Junior Cycle Wood technology aims to develop the necessary conceptual understanding, disciplinary skills, and subject knowledge to investigate and solve real-life problems while progressing the development of a range of manipulative skills through processing wood and other materials.

For Junior Cycle, Wood Technology is assessed by means of a terminal written examination (30%), a practical project and portfolio (70%), along with two Classroom-Based Assessments (CBA’s):

CBA 1 - Wood science in our environment

                           and

CBA 2 - Self-analysis and evaluation

Teachers Names

Micheal Killen

Brian Duffy

Stephen Smyth

Subject Overview 

The study of Wood Technology at junior cycle aims to:

• Enable students to develop the necessary conceptual understanding, disciplinary skills and subject knowledge to design and create artefacts of value
• Empower students through designing and making, whilst developing an awareness of sustainability and the use of natural resources
• Develop a range of core design skills and relevant manipulation skills through modelling and processing wood and other materials
• Develop the confidence and resilience of students through engagement with the uncertainty of design challenges
• Encourage students’ innovation and creativity through recognition and appreciation of their capacity to design and create.

Leaving Cert Construction Studies:

Construction Studies introduces students to the knowledge and skills associated with construction technology, construction materials and practices. This is achieved through theoretical study and integrated practical projects which provide a basis for the thorough exploration of materials and processes. Construction studies is assessed at both Ordinary level and Higher level in Leaving Certificate by means of a terminal written examination (50%), a student project with portfolio (25%) and a practical examination (25%) 

Construction Studies looks at the following content:

 Part I – Construction Theory and Drawing

Part II – Practical Skills

Part III – Course Work and Projects

2nd Year Projects

Career opportunities

• Architecture
• Civil Engineering
• Construction Management
• Building Surveying
• Aeronautical Engineering
• Product Design
• Interior Design
• Property Valuation/ Auctioneering
• Engineering
• Animation

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Useful websites   

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In Largy College, Guidance refers to a range of Learning experiences that are provided in a developmental sequence in order to assist students to make informed choices about their lives and to make transitions consequent to these choices These choices may be categorized into three separate but interconnected areas:

1. Personal and Social

2. Educational

3. Career.

Follow the link below for the Largy College guidance page.

 https://careersportal.ie/careerguidance/office.php?school_id=582

Guidance Counsellor:

Ms. Claudine Goff 

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College Awareness Week  Wall of Fame 2024
TY students enjoyed compiling our Wall of Fame 2024 to celebrate the previous sixth years successes.
Past pupils visit May '24
It was great to see some of our successful past pupils on Friday 3rd May. They had lunch with our present sixth years and chatted about their college course/apprenticeship and also offered advice on final preparations for the Leaving Cert exams.
TUS Midlands Guest speaker Sentence: We welcomed Brendan McLarney on Nov 29th to speak about courses in accountancy, finance and business.
Personal Training Guest Speaker Thank you to Darren Freeman, one of our successful past pupils who met with senior students today to talk about careers in health/fitness/personal training.

Fifth Year Interview Panel 2024 Thank you to Brendan Jenkins, Bernie Gleeson, Karen Sheils, Eileen Beggan , Joe Kirke, Celine Smyth, Sharon McGovern and May Donohoe for giving their time to conduct the fifth year interviews in March. Their support and guidance is much appreciated by students and staff.

Monaghan Institute Thank you to Rynagh Williams and Karol Harvey who kindly met our sixth year students and spoke about the different courses, work placement options and educational pathways in Monaghan Institute.

Reach + Programme Our TY students are looking forward to starting their Reach + Programme this academic year.

Past Pupil Visit We were delighted to welcome back Eimear Deery who now works in the European Parliament in Brussels, for MEP Maria Walshe . She spoke to students about her pathway to her career and what life is like as an Irish person living in Brussels.

Combilift Site Visit  Fifth Year Engineering and Business students enjoyed a site visit to Combilift and learned about the company and careers here.

