" RIALACHA:College rules will be explained clearly to students on their first day.1. Sí an Ghaeilge an teanga labhartha le linn an chúrsa. Students

are not permitted to speak English during the course. Ourattitude towards this rule is firm and those unwilling to makean effort to speak Irish will be sent home.

2. Entry into licensed premises or the consumption of alcoholicdrink is strictly forbidden during the course.

3. Smoking is forbidden on the course.4. Students must not absent themselves from the guesthouses

after 10.00 p.m. and remain there until after breakfast. 5. Swimming/fishing is only allowed under the supervision of a

member of college staff.6. A student may not leave the college during the course without

permission of the Príomhoide.7. As with normal school discipline policies, misbehaviour, verbal

or physical intimidation, intentional or otherwise will be dealtwith accordingly by the college authorities.

8. The Coláiste does not accept responsibility for lost/stolen ordamaged property during the course. Students must make goodany damage to property in guest-house or college before coursecompletion.

We make every effort that each student thoroughlyenjoys the course and are treated fairly at all times.

FEE:1. A, B & C : 3 Week Course - €910,

Deposit €2502. D, E & F: 2 Week Course (Pre Junior

Certs ONLY) - €690, Deposit €2503. Cinnire Training Course - €710,

Deposit €2504. G,H & I: Cúrsaí Bunscoile, Primary School

Courses (4th, 5th, 6th Classes) €330,Deposit €100

5. Course J: Dian Chúrsa Ardteiste, IntensivePre-Leaving Cert. course - €690, Deposit€250

6. Balance due for A, B, C, D, E & F by the01/05/2018. Balance for G, H, I & J by the15/06/2018.

7. All travel arrangements will be forwardedby email approx. 14 days before the coursebegins. Cost of bus borne by student.

8. TOURS: Tours to the Aran Islands,Connemara or Galway City, Salthill andsurrounding areas.

9. A doctor is on call at all times.The cost is borne by the student orparents.

10. Please note all correspondence will bemade via Email

CARD PAYMENTS ACCEPTED

Coláiste Cholumba,An Cheathrú Rua,Conamara,Co. na GaillimheH91FP6WFón: 091 - 595184e-phost: colaistecholumba@gmail.comwww.colaistecholumba.ie

Cúrsaí Gaeilge

2018

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FOIRM IARRATAIS: (Please use BLOCK CAPITALS)

1. Ainm/Name: ........................................................................................................

2. Buachaill Cailín

3. Date of Birth:......................................................................................................

4a. Seoladh/Address:..............................................................................................

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4b. Student’s email address:...............................................................................

5. Parent’s Mobile: ................................................................................................

6. Parent’s email address: .................................................................................(for receipt & course details)

7. Scoil (Full Address) ..........................................................................................

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8. (a) Rang nó Bliain, 2018...............................................................................

(b) Ainm do Mhúinteoir Gaeilge..............................................................

9. Cúrsa atá uait/Choice of Course

10a. Guest house of your choice. (If any)

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10b.Friends you wish to be accommodated with:

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11. Name and telephone number of person who will accept

responility for above student in parents absence.

Name: ....................................................................................................................

Mobile: ..................................................................................................................

12. Parents’ / student consent & acceptance: I have read the college

brochure and I understand and accept the college rules and

conditions.

Parents’ Signature: ..........................................................................................

Students’ Signature .......................................................................................

13. Any recurrent illnesses e.g. asthma, bedwetting, etc.

please give details) ....................................................................................................

*5, 6, 11, 12 & 13 MUST BE COMPLETED OR APPLICATION

WILL BE RETURNED

Cúrsaí 3 Seachtaine 3 Week Courses

A. 04/06/2018 – 25/06/2018

B. 26/06/2018 – 17/07/2018

C. 18/07/2018 – 08/08/2018

14 Day Gaeltacht Course (limited spaces)

D. 11/06/2018 – 25/06/2018

E. 03/07/2018 – 17/07/2018

F. 25/07/2018 – 08/08/2018

Cúrsaí Bunscoile 4/5/6th Class Primary

G. 01/07/2018 – 07/07/2018

H. 08/07/2018 – 14/07/2018

I. 22/07/2018 – 28/07/2018

Dian Chúrsa Ardteiste 2019 - Intensive Preparation for L.Cert 2019

J. 18/07/2018 – 01/08/2018

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COURSE PROGRAMME

Cúrsaí Gaeilge

2018MORNING CLASSES AFTERNOON EVENINGMonday - Saturday Sports, Beach etc. Ceilís, Karaoke, Discos etc.

