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Leaving Cert

The Leaving Certificate programme offers students a wide variety of subject choices and pathways to support their interests, strengths, and future ambitions. Students are encouraged to achieve their full potential through high-quality teaching, strong supports, and opportunities in areas such as STEM, Enterprise, the Arts, and Sport.

 

Our focus is on academic success, personal growth, and preparation for further education, training, and employment.

Our Leaving Cert Subjects

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Business

Business helps students understand how companies operate and how decisions are made in the real world.

 

What you will learn:

  • Enterprise and entrepreneurship

  • Marketing, finance and HR

  • Role of government and economy

 

Why choose it?

Develops real-world skills, confidence and problem-solving useful in any career.

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Accounting

Accounting focuses on managing money and understanding financial information.

 

What you will learn:

  • Financial statements

  • Budgeting and analysis

  • Problem-solving with numbers

 

Why choose it?

Highly valued for careers in business, finance and management.

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Economics

Economics explores how decisions affect people, businesses and society.


What you will learn:

  • Supply and demand

  • Inflation and employment

  • Global trade


Why choose it?
Helps students understand current affairs and global issues.

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Biology

Biology studies living things and how they function.


What you will learn:

  • Cells and genetics

  • Human body systems

  • Ecology and environment

 

Why choose it?
Essential for health and science-related careers.

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Chemistry

Chemistry explains how substances react and interact.

 

What you will learn:

  • Chemical reactions

  • Acids and bases

  • Laboratory experiments

 

Why choose it?

Develops analytical and practical skills.

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Physics

Physics explains how the world works through energy and forces.

 

What you will learn:-

  • Motion and energy-

  • Electricity-

  • Modern physics

 

Why choose it?

Great for students interested in engineering and technology.

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French

French develops communication and cultural awareness.

What you will learn:

  • Speaking and listening

  • Reading and writing

  • Culture and travel

 

Why choose it?

Opens opportunities for travel and careers.

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German

German is a key European language linked to business and science.

 

What you will learn:

  • Communication skills

  • Reading and writing

  • Cultural understanding

 

Why choose it?

Highly valued for international careers.

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Religious Education

RE explores beliefs, ethics and values.

 

What you will learn:

  • World religions

  • Ethical issues

  • Critical thinking

 

Why choose it?

Builds empathy and understanding.

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Home Economics

Home Economics teaches essential life skills.

 

What you will learn:

  • Nutrition and health

  • Cooking skills

  • Consumer awareness

 

Why choose it?

Highly practical and relevant to everyday life.

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Art

Art develops creativity and visual expression.

 

What you will learn:

  • Drawing and painting

  • Design skills

  • Art history

 

Why choose it?

Ideal for creative students.

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DCG

DCG combines creativity with technical design.

 

What you will learn:

  • Technical drawing

  • 3D design

  • CAD software

 

Why choose it?

Useful for architecture and engineering careers.

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PE

PE explores sport, fitness and performance.

 

What you will learn:

  • Body systems

  • Training methods

  • Health and wellbeing

 

Why choose it?

Combines practical and theory-based learning.

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History

History examines past events and their impact.

 

What you will learn:

  • Key historical events

  • Research skills

  • Essay writing

 

Why choose it?

Develops strong analytical skills.

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Geography

Geography explores the world and environment.

 

What you will learn:

  • Climate and environment

  • Population and development

  • Global issues

 

Why choose it?

Very relevant to modern global challenges.

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Climate Action

Focuses on sustainability and environmental responsibility.

 

What you will learn:

  • Climate change

  • Sustainability

  • Action projects

 

Why choose it?

Empowers students to make a difference.

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Music

Music develops performance and creativity.

 

What you will learn:

Performance

Composition

Listening skills

 

Why choose it?

Creative and enjoyable subject.

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LCVP

LCVP prepares students for the world of work.

 

What you will learn:

Work experience

CV skills

Enterprise projects

 

Why choose it?

Builds confidence and employability.

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