{"id":20725,"date":"2026-07-13T11:26:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T10:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/?page_id=20725"},"modified":"2026-09-22T12:54:18","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T11:54:18","slug":"senior-cycle","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/senior-cycle\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Cycle"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"20725\" class=\"elementor elementor-20725\">\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-a7d4d1d 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=\"a7d4d1d\" 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-a235779 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-absolute elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a235779\" 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=\"1640\" height=\"924\" src=\"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/librarybookshero.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26060\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/librarybookshero.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/librarybookshero-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/librarybookshero-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/librarybookshero-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/librarybookshero-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/librarybookshero-24x14.jpg 24w, https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/librarybookshero-36x20.jpg 36w, https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/librarybookshero-48x27.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" \/>\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=\"4bd8901\" class=\"e-4bd8901-7ad5013 e-heading-base\">Senior Cycle<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16a6341 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=\"16a6341\" 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-e453d46 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"e453d46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- SENIOR CYCLE INTRO SECTION -->\n<div class=\"senior-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;\">Senior 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; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 25px; align-items: center;\">\n      <p style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.8; color: #334155; margin: 0; text-align: center; font-weight: 500;\">\n        The Senior Cycle empowers students to take ownership of their future. We focus on a dynamic education that balances academic achievement with the newly redeveloped curriculum, practical skills, and readiness for life beyond school.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <!-- REDEVELOPMENT NOTICE & CTA -->\n      <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 15px; text-align: center; border-top: 1px solid #d1dbd3; padding-top: 25px; width: 100%;\">\n        <p style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: #475569; margin: 0; max-width: 850px;\">\n          As part of national educational updates, senior cycle subjects are actively transitioning to the <strong>Senior Cycle Redevelopment<\/strong> framework, bringing modern specifications, updated assessment approaches, and enhanced learning paths.\n        <\/p>\n        <div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; justify-content: center; margin-top: 5px;\">\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/ncca.ie\/en\/senior-cycle\/senior-cycle-redevelopment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n          onclick=\"window.open(this.href, '_blank', 'noopener,noreferrer'); return false;\"\n          class=\"senior-intro-btn\">\n            Senior Cycle Redevelopment Overview \u2197\n          <\/a>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/ncca.ie\/en\/senior-cycle\/senior-cycle-redevelopment\/schedule-of-senior-cycle-subjects-for-redevelopment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" onclick=\"window.open(this.href, '_blank', 'noopener,noreferrer'); return false;\"\n          class=\"senior-intro-btn-secondary\">\n            Redevelopment Schedule \u2197\n          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n  .senior-intro-btn {\n    background-color: #0A2240;\n    color: #ffffff;\n    font-size: 13.5px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    padding: 12px 22px;\n    border-radius: 10px;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    display: inline-flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: center;\n    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);\n    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(10, 34, 64, 0.1);\n  }\n\n  .senior-intro-btn:hover {\n    background-color: #254B2E !important;\n    color: #CAD244 !important;\n    transform: translateY(-2px);\n    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(37,75,46,0.25);\n  }\n\n  .senior-intro-btn-secondary {\n    background-color: #ffffff;\n    color: #0A2240;\n    font-size: 13.5px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    padding: 12px 