The Junior Cycle
The Junior Cycle programme promotes new ways of learning and it demands that a broader range of skills are properly assessed by all schools. It also places a significant emphasis on the well-being of students.
At Bunclody Community College, the teaching and learning environment is of the highest quality, underpinned by strong academic expectations and a firm commitment to student success. We place students at the centre of all that we do, ensuring that their learning experience is both supportive and challenging. Our intimate school setting, combined with the expertise and dedication of our teaching staff, enables every student to reach their full academic potential.
We offer a broad and balanced curriculum, complemented by a close-knit and inclusive student community. Through a wide range of supports, we strive to identify, nurture, and develop the unique interests and talents of each student in our care. At Bunclody Community College, your child will benefit from a diverse educational experience that fosters knowledge, understanding, skills, values, and overall well-being.
The following subjects are offered at Junior Cycle Higher Level in our college.
Core Junior Cycle Examination Subjects
- English
- Irish
- Mathematics
- History History Information Leaflet
- Civics, Social and Political Education (CSPE)
Optional Junior Cycle Examination Subjects
- Science Science-Subject-Information-Leaflet
- Business Business-Studies-Information-Leaflet
- French Junior Cycle French Specification 2026
- Geography Geography Information Leaflet
- Visual Art Visual-Art-Information-Leaflet
- Home Economics Home-Economics-Information Leaflet
- Music Music Information Leaflet 1.pdf
- Applied Technology – (Technology) Applied Technology Information Leaflet
- Wood Technology - (Woodwork) Wood-Technology-Information-Leaflet
- Graphics (Technical Graphics) Junior Cycle Applied Technology Specification
- Engineering - Engineering/Metalwork Information Leaflet
In addition to the above examination subjects all Junior Cycle students take the following Non-Examination Subjects in our school
- Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE)
- PE- Physical Education
- Wellbeing Modules
Click on the following link to learn more about the Junior Cycle Programme:
Info for Parents Post Primary
Click on the following link for more information about Junior Cycle Assessment:
Junior Cycle Information on Assessment
Students can also participate in the Junior Certificate School Programme. In this course of study the students’ efforts are rewarded at each stage of their progress by providing them with a profile of their skills and achievements.