Statements

All JCSP statements have been written by practising teachers. A statement is a general description of a particular area of knowledge, ability or skill. Essentially a statement affirms that a student knows, understands or can do something. Each statement is defined or described by a series of learning targets. Learning targets are specific, short-term goals that lead to a statement. These outline the steps that are followed and the material that should be covered if the student is to achieve competence in the long-term target, the statement.

The profile system consists of over 100 statements. There are two types of statements: subject-based statements and cross-curricular statements. Subject-based statements reflect many of the aims and objectives of the Junior Certificate subject syllabi. Cross-curricular statements usually refer to knowledge, ability or skills required by students to be successful learners but not directly examined in the Junior Certificate Examinations. Through cross-curricular statements students receive certification for a wide range of their achievements at Junior Cycle in addition to certification for their academic success.

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• English (E)
  • EJC1 - I can communicate as a reader (EJC1) - I can communicate as a reader.
  • EJC2 - I can communicate as a speaker (EJC2) - I can communicate as a speaker.
  • EJC3 - I can communicate as a writer (EJC3) - I can communicate as a writer.
  • EJC4 - I can explore and use language (EJC4) - I can explore and use language.
  • EJC5 - I can understand the content and structure of language (EJC5) - I can understand the content and structure of language.
• Irish (IR)
  • IRJC1 - T2 Gaeilge: An Ghaeilge agus cultúr na Gaeilge thart timpeall orm (IRJC1) - An Ghaeilge agus cultúr na Gaeilge thart timpeall orm.
  • IRJC2 - T2 Gaeilge: Ag forbairt mo chumas cumarsáide (IRJC2) - Ag forbairt mo chumas cumarsáide.
  • IRJC3 - T2 Gaeilge: Mo rogha ghné de litríocht na Gaeilge (IRJC3) - Mo rogha ghné de litríocht na Gaeilge.
  • IRJC4 - T2 Gaeilge: M’aistear foghlama sa Ghaeilge (IRJC4) - M’aistear foghlama sa Ghaeilge.
• Gaeilge (GA)
  • GAJC1 - T1 Gaeilge: M’aistear foghlama mar bhall den phobal teanga (GAJC1) - M’aistear foghlama mar bhall den phobal teanga.
  • GAJC2 - T1 Gaeilge: Ag forbairt mo chumas cumarsáide (GAJC2) - Ag forbairt mo chumas cumarsáide.
  • GAJC3 - T1 Gaeilge: Mo rogha ghné de Litríocht na Gaeilge (GAJC3) - Mo rogha ghné de Litríocht na Gaeilge.
  • GAJC4 - T1 Gaeilge: Litríocht áitiúil/bhéil a théann i gcion orm (GAJC4) - Litríocht áitiúil/bhéil a théann i gcion orm.
  • GAJC5 - T1 Gaeilge: Gné de phobal agus de chultúr na Gaeilge atá tábhachtach dom (GAJC5) - Gné de phobal agus de chultúr na Gaeilge atá tábhachtach dom.
• Mathematics (M)
  • MJC1 - Representation (MJC1) - Representation.
  • MJC2 - Communication (MJC2) - Communication.
  • MJC3 - Problem-Solving (MJC3) - Problem-Solving.
• Science (ST)
  • STJC1 - I can investigate in Science (STJC1) - I can investigate in Science.
  • STJC2 - I can collect Data (STJC2) - I can collect Data.
  • STJC3 - I can communicate in Science (STJC3) - I can communicate in Science.
  • STJC4 - I can demonstrate knowledge and understanding (STJC4) - I can demonstrate knowledge and understanding.
• Digital Technology (DT)
  • Keyboarding (DT1) - Can use the computer keyboard for basic keyboarding and data input.
  • Typewriting (DT2) - Can type a variety of documents using appropriate layout and styles.
  • Computer Skills (DT3) - Can use a computer to demonstrate a range of computer related skills.
  • Word Processing (DT4) - Can use a word processor to carry out a range of tasks.
  • Educational Computer Software (DT5) - Can apply the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to use educational software.
  • The Internet (DT6) - Can apply the skills, knowledge and understanding needed for using the Internet and e-mail.
  • Spreadsheets (DT7) - Can use a spreadsheet to carry out various tasks.
• Home Economics (HE)
  • HEJC1 - I can apply practical life skills in everyday living (HEJC1) - I can apply practical life skills in everyday living.
  • HEJC2 - I can recognise my responsibilities to my family and society (HEJC2) - I can recognise my responsibilities to my family and society.
