Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 February 2018
202. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Education and Skills to list the 40 schools that are under the first phase of the introduction of computer science as a new leaving certificate subject; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5799/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraIt is our aim to become the best education and training system in Europe by 2026 and to do this we need to expand our pool of people with digital skills and capabilities. My Action Plan for Education includes an action to introduce Computer Science as an optional new Leaving Certificate subject introduced in two phases. Phase 1 will see the introduction of the subject in a representative sample of 40 schools from September 2018 (present at the launch today). Phase 2 will see the subject being available as an option to all schools from September 2020.
The introduction of Computer Science as a Leaving Certificate subject is part of the Government’s overall commitment to embed digital technology in teaching and learning. The society our children will grow up in, will be one which has been fundamentally transformed by new technology. Our education system must prepare our children to thrive in such an environment by equipping them with skills in creativity, adaptability and problem solving.
On 4 January 2018 I announced that 40 post primary schools around the country will start studying Leaving Certificate Computer Science from this September and will be the first to sit an exam in the subject in 2020.
List of schools participating:
School Name and Address
Abbey Vocational School, The Glebe, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal
Adamstown Community College, Station Rd, Adamstown, Co. Dublin
Breifne College, Cootehill Rd, Cavan, Co. Cavan
Bush Post Primary, Riverstown, Dundalk, Co. Louth
Carrigaline Community School, Waterpark, Carrigaline, Co. Cork
Castleblayney College, Dublin Road, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan
Christ King Girls Secondary School, Half Moon Lane, South Douglas Road, Cork
Clongowes Wood College, Clane, Co. Kildare
Coláiste an Chraoibhín, Duntaheen Road, Fermoy, Co. Cork
Coláiste Bríde, New Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22
Coláiste Chiaráin, Croom, Co. Limerick
Coláiste Choilm, Ballincollig, Co. Cork
Coláiste Mhuire, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Coláiste na Ríochta, Listowel, Co. Kerry
Colaiste Phádraig, Roselawn, Lucan, Co. Dublin
Coláiste Pobail Setanta, Phibblestown CC, Phibblestown, Dublin 15
Creagh College, Carnew Road, Gorey, Co. Wexford
Dominican College, Sion Hill Sion Hill, Blackrock, Co Dublin
Ennistymon Vocational School, Ennistymon, Ennis, Co. Clare
Gaelcholáiste Mhuire, AG An Mhainistir Thuaidh, Corcaigh
Le Chéile Secondary School, Hollystown Road, Tyrellstown, Dublin 15
Loreto College, Swords, Co. Dublin
Luttrellstown Community College, Mill Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
Mayfield Community School, Old Youghal Road, Mayfield, Cork
Moate Community School, Church Street, Moate, Co. Westmeath
Mount Sion CBS, Barrack Street, Waterford
Mount Temple Comprehensive, Malahide Road, Dublin 3
Presentation Secondary school, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
Rice College, Castlebar Road, Westport, Co. Mayo
Sacred Heart Secondary School, Convent of Mercy, Clonakilty, Co. Cork
Saint Eunan's College, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
St. Aidan's Comprehensive School, Cootehill, Co. Cavan
St. Brigid's Mercy Secondary School, Convent Of Mercy, Tuam, Co. Galway
St. Joseph's Secondary School, Convent Lane, Rush, Co. Dublin
St. Mary's CBS, Millpark Road, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
St. Vincent's Secondary School, Seatown Place, Dundalk, Co. Louth
St. Finian's Community College, Swords, Co. Dublin
Stratford College, 1 Zion Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6
Synge St. CBS, Synge St., Dublin 8
Terenure College, Templeogue Road, Terenure, Dublin 6W.