22px;\n    border-radius: 10px;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    display: inline-flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: center;\n    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);\n    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;\n    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 32, 21, 0.03);\n  }\n\n  .senior-intro-btn-secondary:hover {\n    background-color: #254B2E !important;\n    color: #CAD244 !important;\n    border-color: #254B2E !important;\n    transform: translateY(-2px);\n    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(37,75,46,0.25);\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 768px) {\n    .senior-intro-wrapper h2 {\n      font-size: 32px !important;\n    }\n    .senior-intro-wrapper div[style*=\"padding: 45px\"] {\n      padding: 30px 20px !important;\n    }\n    .senior-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-db4a811 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=\"db4a811\" 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-fd64ab1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"fd64ab1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- THE 7 KEY COMPETENCIES OF SENIOR CYCLE: DC GREEN FEATURED HIGHLIGHT -->\n<div class=\"senior-competencies-wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"senior-competencies-container\">\n\n    <!-- SECTION HEADER -->\n    <div class=\"senior-competencies-header\">\n      <span class=\"senior-badge\">Core Curriculum<\/span>\n      <h2 class=\"senior-title\">\n        The 7 Key Competencies of Senior Cycle\n        <span class=\"senior-title-divider\"><\/span>\n      <\/h2>\n      <p class=\"senior-intro\">\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 Senior Cycle. As students transition into their final years at Davitt College, this foundation evolves. The Senior Cycle is built around seven Key Competencies \u2013 the knowledge, skills, values, and dispositions students need to thrive. These competencies empower young adults to participate meaningfully in society and successfully transition to higher education, apprenticeships, or the world of work.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- COMPETENCIES GRID CONTAINER (2 COLUMNS FOR TOP 6) -->\n    <div class=\"competencies-grid\">\n      \n      <!-- Competency 1: Thinking and Solving Problems -->\n      <div class=\"competency-card\">\n        <div class=\"competency-icon-box\">\n          <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"3\"><\/circle><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 0-2.83 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 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style=\"font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; padding: 80px 20px; background-color: #0A2240; box-sizing: border-box; width: 100vw; position: relative; left: 50%; right: 50%; margin-left: -50vw; margin-right: -50vw; overflow-x: hidden;\">\n  <div style=\"max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto;\">\n\n    <!-- SECTION HEADER -->\n    <div style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 60px;\">\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);\">Academic Pathways<\/span>\n      <h2 style=\"font-size: 42px !important; color: #ffffff; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 15px 0; letter-spacing: -1px;\">Senior Cycle Curriculum<\/h2>\n      <div style=\"width: 80px; height: 4px; background: #CAD244; margin: 0 auto; border-radius: 2px;\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- 3-COLUMN CONTAINER -->\n    <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 30px; align-items: start;\" class=\"senior-curriculum-grid\">\n      \n      <!-- COLUMN 1: CORE SUBJECTS -->\n      <div class=\"senior-editorial-card core-card\">\n        <div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 15px; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n          <div class=\"card-number-badge num-forest\">\n            <svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"><\/polyline><\/svg>\n          <\/div>\n          <h3 style=\"font-size: 24px; font-weight: 800; color: #0A2240; margin: 0;\">Core Subjects<\/h3>\n        <\/div>\n        <p style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #475569; margin: 0 0 25px 0;\">\n          The essential academic foundation of the Leaving Certificate, taken by all traditional Senior Cycle students.