College Guest Speakers
Cavan Institute  Orla Maguire, from Cavan Institute met our LCA 2 students to speak about courses and supports available.	University of Limerick Dario Di Ruzza met our senior students and spoke about life in UL.	HSE- Careers in Nursing Thank you to Lorraine Flynn who met senior students on Tues 8th October to talk about careers in nursing and midwifery.
DCU - Georgina Buffini	ATU Donegal - Victoria Wilson	ATU Sligo - Micheal Dowdican
Cavan Institute -Orla Maguire	TU Dublin - Fiona Cannning	University of Maynooth - Kay Mitchelle
Athletic Therapy Guest speaker We were delighted to welcome back a successful past pupil, Hannah Corley to Largy College. Hannah spoke about her pathway to and career in athletic therapy to senior students.	University of Galway - Ciara Brannagan

Apprenticeship Information Session Thank you to Michelle Tilleson in CMETB for meeting with our senior students interested in learning about apprenticeships

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CMETB Careers Event 2024/2025 Sixth Year students enjoyed their morning in the Hillgrove hotel, attending the CMETB Careers Fair

CMETB Careers Event 2023/2024 Sixth Year students enjoyed their morning in the Slieve Russell hotel, attending the CMETB Careers Fair

Custume Barracks, Athlone 6th Year Students visited the army barracks and learned about careers, and training prospects.

3rd Year Information Evening 6th years inform 3rd year students about  senior cycle optional subjects. 3rd year students and their [parents/guardians learn about the  different programs available in senior cycle.

Useful Websites      

Information Technology (IT) is an accepted element in all our lives and has a central role to play in the education of all students.

"The computer was born to solve problems that did not exist before" Bill Gates 

Department Members 

Mr. Ronan Donnellan

Mr. Ciaran Curran

Ms. Marie Donoghue

Mr. Niall Keegan

Mr. Mark Dalzell

Subject Overview

Computers have become an integral part of our daily lives. We use them to calculate, listen to music, read the news, communicate with friends and family, enjoy leisure time, and share data worldwide. The IT department at Largy College recognizes these diverse uses and actively seeks to equip students with the knowledge and digital skills necessary to effectively use everyday technology.

As a Microsoft Incubator School, Largy College is at the forefront of integrating technology into education. We utilize the Microsoft Package to teach students digital literacy through Microsoft Word, Outlook, OneDrive, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Teams, and OneNote. Additionally, we emphasize the importance of internet safety.

Our students participate in the DreamSpace Ambassadors program and STEM Passport DreamSpace workshops, which provide hands-on experiences in cutting-edge technology and innovation. Through these initiatives, students gain valuable insights and skills that prepare them for future careers in technology.

In Transition Year, students have the opportunity to learn both basic and advanced coding. They also participate in various competitions, including VEX Robotics, where they design, build, and program robots to compete in exciting challenges. These experiences foster creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork.

Largy College is committed to providing a comprehensive IT education that prepares students for the digital world, ensuring they are well-equipped to navigate and succeed in an increasingly technology-driven society.

Career Opportunities

Database administrator, Information systems manager, IT consultant, IT technical support officer, Multimedia programmer, Network engineer, Systems analyst, Systems developer

Useful Websites 

Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) in junior cycle education supports the personal development, health and well being of young people and helps them create and maintain supportive relationships.

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SPHE Department

Ms. Rosaleen McGrory

Ms. Fiona McKiernan

Ms. Emma McBride

Ms. Colette Smith

Ms. Paula McGonnell

Mr. Dessie Mone

Subject Overview

The aims of SPHE are to enable students to develop skills for self-fulfilment and living in communities, to promote self-esteem and self-confidence, to enable students to develop a framework for responsible decision-making, to provide opportunities for reflection and discussion and to promote physical, mental and emotional health and well-being.

