The new Junior Cycle Programme features newly developed subjects and short courses, a focus on key skills, and new approaches to assessment and reporting. In Pipers Hill College, our philosophy is that students should study a broad range of subjects. In keeping with that philosophy we offer an extensive range of Junior Cycle subject choices.
Junior Cycle Information for Parents
Assessment in Junior Cycle Explained for Parents
Please find the Calendar for student Classroom Based Assessments for Junior Cycle 2026/2027 below:
| Core Subjects |
Subject Choices |
Short Courses |
Other Areas of Learning |
| English |
Spanish, French or German |
CSPE |
Life Skills |
| Irish |
Business Studies |
SPHE |
PE |
| Maths |
Home Economics |
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Digital Skills |
| History |
Art |
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Identity Multi-Belief and and Values Education (IMBV) |
| Geography |
Engineering |
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| Science |
Wood Technology |
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Music |
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Graphics |
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The new Junior Cycle subjects incorporate continuous assessment. Students will have a classroom based assessment in 2nd & 3rd year with a assessment task in 3rd year that makes up 10% of the overall Junior Cycle mark. Students will also receive a Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement that will outline their achievements both inside and outside the classroom over the three years.