provided to incoming students. The curriculum offered in the school provides a broad range of educational experiences ensuring breadth and balance in each student’s education.
The Curriculum is constructed on the basis of core and optional subjects
Junior Certificate Subjects
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Senior Certificate Subjects
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Core Subjects
- Irish
- English
- Maths
- History
- Geography
- French or German
- CSPE
Choice of three subjects below
- Art, Craft, Design
- Business Studies
- Home Economics
- Materials Technology Wood
- Music
- Science
- Technical Graphics
- Technology
Non-examination subjects
- Computers
- PE
- SPHE
- Religon
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Core Subjects
Choice of four subjects below
- Accounting
- Art
- Biology
- Business
- Chemistry
- Construction Studies
- Design, Communications and Graphics
- French
- Geography
- German
- History
- Home Economics
- Music
- Physics
- Technology
Non-examination subjects
- Computers
- Guidance
- PE
- Religon
Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP)
students study, in addition, Link Modules –
Preparation for Work and Enterprise
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Transition Year
On completion of their Junior Certificate pupils are given the option of proceeding directly into Fifth Year to begin their Leaving Certificate programme or they may opt to follow the Transition Year programme for one year before then proceeding to Fifth Year. During Transition Year, pupils are encouraged to move from a state of dependence to take a more participative role in their own future. Because the atmosphere is free of the pressures of external exams more attention can be paid to the personal growth and development of each pupil. Class size is limited to twenty-four students.
The programme was designed by our own teachers and has been running very successfully. The Co-ordinator of the programme works closely with all of the teachers and students involved. The grouping of subjects and the number of subjects offered may vary somewhat from year to year but the list below is typical.
Transition Year Subjects
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- Irish
- English
- Maths
- French or German
- Computers
- Technology
- Computer Aided Design
- Religion
- Arts and Crafts
- History
- Physics
- Business
- Home Economics
- Film Studies
- Career Guidance
- Geography
- Health Education
- Drama
- Development Education
- Environmental Studies
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Work Experience placements are an integral part of the programme. Each student spends two one-week placements at a work-place of their choice – this enables them to observe and interact with adults at work.