The Guest Speakers were Ms. Clare Ryan, St. Leo’s Carlow and
Mr. Leo Hogan, St. Mary’s Academy, Carlow.
Ms. Ryan and Mr. Hogan were present
as JCT Associates and delivered a presentation called Curriculum Planning and
Timetabling.
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Those present were informed that a new
Circular re: Junior Cycle is due next week.
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Important documents to read: Framework
for Junior Cycle 2015, CC0024/2016, Wellbeing Guidelines for Junior Cycle.
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Relevant websites: juniorcycle.ie,
jct.ie, curriculumonline.ie, ncca.ie.
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Those present were advised of the new
lexicon associated with the new Junior Cycle e.g. syllabus is being replaced
with specification.
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The list of topics discussed were :
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Key messages for JC
o
Number of Subjects for certification
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Wellbeing requirements for 2017 and
beyond
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Considering 40 minute and 60 minute
classes
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Timetabling scenarios
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Next steps
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Please use the following link which
will direct you to the JCT Leadership support page including the Timetabling
Spreadsheet.
