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40 schools to sit Leaving Cert Computer Science Exam in 2020
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 04/01/2018.
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40 schools will be first to start studying Leaving Certificate Computer Science from this September.
Minister Bruton today announced that 40 post primary schools around the country will start studying Leaving Certificate Computer Science from this September and will be the first to sit an exam in the subject in 2020.
The introduction of Computer Science as a Leaving Certificate subject is part of the Government’s overall commitment to embed digital technology in teaching and learning. The society our children will grow up in, will be one which has been fundamentally transformed by new technology. Our education system must prepare our children to thrive in such an environment by equipping them with skills in creativity, adaptability and problem solving.
Today’s announcement is one of a range of actions the Minister is taking in this area, as outlined in his STEM strategy and Action Plan for Education, which aims to make Ireland the best education and training service in Europe by 2026. It also complements other curricular changes we are implementing such as introducing coding and computational thinking as part of the new maths curriculum for primary schools.
Computer Science for Leaving Certificate focuses on how programming and computational thinking can be applied to the solution of problems, and how computing technology impacts the world around us.
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Announcing the new subject, Minister Bruton said: “This is a very exciting time for education in Ireland. There is a digital revolution taking place which is having a transformative effect on our economy, workplace, and lifestyle. In order to be the best in Europe, our education system must respond to these changes. The introduction of this new subject will teach our young people flexible, solution orientated thinking. It will teach them to be creative, adaptable learners. It will increase the number of students taking up computing and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) courses and apprenticeships after school leading to a highly-skilled workforce. I’m delighted we were able to bring the introduction of this subject forward to this year as I think it is an important and timely addition to our education system”.
Schools
Abbey Vocational School
The Glebe, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal
The Glebe, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal
Adamstown Community College
Station Rd, Adamstown, Co. Dublin
Station Rd, Adamstown, Co. Dublin
Breifne College
Cootehill Rd, Cavan, Co. Cavan
Cootehill Rd, Cavan, Co. Cavan
Bush Post Primary
Riverstown, Dundalk, Co. Louth
Riverstown, Dundalk, Co. Louth
Carrigaline Community School
Waterpark, Carrigaline, Co. Cork
Waterpark, Carrigaline, Co. Cork
Castleblayney College
Dublin Road, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan
Dublin Road, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan
Christ King Girls Secondary School
Half Moon Lane, South Douglas Road, Cork
Half Moon Lane, South Douglas Road, Cork
Clongowes Wood College
Clane, Co. Kildare
Clane, Co. Kildare
Coláiste an Chraoibhin
Duntaheen Road, Fermoy, Co. Cork
Duntaheen Road, Fermoy, Co. Cork
Coláiste Bríde
New Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22
New Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22
Coláiste Chiaráin
Croom, Co. Limerick
Croom, Co. Limerick
Coláiste Choilm
Ballincollig, Co. Cork
Ballincollig, Co. Cork
Coláiste Mhuire
Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Coláiste na Ríochta
Listowel, Co. Kerry
Listowel, Co. Kerry
Colaiste Phadraig
Roselawn, Lucan, Co. Dublin
Roselawn, Lucan, Co. Dublin
Coláiste Pobail Setanta
Phibblestown CC, Phibblestown, Dublin 15
Phibblestown CC, Phibblestown, Dublin 15
Creagh College
Carnew Road, Gorey, Co. Wexford
Carnew Road, Gorey, Co. Wexford
Dominican College Sion Hill
Sion Hill, Blackrock, Co Dublin
Sion Hill, Blackrock, Co Dublin
Ennistymon Vocational School
Ennistymon, Ennis, Co. Clare
Ennistymon, Ennis, Co. Clare
Gaelcholaiste Mhuire AG
An Mhainistir Thuaidh, Corcaigh
An Mhainistir Thuaidh, Corcaigh
Le Chéile Secondary School
Hollystown Road, Tyrellstown, Dublin 15
Hollystown Road, Tyrellstown, Dublin 15
Loreto College
Swords, Co. Dublin
Swords, Co. Dublin
Luttrellstown Community College
Mill Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
Mill Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
Mayfield Community School
Old Youghal Road, Mayfield, Cork
Old Youghal Road, Mayfield, Cork
Moate Community School
Church Street, Moate, Co. Westmeath
Church Street, Moate, Co. Westmeath
Mount Sion CBS
Barrack Street, Waterford
Barrack Street, Waterford
Mount Temple Comprehensive
Malahide Road, Dublin 3
Malahide Road, Dublin 3
Presentation Secondary school
Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
Rice College
Castlebar Road, Westport, Co. Mayo
Castlebar Road, Westport, Co. Mayo
Sacred Heart Secondary School
Convent of Mercy, Clonakilty, Co. Cork
Convent of Mercy, Clonakilty, Co. Cork
Saint Eunan's College
Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
St Aidan's Comprehensive School
Cootehill, Co. Cavan
Cootehill, Co. Cavan
St Brigids Mercy Secondary School
Convent Of Mercy, Tuam, Co. Galway
Convent Of Mercy, Tuam, Co. Galway
St Joseph's Secondary School
Convent Lane, Rush, Co. Dublin
Convent Lane, Rush, Co. Dublin
St Mary's CBS
Millpark Road, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
Millpark Road, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
St Vincent's Secondary School
Seatown Place, Dundalk, Co. Louth
Seatown Place, Dundalk, Co. Louth
St. Finian's Community College
Swords, Co. Dublin
Swords, Co. Dublin
Stratford College
1 Zion Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6
1 Zion Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6
Synge St CBS
Synge St., Dublin 8
Synge St., Dublin 8
Terenure College
Templeogue Road, Terenure, Dublin 6W
Templeogue Road, Terenure, Dublin 6W
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Kathleen
(04/01/2018 22:55)
Why only 40 schools and none in Meath??? My son is extremely interested in computing and would love to study this when he goes to secondary next yr. I think every school should be given the oppertunity and there should be no discrimination in education.
SchoolDays
(05/01/2018 11:04)
Hi Kathleen
The 40 schools announced are part of an initial pilot scheme. Schools were invited to apply to participate in the first phase of the subject's roll-out and Education Minister Richard Bruton has yesterday named the 40 that have been selected.
The subject is due to be made available to all schools who wish to teach it from 2020 onwards.
Eamon
(05/01/2018 23:39)
Hi
Do you know if the pilot will be extended beyond those 40 schools in 2019? My son starts 5th year in 2019 and he would really love if computer science was a subject option? We are in sligo. Thanks
Sheila
(10/05/2022 14:57)
Hi
Where can I obtain a list of post-primary schools that offer computer science as a subject to students from 2022?
Thank you!