Co. Clare VEC
Kildysart Community College
Philosophy
St. John Bosco Community College, Kildysart, is a newly established college. It opened in September 2002 replacing Cahercon Secondary School and Kildysart Vocational School. Our core aim is the provision of an educational experience that is life enchancing for all, both teacher and pupil: a school that together with the home provides a happy environment where the Christian spirit is nurtured: the dignity of the individual is cherished; where diligence, courtesy, participation and respect are fostered and the code of discipline is implemented for the good of the individual.
Kildysart Community College is an amalgamation of two second level schools and has operated as a college since September, 1999.
Courses
- Department of Education & Science Junior Certificate which is taken after 3 years.
- The Leaving Certificate of the Department of Education & Science.
- Secretarial which is ideal for students with the Leaving Certificate or for students with the Junior Certificate who may not wish to proceed to Leaving Certificate.
A Comprehensive range of subjects is offered in a caring atmosphere, by an experienced staff. This college is situated in a quiet, rural setting.
Curriculum Core Subjects
Gaeilge
English
Maths
Religious education
History
Geography
Science
Computers
Business
Physical education
Social, personal, health education
Civic, social & political education
Optional subjects
Art, craft, design
French, German, woodwork
Technical graphics, metalwork,
Home economics
Secretarial Course
Students are prepared for:
- Department of Education & Science Secretarial Examinations. (Advanced and Intermediate Typewriting.
- R.S.A. (Royal Society of Arts) Examinations which are held five times each year and are recognised throughout the world.
- Public Examinations such as the Civil Service and the County Council.
Subject Range
Typewriting, Audio-Typewriting, Computers, Shorthand (optional), Business English, Basic French, and Vocational Preparation.
The course in Computers consists of Word Processing, Database, and Spreadsheet.
In addition students spend one day each week on Work Experience and take part each year in a Mini-Company project.
Some points on the Secretarial Course:
- The course can act as an ideal transition year between the Leaving Certificate and entry to Third Level Education.
- With proper application and aptitude it is possible to have all examinations completed by early May.
- Certificates gained from the course make a very impressive addition to a CV.
These can include Advanced and intermediate Typewriting of the Department of Education & Science, R.S.A. Certificates in Typewriting, Audio-Typewriting, Word-Processing and Shorthand. - The school has been particularly successful over the years in placing students in the Civil Service. If you have completed the course you are in a perfect position to apply whenever the examination is next advertised.
- If you are waiting for a call to a job or to an interview, even five or six weeks on the course would give you the basics of the subjects and many prospective employers can be impressed and influenced by the use you made of your time while waiting.
Books
A book rental scheme operates for the first three years. Cost €80 in total.
Extra-curricular activities
The facilities of this new college include a modern sports hall, playing fields and hard court surfaces. At present students are involved in gaelic football, hurling, ladies' football, basketball, volleyball and rugby.
Other activities are:
Debating,
Mini-company,
School magazine
Location
We are located in south-west Clare in the village of Kildysart on the banks of the river Shannon.
- Kilrush is 18 miles
- Ennis is 15 miles(a daily bus service operates)
Further information from:
Marion Coughlan Flynn (Principal)
Tel: (065) 6832300
Fax: (065) 6832307
E-mail: cahercon.ias@eircom.net
Website: http://www.stjohnboscocc.com/