Career Opportunities

Social Worker, Healthcare, Nursing/Medicine

Useful Websites

Graphics involves students in the development of a range of skills associated with the management of spatial problems and the graphical communication of spatial ideas and solutions.

Graphics is one of the technology subjects offered at junior cycle. When studying Graphics you will learn how to represent 3-D and 2-D objects on paper in addition to the use of C.A.D (computer aided design) programmes. You will develop problem solving and creative thinking skills through the solution of graphical problems.

Teachers names

• Brian Duffy
• Stephen Smyth
• Ronan Donnellan

Subject Overview 

 Junior Cycle Graphics aims to:

 • develop the student’s creativity, spatial ability, and capacity to reason and communicate ideas through engagement with abstract and applied geometric problem-solving activities

• encourage the development of the cognitive and practical dexterity skills associated with graphical communication

• instil an appreciation of the role of graphics in the world around them

• equip all students to make judgements on the best mode through which to represent their ideas and solutions

• encourage the production of drawings that promotes the skills of communicating through graphics

• develop students cognitive and practical skills associated with modelling and graphical communication

 Career opportunities in your subject.

• Product Design
• Computer Games design
• Architect
• Engineering
• Website design.

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The PE department in Largy College offers students the opportunity to experience a diverse range of activities, which enables pupils to fully develop their range of physical, analytical and social skills.

Our P.E Department 

Mr. D. Mone

Ms. E. McCarron

Mr. M. McGleenan

Mrs. C. Sherry

Mr. K. Meisner

Junior Cycle Physical Education

Students of Largy College follow the new 135 hour Junior Cycle PE Curriculum – two periods of PE per week in first year, two in second year and another two periods in third year so that all pupils experience a minimum of 135 hours of quality Physical Education across the three years of their junior cycle.

The specification for Junior Cycle Physical Education focuses on developing a physically literate young person. It develops the knowledge, understanding, skills and values to facilitate informed, confident and competent participation in physical activity and a commitment to lifelong engagement.

Students will have the opportunity to participate in all of the following physical activity areas in Junior Cycle:

Students will use the fantastic facilities in Largy College including the large PE Hall, Gymnasium and Fitness Suite, Outdoor Pitch, Outdoor Basketball Courts and Handball Wall.

Largy College offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities. These include:

• Gaelic Teams,
• Athletics,
• Soccer
• Racket sports (tennis, badminton, table tennis and pickleball)
• Basketball
• Gymnastics
• Rounders
• HRA (Health Related activites)
• Gym Work/Fitness

Every year Largy College runs two whole-school sports events. The Largy College 5k Run and the Largy College Sports Day.

In Transition Year students get to do two sports modules:

Outdoor Pursuits

Largy College seems to offer an incredible range of activities! It’s fantastic that students have access to such diverse options, from horse riding and kayaking to orienteering in Rossmore forest park , archery, bowling, swimming, Wall Climbing, Mountain bike Riding, The connection with local sports facilities like the Peacelink and Ulster Canal Stores really enhance the experience and lets the students discover sporting opportunities.

Future Leaders Award.

The “Future Leaders Transition Year Programme” is a joint initiative from the GAA and Oide, the support service for teachers and school leaders. It is a cross-curricular programme comprising of a series of modules designed to encourage maturity, initiative, responsibility and leadership skills in pupils. The Programme gives pupils the knowledge and skills to support all roles required in the effective staging of Gaelic Games. As part of the Programme students are challenged to organise and run both on-field and off-field events for younger students. Modules that will be cover is Refereeing, Coaching, Sports journalism, Event management, Fundamental Movement Skills, Nutrition, Wellbeing, History Module.

Leaving Certificate PE

Largy College is now delighted to offer students the opportunity to study Leaving Certificate Physical Education for the first time in September 2024.

Students will utilise the excellent school sporting and IT facilities to study Physical Education at Leaving Cert.

The course is currently comprised of a Performance Assessment (30%), a Physical Activity Project (20%) and the final 6^th year exam worth 50% of the overall grade.

