Information

Transport Arrangements

Departure / Return  Kinnegad Plaza, Co Westmeath N91N9YR (rear car park)

Students travelling independently should arrive at Coláiste between 15:30 and 16:30 Students not availing of return transport on must be picked up from the Coláiste before 10:30. Directions to Coláiste Acla:   Eircode F28HK19

Packing Checklist

Please do not bring oversized suitcases. Max one normal suitcase weighing no more than 10 KG, and one normal sized school bag.  Students should be able to carry their suitcase upstairs

All equipment for water sports is provided, including wetsuits. Please make sure that large shorts for over wetsuits are packed.

Mobile phones, iPads & tablets

Please label mobile phones with the student’s name prior to departure. Phones are collected upon departure from Kinnegad. Studernts are permitted their phones between 22:00-22:15 each night in the house dining room or the immediate vicinity of the house.

A student found in possession of a phone outside of the permitted time of 22:00-22:15 compromises the safety and privacy of all other students/minors. This is a serious breach of child protection and will lead to dismissal from the Coláiste.

Riail na Gaeilge

If a student is found speaking English for the first time, he/she is reported to the principal and a text is sent informing the parents of the incident. If a student is found speaking English for a second time, his/her parents/guardians are informed with a phone call. A third incident leads to a final warning, and a fourth incident results in dismissal from the Coláiste.

This rule is strictly and fairly enforced. Extra Irish support classes will be provided to students found speaking English. As a result, students may miss out on sporting or social activities.

Accommodation Arrangements

Large groups of over 3 will not be accommodated in the same house. The Coláiste reserve the right to accommodate students as it sees fit.

Friends are accommodated in groups of 2/3 based on the information provided in application forms. While we endeavour to accommodate friends together this is not always possible. If applying with friends, we kindly request that preferences are organised prior to application and are clearly stated on the application.

Parental Visits

All students must be collected and signed out from the Coláiste and dropped back to the Coláiste and signed in.

Parents who wish to visit may do so on Saturday and Sunday during the course.

Students may be collected from the Coláiste between 11:00 and 14:00 on either day. Students who are dropped back to the Coláiste before 15:00 may return to the Bean an Tí. Students who return after 15:00 will be supervised for the remainder of the evening in the Coláiste. Students are not permitted to return to the Bean an Tí’s house with parents, they must return to the Coláiste. Students being taken out for any reason by anyone other than their parents must ensure that a text message giving parental permission is sent to 0831220735. There is a full schedule of activities for students over the weekend, so any students who do not wish to go out with parents will be fully catered for.

Post

If you wish to post letters / parcel to a student attending Coláiste Acla please use the following address.

Coláiste Acla , Acaill , Co Mhaigheo, F28HK19

Social Activities

There are a variety of themes for the céilís, including Fancy Dress, Pajama, County jersey, On the beach, clash, Movie, Black and white etc.

Other activities include the disco, Song Contest and Talent Show. Students partake in singing and music every day.

Students who wish to attend religious services will be facilitated if they request to do so.