\n        <\/p>\n        <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px;\">\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.davittcollege.ie\/english\" class=\"modern-subject-pill\">English<\/a>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.davittcollege.ie\/gaeilge\" class=\"modern-subject-pill\">Gaeilge<\/a>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.davittcollege.ie\/mathematics\" class=\"modern-subject-pill\">Maths<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- COLUMN 2: OPTIONAL SUBJECTS -->\n      <div class=\"senior-editorial-card optional-card\">\n        <div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 15px; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n          <div class=\"card-number-badge num-olive\">\n            <svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"12\"><\/line><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"18\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"18\"><\/line><line x1=\"3\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"3.01\" 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style=\"display: flex;\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.davittcollege.ie\/wood\" class=\"modern-subject-pill\">Construction<\/a>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.davittcollege.ie\/engineering\" class=\"modern-subject-pill\">Engineering<\/a>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.davittcollege.ie\/physical-education\" class=\"modern-subject-pill\">Physical Education<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <!-- Category 2: Sciences -->\n          <div class=\"subject-category-dropdown\">\n            <button class=\"category-toggle-btn collapsed\" onclick=\"toggleCategory(this)\">\n              <span>Sciences<\/span>\n              <span class=\"toggle-icon\">+<\/span>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"category-content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.davittcollege.ie\/mathematics\" class=\"modern-subject-pill\">Applied Maths<\/a>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.davittcollege.ie\/science#pathways\" class=\"modern-subject-pill\">Biology<\/a>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.davittcollege.ie\/science#pathways\" class=\"modern-subject-pill\">Chemistry<\/a>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.davittcollege.ie\/science#pathways\" class=\"modern-subject-pill\">Physics<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <!-- Category 3: Humanities -->\n          <div class=\"subject-category-dropdown\">\n            <button class=\"category-toggle-btn collapsed\" onclick=\"toggleCategory(this)\">\n              <span>Humanities<\/span>\n              <span class=\"toggle-icon\">+<\/span>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"category-content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.davittcollege.ie\/french\" class=\"modern-subject-pill\">French<\/a>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.davittcollege.ie\/german\" class=\"modern-subject-pill\">German<\/a>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.davittcollege.ie\/history\" class=\"modern-subject-pill\">History<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <!-- Category 4: Business -->\n          <div class=\"subject-category-dropdown\">\n            <button class=\"category-toggle-btn collapsed\" onclick=\"toggleCategory(this)\">\n              <span>Business<\/span>\n              <span class=\"toggle-icon\">+<\/span>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"category-content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.davittcollege.ie\/business-studies#pathways\" class=\"modern-subject-pill\">Accounting<\/a>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.davittcollege.ie\/business-studies#pathways\" class=\"modern-subject-pill\">Business<\/a>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.davittcollege.ie\/business-studies#pathways\" class=\"modern-subject-pill\">Economics<\/a>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.davittcollege.ie\/lcw\" class=\"modern-subject-pill\">Life, Community and Work (LCW)<\/a>\n            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To assist families in making informed decisions, we highly recommend watching our detailed subject choice presentation. This guide walks you through the options available, university entry requirements, and practical advice on choosing subjects that align with a student\u2019s strengths and future career goals.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- RIGHT COLUMN: INTERACTIVE LIGHTBOX THUMBNAIL CARD -->\n      <div class=\"presentation-video-frame\" onclick=\"openVideoLightbox()\">\n        <div class=\"video-thumbnail-container\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1497633762265-9d179a990aa6?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1000&q=80\" alt=\"Fifth Year Subject Choice Presentation\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);\">\n          <div class=\"video-overlay-tint\"><\/div>\n          <div class=\"play-button-pulse\">\n            <svg width=\"28\" height=\"28\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M8 5v14l11-7z\"\/><\/svg>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"video-caption-badge\">\n            <span>Watch Presentation (14 min)<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- LIGHTBOX MODAL OVERLAY -->\n<div id=\"videoLightboxModal\" class=\"video-lightbox-overlay\" onclick=\"closeVideoLightbox(event)\">\n  <div class=\"video-lightbox-content\" onclick=\"event.stopPropagation()\">\n    <button class=\"lightbox-close-btn\" onclick=\"closeVideoLightbox()\">\u00d7<\/button>\n    <div class=\"lightbox-iframe-wrapper\">\n      <iframe id=\"lightboxIframe\" src=\"\" title=\"Fifth Year Subject Choice Presentation\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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padding: 80px 20px; background-color: #fafaf9; box-sizing: border-box; width: 100vw; position: relative; left: 50%; right: 50%; margin-left: -50vw; margin-right: -50vw; overflow-x: hidden;\">\n  <div style=\"max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto;\">\n\n    <!