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	Boys' Comprehensive School Boys' Comprehensive School - Ballymun
Ethos of the School	The ethos or values of the school grows out of the twin aims we have set ourselves:
	To provide each student with a quality education on a par with the best in the country To do this in a caring atmosphere which will be sensitive to the qualities and needs of each boy in our care
School Subjects	Irish English Mathematics Geography Metalwork Humanities Physical Education	Art, Craft & Design French Wood Technology History Religion Civil, Social & Political Education Learning for Life	Science Careers Physical Education Computer Studies Technographics Business Studies Music
Junior Certificate	At the end of Third Year all students sit the Department of Education Junior Certificate Examination. This is the first state examination for students. It is very important because:
	It is the gateway to further education - to the Leaving Certificate and on to College It is the key qualification for many jobs - especially in the area of apprenticeships It gives students a sense of reward and achievement at the end of their compulsory time in school
	The Junior Certificate is a flexible examination which can be taken in many subjects and at many levels. It is our job to make sure that each student sits the examination at the best level for his own abilities