Kennedy College is a Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board School
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Junior Cycle

Junior Cycle

At Kennedy College, students study the following subjects as part of the Junior Cycle curriculum.

Core Subjects

  • English
  • Irish
  • Mathematics

Additional Subjects

  • Science
  • History
  • Civics, Social and Political Education (CSPE)
  • Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE)
  • Computer Studies
  • Wellbeing
  • PE- Physical Education
  • Business
  • Geography

Option Subjects

  • French
  • Art
  • Home Economics
  • Construction
  • Graphics
  • Engineering

First-year students in Kennedy College have an opportunity to try all subjects during a subject taster rotation in September and October of first year.

Following the completion of the subject taster rotation, the Guidance Counsellor will work with students and parents/guardians in assisting them in choosing two option subjects to study along with their other subjects for the Junior Cycle.

Students continue to study the same subjects in 2nd and 3rd year.

Apr 02
2025
5th & 6th Year Ecology Trip
Apr 03
2025
JC Home Ec Practicals
Apr 08
2025
Incoming First Year 25/26 Talk
Apr 09
2025
LC Art Practical
Bosheen, New Ross, Co. Wexford, Y34YW08.
Waterford & Wexford Educational Training Board
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