Preparing students for success in the 21st Century through innovative teaching and learning and high expectations.
JUNIOR CYCLE
Core Subjects:
Irish, English, Maths, History
Wellbeing
• Physical Education
• Civic, Social & Political Education - CSPE
• Social, Personal and Health Education -SPHE
• Ethical Education
• Guidance and Pastoral Support
• Wellbeing lesson
Innovative Short Courses & Modules:
Shorter units of learning may be offered from time to time
• Social & Cultural Studies
• Performing Arts
• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths)
• Enterprise
• Climate Action
• DML (Digital Media Literacy)
• Home Languages (limited opportunity)
• Language Dev Students choose five subjects from the following:
• Modern Language: French, German, Spanish, Italian
• Technology Subjects: Technical Graphics, Wood Technology and Engineering
• Visual Art
• Business Studies
• Music
• Home Economics
• Science
• Geography
Students choose their subjects before/on entry. May have an opportunity to amend these choices in their first 4/6 weeks.
A minimum of 9 subjects together with some short courses are studied for Junior Cycle.
We nurture positivity and ‘Learning Through Discovery’ by:
• Valuing each student equally
• Motivating students to achieve their academical and social potential
• Capturing students’ creativity, curiosity and commitment
• Ensuring excellence in teaching and learning
Promotes ethos and:
• Explores different world views and beliefs
• Considers ethical issues, dilemmas and decision making
• Develops critical thinking, debating and communication skills
Pastoral Care
Builds positive relationships among staff and between staff and students and includes:
• Each class group is assigned a class tutor
• Each year group is assigned a Year Head to guide and support
• Guidance and wellbeing initiative/ lessons
• Positive behaviour iniatives within their class and year group
• Restorative practice approach
An Cosán
At Hansfield ETSS, we have a number of Autism Classes called An Cosán. Students in An Cosán are supported by a dedicated team of teachers and Special Needs Assistants (SNAs).
Our goal is to help students develop important life skills and social skills that will support them as they grow into adulthood. We focus on building independence and confidence in a learning environment that is safe, interactive, and fun. In An Cosán, every student is encouraged to learn, explore, and become their best self.
• Promoting personal agency and a sense of responsibility
• Creating a sense of belonging and inclusion
• Supporting each individual to ensure they reach their full potential
Promoted by:
• The Student Council and Student Committee
• Student Mentors
• Student Associate Members of the Board of Management
• Consultations and Feedback
Sessions (whole-school, class groups, year groups)
Integrated and Discovery Learning
Promotes:
• Learning through discovery and exploration
• Develops critical thinking, analytical and performance skills
• Promotes connections across the curriculum
L1/L2LP
At Hansfield ETSS, both students in mainstream and in An Cosán have the opportunity to engage in the NCCA designed Level 1 and Level 2 Learning Programme (L1/L2). This programme focuses on Personal Learning Units (PLUs), providing a more accessible and supportive learning pathway that allows students to develop essential skills at their own pace.
Ethical Education Student Voice
SENIOR CYCLE
Transition Year (TY)
(Optional one year)
As a standalone programme within the senior cycle experience, the TY programme offers a unique opportunity where schools and communities can collaborate to encourage young people to thrive now and into the future.
It is a dynamic experience for students offering new areas of learning. It allows students to explore their talents and abilities and consolidate key skills.
Examples of new areas of learning for students in Hansfield ETSS TY include:
• Forensics
• Horticulture
• Enterprise
• Pet Care
• Political Education
• Community Care
• Yoga
• Kick Boxing
• Photography
• Green Schools
• Philosophy
• Physcology
• Enterprise
• Fashion
• Performing Arts
• Food Studies
• Film Studies
Leaving Certificate Established
(Two years)
Core Subjects: Irish, English, Maths
Wellbeing: Wellbeing: SPHE, weekly Wellbeing lesson, Life Skills, Guidance and Careers, Physical Education and Ethical Education
Students choose four subjects from the following groupings:
Arts: Music, Art, Craft & Design
Business: Business, Accounting, Economics
Technology: Design, Communications and Graphics, Technology, Engineering and Construction Studies
Social Sciences: History, Geography, Home Economics, Politics and Society
Sciences: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, PE and Computer Science
Modern Languages: French, German, Spanish and Italian. It is not compulsory to study a modern language for Leaving Certificate but it is encouraged for application to some universities/college courses
Subjects offered will be dependent on teacher availability.
The Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme
(Additional, optional, two years)
Is an additional subject running alongside the Leaving Certificate Established and it may be offered depending on interest.
It includes 2 Link Modules:
• Preparation for the World of Work
• Enterprise Education
7 subjects are studied for State Examinations unless student has an Irish exemption.
Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA)
(Two years)
LCA aims at preparing students for adult and working life. Courses are offered in 3 main areas:
• Vocational Preparation, involving work experience, enterprise and communication.
• General Education, offering life skills, the arts, social education, languages and leisure.
• Vocational Education
Students accumulate credits through attendance and a combination of continuous assessment and written examinations.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Modern facilities and committed staff enable a wide range of activities at lunch time and after school. The availability of activities is based upon staff availability and student interest. For example:
Sporting Activities: Basketball, Soccer, Badminton, Athletics, Cricket, Boxing and Gym Club
Creative Arts: Music Club, Art Club, Debating, Book Club, Games Club, Karaoke Club and School Magazine
Social and Community: Gaicse Awards, Community Activities, Green Schools Committee, WorldWise Global Schools, Board Games, SciFest & BT Young Scientist and Yellow Flag programme
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Hansfield ETSS was established in 2014. It is a voluntary secondary school under the patronage of Educate Together. It is committed to pursuing excellence by promoting ‘Learning Through Discovery’ and enabling young people to become agents of change in their local and global community.
Barnwell Road, Hansfield, Dublin 15
01 861 4729
info@hetss.ie www.hansfieldsecondary.ie
Eircode D15 TF6F
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