St Brigid's School

Primary School

 

Primary School Curriculum and Aistear

 

The Primary School Curriculum working alongside Aistear offer students 'hands on' learning experiences that promotes social, physical, emotional and intellectual well-being through exciting themes and projects.

 

 

 

 

Secondary School

Junior Cycle Level 2

 

This programme is brand new to the school and country.  St Brigid's are lucky to be involved in the intial stages of its implementation and some of our students work has been used by the NCCA for their website.  It focuses on Prior Learning Units for students in the following areas: Communicating and Literacy, Numeracy, Personal Care, Living in a Community, Preparing for Work.  Short courses are offered as part of the programme, this year it is hoped we can work towards the Caring for Animals: A Dog, Digital Media, PE, Artistic Performance, SPHE and CSPE as short courses.     

 

This is a state recognised programme for secondary aged students with mild and moderate disabilities.  St Brigid's School are delighted to be offering this programme and are very excited that our students will gain certification and recognition for all of their hard work and learning during their school career.

 

Junior Cycle Level 3

Students are enetered for exams in subects they excel in.  We currently follow English, Maths, ESS, Art and Home Economics.  More and more students will be able to acess some or all of the Junior Certificate with the introduction of the new Junior Cycle.  This programme now offers the traditional subjects and also short courses in areas like Digital Media, Artistic Performance, PE, SPHE and CSPE which helps to promote the holistic education of our students.

 

 

JCSP

Aims:
The Junior Certificate School Programme aims to provide a curriculum framework that assists schools and teachers in making the Junior Certificate more accessible to those young people who may leave school without formal qualifications. It attempts to help young people experience success and develop a positive self-image by providing a curriculum and assessment framework suitable to their needs. On completion of the programme students receive a profile which is an official record of their achievements from the Department of Education and Science.

 

FETAC Level 1

 

We have three level one programmes on offer: Communication in Everyday Situations, Everyday Living - Beginning the Journey and All About Me - Hobbies and Leisure.

 

FETAC Level 2

 

 

FETAC Level 3

 

 

Leaving Certificate