SCIENCE

Science Subject Information

Ardscoil Phadraig boasts two state of the art labs, which provide students with excellent facilities to allow students fully engage with the science subjects being offered in the school. All students in Ardscoil Phádraig take the new Junior Cycle Science course which comprises of a mixture of Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

The school has recently erected a Polytunnel which will become the cornerstone of the new Leaving Certificate Agricultural science course which is being offered to students. The introduction of Leaving Certificate Chemistry to the Senior Cycle Program is a natural progression from Junior Cycle Science.

Biology remains a popular subject in Leaving Certificate. Students are encouraged to take on one science subject to Leaving Certificate due to the ever expanding choice and availability of employment in the science and technology areas of employment.