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School History Virginia College was founded in 1962. The school has grown rapidly over the years and has a present enrolment of 740 students. The aim of Virginia College is to prepare our students for work, further education and life. The motto of the school is “ Tús Feasa Fiafraí”, meaning knowledge begins with questions. We expect and encourage the highest academic standards as well as placing a strong emphasis on developing the whole person. The development of the whole person- academic, spiritual, cultural, physical and creative- is a priority in our education process. This is also reflected in the many extra-curricular activities in the school. Click Below to View Our Jubilee Book

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The Arts Visual Art Our Art department is a busy two teacher department in Virginia College, offering Art as an optional subject at Junior and Senior Cycle. Art is also offered as part of the transition year and leaving certificate applied programme in our school. Students compete in the Credit Union Art competition holding successful titles at local and national level along with creating many pieces which can be seen through out our school. The Art students work closely with the Music department designing sets for our schools bi-annual musical productions staged in the Ramor Theatre Virginia. 1/4 Creative Schools We aim to fosters an innate love for the creative arts and strive to offer many opportunities for our students to develop their creative sides while studying in our school. ​ Virginia College is one of the leading schools in Cavan under the Creative Schools Initiative. We are going into year 3 of the Creative Schools Programme. After a very successful year1, where we ran our fun-packed creative week we are working on a new creative event this year. ​ A number of our students have written their own play and are currently working with play writers and stage directors to stage a production with acting, singing and dancing which will be recorded and published on our school website. Literacy A large emphasis is placed on developing student’s literacy skills in Virginia College. Students submit their creations to many writing competitions annually. We are proud of the successes of our students who have won awards in poetry, short story, and essay writing, with a number having had their work published. Music The Music department in Virginia College offer Music as an optional subject at Junior and Senior Cycle. Music and drama are also offered as part of the transition year programme. ​ Students participate in many music and drama workshops such as rap, music technology, drumming, drama and dance workshops annually in the Transition Year Programme. We are proud to say that many of our students are high achievers in instrumental and vocal exams with the Royal Irish Academy of Music and hold European and World titles on the accordion and in Irish dancing. School Musical Virginia College is closely linked with the Ramor Theatre where we stage our bi-annual musical productions and school concerts. We have staged musicals such as Grease, The Sound of Music, Hot Mikado, Little Shop of Horrors, Back to the 80’s, Disco Inferno and Popstars in the past. ​ Our school musicals are student led productions, under the guidance of Ms Talbot and Ms Goldrick. Our students are involved in all areas of each production from set design and costumes, to staging and lighting. The memories created for students during our productions last a lifetime. ​ We are currently at the planning stage for our next musical adventure. Check out Virginia College’s Youtube channel to see past productions. Virginia College Choir Virginia College has an active and award-winning school choir with over 60 members, who meet weekly for rehearsals. The choir regularly performs at concerts, competitions, choral festivals and events on the national and international stage, having performed in the past in Poland and Germany. Virginia College Rock Band Virginia College Music Department offers budding young rock stars the opportunity to perform and compose their own music for our school rock band. Rehearsals take place each week and our student band perform at our annual concerts.

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Construction Studies Subject Information Junior Cycle Wood Technology fosters and nurtures STEM approaches to learning, skills and dispositions. Learning outcomes are statements that describe what knowledge, understanding, skills and values students should be able to demonstrate having studied Wood Technology in junior cycle. Leaving Certificate Construction Studies provides students in the senior cycle of post-primary education with an introduction to the knowledge and skills involved in construction technology and construction materials and processes. This subject has proven to be very popular with over 7,000 students taking the subject last year. 1/3 Department Members Mr Duffy Mr Reilly Why Study Construction Studies? This practical subject gives students hands-on experience working with tools and machinery. Students also undertake theoretical and background work for their final examinations which provides the students with useful skills for working in the sector. What kind of Student would Construction Studies suit ? It is recommended that a student taking Leaving Certificate Construction Studies has a general interest in buildings and the built environment. Each student should have an aptitude for, and an interest in design and practical work. Subject Group: Practical These subjects are 'hands-on' and involve working with tools and machinery on physical things like wood, metals and plastic. They may involve designing, planning and building things. Career Sectors This subject builds skills and knowledge that are particularly useful for careers in the following Career Sectors: ​ Construction, Architecture & Property Art, Craft & Design Engineering, Manufacturing & Energy ​

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Music Subject Information The specification for junior cycle Music focuses on giving students the opportunity to develop their musical knowledge, skills and cultural awareness through the practical and cognitive engagement with music. ... A student will experience learning in each of these three strands as they progress through their junior cycle. Leaving Certificate Music involves a series of interrelated musical activities within each of the three core areas of musical experience - performing, composing and listening. In performing, students choose from a variety of individual and/or group performing activities. In composing, students develop an understanding of musical structure and form, while the listening component provides for rich aural experiences through exposure to music of different periods, styles and genres. Music Music 1/1 Department Members Ms Goldrick Ms Giusti Why Study Music? Students can get up to 50 per cent of the total marks in the musical activity that best suits their talent before they even sit the written paper In music you can develop your talent and knowledge in this area and continue your studies in a wide range of colleges What kind of Student would Music suit? Students who have shown an aptitude for music, such as by getting high grades in Junior Cert Music and are keen to develop and practice more. If you can read music and have a competence in singing or playing an instrument Anyone considering a career in a creative discipline such as singing, playing in a band, music production and performance technology and management. Those interested in the rock and pop areas of music can develop their talents in a number of PLC courses in Rock and Jazz Music, including management. Students who are looking for a break from intensive memory-work in their other subjects. ​ Recommendations/Tips ​ Because of the practical nature of this subject, students and/or parents should discuss this with the senior level music teacher before choosing it as a Leaving Certificate subject. Subject Group: Artistic These subjects involve developing creativity and the appreciation of the work of others. This involves learning the methods and techniques of the subject and producing your own work using these skills. Career Sectors This subject builds skills and knowledge that are particularly useful for careers in the following Career Sectors: ​ Art, Craft & Design Education & Teaching Music & Performing Arts History, Culture & Languages ​ Extra Curricular Activities The Music Department in Virginia College off a number of extra curricular activities for our students such as: Choir Rock Band School Musical First Year Music Club

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