Junior Cycle

Examination subjects are available in higher and ordinary level. The Junior Cycle exam takes place at the end of your daughter’s third year in the Sacred Heart School.

Junior Cycle Subjects (Core subjects). Your daughter will study 10 subjects for examination

  • Irish
  • English
  • Maths
  • History
  • Science
  • Religious Education
Students will also study Wellbeing:
  • PE
  • SPHE
  • CSPE
  • Choir
  • Information Technology and Technical Graphics
Students will select 4 of the following optional subjects:
  • Art
  • History
  • Geography
  • Home Economics
  • Business
  • Music
  • Career Guidance
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Civic Social and Political Education (CSPE)
Feb 16
2026
Mid-Term Break
Mar 10
2026
School Closed: LC Whole School Training
Mar 16
2026
St Patrick's Day School Closed
Mar 30
2026
Easter Holidays
Sacred Heart School, Tullamore
Daingean Road, Tullamore, Offaly, Ireland, R35K061
057 932 1747
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