-- MAIN GRID CONTAINER -->\n    <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 50px; align-items: stretch;\" class=\"assessment-main-grid\">\n      \n      <!-- LEFT COLUMN: STRETCHED EDITORIAL IMAGE FRAME WITH HIGH-QUALITY FOCUSED ASSET -->\n      <div class=\"assessment-image-frame\" style=\"height: 100%; min-height: 520px;\">\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1501504905252-473c47e087f8?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1000&q=80\" alt=\"Student focused on study and academic assessment at Davitt College\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block;\">\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- RIGHT COLUMN: CONTENT & ACCORDION PILLARS -->\n      <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;\">\n        \n        <div>\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; line-height: 1.2;\">Senior Cycle Assessment<\/h2>\n          <div style=\"width: 60px; height: 4px; background: #254B2E; border-radius: 2px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n          <p style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; color: #475569; margin: 0;\">\n            The redeveloped Senior Cycle fundamentally transforms how student achievement is recognised. Moving away from the pressure of a single terminal exam, the Leaving Certificate now blends traditional written papers with Additional Assessment Components (AACs) worth at least 40% of the final grade \u2013 rewarding practical skills, continuous investigative work, and spreading the workload across the two years.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div style=\"margin-top: 10px;\">\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/ncca.ie\/en\/senior-cycle\/senior-cycle-redevelopment\/schedule-of-senior-cycle-subjects-for-redevelopment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n          onclick=\"window.open(this.href, '_blank', 'noopener,noreferrer'); return false;\"\n          class=\"assessment-rollout-btn\">\n            View the Dept. of Education Rollout Schedule \u2197\n          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- ACCORDIONS CONTAINER -->\n        <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; margin-top: 10px;\">\n          \n          <!-- PILLAR 1: AACs -->\n          <div class=\"assessment-category-dropdown\">\n            <button class=\"assessment-toggle-btn\" onclick=\"toggleAssessmentCategory(this)\">\n              <span>Additional Assessment Components (AACs)<\/span>\n              <span class=\"assessment-toggle-icon\">\u2212<\/span>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"assessment-category-content\" style=\"display: block;\">\n              Introduced under the National Senior Cycle Redevelopment, AACs account for at least 40% of the final marks in revised subjects. Completed during 5th and 6th year, these coursework briefs, research projects, and practical investigations are <strong>externally marked by the State Examinations Commission (SEC)<\/strong>, drastically reducing the high-stakes pressure of final June exams.\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <!-- PILLAR 2: Oral & Practical Performance -->\n          <div class=\"assessment-category-dropdown\">\n            <button class=\"assessment-toggle-btn collapsed\" onclick=\"toggleAssessmentCategory(this)\">\n              <span>Oral & Practical Performance<\/span>\n              <span class=\"assessment-toggle-icon\">+<\/span>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"assessment-category-content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n              Conducted in the Spring of 6th Year. Spoken interviews in Gaeilge, French, and German assess real-world language fluency, while live performance and workshop examinations in subjects like Music, Engineering, and Construction test physical and creative mastery.\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <!-- PILLAR 3: Terminal State Examinations -->\n          <div class=\"assessment-category-dropdown\">\n            <button class=\"assessment-toggle-btn collapsed\" onclick=\"toggleAssessmentCategory(this)\">\n              <span>Terminal State Examinations<\/span>\n              <span class=\"assessment-toggle-icon\">+<\/span>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"assessment-category-content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n              Traditional written state examinations held in June of 6th Year. In redeveloped subjects, these papers now account for a maximum of 60% of the overall grade, focusing on deep conceptual understanding, synthesis of data, and structured problem-solving.\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <!