As part of Junior Cycle studies at Coláiste Bhaile Chláir, students engage with a wide range of subjects across a three-year programme. The Junior Cycle is designed to help young people develop knowledge, skills and values they will need as they progress through school and life beyond it.
Alongside core subjects, our students benefit from a taster programme in first year, a school-developed wellbeing programme, a choice of modern foreign languages, and a rich calendar of Classroom Based Assessments throughout 2nd and 3rd Year.
| Subject | CBA Title | Term / Period |
|---|---|---|
| English | CBA 2 — Personal Essay / Oral Presentation | Term 1 |
| Irish | CBA 2 — Oral Irish | Term 1 |
| Mathematics | CBA 2 — Statistical Investigation | Term 1–2 |
| Science | CBA 2 — Science Investigation | Term 2 |
| History | CBA 2 — A Witness to History | Term 2 |
| Geography | CBA 2 — Geographical Investigation | Term 2–3 |
| Business Studies | CBA 2 — Investigating Business | Term 3 |
| Home Economics | CBA 2 — Food Product Development | Term 3 |
| Subject | CBA Title | Term / Period |
|---|---|---|
| English | CBA 1 — Personal Writing / Oral Communication | Term 1 |
| Irish | CBA 1 — Oral Irish | Term 1 |
| Mathematics | CBA 1 — Mathematical Investigation | Term 1–2 |
| Science | CBA 1 — Science Investigation | Term 2 |
| History | CBA 1 — The Past in My Place | Term 2 |
| Geography | CBA 1 — Geographical Investigation | Term 2–3 |
| Business Studies | CBA 1 — Business in Action | Term 3 |
| Home Economics | CBA 1 — Food Investigation | Term 3 |
Junior Certificate written examinations in core and optional subjects
CBAs completed in 2nd and 3rd Year across all subjects
Wellbeing short courses including CSPE, SPHE, and PE
Co-curricular activities and wider school community contributions
Core subjects begin. Students sample 9 optional subjects through the Taster Programme before choosing their 2 options.
First round of CBAs across all subjects. Students deepen knowledge and begin demonstrating skills through assessment.
Second round of CBAs. Junior Certificate examinations in June. JCPA awarded on completion of the full programme.
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