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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Irish (IR)
Gaeilge (GA)
Mathematics (M)
Science (ST)
Digital Technology (DT)
Home Economics (HE)
Civics, Social and Political Education (CSPE)
Geography; Tíreolaíocht (G)
History (H)
Visual Art (VA)
Music (MUS)
Physical Education (PE)
Religious Education (RE)
Materials Technology: Wood / Wood Technology JC (MTW)
Materials Technology: Metal / Engineering JC (MTM)
Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)
Technology / Applied Technology JC (TY)
Technical Graphics / Graphics JC (TG)
Social Personal and Health Education (SPHE)
Business Studies (BST)
Basic Skills (BS)
Career Guidance (CG)
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Career Guidance (CG1)
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Can use relevant information to research and plan for future school/study/career decisions.
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World of Work (CG2)
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Can use relevant knowledge about the world of work
to make informed choices and develop life skills.
Library Skills (L)
Cross Curricular Statements (CC)
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Punctuality (CC1)
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Can be usually or always on time for school, class periods and other appointments.
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Attendance (CC2)
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Can attend regularly and is never absent without good reason.
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Working with Others (Revised) (CC3)
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Can work with others and make a positive contribution to group activities.
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Working Alone (CC4)
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Can carrying out appointed tasks without supervision.
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Homework (CC5)
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Can usually or always submits satisfactory work, completed on time.
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Cross-Curricular Project (CC6)
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Can plan, prepare and carry out, with assistance, a project involving different subject areas.
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Action Project (CC7)
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Can actively participate in the planning, preparation and carrying out of an action project appropriately and responsibly.
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Action Project - Presenting (Revised) (CC8)
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Can present the findings of an action project in which they participated.
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Project Skills: Historical (Revised) (CC9)
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Can research, organise and present a historical project with assistance.
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Field Trip (CC10)
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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.
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Project Research Skills (Revised) (CC11)
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Can organise and present a project.
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Basic Research and Statistics (Revised) (CC12)
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Can carry out a simple research project with assistance and display the result appropriately.
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Information Management (Revised) (CC13)
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Can use, gather, sequence and interpret information from a wide range of sources with assistance and present this information in different ways.
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Organising & Planning a School Function (CC14)
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Can work as part of a team in order to plan, prepare and present all aspects of a simple school function.
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Social Competence: Reading from Texts (CC15)
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Can find general and specific information from a variety of texts.
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Social Competence: Functional Writing (Revised) (CC16)
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Can make appropriate use of written language when dealing with the normal demands of school and everyday life.
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Social Competence: Listening (Revised) (CC17)
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Can use written and oral language to demonstrate the ability to listen and retain information accurately.
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Social Competence: Speaking (Revised) (CC18)
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Can use the spoken word to accurately express opinions and experiences in a social context.
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Measurement of Time (CC19)
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Can apply the skills, knowledge and understanding needed for the measurement of time in everyday situations.
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Measurement of Temperature (CC20)
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Can apply the skills, knowledge and understanding for the measurement of temperature in everyday situations.
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Measurement of Weight/Capacity (CC21)
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Can apply the skills, knowledge and understanding needed for the measurement of weight/capacity in everyday situations.
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Measurement of Length and Distance (CC22)
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Can apply the skills, knowledge and understanding needed for the measurement of length and distance in everyday situations.
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Money Management (CC23)
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Can manage personal and household finances.
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The Business of Living (CC24)
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Can manage personal finances in the area of income, expenditure and budgeting.
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Consumer Studies (CC25)
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Can use relevant knowledge about consumer rights to make informed consumer choices.
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Health and Nutrition (CC26)
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Can use relevant knowledge about health and nutrition to make informed lifestyle choices.
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Shape and Space (CC27)
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Can apply knowledge and understanding of the proportions of common two and three dimensional shapes to their work.
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Spatial Awareness (CC28)
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Can apply knowledge of direction and space to their work.
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Drawing and Sketching (CC29)
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Can use a range of drawing and sketching techniques to record information and to communicate information graphically.
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Craft and Materials: Construction and Assembly (CC30)
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Can work with a range of craft materials to create and finish a piece of work.
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Horticulture: Basic Cultivation (CC31)
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Can cultivate and care for a variety of flowers, bulbs, vegetables, herbs and other plants.
