Post-primary school

 

Students who remain in Scoil Mochua at post-primary level generally have complex physical and or learning needs. We encourage every student to improve his or her

 

• Academic achievements
• Independence
• Maturity
• Social skills

 

All students participate in educational programmes relevant to their needs and abilities and receive therapy and nursing support as required. The post-primary school offers

 

• Numeracy and literacy skills
• FETAC modules
• Junior Certificate subjects

 

We have developed active academic and social inclusion programmes with local post-primary schools. Each student takes part in the development of his or her Individual Education Plan (IEP). Senior students engage in a school leavers’ programme over a 3-5 year period. This helps them to access suitable services for day placement, training or employment after they finish school.

 

In their final year, students are offered part-time placement in a training service where there is a dynamic student council involved in Green School activities, fundraising and after school programmes. Independence skills are fostered in several areas, including

 

• Self-care and personal management
• Mini enterprise and committee membership
• Student bodies
• Debating
• Sports teams