Junior Cycle
In 2014, the new Junior Cycle was introduced into Irish schools on a phased basis alongside the existing Junior Certificate. It features revised subjects and short courses and a stronger focus on Literacy, Numeracy, Wellbeing and developing Key Skills. In keeping with the new Junior Cycle, many subjects now have a new subject specification and students are completing Classroom Based Assessments (CBA’s) and Assessment Tasks whilst also encompassing a range of other essential learning experiences. From 2020 onwards all subjects are under the new Junior Cycle.
The following subjects are offered at Junior Cycle in Ellenfield Community College:
- Gaeilge
- English
- Maths
- Science
- History
- Geography
- Spanish
- French
- Home Economics
- Art
- Music
- Business Studies
- Library Studies
- SPHE (Social, Personal & Health Education)
- IMBVE (Identity, Multi-Belief & Values Education)
- PE (Physical Education)
- CSPE (Civic, Social & Political Education)
- Coding
- Numeracy Skills
- Digital Media Literacy
CBAs - Classroom Based Assessments:
During second and third year, students complete a Classroom-Based Assessment in each of their subjects. In addition to Classroom-Based Assessments, students complete State Examinations at the end of their three year Junior Cycle and receive a Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement.