{"id":19674,"date":"2026-07-13T15:18:25","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T14:18:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/?page_id=19674"},"modified":"2026-09-21T09:32:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T08:32:11","slug":"junior-cycle","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/junior-cycle\/","title":{"rendered":"Junior Cycle"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"19674\" class=\"elementor elementor-19674\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aacfc80 e-con-full full-bleed-hero e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"aacfc80\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e0a239 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5e0a239\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a50c53 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-absolute elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2a50c53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_position&quot;:&quot;absolute&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"865\" src=\"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/jcbookshero-1536x865.jpg\" class=\"attachment-1536x1536 size-1536x1536 wp-image-26059\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/jcbookshero-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/jcbookshero-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/jcbookshero-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/jcbookshero-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/jcbookshero-24x14.jpg 24w, https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/jcbookshero-36x20.jpg 36w, https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/jcbookshero-48x27.jpg 48w, https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/jcbookshero.jpg 1640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 data-interaction-id=\"05116c3\" class=\"e-05116c3-350e0c3 e-heading-base\">Junior Cycle<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d386419 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d386419\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d09d0b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"d09d0b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- JUNIOR CYCLE INTRO SECTION -->\n<div class=\"junior-intro-wrapper\" style=\"font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; padding: 60px 20px; background-color: #ffffff; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n  <div style=\"max-width: 1140px; margin: 0 auto;\">\n\n    <!-- SECTION HEADER -->\n    <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 40px; text-align: center;\">\n      <span style=\"color: #254B2E; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 3px; font-size: 11px; display: block; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Curriculum Overview<\/span>\n      <h2 style=\"font-size: 40px !important; color: #0A2240; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 15px 0;\">Junior Cycle at Davitt College<\/h2>\n      <div style=\"width: 50px; height: 3px; background: #CAD244; border-radius: 2px;\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- INTRO CONTENT CARD -->\n    <div style=\"background-color: #f0f4f1; border: 1px solid #d1dbd3; border-radius: 20px; padding: 45px 50px; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(15, 32, 21, 0.05); box-sizing: border-box;\">\n      <p style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.8; color: #334155; margin: 0; text-align: center; font-weight: 500;\">\n        The Junior Cycle places the student at the centre of the learning process. We focus on a broad education that balances academic achievement with wellbeing, life skills, and readiness for the senior cycle.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n  @media (max-width: 768px) {\n    .junior-intro-wrapper h2 {\n      font-size: 32px !important;\n    }\n    .junior-intro-wrapper div[style*=\"padding: 45px\"] {\n      padding: 30px 20px !important;\n    }\n    .junior-intro-wrapper p {\n      font-size: 16px !important;\n    }\n  }\n<\/style>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c83fa49 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c83fa49\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e40f881 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"e40f881\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- JUNIOR CYCLE: THE 8 KEY SKILLS -->\n\n<style>\n  \/* Zero out Elementor widget wrappers holding this full-width section *\/\n  .elementor-widget:has(.junior-skills-wrapper),\n  .elementor-element:has(.junior-skills-wrapper),\n  .elementor-widget-html:has(.junior-skills-wrapper),\n  .elementor-widget-container:has(.junior-skills-wrapper) {\n    margin: 0 !important;\n    padding: 0 !important;\n    max-width: 100% !important;\n    width: 100% !important;\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<!-- THE 8 KEY SKILLS OF JUNIOR CYCLE -->\n<div class=\"junior-skills-wrapper\" style=\"font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; padding: 80px 20px; background-color: #fafaf9; box-sizing: border-box; width: 100vw !important; max-width: 100vw !important; position: relative !important; left: 50% !important; right: 50% !important; margin-left: -50vw !important; margin-right: -50vw !important; overflow: hidden !important; margin-top: 0 !important; margin-bottom: 0 !important;\">\n\n  <div style=\"max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n\n    <!