More information about the LCPE course can be found here: LCPE_Specification_en.pdf (curriculumonline.ie)

The study of music offers numerous benefits beyond just learning about music itself. It helps students build independence and self-confidence, improves health and wellbeing, enhances memory and cognition, reduces stress and anxiety, and develops music literacy and language skills necessary for engaging with today's musical world.

Department Members: Ms. Chloe Heaslip

Music is an optional subject in school, with opportunities for students to take music as a subject for the Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate. In both exams, there are composing, listening and performing music elements. Students can learn various instruments in class (ukulele, tin whistle, recorder). The curriculum covers music theory, music history, music from around the world, technology in music, producing music and instrument tuition.

In the Senior Cycle, the Leaving Certificate music syllabus includes listening, composing, performing, and optional music technology components. Music education opens doors to diverse career opportunities such as music therapist, musician, teacher, arts administrator, event organizer, music producer, sound engineer and more.

There is no need for students to have prior knowledge or experience of music before beginning Junior Cycle music.

Students who decide to study music will be taught ukulele/tin whistle/recorder in class. Some students decide to take up an instrument outside of school after they chose music as a subject.

Even though students may not study music with the view to sitting the state examinations, there are several extra-curricular activities which Largy College encourages students to take part in, such as: Choir, Showtime, Religious services, Carol Singing, Ukulele Club.

Junior Cycle Music

First year music

In first year, students are given the basic grounding in music theory to prepare them for the junior certificate music.

Students study

· Music notation (how to read music)

· chord construction

· music history

· Irish music

· the orchestra

· technology in music

· classroom based instrument tuition

o tin whistle

o recorder

o ukulele

Second/Third Year Music

Throughout second- and third-year students’ study

· Songs and work from composers throughout the various eras in history

· A range of genres and styles of music (Jazz, Pop, Country, Rap, RnB)

· Further study on chord construction by adding backing chords to music

· Melodic and rhythmic dictation

· Music history

· Irish music

· Technology in music

· Continuation of classroom-based instrument tuition

Students who decide to study music will be taught tin whistle recorder and ukulele in class. Some students decide to take up an instrument outside of school after they chose music as a subject

Senior Cycle Music

The Leaving Certificate music syllabus is a continuation from Junior Certificate music.

The syllabus caters for the varying needs of all students including those who would like to pursue further studies in music

Leaving certificate exam:

1. Listening (25%)

2. Composing (25%)

3. Performing (25% / 50%)

and / or

4. Music Technology (25%) - optional

Career Opportunities

This subject opens the door to a huge variety of careers. Music graduates can go on to work in a wide range of professions inside and outside music. If you choose to follow a music career, be mindful that no two career paths are the same. Approach career planning creatively and be prepared to develop a portfolio of roles. You may want to combine teaching with freelance performance work, as well as doing contract/session work on particular projects. It is common for graduates to take several years to establish themselves in creative industries.

Music therapist, Musician, Private music teacher , Secondary school teacher , Arts administrator, Community arts worker, Customer service manager, Editorial assistant, Event organiser, Retail merchandiser, Sound technician, broadcasting/film/video

Useful websites

History aims to introduce students to the process of historical investigation and to the sources and techniques which historians use to find out about the past. In history, teachers strive to provide students with a comprehensive overview of past events, issues, people and ways of life through which they may be able to both distinguish and understand concepts like causes, consequences, change and continuity, using a variety of historical sources in order to promote and accommodate this kind of learning.

