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Irish English Mathematics Science History Geography French Business Studies Materials Technology/Wood Home Economics Technical Graphics Art, Craft & Design Materials Technology/Metal C.S.P.E. (Civic, Social & Political Education)
Non Examination Subjects Include the following:
S.P.H.E. (Social, Personal and Health Education) Religion Physical Education/Games Career Guidance Computer Studies Swimming Music
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JUNIOR CERTIFICATE SCHOOLS PROGRAMME
The J.C.S.P. was introduced in September 2000. It is a National programme sponsored by the Department of Education and Science.
1. The Junior.Cert with a plus. This programme gives every child the chance to do well. All students are entered for the Junior Certificate examination. They receive a profile that lists their skills and explains all the things they are good at. They receive a reference from the school.
2. What happens in school? The J.C.S.P. teachers develop a programme that suits the students needs and keeps them interested in their own progress. It is designed to bring out the best in the students at their examinations. The students work on short-term goals so they can see that they are making progress. They build up their skills gradually. Their success is rewarded at every stage.
3. What is the Plus? Each student does the same course as everyone else but the course is divided into goals. A goal is a section of the course e.g. Writing a report in English class or learning Irish placenames in Irish class.
4. What is the end reward? Each student receives: (a) A Junior Certificate Profile, which shows everything the student, has done well in, and every goal achieved. (b) A reference highlighting each students good points.
5. JCSP and parents. Students will benefit most from the programme if there are close links between parents, students and teachers. Parents can help by working with the school encouraging good attendance, punctuality and homework and praising the student as he/she makes progress. Parents can pass on skills to their children and help them get credit for these skills. JCSP at Scoil Ruain The students are participating in a readalong project. The aim is improve their interest in reading and to promote the enjoyment of reading books. Students read a book of their choice and may avail of the opportunity to listen to a book on tape, using the schools set of Walkmans. The students then write a book report.
Example of Make a book project in 2000. First Years wrote a book featuring the history of Scoil Ruain. This team project, organised by their English teacher, Mr. Ryan, involved intensive research and interviews, which allowed the first Years to present an accurate and interesting account of Scoil Ruain. The book was entered into the Make a Book Exhibition on April 9th 2001 in Dublin Castle. Attendance: A competition was held to award the student with the best attendance record for November 2000. This competition involved the support of the parents of JCSP students.
There were three well-deserving winners: Maria Quigley, James O Connell, and Jonathon McGrath.
Class Tour: All JCSP students participated in a School Trip record competition. The students were asked to make a special effort with their homework, punctuality and attendance. Their efforts were recorded and results were excellent. Their reward was a class tour. Where they visited Cahir Castle, The Swiss Cottage and Mitchelstown Caves on March 14th 2001.
Student of the week: This award was introduced on February 15th 2001. It involves the class voting for the student they think displayed excellent courtesy, behaviour, homework and helpfulness in school. A Certificate of Merit is presented to award these efforts. Congratulations to Sean Cahill and James O Connell who received Certificates on February 22, 2001.
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This is an optional year for Post Junior Cert. students. Scoil Ruain designs a Transition Year Programme to suit the needs of the particular group of students involved.
The course aims are: To provide a year in which students will have the opportunity to mature, to get insights into the world of work and adult life and to develop a range of skills to prepare them for their role as positive, capable and responsible members of society.
Homework is an essential element of the course to encourage research and resource skills in the students.
It is our experience that students that complete Transition Year have achieved much greater success in the Leaving Cert. and afterwards than would otherwise be the case.
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Irish English Mathematics French Biology Physics Agricultural Science Chemistry Engineering Economics Business Studies Accounting Geography Home Economics Art & Design (incl. Craft) Technical Drawing/Design & Communication Graphics Construction Studies/Architectural Technology
Non Examination Subjects include the following: Computer Studies Religion Physical Education/Games Career Guidance Work Experience Interview Techniques Study Techniques
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Leaving Cert. Vocational Programme
This programme of study is designed to foster in young people a spirit of enterprise, adaptability and initiative, developing the communicative, interpersonal, vocational and technological skills.
To achieve these general aims this new programme: Provides an expanded range of Curricular options in offering girls and boys opportunities for participation in a vocationally oriented programme.
It provides certification that is respected for its quality and standards of educational qualification.
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The Leaving Certificate Applied is a two year Leaving Certificate, available to students who wish to follow a practical or vocationally oriented programme.
The word "applied" is used because the programme is designed to allow students to apply the learning and experiences they gain over the two years of the programme to practical educational tasks at school, in the workplace and in the wider community.
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Post Leaving Certificate Courses
To download and print a PLC course application form, just click on the link to open the file. Then go to, file, save page as to save the file. Then print your file. Note: You must have Adobe Reader installed on your computer. This is free to download at www.adobe.com/uk/downloads
Please click on this icon, to display and print application form
Computer and Secretarial studies - FETAC Level 5
This course provides an opportunity for adults and post Leaving Cert. students to obtain *F.E.T.A.C./NCVA Certification in computer skills. This option is taken up by approximately 20 adults each year.
Childcare - FETAC Level 5
This course provides an opportunity for adults and post Leaving Cert. students to obtain *F.E.T.A.C./NCVA Certification in Childcare Level 5. This option is taken up by approximately 20 adults each year
Childcare Supervisor - FETAC Level 6
This course provides for advanced studies in Childcare where students can study to FETAC/NCVA Level 6
*Further Education and Training Awards Council of The Department of Education & Science and National Council for Vocational Awards
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Scoil Ruain provides a range of Adult Evening classes each year. The list of courses available and enrolment dates are advertised twice yearly in September and January. Specific courses will also be provided on request for any group or organisation provided the enrollment numbers are adequate and that personnel is available. Please email us at scoilruain@eircom.net or telephone 052-9156332
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From September 2000, Scoil Ruain has provided a teacher for this scheme. The scheme furthers co-operation between the home, school, and community agencies to promote the educational interests of the children. It raises awareness in parents of their own capabilities to help their childrens' progress. It assists parents in developing relevant skills.
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This programme is provided under the guidance of a specialist Teacher on an individual or small group basis. Programmes, timetables and materials are provided to meet the special needs and requirements of our students. A specially equipped Learning Support Room has been allocated with its own Library and Computer Facilities.
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