Junior Cycle
First Year students participate in a subject taster programme which allows them to sample French,
German, Art, Graphics, Applied Technology and Music, then select the subjects best suited to their individual aptitudes, talents and academic ability.
Subjects include English, Irish, Maths, History, Geography, Science, French, German, Business Studies, Visual Art, Graphics, Applied Technology, Music, CSPE, SPHE, Religious Education, PE & Computers.
Transition Year
Transition Year is a one-year optional programme. It provides a bridge to enable students make the transition from Junior to Senior cycle. It encourages personal, social development and fosters academic achievement.
CBS Dungarvan devises our own timetabled programme to cater for the needs of its students. Our programme offers students a broad and balanced curriculum and provides the opportunity to try out new subjects from Senior Cycle.
Subjects include Journalism, Photography, Public speaking, Cultural Activities, Heritage Studies, Art, Film Studies, Gaelic Studies, Engineering, Enterprise Education, Mathematical Methods, Career Guidance, Chemistry, Social Studies, Music, Speech & Drama, Graphics, Business Management, Religious Education and Agriculture.
Senior Cycle
Senior Cycle is of two years duration, at the end of which students complete the Leaving Certificate Examination. Subject choices for Leaving Certificate are based on student aspirations, career choice and entry requirements for third level entry. Students generally study seven subjects for the Leaving Certificate.
Subjects include English, Irish, Maths, French, German, Art, Economics, Business, Accounting, History, Geography, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Agricultural Science, Engineering, DCG, PE, Career Guidance & Religious Education.