In
second and third year the number of examination
subjects is reduced to 11 and must include Irish, English, Maths, History, Geography, C.S.P.E.
& Religion. The other four,
one of which will be a modern European language, are chosen
from the remaining list of subjects on offer at the school.
For students who might benefit from
it, both Learning Support and Resource Teaching are available. Third
year students have classes in Career Guidance as well as personal interviews.
This is an optional non-exam one year Course of
Studies which is designed to help students broaden their interests
and widen their educational experience. Subjects and learning
activities are reviewed annually and may include the following:
| Irish |
English |
French |
German |
| Speech &
Drama |
Media
Studies |
E.C.D.L. |
Information
Technology |
| Physical
Education |
Religious
Education |
Business Studies |
Preparation
for
Work |
| First Aid |
Home
Economics |
Music |
Work Experience |
| Art, Craft
and Design |
Community
Care |
Social & Cultural
Studies |
Mathematics |
|
Science |
Technology |
Video Production |
Tourism Awareness |
Short courses are provided in the following:
|
Legal Studies |
Film Studies |
Hair & Beauty Care |
Photography |
The T.Y. programme also includes trips of
educational and social value and can vary in length from half day, full
day, week-end and possibly a foreign trip. They have also designed outfits for the Futuristic Fashion
Competition and have reached the National Final in the
event.
As well as the above, T.Y. students have staged drama
productions for the local primary schools and have performed in
Musical Productions.
Our students take 4 core subjects in the Leaving
Certificate: Irish, English,
Maths and a Continental Language. Three optional subjects
are also chosen from the following range:
| Business Studies |
Accounting, Business, Economics |
| Sciences |
Biology, Chemistry, Physics |
| Applied Sciences |
Home Economics, Technical Drawing |
| Continental Languages |
French, German |
| Social & Cultural Studies |
Art, Geography, History, Music |
Students whose subject combination follows a certain
vocational pattern are entered for the Laving Certificate
Certificate Vocational Programme, -and take the Leaving
Certificate exam in Link
Modules.
Academic excellence has for many years been one
of the hallmarks of St. Mary's and strenuous efforts are made to
ensure that each person reaches her full potential while also
endeavouring to develop the whole personality.
To-day's world needs students who have well-rounded personalities,
who are able to make informed decisions and who are able to act with
conviction and responsibility. With this in mind all our
senior students follow a well-planned non-examination programme
which includes the following:
|
R.E.. |
P.E. |
Personal Development Ed. |
Enterprise Ed.
& Mini-Co. |
I.T. |
Career Guidance/Investigation. |
Students have an opportunity to participate in Debating
and Public Speaking. Senior students are encouraged to develop leadership skills
or accept responsibility by accepting positions as prefects,
participating in the Meitheal Programme or volunteering to work on
any of the committees organised for senior students.
St. Mary’s Secondary School also runs an Adult Education
Programme.
.
Classes commence at the beginning of each term and usually
last for 8 weeks.
Classes on offer may include:
| Flower Arranging |
Computers for Beginners |
Interior Decorating |
| Choir |
Drug Awareness |
English as a Foreign Language |
| Pilates |
Photography |
Creative Writing |
| Bridge |
Money Management |
First Aid |
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