Teachers Names

Ms E Smith

Ms R McGroary

Mr I Hogan

Mr R King

Mr O McLauglin

Subject Overview

Junior Cycle History

The new Junior Certificate History programme was introduced for first year students in the academic year 2018/2019.  Its basic makeup is as follows:

• A common level course
• 38 learning outcomes spread across three equally weighed strands:
  1. The Nature of History
  2. The History of Ireland
  3. The History of Europe and the Wider World
• Strand 1, The Nature of History seeks to get students to study the Strand 2 and 3 topics through the following elements:
  • Developing historical consciousness
  • Working with the evidence
  • Acquiring the ‘big picture’
• Within Strands 2 and 3, students will have the opportunity to study elements of Irish, European and world history through:
  • Applying historical thinking
  • Recognizing key changes exploring people, cultures and ideas
• The new Junior Cycle History course includes a mixture of formative and summative assessment, comprising:
  • Ongoing assessment across the three years of Junior Cycle
  • Two Classroom Based Assessments (CBAs) in second and third year
    • The Past in My Place in Second Year
    • A Life in Time in Third Year
    • An Assessment Task (AT) based on the second CBA, marked by the SEC
    • A final exam at the end of Third Year, marked by the SEC

History Leaving Certificate

• The syllabus framework comprises of two interlinking parts:
  1. Working with evidence
  2. Topics for study
• Each topic is studied from a number of perspectives:
  1. Politics and Administration
  2. Society and Economy
  3. Culture, Religion and Science
• The listed ‘case studies’ involves an in-depth investigation of a particularly significant historical event
• Topics for study: Students study a topic that has been prescribed for the documents-study and three other topics. Two of the topics studied relate to Irish history and two to the history of Europe and the wider world. The topics are arranged in two distinct fields of study: Early Modern, 1492-1815; Later Modern, 1815-1993. Within each field of study, there are six topics from Irish history and six from the history of Europe and the wider world.
• Assessment: Leaving Certificate History is assessed at two levels – Ordinary level and Higher level. There are components:
  1. An examination paper (80%)
  2. A research study report - study of a subject of historical significance chosen by the student (20%)

History Trips

Read about our History trip here: https://largy.ie/index.php/sportsnews/312-1st-year-history-trip-to-historical-sites 

Thomas Treanor Award

 Trip to Clones, Round Tower

Career opportunities in your subject.

Leaving Certificate History prepares students for a range of career opportunities including:

• Teacher
• Lecturer
• Archaeologist
• Historian
• Academic librarian
• Civil Service administrator
• Heritage manager
• Museum/gallery conservator
• Politician’s assistant
• Records manager

Useful websites.

Geography is the study of the Earth’s landscapes, peoples, places, and environments. The study of geography empowers students to explore and understand the world around them. Engagement with the subject promotes a deep understanding of people and place. Students develop the skills to read their environment, enabling them to interpret the physical landscape, observe climatic events with an informed eye and discuss world events in a knowledgeable manner.

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Tacaigh le cultúr, stair agus todhchaí na hÉireann tríd an nGaeilge a fhoghlaim. Trí Ghaeilge a fhoghlaim Tá tú ag úsáid na teanga a d’úsáid formhór na hÉireann le dhá mhíle bliain anuas.

Seo iad buateoirí don tráth na gceist a bhí ar siúl le linn Gaeilge	Seo iad na daltaí sa dara háit don tráth na gceist a bhí ar siúl le linn Gaeilge 24.	Seo iad na daltaí sa triú háit don tráth na gceist a bhí ar siúl le linn Gaeilge 24.
	Gaeilge 24
	Ghlacamar páirt i nGaeilge 24 sa bhliain 2022 agus 2023. Bhí níos mó ná 250 dalta ag glacadh páirte sa dúshlán gach bliain. Le linn an dúshlán, bhí imeachtaí ar siúl mar shampla bricfeasta Gaeilge, tráth na gcesit, agus ióga as Gaeilge. Míle buíochas do CnaG do na deiseanna seo.
	Scoláireachtaí Fuair seachtar scoláireachtaí ón GRETB DEIS scéim an bhlian seo chaite. Ina theannta sin, fuair beagnach sé dalta déag eile Scoláireachtaí ón CMETB agus ceantar bardasach Cluain Eois Bhéal Átha Beithe. Míle buíochas do na heagraíochtaí seo. D’fhreastal na daltaí ar choláistí ar fud na tíre, ach go háirithe Coláiste Bhríde, Rann na Feirste, Coláiste Gaoth Dobhair agus Coláiste na bhFiann. Tá an aiseolas a fhaighimid uainn ar fheabhas ar fad!
Comórtas Seanfhocail Ghlac na daltaí ón 1ú bliain go hidirbhlian páirt i gcomórtas seanfhocail I rith seachtain na Gaeilge. Chruthaigh na daltaí seo póstéar iontach atá le feiceáil ar fud na scoile.

