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.

Feb 02
2026
Feb Bank Holiday
Feb 03
2026
Mock Exams
Feb 07
2026
Entrance Exams
Feb 16
2026
Mid-Term Break
16-Sep-2025
Kennedy College Open Evening 16th October 6-8pm
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