COLLEGEColáiste Cholumba has been running Irishcourses in the Gaeltacht for almost thirtyyears. Our experience and expertise haveenabled us to provide an excellent service toall our students, ensuring that they returnhome with a greatly enhanced appreciationand grasp of the language and our culture.We use the communicative approach and availof all modern teaching aids as well as dramaand other techniques to ensure that eachstudent has the greatest opportunity toimprove his/her Irish.

COURSESOur courses are graded to suit studentsranging from Bunchúrsa to pre Leaving Cert.In this we cater for primary students, pre-junior and pre-leaving giving special tuitionon oral examinations. Assessment interviewsare conducted on course commencement.

1. Course A,B & C. Ages 12-18 years. Specialclasses for pre-Junior Cert & pre-LeavingCert 2019

2. Courses D,E & F (Pre-Junior Cert ONLY).Special classes for those sitting Junior Cert

3. Special stand alone courses for 4th/5th & 6th

class primary primary - G,H & I4. Course J. Stand alone Intensive

preparation course for students sittingLeaving Certificate 2019.

Cúrsaí Speisialta / Special Courses14 DAY GAELTACHT COURSE (Courses D, E & F)Pre-Junior Cert ONLYSummer 2011 saw the launch of our extremelypopular 2 week courses. These courses suitstudents who wish to experience the spóirt,spraoi and craic of the Gaeltacht for a shorterperiod. The course cost is €690. Please beadvised spaces are very limited.

CÚNTÓIR / ARD-CHINNIRE TRAINING COURSEFor those who have aspirations of becoming aCúntóir or an Ard-Chinnire you can firstlyattend this training course for 3 weeks for€710. Limited spaces. Terms and conditionsapply.

DIAN CHÚRSA ARDTEISTE 2019 (2 WeekCourse) Fee €690 (Course J)Seo cúrsa ullmhúcháin do lucht na hArdteiste2019 ina ndéanfar clúdú ar ábhair pháipéar 1& 2. Déanfar réiteach ar ábhair cainte donBhéal Triail & roinnt Béal Thriail bréagach lelinn an chúrsa.A stand alone Intensive preparation course forstudents sitting Leaving Certificate 2019.Special emphasis on topics for papers 1 & 2and in particular on the Oral Irish exam.Recorded Mock Oral examinations will beconducted throughout with feedback given onall aspects to ensure success.

For 4th, 5th and 6th Class Primary Pupils(courses G,H & I)The college organises a very popular course forprimary pupils which runs Sunday to Saturdayduring July.Tailored specifically for their age group this

allows primary students to gain the benefits ofthe Gaeltacht experience in a safe and funatmosphere. These courses are run separatelyto our 2 & 3 week courses at a much reducedcost of €330 (inclusive of accommodation &tuition)

Check out our website for fulldetails on all our courses

AFTERNOON ACTIVITIESCluichí: Cispheil, Eitpheil, Peil,Sacar, Rugbaí, Uni-hoc,Líonpheil, Rothaíocht.

Ceol: Pupils can participate inmusic activities, sketches,debates, drama and talentshows etc.

Snámh: Every use is made ofour safe sandy beachesincluding An Cheathrú Rua’sfamous Coral beach. (BlueFlag)

Outdoor Activities: Kayaking,rafting and orienteering aswell as our other outdoorgames mentioned above. Also our very popular obstaclecourse.Prizes for games, music andtalent competitions.

Some of the above subject toavailability & weatherconditions.

GUEST HOUSEAll guest houses are approvedby the Department of theGaeltacht. N.B. Every effort ismade to accommodate friendstogether in Guest-Houses,when requested with theapplication form. The collegereserves the right of finalplacement of students.Students will be notified ofGuest-House allocation approx.2 weeks prior to coursecommencement.

EVENING ACTIVITIESCéilithe, Dioscó Gaelach,Comórtas Amhránaíochta,Ceolchoirm, Scoraíocht.

Theme nights: Dubh & Bán,Céilí 60’s, Céilí Gléasta, OícheHawaii, Oíche Hollywood,Oíche Popstars, Oíche Culchie,Oíche na gContaetha, CéilíTíre.

OPTIONAL EXTRA ACTIVITIES Sailing, Golf, MountainOrienteering (Twelve Pins/Maam Turc’s), Ringo &Doughnut Rides.

*Please note, alloptional extraactivities aredependent ondemand,availability andare weatherpermitting.