Múinteoirí 

J O’Ruairc 
E. Ní Thréinfhir 
N Ní Mhuir  
M. McGleenan

Aidhmeanna/Aims

Is í aidhm Roinn na Gaeilge ná caighdeáin arda acadúla a bhaint amach mar a luaitear i Ráiteas Mhisean Coláiste Learga. Tá sí mar chuspóir chomh maith aird na ndaltaí a dhiriú ar a gcultúr agus ar a n-oidhreacht. 
 

Curaclam/Curriculum 

Leanann Roinn na Gaeilge na sioballais atá leagtha amach ag an Roinn Oideachais agus Scileanna.
Is ábhar tabhachtach í an Ghaeilge i gColáiste Learga. Déanann daltaí an Ghaeilge ag ardleibhéal, ag gnáthleibhéal agus ag bonnleibhéal i scrúdú na hArdteistiméireachta agus sa Teastas Sóisearach. Déanann na daltaí san idirbhliain clár Gaeilge freisin. Déantar leibhéal comónta san Ardteistiméireacht Fheidhmeach. Leagtar béim ar an teanga labhartha i ngach bliain fosta. 

Clár na Roinne

• Ardteistiméireacht
• Ardleibhéal / Gnáthleibhéal
• An Ardteistiméireacht Fheidhmeach
• An Teastas Sóisearach 

 
 
Deiseanna Fostaíochta - Job opportunities;

Múinteoir Bunscoile /Meán scoile, Na Meáin Chumarsáide, Eagarthóir Nuachta, Oifigeach Forbartha, Innealtóir Bogearraí, Amhranaí, Láithreoir teilifíse, aistritheoirí, Na Meáin Shóisialta agus Blaganna, Teangeolaí Dlíodóra srl.

Acmhainní/Resources:

An t-Idirlíon
 Craoladh beoagus podchraoltaí ón gcartlann
 Craoladh beo agus podchraoltaí ón gcartlann.


 Eolas faoi go leor rudaí a bhaineann leis an nGaeilge agus le múineadh na Gaeilge.
Raidió Náisiúnta Gaeilge don Aos Óg.

Irisí
Dréimire
Splanc

Foclóirí i ngach seomra ranga Gaeilge

 Foireann/Staff

What is it about:

The aim of the English Department is to promote literacy specifically the ability to read, write and think critically. We offer our students a favourable learning environment in a subject area that is progressive in outlook, to foster a love of language and literature through reading, writing and critical assessment, which in turn promotes effective critical thinking. In this way, our students learn to achieve their own personal excellence t become self-directed members of society.

Teachers Names:

Ms. Sascha Cumiskey

Ms. Geraldine Lyons

Ms. Rosaleen McGroary

Mr. Francis Ward

Mr. Ian Hogan

Ms. Megan Hannaway

Subject overview:

English is studied at both Leaving and Junior certificate level. English is also taught in the Leaving Certificate Applied and the Junior Certificate School Programme.

The aims of the leaving certificate syllabus are to develop in students:

• A mature and critical literacy to prepare them for the responsibilities and challenges of adult life in all contexts.
• A respect and appreciation for language used accurately and appropriately and a competence in a wide range of language skills, both oral and written.
• An awareness of the value of literature in its diverse forms for enriching their perceptions, for enhancing their sense of cultural identity, and for creating experiences of aesthetic pleasure.