  • HEJC3 - I can make informed decisions that have a positive impact on my health and wellbeing (HEJC3) - I can make informed decisions that have a positive impact on my health and wellbeing.
  • HEJC4 - I can be resourceful and live sustainably (HEJC4) - I can be resourceful and live sustainably.
  • HEJC5 - I can apply decision making skills to live independently (HEJC5) - I can apply decision making skills to live independently.
• Civics, Social and Political Education (CSPE)
  • The Individual, Community and Society (CSPE1) - Can understand rights and responsibilities and describe the different social groupings in society.
  • The State and the Wider World (CSPE2) - Can describe the democratic processes within the State and the place of the State within a global context.
• Geography; Tíreolaíocht (G)
  • GJC1 - I can explain how the physical world is formed (GJC1) - I can explain how the physical world is formed.
  • GJC2 - I can describe how natural processes shape the physical world (GJC2) - I can describe how natural processes shape the physical world.
  • GJC3 - I understand how people interact with the environment (GJC3) - I understand how people interact with the environment.
  • GJC4 - I can investigate what influences where people live (GJC4) - I can investigate what influences where people live.
  • GJC5 - I can compare countries with different levels of development (GJC5) - I can compare countries with different levels of development.
• History (H)
  • HJC1 - I Understand life in the past (HJC1) - I Understand life in the past.
  • HJC2 - I know why it is important to remember the past (HJC2) - I know why it is important to remember the past.
  • HJC3 - I can demonstrate my Historical knowledge and understanding (HJC3) - I can demonstrate my Historical knowledge and understanding.
  • HJC4 - I can work with Historical evidence (HJC4) - I can work with Historical evidence.
  • HJC5 - I can locate myself in history (HJC5) - I can locate myself in history.
• Visual Art (VA)
  • VAJC1 - I can manage myself and my work in Visual Art (VAJC1) - I can manage myself and my work in Visual Art.
  • VAJC2 - I can think, research and experiment creatively (VAJC2) - I can think, research and experiment creatively.
  • VAJC3 - I can communicate and use the language of Visual Art (VAJC3) - I can communicate and use the language of Visual Art.
  • VAJC4 - I can develop, realise and present my work (VAJC4) - I can develop, realise and present my work.
• Music (MUS)
  • MUSJC1 - I can participate and make music (MUSJC1) - I can participate and make music.
  • MUSJC2 - I can create and explore in music (MUSJC2) - I can create and explore in music.
  • MUSJC3 - I can appraise and respond in music (MUSJC3) - I can appraise and respond in music.
• Physical Education (PE)
  • Health Related Activities (Level1) (PE1) - Health Related Activities (Level1). Two targets must be selected from the following list of HR Level1 learning targets and inserted in each Physical Education statement.
  • Divided Court Games (Level1) (PE2) - Can design and participate with confidence in a divided court game (Level1).
  • Invasion Games (Level1) (PE3) - Can design and participate with confidence in an invasion game (Level1).
  • Participate In An Athletics Meet (Level1) (PE4) - Can take an active part in Athletics (Level1).
  • Dance (Level1) (PE5) - Can perform a dance individually or as part of a group (Level1).
  • Gymnastics (Level1) (PE6) - Can create and perform a basic gymnastic sequence (Level1).
  • Aquatics (Level1) (PE7) - Can take part in an aquatic activity demonstrating safety and confidence (Level1).
  • Adventure Activities (Level1) (PE8) - Can navigate and take part in a team challenge (Level1).
• Religious Education (RE)
  • REJC1 - I understand and respect the different ways that people express their beliefs and values, religious or otherwise (REJC1) - I understand and respect the different ways that people express their beliefs and values, religious or otherwise.
  • REJC2 - I can explore questions about the meaning of life and possible responses, religious or otherwise (REJC2) - I can explore questions about the meaning of life and possible responses, religious or otherwise.
  • REJC3 - I can describe how particular values and/or beliefs can influence moral decision making (REJC3) - I can describe how particular values and/or beliefs can influence moral decision making.
• Materials Technology: Wood / Wood Technology JC (MTW)
  • WTJC1 - I can manage myself and my resources in Wood Technology (MTW-WTJC1) - I can manage myself and my resources in Wood Technology.
  • WTJC2 - I can communicate my design thinking and subject understanding (MTW-WTJC2) - I can communicate my design thinking and subject understanding.
  • WTJC3 - I can apply my Wood Technology skills and knowledge (MTW-WTJC3) - I can apply my Wood Technology skills and knowledge.
