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Loreto College, Swords

Learn about Loreto College's programs & subject choices for students. Explore curriculum, extracurricular activities, and support resources. Join us for an informative session with Mr. Peter Macnamara.

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Loreto College, Swords

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  1. Loreto College, Swords Information Night for Parents Mr Peter Macnamara

  2. 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 • Leaving Certificate – No LCA or LCVP

  3. First Year • 4 non-streamed classes • 1 Music • 3 Others (e.g. Business and T.G)

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. School Day • 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

  8. 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

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