Junior Cycle

Junior Cycle

St Joseph of Cluny was selected as one of 48 network schools to explore elements of the new Junior Certificate Exam. Since 2014, the new Junior Cycle now features newly developed subjects and short courses, a focus on literacy, numeracy and key skills, and classroom based assessments. Schools can opt to go for the original key dates or avail of the flexibility offered by the broader timeframe as provided by the NCCA in November 2018. Schools have more freedom to design programmes that meet the learning needs of all students. Priorty Learning Units (PLUs) will be provided for students with special educational needs.

Please click on each subject for further information. Any changes to subjects will be updated on this page.

A. Seven Core Subjects

Irish

English

Maths

Religion Education

Geography

Science

History

B. One foreign language

Spanish

French German

C. Two option subjects

Students can pick a second language as one of their option subjects

Art

Business

Home Economics

Technical Graphics

Music

To further promote wellbeing, students also attend P.E., C.S.P.E., S.P.H.E. and Guidance classes each week.

Feb
16 2026
February 2026 Mid-term Break
Feb
24 2026
Incoming First Year Talk
Mar
05 2026
5th Year Parent Teacher Meeting
Mar
07 2026
CAT Tests for Incoming First Years
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Contact
St Joseph of Cluny,
Avondale Rd,
Killiney,
Co. Dublin,
A96 DK13
There is no access anymore via Ballinclea Rd

01 2855027


Location
Le Chéile Schools Trust
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