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Practical Horticulture (CC32)
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Can plan and carry out simple horticultural projects that demonstrate a familiarity with varied methods of cultivation.
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Health and Safety (CC33)
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Can explain the need for a wide variety of safety procedures in the workplace and act on these.
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Animal Care (CC34)
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Can take care of and be aware of the needs of an animal of choice.
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Animal Care: Horse, Pony or Donkey (CC35)
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Can relate the history and use the terms associated with horses and understand the important aspects of caring for a horse, pony or donkey.
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Positive Communication (Revised) (CC36)
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Can communicate with people in a positive manner and apply these skills to maintain friendships.
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Relationships: Self - Awareness (CC37)
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Can identify, express and display personal qualities in a positive way showing an awareness of the needs of other people.
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Relationships: Self and Others (CC38)
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Can understand and recognise the need for the different codes of behaviour.
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Growth and Development 1 (CC39)
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Can make informed choices within personal relationships.
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Growth and Development 2 (CC40)
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Can apply the skills needed to clarify values and make lifestyle decisions.
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Photography (CC41)
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Can apply the knowledge and skills necessary to plan, execute and finish a work in two dimensions.
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Video Production (Revised) (CC42)
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Can plan, prepare and make a short video sequence on a topic of choice.
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Interculturalism: Self and Others (CC43)
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Can gather and interpret material relating to uniqueness and difference.
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Interculturalism: Diversity and Change in Ireland (CC44)
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Can examine the world influences on Irish culture and society, past and present.
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Home Studies 1 (CC45)
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Can describe important aspects of home management and carry out some basic home maintenance tasks (1).
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Home Studies 2 (CC46)
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Can describe important aspects of home management and carry out some basic home maintenance tasks (2).
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Rural Studies (Revised) (CC47)
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Can describe important aspects of rural home management and carry out some basic farm maintenance tasks.
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Rules of the Road (CC48)
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Can recognise and demonstrate a reasonable knowledge of the rules of the road.
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Road Safety (CC49)
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Can recognise and demonstrate good practice in a variety of aspects of road safety.
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Make A Book (CC50)
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Can plan, prepare and make-a-book for the Make A Book Exhibition.
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Paired Reading (CC51)
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Can participate in a Paired Reading programme and read with an understanding of a range of reading material.
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Reading Challenge (CC52)
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Can participate in a Reading Challenge programme and read with an understanding of a range of reading material.
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Word Millionaire (CC53)
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Can participate in a Word Millionaire reading programme and read with an understanding of a range of reading material.
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Reading Programme (CC54)
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Can participate in a Reading Programme and read with an understanding of a range of reading material.
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Readalong (Revised) (CC55)
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Can participate in a Readalong programme and read with an understanding of a range of reading material.
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Stars Read (Revised) (CC56)
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Can be awarded the "Stars Read" certificate as a result of participation in a range of literacy activities.
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Horticulture: Landscaping (CC58)
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Can plan the landscaping of an area in the school environment and carry out the practical work required to do this.
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Debating (CC60)
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Can demonstrate understanding of Debating and Participate in a Debate.
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Study Skills 1 (Revised) (CC63)
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Can use appropriate study skills to support learning.
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Study Skills 2 (CC64)
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Can use appropriate study skills, including note taking, to support learning.
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Study Skills 3 (Revised) (CC65)
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Can use appropriate study skills, including note taking and revision, to prepare for the Junior Cycle examination.
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Study Skills 4: Active Learning (Revised) (CC66)
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Can apply a range of skills necessary to participate effectively in an active learning environment.
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Study Skills 5: Reading Strategies (Revised) (CC67)
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Can use appropriate reading strategies to read and comprehend a variety of texts.
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Paired Maths: Tutor (CC71)
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Can participate as a tutor in a Paired Maths Programme.
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Paired Maths: Tutee (CC72)
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Can participate as a tutee in a Paired Maths Programme.
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Communication (CC73)
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Can communicate his/her views, opinions and feelings.
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Digital Enquiry- Introductory Skills (CC74)
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Can apply the basic knowledge and skills needed for using the internet and e-mail.
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Video Production: Animoto (CC75)
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Can apply the knowledge and skills necessary to produce Animoto video.