-- SECTION HEADER -->\n    <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 60px; text-align: center;\">\n\n      <span style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: #e6f4ea; color: #137333; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 3px; font-size: 11px; padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: 50px; margin-bottom: 15px;\">\n        Core Curriculum\n      <\/span>\n\n      <h2 style=\"font-size: 42px !important; color: #0f2015; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 15px 0; letter-spacing: -1px; position: relative; padding-bottom: 15px;\">\n        The 8 Key Skills of Junior Cycle\n        <span style=\"position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); width: 80px; height: 4px; background: #234e32; border-radius: 2px;\"><\/span>\n      <\/h2>\n\n      <p style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; color: #475569; max-width: 750px; margin: 15px 0 0 0; font-weight: 500;\">\n        These core skills are woven into every subject and short course. They are designed to help students become active, resilient, and independent learners, preparing them for the challenges of the Senior Cycle and beyond.\n      <\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <!-- SKILLS GRID -->\n    <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; box-sizing: border-box;\" class=\"skills-grid\">\n\n      <!-- Skill 1 -->\n      <div class=\"skill-card\">\n        <div class=\"skill-icon-box\">\n          <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n            <path d=\"M21 15a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H7l-4 4V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h14a2 2 0 0 1 2 2z\"\/>\n          <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <h3 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; color: #0f2015; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">Communicating<\/h3>\n        <p style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #475569; margin: 0;\">Listening, expressing ideas, and performing.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n\n      <!-- Skill 2 -->\n      <div class=\"skill-card\">\n        <div class=\"skill-icon-box\">\n          <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n            <path d=\"M17 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H5a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path>\n            <circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle>\n            <path d=\"M23 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87\"><\/path>\n            <path d=\"M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path>\n          <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <h3 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; color: #0f2015; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">Working with Others<\/h3>\n        <p style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #475569; margin: 0;\">Co-operating, learning with others, and respecting difference.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n\n      <!-- Skill 3 -->\n      <div class=\"skill-card\">\n        <div class=\"skill-icon-box\">\n          <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n            <circle cx=\"11\" cy=\"11\" r=\"8\"><\/circle>\n            <line x1=\"21\" y1=\"21\" x2=\"16.65\" y2=\"16.65\"><\/line>\n          <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <h3 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; color: #0f2015; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">Managing Information<\/h3>\n        <p style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #475569; margin: 0;\">Gathering, recording, and thinking creatively.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n\n      <!-- Skill 4 -->\n      <div class=\"skill-card\">\n        <div class=\"skill-icon-box\">\n          <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n            <path d=\"M20 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H8a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path>\n            <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle>\n          <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <h3 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; color: #0f2015; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">Managing Myself<\/h3>\n        <p style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #475569; margin: 0;\">Knowing myself, making considered decisions, and setting goals.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n\n      <!-- Skill 5 -->\n      <div class=\"skill-card\">\n        <div class=\"skill-icon-box\">\n          <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n            <path d=\"M20.84 4.61a5.5 5.5 0 0 0-7.78 0L12 5.67l-1.06-1.06a5.5 5.5 0 0 0-7.78 7.78l1.06 1.06L12 21.23l7.78-7.78 1.06-1.06a5.5 5.5 0 0 0 0-7.78z\"><\/path>\n          <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <h3 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; color: #0f2015; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">Staying Well<\/h3>\n        <p style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #475569; margin: 0;\">Listening, expressing ideas, and performing.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n\n      <!-- Skill 6 -->\n      <div class=\"skill-card\">\n        <div class=\"skill-icon-box\">\n          <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n            <path d=\"M9 18h6\"><\/path>\n            <path d=\"M10 22h4\"><\/path>\n            <path d=\"M15.09 14c.18-.98.65-1.74 1.41-2.5A4.65 4.65 0 0 0 18 8 6 6 0 0 0 6 8c0 1 .23 2.23 1.5 3.5A4.61 4.61 0 0 1 8.91 14\"><\/path>\n          <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <h3 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; color: #0f2015; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">Being Creative<\/h3>\n        <p style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #475569; margin: 0;\">Imagining, exploring options, and implementing ideas.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n\n      <!-- Skill 7 -->\n      <div class=\"skill-card\">\n        <div class=\"skill-icon-box\">\n          <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n            <rect x=\"4\" y=\"2\" width=\"16\" height=\"20\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect>\n            <line x1=\"8\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"6\"><\/line>\n            <line x1=\"16\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"18\"><\/line>\n            <path d=\"M8 10h.01\"><\/path>\n            <path d=\"M12 10h.01\"><\/path>\n            <path d=\"M16 10h.01\"><\/path>\n            <path d=\"M8 14h.01\"><\/path>\n            <path d=\"M12 14h.01\"><\/path>\n            <path d=\"M8 18h.01\"><\/path>\n            <path d=\"M12 18h.01\"><\/path>\n          <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <h3 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; color: #0f2015; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">Being Numerate<\/h3>\n        <p style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #475569; margin: 0;\">Developing a positive attitude towards maths and problem-solving.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n\n      <!-- Skill 8 -->\n      <div class=\"skill-card\">\n        <div class=\"skill-icon-box\">\n          <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n            <path d=\"M4 19.5A2.5 2.5 0 0 1 6.5 17H20\"><\/path>\n            <path d=\"M6.5 2H20v20H6.5A2.5 2.5 0 0 1 4 19.5v-15A2.5 2.5 0 0 1 6.5 2z\"><\/path>\n          <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <h3 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; color: #0f2015; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">Being Literate<\/h3>\n        <p style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #475569; margin: 0;\">Expressing ideas clearly and developing a love of reading.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>\n  .skill-card {\n    background-color: #ffffff;\n    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\n    border-radius: 20px;\n    padding: 35px 25px;\n    text-align: center;\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: column;\n    align-items: center;\n    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(15, 32, 21, 0.04);\n    box-sizing: border-box;\n    transition:\n      transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),\n      box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),\n      border-color 0.3s ease;\n  }\n\n  .skill-card:hover {\n    transform: translateY(-8px);\n    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -15px rgba(15, 32, 21, 0.1);\n    border-color: #254B2E;\n  }\n\n  .skill-icon-box {\n    width: 60px;\n    height: 60px;\n    background-color: #e6f4ea;\n    color: #254B2E;\n    border-radius: 16px;\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: center;\n    margin-bottom: 20px;\n    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(37, 75, 46, 0.08);\n    transition:\n      background-color 0.3s ease,\n      color 0.3s ease,\n      transform 0.3s ease;\n  }\n\n  .skill-card:hover .skill-icon-box {\n    background-color: #254B2E;\n    color: #CAD244;\n    transform: scale(1.05);\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 1024px) {\n    .skills-grid {\n      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;\n      gap: 20px !important;\n    }\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 640px) {\n    .junior-skills-wrapper {\n      padding: 60px 15px !important;\n    }\n\n    .skills-grid {\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;\n      gap: 20px !important;\n    }\n  }\n<\/style>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c876f5 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4c876f5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e04ce05 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"e04ce05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"junior-subjects\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- JUNIOR CYCLE: OUR CURRICULUM -->\n\n<style>\n  \/* Zero out Elementor widget wrappers holding this full-width section *\/\n  .elementor-widget:has(.junior-curriculum-wrapper),\n  .elementor-element:has(.junior-curriculum-wrapper),\n  .elementor-widget-html:has(.junior-curriculum-wrapper),\n  .elementor-widget-container:has(.junior-curriculum-wrapper) {\n    margin: 0 !important;\n    padding: 0 !important;\n    max-width: 100% !important;\n    width: 100% !important;\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<!