Previous findings have indicated that negotiating curriculum with students can have a significant impact on student voice, participation, self-direction, wellbeing and agency through learning that really matters to them.  This reflective work can support the Principles and Key Skills of the Junior Cycle and prepare students for reforms at Senior Cycle based on competency frameworks. It will also allow students to take a leadership role in demonstrating the practical realisation of authentic student voice and Democratic Education for other schools to learn from.