Cúrsa atá uait / Choice of Course
Cúrsa A: 03/06/12 – 24/06/12 (Lán/ Full)
Cúrsa B: 27/06/12 – 19/07/12
Cúrsa C: 22/07/12 – 12/08/12
CURSAÍ SPEISIALTA – SPECIAL COURSES
5th year/Pre-leaving Certificate Students
Intensive preparation for Oral examinations by teachers who are experienced examiners for these examinations.
Junior Certificate Courses
The Junior Certificate course requires the student to have a good knowledge of spoken Irish. Our courses at Coláiste Chonnacht are prepared by teachers with the exam format in mind. We will place special emphasis on topics linked to the students own life and surroundings.
Special Course for Primary School Students
We prepare a special course for primary school students paying particular emphasis on students going into second level during the coming school year.
DAILY PROGRAMME & ACTIVITIES
10 am – 1.30pm: Ranganna / Classes
There are four classes each morning from Monday to Saturday.
Our classes aim not only to improve the students’ fluency in the Irish language but also to improve their confidence in speaking the language. Our classes have been designed to be enjoyable and relevant for the students. All levels of ability are catered for on our courses. The primary focus of our courses is on spoken Irish but the topics we cover in our classes will also benefit students’ in the aural exam as well as Irish paper 1 ( comprehension & composition). From 2012 onwards the oral exam will be worth 40% of the Leaving Certificate Irish exam at both Higher & Ordinary level. There is also an optional oral exam at Junior Certificate level worth 20% of the overall grade.
There are no classes on a Sunday morning but we do have afternoon activites and evening activites (detailed below).
2.30pm – 4.30pm: Imeachtaí Iarnóna / Afternoon Activities
We offer a wide range of supervised afternoon activites including: soccer, gaelic football, basketball, tennis, volleyball, unihoc, table tennis, rounders, local walks, dancing, drama, art, games (indoor and outdoor), music practice etc.
All of our sporting facilities are based on-campus. We have a full size football pitch, a training pitch, playing courts, an indoor games room as well as two indoor halls.
We encourage students to bring musical instruments, dancing shoes or sports equipment with them. There will be ample opportunities to put them to use during the course.
We are located near Spiddal beach and we offer supervised swimming, weather permitting.
7.30pm – 9pm: Imeachtaí Oíche/ Evening Activities
Evening activites include céilí dancing, talent shows and sketches.
We also have themed céilí nights – black & white céilí, fancy dress and even a county céilí where you can wear your county colours! Check out our gallery page!
10pm – Seiceáil na dtithe/ Checking of houses
Each teach lóistín (guesthouse) is visited every night by a teacher. As per college rules, students may not be absent from their guesthouse after 10pm.
GNÉITHE GINEARÁLTA / GENERAL FEATURES
Céilí Dancing: 4 nights per week. Instruction given by teachers.
Supervised Swimming: safe, sandy beaches near colleges. Students are always accompanied by teachers on visits to the beach.
CLOTHING AND TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
It is very important that every student should bring suitable waterproof clothing to the College – windcheater, plastic mac or raincoat and headwear. Sportswear and musical instruments should also be brought and sports equipment (hurley, tennis racket etc.)
All particulars regarding travel enable you to purchase tickets at special rates will be forwarded 14 days in advance of travel.
FEE / TÁILLE
Full fee €900. This covers full accommodation, tuition fees and local transport where and when necessary.
DEPOSIT / ÉARLAIS €200
Balance to be forwared on receipt of notice from the Coláiste prior to commencement of course.
* Cheques or Postal Orders should be made payable to Coláiste Chonnacht
REFUNDS
At least four weeks notice in writing of cancellation must be given before refund will be made. A medical certificate must be furnished with application for refund. A registration and administration fee is non returnable in all cases. No refund can be made in case of non-completion of course in cases of dismissal from course.
* Optional extras
Tour to Aran Islands.