Our Principal
” As Principal of St. Catherine’s Vocational School, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to our school website. This site contains detailed information about our school and I hope it will also give you an insight into our happy, dynamic and caring school community. Read more.
About Us
St. Catherine’s Vocational School is one of fifteen second-level schools administered by the Donegal Education and Training Board. Programmes on offer include, Junior Certificate, Transition Year, Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme, and Leaving Cert Applied Programme.
Underpinning the new junior cycle are a set of principles, key skills and statements of learning.
The Senior Cycle (Leaving Certificate) is taken by pupils from 5th to 6th year.
Subjects: Accountancy, Agricultural Science, Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Construction Studies, Design & Communication Graphics, Engineering, English, Geography, History, Home Economics, Irish, LCVP, Mathematics, Music, PE, Physics
Transition Year is on an optional basis after Junior Cert and includes a range of activities and initiatives throughout the year.
Leaving Cert. Applied is a two-year course available to students who wish to follow a practical or vocationally orientated programme. The programme is made up of a range of courses that are structured around three elements: Vocational Preparation, Vocational Education and General Education.
Our Mission & Vision
St. Catherine’s Vocational School seeks to achieve a safe, respectful learning and working environment where we can, in partnership with all, realise our full potential.
RECENT NEWS
Return to school dates
Return Dates for School Year 2020/21: Wed 2nd Sept -- 1st year only. Thurs 3rd Sept -- First and Fifth Year only. Fri 4th Sept -- First, Fifth...
Calendar / Summer Exam Schedule
Calendar and Exam Timetable 2020-2021.
How Students Can Look After Themselves During Self Isolation
Useful chart with tips how to look after yourselves during the pandemic.
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Get In Touch
Location: Donegal Road, Killybegs, Co. Donegal. F94 A004
Telephone: (074) 973 1491
Email: stcatherines@donegaletb.ie
School Hours: M-F: 9am - 4pm