Dear members,
Happy New Year to you all. I hope you all had a restful break.
This mailshot will include information on Senior Cycle Curriculum Updates and Practical Dates for 2025.
Curriculum Updates:
As you may be aware, the NCCA have issued the Background Paper and Brief for the Review of Leaving Certificate Music:
This paper provides a context for the review of Music and has been informed by the views of teachers, school leaders and students gathered through school visits conducted in a representative sample of schools.
A public consultation on the Background paper and brief is taking place from 6 January to 28 February 2025.
The NCCA invite you to get involved and have your say on the Background Paper and Brief through the following link:
I would encourage all of our members to engage in this process and have their say in the redevelopment of Senior Cycle Music.
All up to date information in relation to Senior Cycle Redevelopment can be found on the NCCA website and in particular within the news section at the following link: https://ncca.ie/en/
2025 Practical Dates:
Practical dates for this year are as follows:
JC Practical Dates: Tuesday 18th March to Friday 28th March 2025
LC Practical Dates: Monday 31st March to Friday 11th April 2025
I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you and your students the very best of luck in these examinations and with the preparations that lie in the months ahead.
Kindest regards,
Denise Morgan
Chairperson PPMTA