-- OUR JUNIOR CYCLE CURRICULUM -->\n<div class=\"junior-curriculum-wrapper\" style=\"font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; padding: 80px 40px; background-color: #0A2240; box-sizing: border-box; width: 100vw !important; max-width: 100vw !important; position: relative !important; left: 50% !important; right: 50% !important; margin-left: -50vw !important; margin-right: -50vw !important; overflow: hidden !important; margin-top: 0 !important; margin-bottom: 0 !important;\">\n\n  <div style=\"max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n\n    <!-- SECTION HEADER -->\n    <div style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 60px;\">\n\n      <span style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: rgba(202, 210, 68, 0.15); color: #CAD244; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 3px; font-size: 11px; padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: 50px; margin-bottom: 15px; border: 1px solid rgba(202, 210, 68, 0.3);\">\n        Academic Pathways\n      <\/span>\n\n      <h2 style=\"font-size: 42px !important; color: #ffffff; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 15px 0; letter-spacing: -1px;\">\n        Our Junior Cycle Curriculum\n      <\/h2>\n\n      <div style=\"width: 80px; height: 4px; background: #CAD244; margin: 0 auto; border-radius: 2px;\"><\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <!-- TOP ROW -->\n    <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px; box-sizing: border-box;\" class=\"curriculum-top-row\">\n\n      <!-- CARD 1: CORE SUBJECTS -->\n      <div class=\"curriculum-editorial-card core-card\">\n\n        <div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 15px; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n\n          <div class=\"card-number-badge num-forest\">\n            01\n          <\/div>\n\n          <h3 style=\"font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; color: #0A2240; margin: 0;\">\n            Core Subjects\n          <\/h3>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <p style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #475569; margin: 0 0 30px 0;\">\n          Essential disciplines forming the structural backbone of the Junior Cycle, providing every student with an elite academic foundation.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px;\">\n\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.davittcollege.ie\/gaeilge\" class=\"modern-subject-pill\">\n            Gaeilge\n          <\/a>\n\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.davittcollege.ie\/english\" class=\"modern-subject-pill\">\n            English\n          <\/a>\n\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.davittcollege.ie\/mathematics\" class=\"modern-subject-pill\">\n            Maths\n          <\/a>\n\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.davittcollege.ie\/science\" class=\"modern-subject-pill\">\n            Science\n          <\/a>\n\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.davittcollege.ie\/french\" class=\"modern-subject-pill\">\n            French\n          <\/a>\n\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.davittcollege.ie\/german\" class=\"modern-subject-pill\">\n            German\n          <\/a>\n\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.davittcollege.ie\/geography\" class=\"modern-subject-pill\">\n            Geography\n          <\/a>\n\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.davittcollege.ie\/history\" class=\"modern-subject-pill\">\n            History\n          <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n\n      <!-- CARD 2: OPTIONAL SUBJECTS -->\n      <div class=\"curriculum-editorial-card optional-card\">\n\n        <div style=\"display: flex; 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padding: 80px 40px; background-color: #ffffff; box-sizing: border-box; width: 100vw !important; max-width: 100vw !important; position: relative !important; left: 50% !important; right: 50% !important; margin-left: -50vw !important; margin-right: -50vw !important; overflow: hidden !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important;\">\n  <div style=\"max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n\n    <!