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Loreto College, Swords. Information Night for Parents Mrs Veronica Mc Dermott. School Information. Loreto School Voluntary Secondary School Mixed Ability Classes in First Year Transition Year (optional, one class only) Board of Management Parents’ Association Leadership Committee
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Loreto College, Swords Information Night for Parents Mrs Veronica Mc Dermott
School Information • Loreto School • Voluntary Secondary School • Mixed Ability Classes in First Year • Transition Year (optional, one class only) • Board of Management • Parents’ Association • Leadership Committee • Student Council • Class Representatives • Junior Cycle – Current Junior Cert 2016 • Leaving Certificate – No LCA or LCVP
First Year • 4 non-streamed classes • 1Spanish • 1 Music • 2 Others (e.g. Business and T.G)
English Gaeilge Mathematics French or Spanish Geography History Religious Education Physical Education Civic, Social and Political Education Computing* Drama* Choir* RSE (Relationship and Sexuality Education)* * Modules Core Curriculum
Science Technical Graphics Music Home Economics Art Business Studies Students study 3 of these Choose 4 in order of preference, 1-4, on the form Students must choose Music, Business or Technical Graphics as a base class Junior Cycle Option Subjects
Gaeilge English Mathematics French or Spanish Geography History TOTAL = 11 Subjects 2013-2016 Religious Education Civic, Social and Political Education Option Subject 1 Option Subject 2 Option Subject 3 Practical Classes have 20- 24 students depending on the subject Base Classes have 30 students Junior Certificate
School Day • Anseo • E-Portal • School Calendar • Teacher based classes • Extra-Curricular Activities • Sports Sampling Day • Child Protection Guidelines • Lockers Special Weeks • Friendship Week • Maths Week • Power of Positive Thinking Week (POPT) • Mary Ward Week.... • And many more
Where to look for help re. subject choice.... • www.careersportal.ie > careers information for second level students > junior cert > list of subjects to choose from