Alexandra College
2nd Year Booklist 2015/2016
SUBJECT
Ancient
Greek
Art
Business
Studies
BOOK
‘Athenaze: An Introduction to Ancient Greek, Book I’ (Authors: M. Balme
& G. Lawall; Publishers: Oxford University Press)
‘Greek Through Reading’ (Authors: J.A. & G.A. Nairn; Publishers: Bristol
Classical Press)
Materials: NB Please note that this has extra items from the 1st year
List
4 Pencils - HB, 2B, 4B, 6B.
3 Paint brushes Daler “Daylon” or system 3 (Round)- Synthetic, No’s 2, 6,
10.
Windsor & Newton gouache paints (tubes only) - scarlet, blue, yellow,
black, white.
A2 Black Plastic ‘Box-style’ Portfolio.
PVC apron / art smock.
1 craft knife – Edding snap off.
1 X 12" Steel ruler.
1 plastic palette.
Lino cutter handle.
A4 Poly-Pocket folder
Taylor, D. (2011) Eurobusiness: Third Edition: Folens Publishers
(HARDCOPY).
English
Textbook: Great Expectations 2 - Catherine Leddin, Educate.ie
Studied Drama: Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare - Educate.ie
edition by Catherine O’Donovan.
Novel: To Kill a Mockingbird – Harper Lee.
French
Bon Travail 2 3rd Edition (Edco) (text book)
Je Comprends Bien (Folens) (text book)
Retain:
Bon Travail 1 3rd Edition (Edco) (ebook)
Geography
German
History
Home
Economics
Irish
Please retain Geography in Action, Educate.ie Lenihan & O’Brien
Junior Certificate Geography
Deutsch für Alle 2 (Folens) (text book)
Short novel - to be purchased through the teacher
Retain:
Deutsch für Alle 1 (Folens) (ebook)
Keep Living History 1 Published by Educational Company
by M E Collins, Grainne Henry, Stephen Tonge
Cookery Evaluation Sheets for Home Economics (Gill & MacMillan)
White coat for practical exam
*Sewing requirements: See below
To be decided in September
Latin
Junior Certificate Latin: Defined Vocabulary List (NCCA) - download at
www.ncca.ie
No digital versions available—please obtain the hard copies of all textbooks
‘Cambridge Latin Course, Book I’ (Publishers: Cambridge University Press)
‘Cambridge Latin Course, Book II’ (Publishers: Cambridge University Press)
‘The Romans’ (Authors: A.J. Marks & G.I.F. Tingay; Publishers: Usborne
Illustrated World History
Maths
Retain Active Maths1 (Digital Version)
Squared Maths Copybooks
Geometry Set
Maths Tables
Calculator – CASIO FX83GT PLUS Natural Display
Music
Sounds Good Set C supplementary book
Sounds Good Workbook
Bravo (Folens, May Costello and Marita Kerin)
Bravo Workbook (Folens, May Costello and Marita Kerin)
GarageBand App
A4 Ring binder, 8 dividers, poly pockets, manuscript
Religion
2nd year, retain iBook: Religions in the Modern World
Science
1 White Cotton Coat (Essential)
Digital Copy: Exploring science by Michael O'Callaghan et al.
retain Primer Paso 1 ebook,
buy text book Primer Paso 2 Folens
buy book Vamos a Escuchar 1 Folens
buy Junior Certificate Spanish past papers
Spanish
Dressmaking Requirements:
Box of dressmaker’s pins & pin cushion.
Tape measure; Large sharp shears;
Small sharp scissors; Large Sewing
box/basket (cardboard box) NOT A
PLASTIC BAG.
Crewel needles for tacking &
embroidery.
Thread - 1 Spool of Drima or
Guttermann to match colour of felt,
also tacking thread.
Greaseproof paper to make up
a pattern & design .
Tailor’s chalk contrasting with
fabric colour. Stitch ripper.
Bobbin for Singer sewing
machine (Plastic).
Books available to order online from www.openingminds.ie
Shops located in Stillorgan, Ballinteer and Dun Laoghaire