In the Junior cycle syllabus, students are encouraged to:

• Be creative through language and to gain enjoyment and continuing personal growth from English in all its forms.
• Develop control over English, using it and responding to it with purpose and effect through the interconnected literacy skills of oral language, reading and writing.
• Engage personally with and think critically about an increasing broad range of spoken, written and multimodal texts.
• Develop an informed appreciation of literature through personal encounters with a variety of literary texts.
• Use their literacy skills to manage information needs, and find, use, synthesise, evaluate and communicate information using a variety of media.
• Gain an understanding of the grammar and conventions of English and how they might be used to promote clear and effective communication.

Largy Debate Teams.

Every year Largy Transition Year students participates in the concern debates. To date the school has had great success in this competition. In 2019, Largy won the All Ireland national concern debate.

Students reading Poetry

English CBA 

Teenage Tales

Click the image below to read some of our great stories.

Presentation 

Career opportunities:

• Marketing Assistant
• Writer
• Social Media Manager
• Human Resources Specialist
• Digital copywriter
• Editorial Assistant
• English as a foreign language teacher/Teacher
• Magazine journalist
• Newspaper journalist
• Web content manager
• Publishing copyeditor/proof-reader

Useful Websites:

Design and Communication Graphics for the Leaving Certificate provides students with the opportunity to visualise and comprehend information which can then be presented graphically. It also allows the development of CAD (computer aided design) skills through the use of industry leading package, Solid Works.

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Construction Studies introduces students to the knowledge and skills associated with construction technology and construction materials and practices. This is achieved through theoretical study and integrated practical projects which provide a basis for the thorough exploration of materials and processes

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CSPE aims to develop active citizens with a sense of belonging. CSPE explores the world in which we live through a human rights and political lens.

Teachers

Ms. Sascha Cumiskey

Ms. Emma Smith

Ms. Niamh Myers

Mr. Oisin McLaughlin

Subject overview:

In CSPE student learn how to look after their world through good stewardship practice. They also learn how to look after the people of our world by examining the interconnected nature of humankind, exploring human dignity as well as the concepts of law and politics.

CSPE gives students the ability and confidence to participate in a democratic society. It develops the autonomous potential of students as a socially literate, independent and self-confident young people who can apply empathy and imagination in learning about and encountering other people and cultures. CSPE promotes a system of values based in human rights but also social responsibilities.

CSPE Projects:

Why not take a look at some of the projects that our students have undertaken recently. 

2020 CSPE Two Oriel project. Promoting positive mental health. Great Largy Bake Off in aid of Pieta House. 

2nd Year dance Promoting Mental Health 

Promoting the Rights of our LGBTQI+ community.  Stand Up Week 2020

Artwork promoting Positive Mental Health

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities exist in politics, social science, youth work, community development, journalism.

Useful links for CSPE: 

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Religious Education involves teaching about religions in general, and its varied aspects: its beliefs, doctrines, rituals, customs, rites, and personal roles. It is about appreciating the mystery of our lives and understanding our place in the cosmos.

Teachers Names

Mr. Ronan King

Ms. Mairead Fitzpatrick

Ms. Emma Smith

Mr. Shane Moran

Mr. Oisin McLaughlin

Subject Overview 

Through the teaching of religion, we in Largy College attempt to explore how our students understand and experience the sacred, the self and the world around them. 

Study of the world's religions creates unique cultural sensitivities among our students. Religious education is methodologically diverse, globally aware, and academically progressive. Religious education is respectfully open to a multicultural and intentional way of being that explores the boundaries of everyday life.

Religious education also develops the crucial aptitudes, of, critical thinking, communication competence, interpersonal awareness and intercultural literacy, which are necessary for success in our increasingly global society.

