Comórtas: Láithreoir Óg á lorg ag RnaG
April 3, 2013
Accommodation Scholarships in Coláiste Naomh Eoin, Inis Meáin for the 2013-14 school year
April 3, 2013
The Department of Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs funds up to ten accommodation scholarships each year to give second level students living on the mainland outside of a Gaeltacht area the opportunity to attend Colaiste Naomh Eoin on Inis Meain initially for one academic year.
This funding forms part of the (Scéim na bhFoghlaimeoirí Gaeilge) Irish language learners scheme. The aim of this scheme is to give teenagers not living in a Gaeltacht area the opportunity to attain fluency in Irish. The students reside with local families on Inis Meáin for the academic year. The Irish language is the mother tongue in these local family friendly accommodations and students get an insight into the Irish language as an active common spoken native tongue in the locality. They reside with the family for the year, returning home every second weekend and for annual holidays.
Students who register with Coláiste Naomh Eoin, become part of an educational setting where a wide range of subjects are offered and taught through the medium of Irish. In addition to the acquisition of the Irish language, there are excellent educational opportunities to be enjoyed. Coláiste Naomh Eoin is a small school, with a very high teacher-pupil ratio, which ensures that every student reaches their educational potential. The teaching staff is composed of vibrant, dynamic and highly-qualified members. There is a good rapport and mutual respect between teachers and students, which guarantees an atmosphere conducive to learning. The teachers supervise evening study periods in order for students to complete home work and study in a comfortable, quiet setting. Students are under the care of the school during normal school hours and during any school events or trips which fall outside of the normal timetable.
The Mná Tí, who assume the “Loco Parentis” role, cater for the wellbeing of the student or students residing with them outside of normal school hours. Every member of the host family, aged 18 years or above, has been Gárda vetted to ensure appropriate standards of the health and safety of students are maintained.
The students’ parents are solely responsible for the students during travel time to and from the island.
Inis Meáin is a quiet and beautiful island, a place in which inspiration and relaxation go hand in hand, preserved by time and tradition. It is a place where learning is encouraged naturally due to the unique remoteness and freedom from mainland living. Boarding packages are available to suitable candidates at a cost of €5,500 per annum. This exceptional fee covers all educational and accommodation costs (including meals). The fee can be paid in two instalments, one at the start of the school year and the second in January. Annual enrolement is capped in order to ensure that our unique learning environment is not compromised, namely the low number of students and hence the individual attention given to each and every student in Coláiste Naomh Eoin.
For this reason, we strongly advise applying for enrolement well in advance of the student’s expected commencement date.
You’ll find more information on www.colaistenaomheoin.ie and you can call Mairéad Ní Fhátharta on 0877775567 to apply for a place.
Report on school patronage published – New Gaelscoil for Birr, Co. Offaly
April 3, 2013
An Foras Pátrúnachta is delighted that the Department of Education’s survey of parents has recognised the huge demand for education through Irish in Birr, County Offaly.
The Department’s report recommended that 23 multidenominational schools are founded, including a Gaelscoil in Birr. The survey also recognised that there is a demand for education through Irish in areas such as Malahide, Skerries and Portmarnock in Dublin.
Caoimhín Ó hEaghra, General Secretary of An Foras Pátrúnachta, said that parents in Birr have been campaigning for years for a Gaelscoil in the area and are delighted that they have succeeded. An Foras Pátrúnachta is looking forward to working with the Catholic Church in this process.
The other results show that there is a strong demand for education through Irish around the county. It is also clear that there is a demand for the model which is provided by An Foras Pátrúnachta. According to the Department’s report, between 4% and 31% of those surveyed in the different areas wanted education through Irish. This is in keeping with the demand for education through Irish which An Foras Pátrúnachta has expressed to the Department of Education since the start of the process. These parents and children have rights and there is a responsibility to provide them with education through Irish.
The Department of Education has attempted to ensure fairness in the survey but it felt that this is not the best model to cater for parents who are not part of the majority. What about those parents who chose education through Irish in those areas?
An Foras Pátrúnachta expressed these concerns to the Department of Education before the survey was conducted on five pilot areas and again when the results form these areas were published. As the only all-Irish school patron, An Foras Pátrúnachta will be expressing its concerns again that children, parents and areas will be neglected unless the process ensures that their wishes are recognised.
The question of the Irish language and all-Irish schools needs to be examined. It is clear that when pupils and parents receive education through Irish that they recognise the advantages and are delighted with the model. It is clear also that when An Foras Pátrúnachta inform parents about this model, they choose it for their children,.
Caoimhín Ó hEaghra said that An Foras Pátrúnachta, the only patron which was set up to promote education through Irish, is working hard to support its schools agus to set up new schools. An Foras Pátrúnachta is fulfilling a very important role with support from its schools, parents and from the Irish language community in general. We are grateful for this and are looking forward to further developing what has been achieved to date.
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Information night for parents re the new gaelscoil in Firhouse, 21 March 2013
March 6, 2013
A new Gaelscoil will open in Kildare town in 2013 under the patronage of An Foras Pátrúnachta. The new Gaelscoil will be an Irish-medium school that is co-educational with a multi-denominational spiritual characteristic.
The new school will be located in the VEC secondary school in Kildare town which is currently accommodating Educate Together. An Foras Patrúnachta is still accepting applications for places in the new school. Parents who are interested in this school can get an application form here.
The application form should be completed and posted to An Foras Patrúnachta, Bloc K3, Campus Gnó Mhaigh Nuad, Maigh Nuad, Co. Chill Dara as soon as possible.
An information evening for parents whose children will be starting at the school in September 2013 will be held in the Kildare Education Centre in Kildare town on Thursday 21st of March. The meeting will start at 7pm.
An Foras Pátrúnachta is the largest patron of Irish-medium schools in Ireland. It currently has 61 primary schools and 5 secondary schools under its patronage.
An Foras Pátrúnachta :: +353-1-6294110 :: eolas@foras.ie
Information night for parents re the new gaelscoil in Firhouse, 19 March 2013
March 6, 2013
A new Gaelscoil will open in the Tallaght area in 2013 under the patronage of An Foras Pátrúnachta. The new Gaelscoil will be an Irish-medium school that is co-educational with a multi-denominational spiritual characteristic.
The new Gaelscoil will be located on a site beside the Community Centre in Firhouse. An Foras Patrúnachta is still accepting applications for places in the new school. Parents who are interested in this school can get an application form here.
The application form should be completed and posted to An Foras Patrúnachta, Bloc K3, Campus Gnó Mhaigh Nuad, Maigh Nuad, Co Chill Dara as soon as possible.
An information evening for parents whose children will be starting at the school in September 2013 will be held in Firhouse Community Centre on Tuesday 19th of March. The meeting will start at 7pm.
An Foras Pátrúnachta, the new school’s patron, campaigned for a Gaelscoil in the Tallaght area in 2011 and received significant parental support. An Foras Pátrúnachta then submitted an application for patronage of the new school in October, 2011.
The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn announced in March 2012 the patronage for the new primary schools opening in September, 2012 and September, 2013. An Foras Pátrúnachta is delighted to be the patron of three new Gaelscoileanna, including Tallaght, opening in 2012 and 2013.
An Foras Pátrúnachta is the largest patron of Irish-medium schools in Ireland. It currently has 61 primary schools and 5 secondary schools under its patronage.
An Foras Pátrúnachta :: +353-1-6294110 :: eolas@foras.ie