  • WTJC4 - I can appreciate the importance of trees (MTW-WTJC4) - I can appreciate the importance of trees.
  • Assembly (MTW1) - Can work with wood having practised the basic skills appropriate for assembling finished pieces of basic work.
  • Theory 1 (MTW2) - Can display basic background knowledge of woodwork theory.
  • Drawings (MTW3) - Can interpret and produce basic drawings relating to artefacts made from wood.
  • Wood Craft (MTW4) - Can display a knowledge of basic Wood Craft.
  • Design Process (MTW5) - Can understand and use the Design Process.
  • Theory 2 (MTW6) - Can demonstrate knowledge of additional theory material.
  • Theory 3 (MTW7) - Can demonstrate further knowledge and understanding of theory material.
• Materials Technology: Metal / Engineering JC (MTM)
  • ENJC1 - I can understand the procedures, materials and processes in Engineering (MTM-ENJC1) - I can understand the procedures, materials and processes in Engineering.
  • ENJC2 - I can research, design and manufacture in Engineering (MTM-ENJC2) - I can research, design and manufacture in Engineering.
  • ENJC3 - I can communicate my understanding of Engineering concepts (MTM-ENJC3) - I can communicate my understanding of Engineering concepts.
  • Theory (MTM1) - Can demonstrate knowledge of engineering materials, equipment, processes and workshop safety.
  • Production of a Piece of Work (MTM2) - Can apply the basic knowledge and skills necessary to produce artefacts using engineering materials.
  • Engineering Drawings (MTM3) - Can interpret basic engineering drawings and follow basic design procedures.
• Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)
  • MFLJC1 - I can learn and use a language by myself (MFLJC1) - I can learn and use a language by myself.
  • MFLJC2 - I can use a language to communicate with others (MFLJC2) - I can use a language to communicate with others.
  • MFLJC3 - I can improve how I learn and use the language in several different ways (MFLJC3) - I can improve how I learn and use the language in several different ways.
• Technology / Applied Technology JC (TY)
  • ATJC1 – I can manage myself and my work in Applied Technology (TY-ATJC1) - I can manage myself and my work in Applied Technology.
  • ATJC2 - I understand the role and impact of technology (TY-ATJC2) - I understand the role and impact of technology.
  • ATJC3 - I can design, prototype and create final design solutions (TY-ATJC3) - I can design, prototype and create final design solutions.
  • ATJC4 - I can create controlled solutions to perform tasks safely and efficiently (TY-ATJC4) - I can create controlled solutions to perform tasks safely and efficiently.
  • Craft and Materials (TY1) - Can work with materials having practised the basic skills appropriate for assembling finished pieces.
  • Theory (TY2) - Can display basic background knowledge of technology.
  • Technology and Society (TY3) - Can display a basic knowledge of the effects of the developments in technology on society.
  • Design Brief (TY4) - Can compile a design brief for a selected technology project.
• Technical Graphics / Graphics JC (TG)
  • GRJC1 - I am able to draw in 2D using my Graphics drawing equipment (TG-GRJC1) - I am able to draw in 2D using my Graphics drawing equipment.
  • GRJC2 - I am able to represent objects in 3D (TG-GRJC2) - I am able to represent objects in 3D.
  • GRJC3 - I can apply my understanding of Graphics to communicate information and ideas through a range of media (TG-GRJC3) - I can apply my understanding of Graphics to communicate information and ideas through a range of media.
  • 3D Objects (TG4) - Can apply the knowledge and skills of drawing needed to understand the design and construction of 3D objects.
  • CAD Programmes (TG5) - Can apply the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to produce a graphic image using Autocad (or other suitable CAD programme).
  • Drawing: 2D Shapes (TG10) - Can use basic drawing instruments to demonstrate the skills of drawing and the knowledge of basic 2D shapes.
  • Drawing: Complex 2D and 3D Shapes (TG11) - Can use basic drawing instruments to demonstrate the skills of drawing and the knowledge of more complex 2D shapes and basic 3D shapes.
  • Scale Drawings (TG12) - Can use the full range of drawing instruments to produce scale drawings.
• Social Personal and Health Education (SPHE)
  • Alcohol and Smoking (SPHE1) - Can use relevant knowledge about alcohol and smoking to make informed and positive life choices.
  • Legal and Illegal Substances (SPHE2) - Can understand and recognise legal and illegal substances to help make positive life choices.
  • Bullying (SPHE3) - Can identify and label behaviour and possible responses to such behaviour.
  • Personal Security and Safety (SPHE4) - Can identify and suggest different ways for promoting personal security and safety.