The aim of religious education is not only about the accumulation of knowledge, but primarily about gaining wisdom. Practically speaking, religious education can enable students to better practice the task of self-hood by both building self-esteem and making possible the acquisition of competencies crucial for one's wellbeing. To teach about religion, is to study the religions of the world in a manner that is factual and fair minded and avoids any bias or persuasion.

Finally, to teach about religion then is strictly and most importantly an educational effort that aims to give students ready access to the rich and exciting world of different philosophies, mythologies, moral-systems, and ritual practice that makes the deep understanding of world cultures such as stimulating subject of intellectual interest.

It is about celebrating the complexity and variety within religious life and religious thinking. It cultivates the skills of reading, discussing and writing. We share in the delight of asking and even risking answers to questions about the meaning of life, and the sources of human and social transformation. Students experience the knowledge that arises from an appreciation of the place of religion in human experience.

Career opportunities in your subject.

The study of religion can provide excellent preparation for a variety of careers such as law, teaching, counselling, business, journalism, politics, writing, medicine, and the arts.

Religion is one of the primary disciplines for investigating the questions of life and death, of love and hate, that characterize the human condition.

Religious education provides the opportunity to understand with depth and nuance the many beliefs and rituals, that move humans to appreciate the alternative world of the religious reality.

Useful websites

At Largy college Home Economics is a subject choice at both Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate level.  The subject is taken up by a vast amount of the school community and is very popular with students. 

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At Largy College Home Economics is a subject choice at both Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate level. The subject is taken up by a vast amount of the school community and is very popular with students.

Department Members:

Ms. H. Dudgeon

Ms. A. Sorohan

Ms. E. McBride 

Home Economics aims to develop students’ knowledge, attitudes, understanding, skills and values to achieve optimal, healthy and sustainable living for every person as an individual and as a member of families and society. The learning experiences in Home Economics develop flexibility and adaptability in students and provide a learning foundation for a wide range of careers in food, textiles, science, design, social studies, and tourism. It is concerned with the management of resources (material and human) to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and economic needs of individuals and families. It equips students with the life skills needed for an ever-changing modern world.

Junior Cycle Home Economics:

Junior Cycle Home Economics permits learners to achieve optimal, healthy and sustainable living for individuals, families and society. When studying Home Economics at Junior Cycle students are given the opportunity in a hands on manner to implement strategies which will deal with everyday issues facing individuals, families and society.  Learners are given the opportunity to develop vital life skills whilst having personal responsibility for same. Junior Cycle Home Economics provides an opportunity for students who have a critical and creative mind and allows learners to be ethical and responsible  problem-solvers.  The Junior Cycle Course is composed of three strands: Food, Health and Culinary skills, Responsible Family Living Textiles and Craft.  To give further emphasis to the integrated nature of learning in Home Economics, the learning outcomes for each of the strands are grouped by reference to four elements: Individual and family empowerment, Health and Wellbeing, Sustainable and responsible living Consumer competence.

Assessment

CBA 1:Creative Textiles

CBA 2:Food Literacy Skills brief

Final examination

• Practical food skills examination - 50%
• Written examination in June – 50%

Leaving Certificate:

The core syllabus is based on three areas of study and one elective chosen from a choice of three.

Core Areas: Food studies Resource management and consumer studies Social studies Elective Options (one is chosen) Home design and management Textiles, fashion and design Social studies

Assessment

Assessment will be in the form of a written examination paper in June of 6^th year (80%) and an assessment of practical coursework (20%) which is completed in 5^th year. There will also be an assessment of practical work for those candidates who study the textiles, fashion and design elective.

Career Options:

Leaving Certificate Home Economics prepares students for a range of career opportunities.

Possible career paths include:

• Home Economics Education
• Hospitality and catering Industry
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Healthcare
• Textiles, Fashion and Design industry

Find out more below:

Junior Cycle: Home Economics (curriculumonline.ie)

Senior Cycle: Home Economics (curriculumonline.ie)