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Gaelcholáiste
Charraig Uí Leighin
Prospectus
2015 - 2016
Why choose our school?
Sonraí Teagmhála:
Contact Details:
Gaelcholáiste Charraig Uí Leighin
Tigh Pháirc an Uisce
Carraig Uí Leighin
Co. Chorcaí
Gaelcholáiste Charraig Uí Leighin
Waterpark House
Carrigaline
Co. Cork
G: (086) 027 0264
R: aine.nifhaolain@gaelcholaistecul.ie
Twitter: @gaelcholaistec
T: (086) 027 0264
E: aine.nifhaolain@gaelcholaistecul.ie
Twitter: @gaelcholaistec
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Strong academic focus
Energy and enthusiasm of a new school
All-Irish speaking environment
Low pupil-teacher ratio
Wide range of extra-curricular activities
A caring and supportive environment
www.gaelcholáistecul.ie
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Principal
Áine-Máire Ní Fhaoláin
Tá Áine-Máire Ní Fhaoláin fógartha mar
Phríomhoide ar Ghaelcholáiste Charraig Uí
Leighin. Is as Laois d’Áine-Máire ó dhúchas
ach tá ach tá cónaí uirthi i gCorcaigh le fada.
Ag teacht ó theaghlach a bhí an-bháiúil ar
an dteanga dúchais, chuir sí spéis mhór sa
Ghaolainn agus í an-óg. D’fhreastail sí ar
Ollscoil na hÉireann Maigh Nuad, áit a bhain
sí B.A. amach sa Ghaeilge agus sa Tíreolaíocht,
Ard-Teastas san Oideachas agus M.A. sa
Ghaeilge.
Tá réimse leathan taithí aici ag múineadh
ag an dara agus an tríú leibhéal. Mhúin sí
Gaeilge agus Tíreolaíocht ag an uile leibhéal
i gColáiste Áth a’ Chóiste, áit a raibh sí ina
múinteoir Chúram Speisialta agus Príomhoide
Cúnta. I measc na bhfreagrachtaí a bhí uirthi,
bhí sí ina comhordaitheoir ar chúrsaí Pleanála
Forbartha Scoile, ar chursaí teangan agus ar
chúrsaí tréadchúraim. Thug sí blianta fada ag
múineadh i Roinn na Gaeilge i gColáiste na
hOllscoile Chorcaí agus in Ionad na Gaeilge
Labhartha ann. D’fhoilsigh sí an leabhar
Scéalta agus Seanchas Phádraig Uí Ghrífín,
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Gníomhachtaí Seach-Churaclaim
Extra curricular activities
Tuigimid, i nGaelcholáiste Charraig Uí
Leighin, a thábhachtaí is atá forbairt fhisiciúil,
shóisialta agus mhaoithneach an duine
óig, agus chomh mór is a shaibhríonn sí an
fhoghlaim. Molaimid rannphairtíocht na
ndaltaí i réimse leathan gníomhaíochtaí
spóirt, ceoil, ealaíne, cultúrtha agus aruile.
Cuirimid béim ar rannpháirtiocht, comhoibriú
agus féinfhoghlaim sna himeachtaí uile a
chuirtear ar fáil. Tugtar tús aite d’imeachtaí
cultúrtha na hÉireann, ar aon dul le héiteas na
scoile.
At Gaelcholásite Charraig Uí Leighin, we
believe that physical, mental, social and
emotional development is central to
the growth of the person, and enriches
learning. We expect, support and encourage
participation in a broad range of sporting,
musical, artistic and cultural activities. We
emphasise participation, co-operation and
independent learning in all activities offered.
Priority is given to Irish cultural activities in
keeping with our school ethos.
Cork Education and Training Board have
announced the appointment of Áine-Máire
Ní Fhaoláin as Principal of Gaelcholásite
Charraig Uí Leighin. Originally from Co. Laoise,
Áine-Máire has spent many years living and
working in Cork. Coming from a family with
a great love of the Irish language, she was
passionate about the Irish language from a
young age. She studied at NUI Maynooth,
where she graduated with a B.A. (Hons.) in
Irish and Geography, a Higher Diploma in
Education (Hons.) and a M.A. (Hons.) in Irish.
Áine-Máire brings a wealth of teaching,
administrative and leadership experience
to her new role having taught extensively
at both second and third level. She taught
for over twenty years at Coachford College,
where she also served as Special Duties
teacher and Assistant Principal. Amongst
her responsibilities were the co-ordination
of School Development Planning, language
programmes and pastoral care. She lectured
on undergraduate programmes for many
years in the Irish Department at University
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Seomra Gairmthreora
Seomra Creidimh agus Oifig Shéiplínigh
Seomra Mata
Seomra Staidéir Shóisialta
Saotharlann Foghlama Ilmheánacha
3 Shaotharlann Eolaíochta
Seomra Taispeántais
Seomra Ealaíne
Seomra Eacnamaíochta Baile
Seomra Staidéir Ghnó
Seomra Dhearadh agus Chumarsáide
Seomra Adhmadóireachta
Seomra Miotalóireachta
Leabharlann
Oifigí
Áiteanna Sóisialta
Halla
Seomraí Feistis
Seomra Aclaíochta
5 Chúirt Chruaidh
Gort Caide
Seomra Bídh
Seomra Cruinnithe
Seomra Chéad Chabhrach
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1 Learning Support Room
1 Guidance Suite (1 classroom and 1 office)
1 Religion Room, Meditation area and
Chaplain’s office
1 Mathematics room
1 Social Studies room
1 Multimedia Learning Laboratory
3 Science Laboratories and Preparation area
1 Demonstration area
1 Art/Craft room
1 Home Economics room
1 Business Studies/Commerce room
1 Design & Communication Graphics room
1 Architectural Technology/
Materials Technology Wood room
1 Engineering Technology/
Metalwork room and Store
Library and Ancillary Stores
Offices
Social Areas
PE Hall
PE Changing Rooms, Toilets and Stores
Fitness Suite
5 Hard-court Play areas
Football pitch
1 General Purpose/Dining area
1 Meeting room
1 First Aid room
saothar teangeolaíochta bunaithe ar chanúint
Chorca Dhuibhne.
Tá taithí fhairsing aici ag tréanáil agus ag
meantóireacht ábhair oidí agus múinteoirí
nua-cheaptha. D’oibrigh sí go dlúth leis na
coláistí tréanála ag cur cúsaí teangan ar fáil
d’ábhair múinteoirí. Bhí sí ina Príomhoide ar
chúsaí samhraidh Gaeltachta d’ábhair oidí ar
feadh roinnt blianta.
Tá spéis ar leith aici sa tumoideachas, sa bhuíon
teagaisc agus is céimí í sa Cheannaireacht
Teagaisc. Tá sí pósta agus tá clann mhic uirthi.
Tugann sí roinnt mhaith ama thiar i nGaeltacht
Chorca Dhuibhne nuair a ligeann an t-am do.
College Cork, and also taught at the Centre
for Spoken Irish there. Her book Scéalta agus
Seanchas Phádraig Uí Ghrifín, a linguistic
study of West Kerry dialect, is recommended
reading in a number of Irish universities.
Áine-Máire has vast experience in the
training and mentoring of student and
newly-appointed teachers. She has worked
extensively with the teacher-training colleges
in the provision of language courses, and
was Principal of student-teacher summer
Gaeltacht programmes for many years.
She has a particular interest in immersion
education, in team-teaching and is a recent
graduate in Instructional Leadership. She is
married with two sons, and enjoys spending
time in the West Kerry Gaeltacht.
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Teachtaireacht ón bPríomhoide
Principal’s message
Is mór an onóir agus an chúis áthais dom a
bheith ceapaithe mar chéad Phríomhoide ar
Ghaelcholáiste Charraig Uí Leighin. Is mór
dom ár scoil nua a chur os do chómhair, agus
éiteas agus sainmheon na scoile a roinnt ort.
It is a great honour for me to be appointed
as the first Principal of Gaelcholáiste Charraig
Uí Leighin. I am delighted to introduce you
to our school, and to share our ethos and
aspirations with you.
‘Sí an fhoghlaim bunchloch Ghaelcholáiste
Charraig Uí Leighin. Tabharfar tacaíocht agus
dushlán den scoth don uile dalta faoinár
gcúram barr a gcumas acadúil, pearsanta agus
sóisialta a a bhaint amach i dtimpeallacht lánGhaelach. Mar cheannaire ar an bhfoghlaim,
tógfadsa pobal scoile ina mbeidh an leanbh
mar chroílár ár n-uile chúraim.
We in Gaelcholáiste Charraig Uí Leighin are
committed to building a centre of learning
excellence in an Irish speaking environment,
where each pupil is supported and challenged
to reach their full potential academically,
personally and socially. As leader of learning, I
will build a caring and supportive community
which places the pupil at the heart of
everything we do.
Tugann spiorad agus fuinneamh na scoile
úrnua
seo
deiseannna
fíor-iontacha
oideachais d’ár bhfoghlaimeoirí. Tá tréimhse
iontach os ár gcómhair, agus táim ag súil
an-mhór le hoibriú I dteannta ár ndaltaí, ár
dtuismitheoirí, fhoireann na scoile, agus
pobal Charraig Uí Leighin agus an cheantair
mháguaird le barr feabhais múineadh agus
foghlama a chur ar fáil in ionad léinn den
scoth.
