Aims
To enable each student to:
- Grow in maturity and self confidence
- Develop the social and communications skills necessary to live in modern society
- Understand and experience the world of work, business and technology
- Prepare for Leaving Certificate programme.
TY language
- Project work, group work, oral presentation, social awareness
- Maturity, self-esteem, confidence, communication skills, workshops,
- Visiting speakers, teamwork, competence, work experience
- Core subjects, modules, options
Curriculum
- Maths, English, Irish, French (4 x 4 = 16 periods)
- Religion and Social Education [2 periods]
- Physical Education and Sport & Leisure (4 periods)
- Information Technology (5 periods)
- Option Subjects and Modules (17 periods)
- Career Guidance (1 period)
Core Subjects
- Maths
- English (to include public speaking, creative writing and Monaghan literature)
- Irish (to include Media Studies)
- French (to include grammar and vocabulary revision, oral work and French Film)
Other Subjects
- Commerce (includes Business, Accounting)
- Science (includes Biology, Physics)
- Home Economics
- Social Studies (includes Geography, History)
- Technical Drawing (includes DCG, Woodwork)
- Music Appreciation
- Art (includes Sketching, Drawing)
Modules
- First Aid
- Forensics
- Cookery
- Public Speaking
- Law
- Fashion
- Monaghan Literature
- Graphic Design
- Media Studies
General Information
- Christmas and Summer examinations
- Reports home after Christmas and Summer
- Parent-Teacher meeting
- Adherence to school’s Code of Conduct
- Adherence to school’s Homework policy
Information Technology (ECDL)
- Basic Concepts of Information Technology
- Using the computer and managing files
- Word Processing (Word)
- Spreadsheets (Excel)
- Database (Access)
- Presentation (Powerpoint)
- Information and Communication (E-mail and the World Wide Web)
Work Experience
- One week in one location in November and a second week in another location in February
- Students are encouraged to seek work experience for themselves
- Placements include hospitals, Garda Stations, schools, factories, pharmacies, hairdressers, computer firms, vets, accountants, solicitors
- Students complete a Company Profile and the employers return a report to us about the student
Extra Curricular Activities
- Law Workshop
- Leinster Schools Debating
- Mini Company
- Gaisce – President’s Award
- Radio Programme Production
- Jazz Dancing classes
Sport and Leisure
- Swimming in Monaghan Leisure Centre
- Golf Driving Range
- Pitch and putt, tennis
- Bowling in Dundalk, indoor bowling in Clontibret
- Horse riding in Mullaghmore
- Orienteering in Rossmore Park
- Ice Skating in Dundalk
- Handball, Squash
Social Education
- Speakers on such subjects as poverty, homelessness, substance abuse, mental health, travellers, access for the disabled
- Collect monies for such organisations as I.S.P.C.C., Autism Society and Hospice Homecare (Daffodil Day).
- Visit the patients in Drumbear and Mullinahinch Nursing Homes
Tours
- Dublin Castle
- GAA Museum and Croke Park
- Newgrange
- Marble Arch Caves
- Dundalk Circuit Court
- Tanagh Outdoor Adventure Centre
Fee
| Speakers & Workshops | €30 | |
| ECDL | €50 | |
| Trips and Transport | €40 | |
| Sport and Leisure | €30 | |
| Total | €150 |
Assessment and Certification
Distinction (80%-100%); Merit (60%-79%); Pass (40%-59%); No assessment (39% or less)
Criteria includes: commitment, enthusiasm, punctuality, co-operation, initiative, endeavour, enterprise, excellence, attendance, participation