Curriculum

What We Offer

Junior Certificate

In first year all students take the following subjects: Gaeilge, English, Maths, Science, Geography, French, Business Studies, Technical Graphics, Art, Music, History, Craft and Design, Home Economics, Materials Technology (Wood), History.

In second year the students select from the following pairs: Materials Technology or Home Economics Business Studies or Technical Graphics with the eight remaining subjects and Religion. There are also classes in Computer Studies, CSPE and SPHE.

Transition Year

Students are offered the opportunity to participate in Transition Year, where they work on many programmes including Leadership, The John Paul Awards, Gaisce Awards, Work Experience, Enterprise Awards and many, many more.

While Transition Year is not compulsory, students are strongly encouraged to participate.

Leaving Certificate

In addition to Gaeilge, English and Mathematics, students take four additional subjects from: French, Music, History, Geography, Biology, Chemistry, Home Economics (Social and Scientific), Construction Studies, Technical Drawing, Accounting and Art. Senior students also take classes in Computer Skills, Guidance and Religion.

Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP)

This programme, in addition to the seven examination subjects chosen above, includes modules on Enterprise Education, Preparation for the World of Work and Information Technology.

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Get In Touch

Location: High St, Brandondale, Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny

Telephone: (059) 972 4177

Email: info@duiskecollege.ie

School Hours: M-F: 9am - 4pm

Code of Behaviour

Duiske College prides itself on the quality of relationships between students and staff. Within this context Duiske College’s first instinct is to praise and reward students who reach the positive behaviour standards we wish for.  

An important part of the school’s Code of Behaviour is the effort made to acknowledge the good behaviour of our students Primarily, the individual teacher praises and affirms good behaviour and constantly liaises with Class Teachers, School Management and the Student Support Team to appropriately reward and highlight incidents of good behaviour.