The energy and focus of our new school
represents a unique and wonderful
educational opportunity for our pupils. It
is a hugely exciting time for us, and I look
forward immensely to working with our
pupils, parents, staff and all members of our
community to create a centre of excellence
in teaching and learning at Gaelcholáiste
Charraig Uí Leighin.
Tá míle fáilte romhat bualadh isteach nú dul i
dteagmháil liom má bhíonn aon cheist agat.
Please feel free to contact me should you have
any queries.
Táim ag súil le bualadh leatsa agus le do
pháiste.
I look forward to welcoming you and your
child to Gaelcholáiste Charraig Uí Leighin.
Le dea-mhéin,
Áine-Máire Ní Fhaoláin
Le dea-mhéin,
Áine-Máire Ní Fhaoláin
(086) 027 0264
aine.nifhaolain@gaelcholaistecul.ie
(086) 027 0264
aine.nifhaolain@gaelcholaistecul.ie
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Áiseanna
Facilities
Beidh Coláiste den chéad scoth againn le
hoscailt ár bhfoirgnimh nua i 2017, áit a
mbeidh na háiseanna is nua-aimsearthaí
againn chun curaclam agus eischuraclam den
scoth a chur ar fáil.
Our state-of-the-art facilities at Ballinrea, on
schedule for completion in summer 2017,
will set the stage for academic and sporting
excellence. It is an ideal infrastructure in which
to deliver our broad academic curriculum, as
well as wide-ranging co-curricular and extracurricular activities.
Idir an dá linn, tá foirgnamh sealadach
compórdach agus scóipiúil againn i dTigh
Pháirc an Uisce, atá lán-oiriúnach chun pobal
Gaelcholáiste a thógaint.
I measc áiseanna an Ghaelcholáiste beidh
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9 Seomra Ginearálta
2 Sheomra Léachta
Seomra Cruinnithe
Seomra Ceoil agus Drámaíochta
Seomra Tacaíochta Foghlama
In the interim, our newly-equipped classrooms
at Waterpark House, including Science room,
Art room and Home Economics room provide
an ideal environment in which to build our
Gaelcholáiste community.
Facilities being provided for in our new
Gaelcholáiste include:
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9 General Classrooms
2 Lecture Rooms
1 Group Room
1 Music/Drama Area
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Curaclam
Curriculum
Cuirfear curaclam leathan ar fáil i
nGaelcholáiste Charraig Uí Leighin, a léiríonn
sainmheon na scoile.
A comprehensive curriculum will be delivered
at Gaelcholáiste Charraig Uí Leighin, which
underpins our school’s vision for the
development of the full potential of each
pupil.
Pupils are exposed to all subjects in First Year
as ‘tasters’ offered on a full year basis, allowing
them to make more informed decisions
regarding their subject choices thereafter.
Tabharfar deis do dhaltaí gach ábhar a
bhlaiseadh sa Chéad Bhliain, rud a thugann
deis dóibh rogha níos fearr ábhar a dhéanamh
ina dhiaidh sin.
Curaclam riachtanach:
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Gaeilge
Béarla
Mata
Spáinnis
Eolaíocht
Stair
Tíreolaíocht
Teagasc Creidimh
Corp Oideachais
Oideachas Sibhialta Sóisialta agus
Polaitíochta (OSSP)
Oideachas Sóisialta Pearsanta Sláinte (OSPS)
Roghnaíonn daltaí trí ábhar
ón liosta thíos:
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Staidéar Gnó
Ceol
Ealaín
Eacnamaíocht Bhaile
Sínis
Eolaíocht Teicneolaíocht Innealltóireacht
Mata (ETIM)
» Adhmadóireacht
» Miotalóireacht
» Liníocht Teicniúil
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Éiteas
Ethos
Is
iarbhunscoil
lán-Ghaelach
comhoideachasúil, ilchreidmheach é Coláiste
Charraig Uí Leighin, atá ag feidhmiú faoi
phátrún Bhóird Oideachais agus Oiliúna
Chorcaí.
Gaelcholáiste Charraig Uí Leighin is an allIrish, co-educational, multi-denominational
school post-primary school, operating under
patronage of Cork Education and Training
Board.
Fís
Vision
‘Sí an fhoghlaim bunchloch Ghaelcholáiste
Charraig Uí Leighin. Tugtar tacaíocht agus
dúshlán don uile dalta faoinár gcúram barr a
gcumas acadúil, pearsanta agus sóisialta a a
bhaint amach i dtimpeallacht lán-Ghaelach
ina dtugtar tús áite do mheas, cothramaíocht
agus ionracas.
Gaelcholáiste Charraig Uí Leighin is a
community of learning excellence in an Irishspeaking environment, which supports and
challenges each pupil to reach their potential,
and is underpinned by core values of respect,
fairness and integrity.
