What do I need to bring?

Students will need to bring a packed lunch and a drink with them. The Coláiste will provide pens and paper to each student. Students will need to wear casual comfortable clothes for the sport and afternoon activities in the afternoon.

What about students who have little or no fluency?

To those students who have little or no fluency in the language we aim to foster their confidence and build up their fluency through our structured morning classes and through informal use of Irish in the afternoon sports activities. Cinnairí and teachers are always on hand to help any student who has any difficulty with the language. The Coláiste aims to create an effective and enjoyable learning environment for students at all level of fluency.

What can parents do at home?

Parents and other members of the family can use your own knowledge and understanding of the language, regardless of how small it may be, in conversation with your son or daughter throughout the duration of the course.

Supervision and monitoring of students

Every course is organised, overseen and supervised by the principal, teachers and cinnairí of the Coláiste.

‘Riail na Gaeilge’ and Speaking Irish

The Irish Gaelthacht Course can only be effective if students refrain from conversing in English for the duration of the course. Coláiste Naomh Eoin insists that students respect and abide by this fundamental rule. While students can incorporate English words and phrases into sentences in Gaeilge, they will at all times be encouraged to avail of their presence in the Gaeltacht and to actively seek to fill the gaps in their vocabulary. Special help will be given to students with little of no fluency in the language

Settling in

The first few days of the course are very important and it is essential that our students develop a positive learning attitude as early as possible. After the first few days students should become adjusted and acclimatized to an all-Irish speaking environment. Students should enjoy the course, participate fully in class and in the afternoon activities and most importantly speak Irish at all times, before you know it you will find yourself thinking as Gaeilge! If for any reason your son/daughter encounters any difficulty in settling in or is unhappy about anything please contact his/her us immediately. We are always here to help students to enjoy every aspect of the course as much as possible.

What are the Rules of the Coláiste?

• Smoking is strictly forbidden.
• Entry into licensed premises of the consumption of possession of alcoholic drink or drugs at anytime during the course is strictly forbidden.
• Students are not allowed to leave the jurisdiction of the college without special permission.
• Misbehaviour of any kind will not be accepted
• A student may not leave the college during the course without permission of the Ardmháistir.

The Coláiste’s aim is to ensure that each students enjoys every aspect of the course as much as possible. If for any reason your son or daughter encounters any difficulty settling in or is unhappy in anything please contact his/her teacher immediately.