Welcome to Our Junior Cycle Hub
This resource is designed to help parents and guardians navigate the Junior Cycle Classroom-Based Assessments (CBAs) with confidence. Here, you'll find everything you need to support your child through this important phase of their education.
The Junior Cycle represents a vital stage in your child's educational journey, developing crucial skills and knowledge through a combination of ongoing assessment and examinations. Our goal is to make this process transparent and accessible for you.
Through this hub, you'll gain access to assessment calendars, subject-specific information, and practical resources to help your child excel. We've streamlined everything into a simple, user-friendly format so you can quickly find what you need.
Parent Resources
Access our dedicated Parent Padlet – a collaborative online board where we regularly share guidance, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions about the Junior Cycle process.
Find practical advice on how to support learning at home, understand assessment criteria, and prepare for important milestones.
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CBA Assessment Calendars
Keep track of your child's Classroom-Based Assessments with our comprehensive calendars. These timelines help you and your child prepare for upcoming assessments across all subjects. (While we aim to keep the CBA timetables as consistent as possible, occasional adjustments may be necessary. For this reason, we recommend checking the timetable periodically to stay informed.) An up to date calendar will be placed up on the notice board of your child's base room, so they can keep track of when CBA's are scheduled.
2nd Year CBA Calendar

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2025-2026 CBA Calendar 2nd years Live ( revised post NCCA release ).pdf

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3rd Year CBA Calendar

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2025-2026 CBA Calendar 3rd Year Live.pdf

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Subject Departments
Each subject department has its own dedicated page with specific information about Classroom-Based Assessments, learning outcomes, and resources. Click on a subject icon to explore subject-specific guidance and examples of student work from the NCCA website.
Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement (JCPA)
The Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement (JCPA) provides a comprehensive picture of your child's learning journey throughout the Junior Cycle. This official document recognises achievement across multiple areas, giving a holistic view of your child's development.
What's Included in the JCPA
  • State Examination Results
  • Classroom-Based Assessments
  • Short Course Achievements
  • Other Areas of Learning
  • Wellbeing
Other Areas of Learning
The JCPA recognises achievements beyond traditional academic results, including:
  • Participation in school clubs and societies
  • Sports and athletic achievements
  • Community involvement and volunteer work
  • Creative and artistic endeavours
  • Student leadership roles
This comprehensive approach ensures that all aspects of your child's growth and development are acknowledged and celebrated.
Guide to Writing Your 'Other Areas of Learning' for your JCPA
How to Write your Wellbeing statements for your JCPA
( 3rd Year Students )

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Reporting-on-Wellbeing (2).pdf

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Sample Wellbeing statements.pdf

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Key Skills in Action
The Junior Cycle develops eight essential key skills that help students thrive in learning, work, and life. These skills are embedded across all subjects and assessments, preparing students for the challenges of the modern world.
Key Skills in Action
See these key skills come to life through our students' work. This gallery showcases exceptional examples of student projects, presentations, and activities that demonstrate the application of Junior Cycle key skills across different subjects.
These examples illustrate how the Junior Cycle's focus on key skills creates engaging, relevant learning experiences that prepare students for future success in education and beyond.
Supporting Your Child's Junior Cycle Journey
The Junior Cycle represents an important milestone in your child's education, developing critical skills and knowledge that will serve them throughout their lives. By staying informed and engaged with the assessment process, you can provide valuable support during this formative period.
Stay Connected
Regularly check our Parent Padlet and assessment calendars for updates. Attend parent-teacher meetings and information sessions throughout the year.
Encourage Progress
Focus on the learning journey rather than just grades. Celebrate improvement and effort in developing key skills across all subjects.
Ask Questions
Don't hesitate to contact subject teachers or myself ( [email protected] ) if you need clarification about any aspect of the Junior Cycle assessment process.