First Year Options St Pauls Secondary school Monasterevin

First Year Options St. Paul’s Secondary school, Monasterevin. 1

Subjects on offer at St. Paul’s Core English Irish Mathematics Religion Geography History Business Options OLE Visual Art PE Science Music Wellbeing Home Economics Graphics CSPE Wood Technology SPHE ICT Religion French/Spanish St. Paul’s Secondary school, Monasterevin. 2

Science Students will: • You also explored the world around you and learned to work like a scientist. You will use and develop these science skills • Actively engage in science experiments and develop your investigative skills • Develop their capacity work as part of a team and be able to make links with other subjects on the curriculum. Careers Healthcare, Psychologist, Biotechnologist , Science Teacher, Biomedical, Veterinary and many more! Points to note: • Science is needed for many healthcare related courses in the CAO • Graduates with degrees in Science are highly sought after at the moment. • Good communication skills in reading, writing, investigative and

Home Economics Students will: • Be encouraged to develop a healthy, sustainable attitude and positive relationship with food through practical experiential learning • Explore, from a systems perspective, responsible family living. Students develop life skills to enable them to manage resources responsibly and sustainably in the home, family and community. • focus on ' textile skills, knowledge and creativity Careers Dietician, Home Economics Teacher, Fashion Designer, Interior Design, Microbiologist, Hotel Manager and many more! This subject would suit: • Students who are hard working, organised and creative • Good communication skills in reading, writing, investigative and time management.

Materials Technology (Wood) Students will: • Learn to design small items. • Use equipment and tools to create these designs. • Work mainly with wood but also with other materials. • Learn about wood as a material. • This leads on to Construction Studies for LC. Careers Woodworker, Carpenter, Engineer, Product Design, Forestry, Furniture Design and Manufacture, Construction, Woodwork Teacher This subject would suit students who are: hardworking, practically minded with good visuospatial awareness, good hand-eye co-ordination and good time management skills.

Technical Graphics Students will: • Learn to represent 3 D objects on paper and on the computer • Develop problem solving and creative thinking skills through the solution of graphical problems • Builds on skills learned in Maths E. g. 2 D and 3 D shapes, lines and angles. • This leads onto Design and Communication Graphics at LC. Careers Graphic Design, Architecture, Product Design, Engineering, Industrial Design, Education, Graphics Teacher. This subject would suit students who are : • Neat and organised • Good eye for detail • Logical thinkers • Those who like to design and draw with precision.

Visual Art Students will: • Learn a variety of new crafts • Learn to work in 3 D e. g. sculpture or clay work • Learn about the design process • Apply these skills to create and design new objects and images. Careers: Photography, Illustration, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Fashion Design, Industrial Design, Education, Architecture, Primary Teaching Art involves developing creativity and an appreciation of the work of others. This involves learning the methods and techniques of the subject and producing your own work using these skills.

Music Students will learn: • about the many different types of music including pop, classical and traditional • how to read and write music • how to sing songs and maybe how to play an instrument Careers Education, Composing, Sound Engineering, Conductor, Performer, Lyricist, Entertainment, Music Technology, Primary Teaching Points to note: • 3 elements: Creating & Exploring, Particiapation & Music Making, Appraising and Responding • It is not necessary for a student to be able to play an instrument • Interest and aptitude is essential for some but not all music degrees • Being able to sing can be substituted for a musical instrument

Third Language Requirement Some colleges require that students have a third language to gain entry. (English & Irish are the first two) Other colleges do not, however if a language is part of your chosen degree, that language will be a requirement to gain entry to that course. For Example: Trinity College Dublin does not require a third language, however if you choose to study French and Law you must have taken French for your Leaving Cert.

Colleges that do NOT require a Third Language University of Limerick (UL): Will accept English & another language. Trinity College Dublin (TCD): Will accept a “language other than English” e. g. Irish Dublin City University (DCU) Institutes of Technology: Will accept English or Irish for entry purposes

Colleges that require a Third Language: National University of Ireland • Maynooth University (Please click on https: //www. instituteofeducation. ie/studynotes/change-3 rd-languagerequirement-nuim/ for more information) • NUI Galway (NUIG) • University College Cork (UCC) • University College Dublin (UCD) • Royal College of Surgeon’s, Ireland (RCSI) • St. Angela’s College, Sligo • National College of Art & Design (NCAD) • Shannon College of Hotel Management • Defence Forces (Third language accepted for NUI Matriculation Registration purposes. NUI matriculations exemptions apply). • Gardai: Two of Irish/English/French

Colleges that require a Third Language: National University of Ireland Please note: A third language is not required for Engineering, Science or Nursing programmes within these NUI colleges.

Optional Subjects chosen for JC and their impact for LC Music • Not required to have taken JC music • Useful for media studies, teaching, sound engineering, public relations, library work, performance and music courses • Not required for any course in third level. • NUIM, UCC, DIT & WIT require all candidates to sit an entrance exam . Art • Art not essential in Junior Cert to pursue it at Leaving Cert level. • Art may suit a student who is considering a career in a creative discipline such as Architecture, Marketing, Film and Entertainment, Web Design, Fashion, Game Design or Advertising. • It is not always an essential subject for entry into Art College but it is recommended. St. Paul’s Secondary school, Monasterevin. 13

Optional Subjects chosen for JC and their impact for LC Technical Graphics MTW • Technical Graphics at Junior Level is an advantage if you wish to study DCG for Leaving Cert. • Free hand sketching is the main component • A basic knowledge of ICT skills would be beneficial • Students should also possess drawing skills and have an awareness of design. TG is regarded as a useful asset if you are thinking of a technical course. • Not essential for courses in architecture or engineering. • MTW is desirable at Junior Cycle if a student wishes to pursue Construction Studies at Leaving Cert level. • Students should have a general interest in buildings and in the built environment • Students should have an aptitude and interest in design and practical work. • Useful for careers in Architecture, Carpentry, Quantity Surveying and Town Planning. • This subject is not an essential requirement for any course within the CAO. St. Paul’s Secondary school, Monasterevin. 14

LC Options on offer at St. Paul’s Arts Business Science Art Accounting Agricultural Science Technology Religion Construction Biology French OLE P. E Chemistry Geography Business Home Economics History Music DCG Careers L. C. V. P St. Paul’s Secondary school, Monasterevin. 15

Making Your Decision Do • Choose subjects you enjoy • Choose subjects you are good at • Choose subjects you need for your desired career • Keep your options open for the future • Talk to your teachers/Guidance Counsellor • Talk to your parents/guardians Don’t • Choose a subject because your friend is taking it • Choose a subject because you like or dislike the teacher • Choose a subject because you think it will be easy • Choose a subject without finding out more about it • Make a decision last minute • Panic St. Paul’s Secondary school, Monasterevin. 16

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