• Business Studies (BST)
  • BSTJC1 - Managing My Money and Making Responsible Decisions (BSTJC1) - Managing My Money and Making Responsible Decisions.
  • BSTJC2 - Being An Ethical Consumer (BSTJC2) - Being An Ethical Consumer.
  • BSTJC3 - Recording and Assessing the Finances of an Enterprise (BSTJC3) - Recording and Assessing the Finances of an Enterprise.
  • BSTJC4 - Being Innovative & Enterprising (BSTJC4) - Being Innovative & Enterprising.
  • BSTJC5 - Living in a Globalised World (BSTJC5) - Living in a Globalised World.
• Basic Skills (BS)
  • Language Skills: Basic Reading (BS1) - Can read basic English in specified situations.
  • Language Skills: Basic Writing (BS2) - Can write basic English in specified situations.
  • Basic Arithmetic (BS3) - Can apply the knowledge and skills needed to carry out basic mathematical calculations.
• Career Guidance (CG)
  • Career Guidance (CG1) - Can use relevant information to research and plan for future school/study/career decisions.
  • World of Work (CG2) - Can use relevant knowledge about the world of work to make informed choices and develop life skills.
• Library Skills (L)
  • Organisation of a Library (L53) - Can understand, identify and locate materials in the library.
  • Library Use (L54) - Can be a regular library user, with the skills to access a wide range of resources.
• Cross Curricular Statements (CC)
  • Punctuality (CC1) - Can be usually or always on time for school, class periods and other appointments.
  • Attendance (CC2) - Can attend regularly and is never absent without good reason.
  • Working with Others (Revised) (CC3) - Can work with others and make a positive contribution to group activities.
  • Working Alone (CC4) - Can carrying out appointed tasks without supervision.
  • Homework (CC5) - Can usually or always submits satisfactory work, completed on time.
  • Cross-Curricular Project (CC6) - Can plan, prepare and carry out, with assistance, a project involving different subject areas.
  • Action Project (CC7) - Can actively participate in the planning, preparation and carrying out of an action project appropriately and responsibly.
  • Action Project - Presenting (Revised) (CC8) - Can present the findings of an action project in which they participated.
  • Project Skills: Historical (Revised) (CC9) - Can research, organise and present a historical project with assistance.
  • Field Trip (CC10) - Can plan, prepare and carry out a field trip as part of a group; carry out allocated tasks and appropriately present their findings and evaluate the experience.
  • Project Research Skills (Revised) (CC11) - Can organise and present a project.
  • Basic Research and Statistics (Revised) (CC12) - Can carry out a simple research project with assistance and display the result appropriately.
  • Information Management (Revised) (CC13) - Can use, gather, sequence and interpret information from a wide range of sources with assistance and present this information in different ways.
  • Organising & Planning a School Function (CC14) - Can work as part of a team in order to plan, prepare and present all aspects of a simple school function.
  • Social Competence: Reading from Texts (CC15) - Can find general and specific information from a variety of texts.
  • Social Competence: Functional Writing (Revised) (CC16) - Can make appropriate use of written language when dealing with the normal demands of school and everyday life.
  • Social Competence: Listening (Revised) (CC17) - Can use written and oral language to demonstrate the ability to listen and retain information accurately.
  • Social Competence: Speaking (Revised) (CC18) - Can use the spoken word to accurately express opinions and experiences in a social context.
  • Measurement of Time (CC19) - Can apply the skills, knowledge and understanding needed for the measurement of time in everyday situations.
  • Measurement of Temperature (CC20) - Can apply the skills, knowledge and understanding for the measurement of temperature in everyday situations.
  • Measurement of Weight/Capacity (CC21) - Can apply the skills, knowledge and understanding needed for the measurement of weight/capacity in everyday situations.
  • Measurement of Length and Distance (CC22) - Can apply the skills, knowledge and understanding needed for the measurement of length and distance in everyday situations.
  • Money Management (CC23) - Can manage personal and household finances.
  • The Business of Living (CC24) - Can manage personal finances in the area of income, expenditure and budgeting.
  • Consumer Studies (CC25) - Can use relevant knowledge about consumer rights to make informed consumer choices.
  • Health and Nutrition (CC26) - Can use relevant knowledge about health and nutrition to make informed lifestyle choices.
  • Shape and Space (CC27) - Can apply knowledge and understanding of the proportions of common two and three dimensional shapes to their work.
  • Spatial Awareness (CC28) - Can apply knowledge of direction and space to their work.
