St. Mary’s is an academic school where boys are expected to continue to third level education.
There is an emphasis on written homework, rigorous study programmes, and constant monitoring of progress.
Parents are kept informed by reports home every month and students sit full formal examinations twice yearly.
2023–2024
First Year
Irish, English, Mathematics, History, Geography, Science, Religious Education, Business Studies, CSPE, SPHE, Physical Education
A choice of French or German
Modules in Art, Classics, Music & Technology.
Wellbeing: a double class per week, with a module each of mindfulness, yoga and guidance.
Junior Cycle
Irish, English, Mathematics, History, Geography, Art, Science, Religious Education, Business Studies, CSPE, SPHE, Physical Education
A choice of French or German
Choose one from Classics, Music, Technology, Art, or the second continental language.
Additional information on the subjects offered at Junior Cycle is available here.
Information on Classroom Based Assessments (CBAs) is available here.
Transition Year
Transition Year is compulsory after Junior Certificate.
This programme is broadly based with an emphasis on an academic core-curriculum balanced with new subject-areas such as Personal Development, Community Service and Work Experience.
Leaving Certificate
Irish, English, Mathematics plus a language (French, German)
Religious Education
Three subjects from History, Geography, Accounting, Business, Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Art, Technology, Physical Education
In addition, tuition is offered for enthusiasts in the following: Religious Education (as a Leaving Cert exam), Applied Maths, Music