-- SECTION HEADER -->\n    <div style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 60px;\">\n      <span style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: #e6f4ea; color: #137333; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 3px; font-size: 11px; padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: 50px; margin-bottom: 15px;\">Evaluation Framework<\/span>\n      <h2 style=\"font-size: 42px !important; color: #0f2015; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 15px 0; letter-spacing: -1px;\">Junior Cycle Assessment<\/h2>\n      <div style=\"width: 80px; height: 4px; background: #234e32; 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flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 25px;\">\n\n          <div style=\"width: 60px; height: 60px; background-color: #f1f5f9; color: #4A7C59; border-radius: 16px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 15px; box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(74,124,89,0.08);\">\n            <svg width=\"26\" height=\"26\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n              <path d=\"M19.4 15a1.65 1.65 0 0 0 .33 1.82l.06.06a2 2 0 0 1 0 2.83 2 2 0 0 1-2.83 0l-.06-.06a1.65 1.65 0 0 0-1.82-.33 1.65 1.65 0 0 0-1 1.51V21a2 2 0 0 1-2 2 2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-.09A1.65 1.65 0 0 0 9 19.4a1.65 1.65 0 0 0-1.82.33l-.06.06a2 2 0 0 1-2.83 0 2 2 0 0 1 0-2.83l.06-.06a1.65 1.65 0 0 0 .33-1.82 1.65 1.65 0 0 0-1.51-1H3a2 2 0 0 1-2-2 2 2 0 0 1 2-2h.09A1.65 1.65 0 0 0 4.6 9a1.65 1.65 0 0 0-.33-1.82l-.06-.06a2 2 0 0 1 0-2.83 2 2 0 0 1 2.83 0l.06.06a1.65 1.65 0 0 0 1.82.33H9a1.65 1.65 0 0 0 1-1.51V3a2 2 0 0 1 2-2 2 2 0 0 1 2 2v.09a1.65 1.65 0 0 0 1 1.51 1.65 1.65 0 0 0 1.82-.33l.06-.06a2 2 0 0 1 2.83 0 2 2 0 0 1 0 2.83l-.06.06a1.65 1.65 0 0 0-.33 1.82V9a1.65 1.65 0 0 0 1.51 1H21a2 2 0 0 1 2 2 2 2 0 0 1-2 2h-.09a1.65 1.65 0 0 0-1.51 1z\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <h3 style=\"font-size: 22px; 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We focus on a broad education that balances academic achievement with wellbeing, life skills, and readiness for the senior cycle. Core Curriculum The 8 Key Skills of Junior Cycle These core skills are woven into every subject and short course. They are designed to help students become active, resilient, and independent learners, preparing them for the challenges of the Senior Cycle and beyond. Communicating Listening, expressing ideas, and performing. Working with Others Co-operating, learning with others, and respecting difference. Managing Information Gathering, recording, and thinking creatively. Managing Myself Knowing myself, making considered decisions, and setting goals. Staying Well Listening, expressing ideas, and performing. Being Creative Imagining, exploring options, and implementing ideas. Being Numerate Developing a positive attitude towards maths and problem-solving. Being Literate Expressing ideas clearly and developing a love of reading. Academic Pathways Our Junior Cycle Curriculum 01 Core Subjects Essential disciplines forming the structural backbone of the Junior Cycle, providing every student with an elite academic foundation. Gaeilge English Maths Science French German Geography History 02 Optional Subjects Tailor individual educational journeys through a diverse range of creative, technical, and commercial electives. Business Studies Home Economics Wood Technology Engineering Technology Visual Art Music Studies Technical Graphics 03 Wellbeing Programme Supporting holistic personal growth, mental health resilience, and active lifestyles through structured physical and social frameworks. Physical Education (PE) Religion SPHE CSPE Evaluation Framework Junior Cycle Assessment The Junior Cycle blends traditional exams with continuous, project-based learning to give a comprehensive picture of student achievement, culminating in the Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement (JCPA). Classroom-Based Assessments (CBAs) Completed during normal class time in 2nd and 3rd year, CBAs allow students to demonstrate their learning through projects, presentations, and practical work. Assessment Task (AT) A written reflection based on the second CBA, completed during 3rd year. It is sent to the State Examinations Commission for grading. Final Examinations Traditional state exams held at the end of 3rd year. These account for the majority of the final grade in most subjects. Inclusive Education Specialised Programmes &amp; Courses Short Courses Designed to broaden the learning experience, these courses offer focused modules in areas like Digital Media, Coding, or SPHE, building vital modern skills over 100 hours of learning. More Information &#x2197; Level 2 Learning Programmes Tailored programmes built around Priority Learning Units (PLUs). They focus on developing essential personal, social, and practical skills for students with specific educational needs. Level 1 Statement &#x1f4c4; Level 2 Programme Statement &#x1f4c4; Junior Certificate School Programme A targeted intervention designed to ensure every student experiences success and remains engaged in their education through a supportive, profiling-based approach to the curriculum. Programme Statement &#x1f4c4; Subject Information Exploring Your Junior Cycle Subjects? Find out more about the subjects available at Junior Cycle with official information leaflets from the Department of Education. These helpful guides give students and parents an overview of individual Junior Cycle subjects and what students can expect from their learning. 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