  • Drawing and Sketching (CC29) - Can use a range of drawing and sketching techniques to record information and to communicate information graphically.
  • Craft and Materials: Construction and Assembly (CC30) - Can work with a range of craft materials to create and finish a piece of work.
  • Horticulture: Basic Cultivation (CC31) - Can cultivate and care for a variety of flowers, bulbs, vegetables, herbs and other plants.
  • Practical Horticulture (CC32) - Can plan and carry out simple horticultural projects that demonstrate a familiarity with varied methods of cultivation.
  • Health and Safety (CC33) - Can explain the need for a wide variety of safety procedures in the workplace and act on these.
  • Animal Care (CC34) - Can take care of and be aware of the needs of an animal of choice.
  • Animal Care: Horse, Pony or Donkey (CC35) - Can relate the history and use the terms associated with horses and understand the important aspects of caring for a horse, pony or donkey.
  • Positive Communication (Revised) (CC36) - Can communicate with people in a positive manner and apply these skills to maintain friendships.
  • Relationships: Self - Awareness (CC37) - Can identify, express and display personal qualities in a positive way showing an awareness of the needs of other people.
  • Relationships: Self and Others (CC38) - Can understand and recognise the need for the different codes of behaviour.
  • Growth and Development 1 (CC39) - Can make informed choices within personal relationships.
  • Growth and Development 2 (CC40) - Can apply the skills needed to clarify values and make lifestyle decisions.
  • Photography (CC41) - Can apply the knowledge and skills necessary to plan, execute and finish a work in two dimensions.
  • Video Production (Revised) (CC42) - Can plan, prepare and make a short video sequence on a topic of choice.
  • Interculturalism: Self and Others (CC43) - Can gather and interpret material relating to uniqueness and difference.
  • Interculturalism: Diversity and Change in Ireland (CC44) - Can examine the world influences on Irish culture and society, past and present.
  • Home Studies 1 (CC45) - Can describe important aspects of home management and carry out some basic home maintenance tasks (1).
  • Home Studies 2 (CC46) - Can describe important aspects of home management and carry out some basic home maintenance tasks (2).
  • Rural Studies (Revised) (CC47) - Can describe important aspects of rural home management and carry out some basic farm maintenance tasks.
  • Rules of the Road (CC48) - Can recognise and demonstrate a reasonable knowledge of the rules of the road.
  • Road Safety (CC49) - Can recognise and demonstrate good practice in a variety of aspects of road safety.
  • Make A Book (CC50) - Can plan, prepare and make-a-book for the Make A Book Exhibition.
  • Paired Reading (CC51) - Can participate in a Paired Reading programme and read with an understanding of a range of reading material.
  • Reading Challenge (CC52) - Can participate in a Reading Challenge programme and read with an understanding of a range of reading material.
  • Word Millionaire (CC53) - Can participate in a Word Millionaire reading programme and read with an understanding of a range of reading material.
  • Reading Programme (CC54) - Can participate in a Reading Programme and read with an understanding of a range of reading material.
  • Readalong (Revised) (CC55) - Can participate in a Readalong programme and read with an understanding of a range of reading material.
  • Stars Read (Revised) (CC56) - Can be awarded the "Stars Read" certificate as a result of participation in a range of literacy activities.
  • Horticulture: Landscaping (CC58) - Can plan the landscaping of an area in the school environment and carry out the practical work required to do this.
  • Debating (CC60) - Can demonstrate understanding of Debating and Participate in a Debate.
  • Study Skills 1 (Revised) (CC63) - Can use appropriate study skills to support learning.
  • Study Skills 2 (CC64) - Can use appropriate study skills, including note taking, to support learning.
  • Study Skills 3 (Revised) (CC65) - Can use appropriate study skills, including note taking and revision, to prepare for the Junior Cycle examination.
  • Study Skills 4: Active Learning (Revised) (CC66) - Can apply a range of skills necessary to participate effectively in an active learning environment.
  • Study Skills 5: Reading Strategies (Revised) (CC67) - Can use appropriate reading strategies to read and comprehend a variety of texts.
  • Paired Maths: Tutor (CC71) - Can participate as a tutor in a Paired Maths Programme.
  • Paired Maths: Tutee (CC72) - Can participate as a tutee in a Paired Maths Programme.
  • Communication (CC73) - Can communicate his/her views, opinions and feelings.
  • Digital Enquiry- Introductory Skills (CC74) - Can apply the basic knowledge and skills needed for using the internet and e-mail.
  • Video Production: Animoto (CC75) - Can apply the knowledge and skills necessary to produce Animoto video.