2) Parents Information Handout

Secondary School 
Sligo Town, 
Sligo  
22nd February 2021 
Notification of School Activity 

Dear Parent/Guardian,  
I am writing this letter to inform you that your child will be taking part in
the CBA 1 (Classroom Based Assessment) within the coming weeks. The
assignment, ‘Geography in the News’ will be completed over a three-week period, beginning
on the 1st of March with final presentations on the 22nd of March 2021.  

It is a requirement within the Junior Certificate Geography Curriculum for students to

complete 2 CBA tasks throughout their studies prior to the formal Junior Certificate
examinations. CBA1 takes place in 2nd year while CBA2 occurs in
3rd year.  The completion of both CBA assignments will go towards each students Junior
Certificate Geography result with the possibility of obtaining 10% of the overall result in the
subject from their engagement in the CBA.  

Throughout the Geography CBA1, students must investigate and present their findings on a
recent geographical event related to Plate Tectonics such as an earthquake. Preparation for
the CBA occurs during class time, specifically on Mondays throughout our double
lesson. Students will research their topic under the required headings for the successful
completion of the assignment and they will also complete worksheet activities to assist their
progression in the task each week. 

Students will be expected to use the internet to research their chosen geographical event.
Resource videos have been made available to students via the class website to ensure
their safety when navigating through the internet.  

A detailed Scheme of work related to the completion of the CBA1 can also be availed of
through the class website https://msscottsgeographyclass.weebly.com/. If you have further
questions regarding the CBA1, you can find all the necessary information on the
class website. Alternatively, I can answer any concerns you may have via my school email
address also available on the website within the ‘Contact’ tab.  

Additional information on the requirements of the Geography CBA1 can be found via the

Curriculum online website at www.curriculumonline.ie/getmedia/99635529-c82b-4224-9a2f-
6b878b8debf9/Junior-Cycle-Geography_AG.pdf.
  
Your cooperation and participation are greatly appreciated.  
Yours sincerely, 

Ms. Scott