-- PILLAR 4: The Phased National Rollout -->\n          <div class=\"assessment-category-dropdown\">\n            <button class=\"assessment-toggle-btn collapsed\" onclick=\"toggleAssessmentCategory(this)\">\n              <span>The Phased National Rollout<\/span>\n              <span class=\"assessment-toggle-icon\">+<\/span>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"assessment-category-content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n              The Department of Education is upgrading Leaving Certificate subjects in annual groups (Tranches). 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padding: 80px 20px; background-color: #ffffff; box-sizing: border-box; width: 100vw; position: relative; left: 50%; right: 50%; margin-left: -50vw; margin-right: -50vw; overflow-x: hidden;\">\n  <div style=\"max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto;\">\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;\">Inclusive Education<\/span>\n      <h2 style=\"font-size: 42px !important; color: #0f2015; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 15px 0; letter-spacing: -1px;\">Specialised Programmes & Courses<\/h2>\n      <div style=\"width: 80px; height: 4px; background: #234e32; margin: 0 auto; border-radius: 2px;\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- THREE COLUMN CONTAINER -->\n    <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 30px; align-items: stretch;\" class=\"programmes-grid\">\n      \n      <!-- CARD 1: LIFE, COMMUNITY AND WORK (LCW) -->\n      <div class=\"programme-card\">\n        <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 25px;\">\n          <div style=\"width: 60px; height: 60px; background-color: #e6f4ea; color: #254B2E; border-radius: 16px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 15px; box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(37,75,46,0.08);\">\n            <svg width=\"26\" height=\"26\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><rect x=\"2\" y=\"3\" width=\"20\" height=\"14\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"21\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"21\"><\/line><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"17\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"21\"><\/line><\/svg>\n          <\/div>\n          <h3 style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: #0f2015; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Life, Community and Work (LCW)<\/h3>\n          <p style=\"font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.6; color: #475569; margin: 0;\">Now open to all students, LCW (replacing LCVP for the 2026 cohort) combines traditional Leaving Certificate academics with real-world personal effectiveness. Students master career planning, active citizenship, and a live work placement\u2014assessed via a 60% digital portfolio and 40% final exam.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div style=\"margin-top: auto; display: flex; justify-content: center;\">\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/lcw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"programme-btn btn-forest\">Explore LCW \u2197<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- CARD 2: LEAVING CERTIFICATE APPLIED (LCA) -->\n      <div class=\"programme-card\">\n        <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 25px;\">\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\"><path d=\"M4 15s1-1 4-1 5 2 8 2 4-1 4-1V3s-1 1-4 1-5-2-8-2-4 1-4 1z\"><\/path><line x1=\"4\" y1=\"22\" x2=\"4\" y2=\"15\"><\/line><\/svg>\n          <\/div>\n          <h3 style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: #0f2015; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA)<\/h3>\n          <p style=\"font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.6; color: #475569; margin: 0;\">A distinct, highly practical two-year route centered on continuous assessment, modular study, and task-based learning. 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We focus on a dynamic education that balances academic achievement with the newly redeveloped curriculum, practical skills, and readiness for life beyond school. As part of national educational updates, senior cycle subjects are actively transitioning to the Senior Cycle Redevelopment framework, bringing modern specifications, updated assessment approaches, and enhanced learning paths. Senior Cycle Redevelopment Overview &#x2197; Redevelopment Schedule &#x2197; Core Curriculum The 7 Key Competencies of Senior Cycle 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 Senior Cycle. As students transition into their final years at Davitt College, this foundation evolves. The Senior Cycle is built around seven Key Competencies \u2013 the knowledge, skills, values, and dispositions students need to thrive. These competencies empower young adults to participate meaningfully in society and successfully transition to higher education, apprenticeships, or the world of work. Thinking and Solving Problems Using logic and reason to make well-thought-out decisions, explore data, and apply critical thinking to both familiar and new situations. Being Creative Coming up with novel ideas and solutions by embracing divergent thinking, human imagination, and a willingness to take appropriate risks in learning. Communicating Meaningfully interacting with others and sharing ideas effectively through various tools, formats, and media for different audiences. Working with Others Cooperating in pairs and teams to achieve shared goals while appreciating diversity, managing group dynamics, and promoting inclusivity. Managing Learning and Self Setting personal goals, reflecting on progress, and making informed, autonomous choices regarding future educational and career paths. Participating in Society Engaging meaningfully with local and global communities, advocating for positive change, and making choices that contribute to sustainable futures. Cultivating Wellbeing Nurturing physical and emotional health, coping with the normal stresses of life, building resilience, and supporting the wellbeing of others. Academic Pathways Senior Cycle Curriculum Core Subjects The essential academic foundation of the Leaving Certificate, taken by all traditional Senior Cycle students. English Gaeilge Maths Optional Subjects Students select their specialized Leaving Certificate options from our extensive departmental suite: Practicals \u2212 Construction Engineering Physical Education Sciences + Applied Maths Biology Chemistry Physics Humanities + French German History Business + Accounting Business Economics Life, Community and Work (LCW) Social Studies + Geography Home Economics Politics &#038; Society Religious Education Artistic &#038; Creative + Art Design &#038; Communications Graphics Music Non-Exam &#038; Guidance Dedicated weekly pillars focusing on mental health, personal values, and comprehensive post-school career planning. Career Guidance Religious Education (Non-Exam) SPHE Advisory Guide Fifth Year Subject Choice Presentation Navigating the transition to Senior Cycle and selecting the right subjects is a vital step for our incoming Fifth Year students. To assist families in making informed decisions, we highly recommend watching our detailed subject choice presentation. This guide walks you through the options available, university entry requirements, and practical advice on choosing subjects that align with a student\u2019s strengths and future career goals. Watch Presentation (14 min) \u00d7 Evaluation Framework Senior Cycle Assessment The redeveloped Senior Cycle fundamentally transforms how student achievement is recognised. Moving away from the pressure of a single terminal exam, the Leaving Certificate now blends traditional written papers with Additional Assessment Components (AACs) worth at least 40% of the final grade \u2013 rewarding practical skills, continuous investigative work, and spreading the workload across the two years. View the Dept. of Education Rollout Schedule &#x2197; Additional Assessment Components (AACs) \u2212 Introduced under the National Senior Cycle Redevelopment, AACs account for at least 40% of the final marks in revised subjects. Completed during 5th and 6th year, these coursework briefs, research projects, and practical investigations are externally marked by the State Examinations Commission (SEC), drastically reducing the high-stakes pressure of final June exams. Oral &#038; Practical Performance + Conducted in the Spring of 6th Year. Spoken interviews in Gaeilge, French, and German assess real-world language fluency, while live performance and workshop examinations in subjects like Music, Engineering, and Construction test physical and creative mastery. Terminal State Examinations + Traditional written state examinations held in June of 6th Year. In redeveloped subjects, these papers now account for a maximum of 60% of the overall grade, focusing on deep conceptual understanding, synthesis of data, and structured problem-solving. The Phased National Rollout + The Department of Education is upgrading Leaving Certificate subjects in annual groups (Tranches). Students entering 5th Year will experience a hybrid Leaving Certificate: a combination of fully redeveloped 60\/40 subjects (such as Biology, Business, Geography, and Physical Education) alongside standard Leaving Certificate subjects transitioning toward the new framework. Inclusive Education Specialised Programmes &#038; Courses Life, Community and Work (LCW) Now open to all students, LCW (replacing LCVP for the 2026 cohort) combines traditional Leaving Certificate academics with real-world personal effectiveness. Students master career planning, active citizenship, and a live work placement\u2014assessed via a 60% digital portfolio and 40% final exam. Explore LCW &#x2197; Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA) A distinct, highly practical two-year route centered on continuous assessment, modular study, and task-based learning. Fully redeveloped for greater flexibility, LCA students can now also choose to study standard Leaving Certificate Established Mathematics and Modern Foreign Languages. Discover the LCA Pathway &#x2197; Level 1 &#038; 2 Learning Programmes State Examinations Commission (SEC) certified, highly personalised programmes designed for students with specific educational needs. The curriculum focuses on priority learning units, building individual independence, and equipping young adults with practical life skills. 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