Clárú
Enrolment
Táimid ag clárú faoi láthair don scoilbhliain
2015/16 agus 2016/17. Tá foirmeachta
iarratais ar fáil ach iad a íoslódáil ag
www.corketb.ie
We are currently enrolling for 2015/16 and
2016/17.
Enrolment forms can be downloaded at
www.corketb.ie
The core curriculum for Junior Cycle
is as follows:
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Gaeilge
English
Mathematics
Spanish
Science
History
Geography
Religious Education
Physical Education
Civic Social Political Education (CSPE)
Social Personal Health Education (SPHE)
Pupils choose three options
in Second Year from:
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Business Studies
Music
Art, Craft and Design
Home Economics
Chinese
Science Technology Engineering Maths (STEM)
Materials Technology Wood
Materials Technology Metal
Technical Graphics
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Múineadh agus Foghlaim
Teaching and Learning
Úsáidfear na straitéisí is nua-aimsearthaí
teagaisc agus scoth na teicneolaíochta i
nGaelcholáiste Charraig Uí Leighin.
Gaelcholáiste Charraig Uí Leighin is an iPad
school, where our pupils’ engagement in their
learning is supported by the most modern
teaching styles and strategies, and through
the use of the most innovative technologies.
Bronnfar iPadanna ar lucht na Chéad Bhliana
2015/16.
Leagfaidh daltaí amach a spriocanna
foghlama féin agus glacfaidh said páirt ina
gcruinnithe tuismitheoirí féin.
Táimid, i nGaelcholáiste Charraig Uí Leighin,
ag feidhmiú i gcomhthéacs eochair-scileanna
an Teastais Shóisearaigh nua, atá leagtha
amach thíos:
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Féin-bhainistíocht
Sláinte
Cumarsáid
Cruthaitheacht
Comhoibriú
Bainistíocht eolais agus mhachnaimh
(www.ncca.ie)
Ionchur ár dTuismitheoirí
Creidimid go láidir go bhful ról fíorthábhachtach ag tuismitheoirí in oideachas
a bpáiste. Is mór dúinn tacaíocht ár
dtuismitheoirí, agus cuirimid fáilte roimh
ionchur tuismitheoirí in imeachtaí curaclaim
agus seach-churaclaim na scoile. Tuigimid
a thábhachtaí is atá rannphairtíocht na
dtuismitheoirí agus luachanna na scoile á
gcur chun cinn ar scoil, sa bhaile agus sa saol.
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To mark this historic chapter, the first class
of Gaelcholáiste Charraig Uí Leighin will be
presented with iPads by Cork ETB.
Pupils of Gaelcholáiste Charraig Uí Leighin
will set out their own academic goals through
Personal Academic Reviews, and participate
in their Parent-Teacher meetings.
Our clear focus on learning outcomes is
informed by the key skills set out as part of the
new Junior Cycle programme, and outlined
below:
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Managing myself
Staying well
Communicating
Being creative
Working with others
Managing information and thinking
(www.ncca.ie)
Parental Involvement
We believe parents are at the centre of their
child’s education, and that the support
of parents is vital in the achievement of
excellence. We seek and welcome parental
involvement in co-curricular and extracurricular activities, in the pursuit of
excellence in our school and in the promotion
of our school values.
Foirgneamh Sealadach
Ghaelcholáiste Charraig Uí Leighin
Temporary Premises
Culaith Scoile
Ghaelcholáiste Charraig Uí Leighin
Supplied by Cahill’s Carrigaline
Tréadchúram
Pastoral Care
Tugtar tús áite do shláinte agus sabháltacht
an pháiste i nGaelcholáiste Charraig Uí
Leighin. Tá an tréadchúram mar bhunchloch
an chórais tacaíochta agus, agus tuigimid gur
tábhachtaí ar fad tacaíocht, dea-chomhairle
agus timpeallacht cháirdiúil a chur ar fáil
do dhaltaí agus iad ag gabháil trí bhlianta
na déagóireachta. I dteannta na struchtúr
foirmeálta, is cur chuige uile-scoile atá againn,
agus tá ról lárnach ag gach ball foirne cur le
timpeallacht tacúil na scoile.
The care of each pupil, in all aspects of their
well-being is central at Gaelcholáiste Charraig
Uí Leighin. We endeavour to ensure the wellbeing and support of each pupil through
good example, advice and a friendly and
supportive community underpinned by our
core values. Our approach to pastoral care
is a holistic one, and while formal structures
and policies are in place, all members of the
school community play an integral part in the
care of our pupils.
Cúrsaí atá ar fáil:
Courses offered:
An Teastas Sóisearach
An Idirbhliain
An Ardteistiméireacht
Junior Certificate
Transition Year
Leaving Certificate
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