This programme focuses on the development of Junior Cycle Key Skills and Whole School Guidance provision aided by a comprehensive Scheme of Work.

REACH Junior Cycle Overview

A suite of pen and paper and online activities for students covering 5 key areas, appropriately developed for Junior Cycle students:

Introducing Gamification

For students, the programme is presented as an Island of Discovery. The island is divided into five locations, each location having a number of Apps for students to discover (total of 34 Apps, 60+ Activities):

• the CAMPUS (My School Community)
• the AMUSEMENT PARK (About Me)
• the GREAT OUTDOORS (My Wellness)
• the TOWN (My Education)
• the COAST (My Career Options)

As students complete the Apps, the Island comes to life, and their personal journey unfolds!

The Online Platform inlcudes:

• A personalised Digital Career Portfolio for each student, viewable by the Guidance Counsellor and Teachers
• A student book covering the 3 years of Junior Cycle (once off purchase).
• Lesson Plans, PowerPoints, Kahoot Quizzes and Videos with relevant links to Junior Cycle Key Skills and the Whole School Guidance Framework to support you in delivering the programme
• The online programme will be available in Irish at the click of a button
• Student Exercises and PowerPoint Presentations for Leaving Cert Subject Choice which encourages research. Ranking and preferences from students provide valuable feedback for school management.
• Customised school guidance website (free with purchases of over 50 students)
• Once off purchase for students in 1st year and lasts for the duration of Junior Cycle
• CPD training and online / phone support available
• This programme will fulfil the required Junior Cycle guidance hours

There will be a seamless transition from the REACH Junior Cycle programme to REACH+ for Senior Cycle students. Click on the brochure to read more below: