Bothair UrmhUmhan, Cill Chainnigh

t: 056 - 776 4557 E: oifig@osrai.ie W: www.osrai.ie

Focal ón Phríomhoidea Chairde,

is scoil lán-ghaeilge chomhoideachais í Coláiste Pobail osraí a bunaíodh i 1991, i lár Chathair Chill Chainnigh. is é príomhchuspóir na scoile ná go mbeadh oideachais leathan ag gach dalta agus go mbeidís féinmhuiníneach agus ullamh don todhchaí nuair a fhágfaidh said an scoil.

Faoi láthair tá machnamh á dhéanamh agaibh ar oideachas dara leibhéal do bhur gclann. tá clú agus cáil ar ghaelcholáistí mórthimpeall na tíre ó thaobh ardchaighdeán oideachais de. Éiríonn le Coláiste Pobail osraí torthaí iontacha a bhaint amach go rialta.

Sna leathanaigh seo gheobhaidh tú blas beag de shaibhreas agus d’éagsúlacht thaithí an dalta ar Choláiste Pobail osraí. Cuireann tuismitheoirí cúram orainn aire mhaith a thabhairt dá gcuid páistí go gceann sé mbliana. iarrann na tuismitheoirí orainn scileanna agus buanna na bpáistí a chothú, iad a spreagadh agus cur ar a gcumas na mianaidhmeanna atá acu a bhaint amach. tá muid an-dáiríre faoin chúram seo.

is aidhm linn difear a dhéanamh i saol ár ndaoine óga. tá fianaise nach beag go bhfuil ag éirí linn. maidir le torthaí acadúla, tá Coláiste Pobail osraí ar cheann de na scoileanna is fearr sa tír le blianta anuas.

tugann muid tacaíocht aonarach chuí do dhaltaí a bhfuil dua ar leith acu le go ngnóthóidh siad thar a bpoitéinseal. agus soláthraíonn muid curaclam an-leathan le freastal ar riachtanais, ábaltachtaí agus suimeanna gach uile dhalta.

Cén fáth go bhfuil ag eirí chomh maith le Coláiste Pobail Osraí?

mar go bhfreastalaíonn muid ar gach páiste mar dhuine aonair. mar go bhfuil foireann díograiseach le hardscileanna againn. mar go bhfuil córas tréadchúraim agus tacaíochta pearsanta éifeachtach againn. ach go háirithe go bhfuil pobal scoile sona sásta sinn.

thar gach ní eile tá eispéaras oideachasúil den scoth ar Choláiste Pobail osraí mar go bhfuil sainmheon gaeilge go smior ionainn a spreagann ár ndaoine óga creidiúint iontu féin mar ghaeil agus gnóthú dá réir.

gnóthaíonn ár gcuid daltaí go hacadúil. ach gnóthaíonn siad chomh maith sa spórt, sa drámaíocht, san ealaín agus sa cheol. gnóthaíonn siad sna himeachtaí seach-churaclaim éagsúla.

Fásann siad go pearsanta agus go sóisialta i dtimpeallacht shábhailte bunaithe ar chaidrimh shona láidre. imíonn siad amach sa tsaol le gnóthú i réimse gairmeacha agus slite beatha. tugann siad leo na tréithe a chothaigh siad ar scoil, féinchreideamh, dearcadh pobail agus líofacht sa ghaeilge. Seo an fhís atá againn don pháiste s’agatsa. leanann Coláiste Pobail osraí den fhás, den tsíorfheabhsú, den nuálú. tá aistear corraitheach romhainn don chéad sé mbliana eile. tugaim cuireadh duit bheith linn.

Coláiste Pobail osraí is an all-irish medium, co-educational school in the heart of Kilkenny City. Established in 1991, the main objective of the school is that the students receive a rounded education and that they leave the school confident in their own ability and ready for the future.

at present many of you will be considering your child’s post-primary education. irish-medium post-primary schools are renowned for the excellence of their educational provision. Coláiste Pobail osraí has achieved excellent results over the years. Within these pages you will get a flavour of how rich and varied the pupil experience is at Coláiste Pobail osraí.

Parents entrust us with their children for six years. they ask us to develop their skills and talents, to inspire and empower them to achieve their hopes and aspirations. it is a task we take very seriously. We aim to use these six years wisely and effectively. We aim to make a difference in the lives of our young people.

We are dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in all areas of education. We aim to identify and develop the individual gifts of students and promote adequate life skills. We endeavour to provide equal opportunity for all students and are committed to providing an environment within which the development of intellectual and spiritual values are of prime importance. We support pupils with particular difficulties through individual care and support to achieve beyond their potential. and we provide an extensive curriculum to meet the needs, abilities and interests of each individual pupil.

Why is Coláiste Pobail Osraí so successful?

i believe we meet the needs of each child as an individual. We have a dedicated and highly-skilled staff are always ready to support and help. the pastoral and personal support system is very proactive and above all we have a happy school community.

above all we offer an excellent educational experience at Coláiste Pobail osraí because we have a strong irish language ethos which inspires young people to believe in themselves as proud young gaels and to achieve accordingly. our pupils achieve academically. But they also achieve in sport, drama, art and music and self-development.

our students go on to achieve beyond school in a wide variety of professions and walks of life. these are bright, successful men and women, taking with them the Coláiste Pobail osraí ethos: a self-belief, a sense of community and a fluency in the irish language.

they grow personally and socially in a safe environment built on strong happy relationships. this is what we wish for your child. Coláiste Pobail osraí continues to grow, to improve, to innovate. We invite you to join us.

“...To this day, I believe attending Coláiste Pobail Osraí was

the best decision I ever made” ( Dalta Blian 3)

Aistriú ó Bhunscoil go Mean Scoilis céim thábhachtach í nuair a aistrítear ó Bhunscoil go méanscoil. Caithfidh daltaí aghaidh a thabhairt ar athruithe dúshlánacha ó thaobh gnáthchúrsaí laethúla agus scileanna acadúla de. tá clár rathúil “cairde” i bhfeidhm i gColáiste Pobail osraí a thugann tacaíocht do dhaltaí nua chun dul i ngleic leis an aistiú ón mBunscoil go dtí an mhéanscoil.

Clár “Cairde”

tá córas comhairleoireachta “Cairde” i bhfeidhm i gColáiste Pobail osraí do dhaltaí sa chéad bhliain. Soláthraíonn daltaí sinsearacha struchtúr tacaíochta do dhaltaí na céad bliana agus iad ag aistriú ón mBunscoil.

Daltaí ag aistriú ó bhunscoileanna Béarla

tá fáilte roimh dhaltaí a thagann ó bhunscoileanna Béarla. Déantar measúnú ar chaighdeán gaeilge an scoláire ó thaobh scríbhneoireachta agus labhairt na gaeilge. Cuirtear ranganna breise ar fáil sa ghaeilge do dhaltaí na céad bliana chun a n-aistriú a dhéanamh níos fusa.

The transfer from Primary to Post Primary

Entering second level education is a major stepping stone for students. they are faced with daunting changes in their daily routine and academic expectations. Coláiste Pobail osraí successfully implements a programme which supports the students transfer from primary to post-primary.

Mentoring

there is a peer mentoring system in place for first year students. Senior students provide a support structure for first year students in their transfer from Primary to Secondary School.

Students transferring from English-medium

Primary SchoolsStudents from English-speaking primary schools are welcomed. an assessment of their level of irish is determined through a short interview and written exam. Students are also facilitated with extra irish classes in first year to help ease the transition.

An Curaclam

is é príomhaidhm Choláiste Pobail osraí oideachas den chéad scoth a sholáthar trí mheán na gaeilge. tá ar ár gcumas réimse leathan ábhar a chur ar fáil sa scoil.

Coláiste Pobail osraí offers a wide range of subjects to all students.

Junior Certificateall subjects are taken in first year and choices are made in second year.

Subjects Offered:Irish, English, Maths, History, Geography, French, CSPE, SPHE, Science, Business Studies, Art, Craft and Design, Home Economics, Materials Technology (Wood), Music. Computer Studies, Religious Education and Physical Education.

Teastas SóisearachDon teastas Sóisearach, cuirtear réimse leathan d’ábhair ar fáil. Déantar gach ábhar sa chéad bhliain agus déantar roghanna sa dara bliain.

Ábhair: - Gaeilge, Béarla, Matamaitic, Stáir, Tíreolas,

Fraincis, O.S.S.P., O.S.P.S., Eolaíocht, Staidéar Gnó, Ealaín,

Eacnamaíocht Bhaile, Teicneolaíocht Ábhair (Adhmad),

Teicneolaíocht, Ceol, Creideamh, Ríomhaireacht agus

Corpoideachas.

Transition yeartransition year provides students with the opportunity to develop initiatives and skills not necessarily emphasised in the more exam-oriented courses.

An idirbhliaintugann an idirbhliain deis do dhaltaí forbairt a dhéanamh ar a mbuanna agus ar a scileanna, rud nach mbeidís ábalta a dhéanamh i mblianta eile ina bhfuil béim curtha ar scrúduithe. Chomh maith leis na gnáth-ábhair tá modúil agus cláracha eile ar fáil san idirbhliain dá leithéidí seo:

• Computers / Ríomhaireacht

• iPad Initiative

• Taster Culture and Language Studies (Mandarin)

• Cultural studies / Léann cultúrtha (YSI)

• Drama / Drámaíocht

• Enterprise Education / Fiontraíocht

• Film & Animation / Scannánaíocht agus Anamúlacht

• Media Studies / Léann na Meán

• Gaisce

• Safe Pass / Oiliúint pas shábháilte

• Work Experience / Taithí Oibre

• Mini Company / Mionchomhlacht

• Music / Ceol

• Public Speaking / Club Díospóireachta

• First Aid / Garchabhair

• Drugs Awareness Programme / Clár eolais ar dhrugaí

transition year offers pupils a broad educational experience with a view to the attainment of increased maturity before proceeding to further study and/or vocational preparation.

tugann an idirbhliain deis iontach do dhaltaí cur lena dtaithí oideachais agus lena n-aibíocht sula dtosnaíonn siad ar chúrsa na hardteiste.

ArdteistCuirtear naoi n-ábhar ar a laghad ar fáil ag brath ar roghnú na ndaltaí sula dtosnaíonn siad an cúigiú bliain.

Ábhair : Gaeilge, Béarla, Matamaitic, Fraincis, Tíreolas, Bitheolaíocht, Fisic, Ceimic, Stair, Cuntasaíocht,

Staidéar Tógála, Grafaic, Ceol, Creideamh, O.S.P.S., Ríomhaireacht agus tuilleadh.

Leaving CertificateWe offer more than nine subjects to leaving Cert. the subjects offered depend on the selections of the students prior to starting fifth year.

Subjects: Irish, English, Mathematics, French, Geography, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Home Economics, Art,

History, Music, Engineering, Construction Studies, Design & Communication Graphics, Accounting, Career

Guidance, RE, PE., Computer Studies and more.

Measúnú agus Tuairisc ScoileDéantar measúnú go rialta ar fhorbairt i ndul chun cinn an scoláire le scrúduithe agus measúnú leanúnach. Coimeádtar taifead ar thorthaí. Eisítear tuairiscí scoile do thuismitheoirí agus pléitear forbairt an scoláire ag cruinnithe tuismitheoirí/múinteoirí.

Assessment: School Examinations & Reportsthe student’s progress is regularly assessed different methods of assessment and results and the results are recorded. School reports are issued to parents/guardians, and the progress and development of students are discussed at parent/teacher meetings.

Imeachtaí seach-churaclaim / Extra Curricular ActivitiesCuireann Coláiste Pobail osraí béim ar leith ar imeachtaí seach-churaclaim sa scoil. tá clár an-chuimsitheach ar fáil do na daltaí.

Colaiste Pobail osraí encourages extra-curricular activities and provides a comprehensive programme for students.

Spórt sa Choláiste / Extracurricular • Hurling / Iománaíocht• Camogie / Camógaíocht • Basketball / Cispheil• Gaelic football / Peil Ghaelach• Soccer / Sacar• Table Tennis / Leadóg Boird• Swimming / Snámh• Tennis / Leadóg• Hockey / Haca• Golf / Galf• Athletics / Lúthchleasaíocht• Outdoor Pursuits / Gníomhaíochtaí allamuigh• Tag Rugby / Rugbaí leaiste

Comórtais Náisiúnta agus Áitiúla / National and Local Competitions• BT Young Scientist exhibition / Taispeántas Eolaí Óg BT• AIB build a bank challenge / Dúshlán AIB• John West fantasy essay competition• Junk Kouture• Tráth na gCeist Raidió na Gaeltachta• Young entrepreneur / Fiontraí Óg• Young reporters competition / Comórtas na dTuairisceoirí Óga• Irish Maths Olympiad• Poetry competitions / Comórtais Filíochta• Savour Kilkenny• Scifest• Irish Junior Maths competition• IMTA Maths competition• Young Cook of the Year

Imeachtaí Cultúrtha agus Sóisialta / Cultural and Social • Concerts / Coirmeacha ceoil• Choirs / Córacha• School Trips / Turais Scoile• Traditional Band / Banna Ceoil Traidisiúnta• Clubs and Committees / Coistí agus Clubanna• Student council / Dáil na Scoile• Mini company group / Club Fiontraíochta• Photography club/ Club Grianghrafadóireachta• Public Speaking and Debating / Club Cainte & Díospóireachta

“A very wide range of cross-curricular and extra-curricular activities are available to students”

From Whole School Evaluation (MLL) Published July 2014.

Tréadchúram

Cuireann an scoil béim ar thábhacht an tréadchúraim agus is é aidhm na scoile aird agus aire a thabhairt do riachtanais agus dul chun cinn an scoláire. oibríonn múinteoirí ranga, an Comhairleoir gairmthreorach, an Séiplíneach, an Príomhoide agus an Príomhoide tánaisteach mar fhoireann ar son leas an scoláire le comhoibriú na dtuismitheoirí.tá polasaithe scoile agus cláracha ar nós forbairt phearsanta agus shóisialta, bulaíocht agus mí-úsáid substaintí i bhfeidhm agus déantar athbhreithniú orthu de réir mar is gá.aithníonn Coláiste Pobail osraí an tábhacht a bhaineann le tréadchúram maidir lena éifeacht ar shainmheon na scoile.

Pastoral Carethe school stresses the importance of pastoral care and aims at meeting the needs of each individual pupil, caring for his/her welfare and general progress. Class tutors, guidance Counsellor, Chaplin, Principal and Deputy Principal work as a team in co-operation with parents/guardian. School policies and programmes covering personal and social development, health, homework, bullying and substance abuse are in place and are reviewed as necessary.

“An effective pastoral care system is in place and

there is a wide range of supports available to

students”

From Whole School Evaluation (MLL) Published July 2014.

An Ghaeilgeis í an ghaeilge an phríomhtheanga chumarsáide i gColáiste Pobail osraí. Spreagtar scoláirí chun an ghaeilge a labhairt an t-am ar fad sa scoil, i dtimpeallacht na scoile agus le linn imeachtaí scoile.

irish is the language of communication in Coláiste Pobail osraí. Students are encouraged to speak irish at all times in the school, in the school neighbourhood and at all school activities.

Staidéar maoirsithetá staidéar maoirsithe ar fáil tar éis scoile ó 16.10i.n. go 18.10i.n. más rud é go dteastaíonn sé ó na daltaí.

After school studySupervised after-school study is available for students from 4.10pm – 6.10pm if they wish to avail of it.

A light snack is provided.

Club Bricfeastatá bricfeasta ar fáil gach maidin ó 8.30 r.n. – 8.50 r.n.

Breakfast ClubBreakfast is available for students each morning from 8.30am – 8.50am.

“The overall quality of teaching and of learning

ranged from excellent to very good”

From Whole School Evaluation (MLL) Published July 2014.

Br Urmhumhan, Cill Chainnigh.

T: 056 - 776 4557 E: oifig@osrai.ie W: www.osrai.ie

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