Curriculum
At Junior Cycle the following subjects are offered
- Irish
- English
- Maths
- History
- Geography
- French
- Spanish
- German
- Science
- Home Economics
- Art
- Music
- Business Studies
- CSPE (Civic, Social and Political Education)
- SPHE (Social, Personal and Health Education)
- Computers
- RE (Religious Education)
- PE (Physical Education)
- Singing
- Drama
At Senior Cycle the following subjects are offered:
- Irish
- English
- Maths
- History
- Geography
- French
- Spanish
- German
- Classical Studies
- Biology
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Accounting
- Home Economics (Social and Scientific)
- Business
- Music
- Art
- RE (Religious Education)
- PE (Physical Education)
- IT (Information Technology)
- Career Guidance
Transition Year
The Transition Year encapsulates the essential philosophy of Notre Dame, the holistic education of the young. Students study a comprehensive range of academic subjects that lays the foundation for steady progress through the Leaving Certificate Programme. There is also an opportunity to study a diverse range of subjects that gives our students a very broad range of educational experience.
The Transition Year includes core and modular subjects.
CORE
- Irish
- English
- Maths
- French
- Spanish
- German
- Science
- PE
- Yoga
- Business
- RE
- IT/ECDL
MODULAR
- Dance
- First Aid
- Young Social Innovators
- Music
- History
- Speech and Drama
- Home Economics
- Careers
- Steer Clear
- Health and Fitness
- Science
- Art
- Geography
- Film Studies
- Classical Studies
- Personal Development
- Self Defence
- Bridge
- Art Appreciation
- SPHE
- Driving Skills
In addition students experience the wider dimension of education by their participation in
- Work Experience and Community Care
- Educational trips and cultural outings
- Charity fundraising activities
For futher information on Transition Year and the Junior and Senior Cycle, please visit
