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Lanesboro Community College, County Longford |
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| Contact Details |
| Telephone : |
+353 (0)43 3321139 |
| Fax : |
+353 (0)43 3321139 |
| Email : |
lanesborocc.ias@eircom.net |
| Principal
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Mr
Jimmy Flanagan |
| Second
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Junior
and Leaving Certificate |
| PLC
Courses : |
Horsemanship,
Outdoor Recreation, ECDL / Secretarial Studies
and Tourism |
| Courses Running September 2007 |
- COMPUTERS (Beginners) Tues 9th Oct 7 30 to 9 30 (6 weeks) Cost €90
- COOKERY Tues 9th Oct 7 30 – 9 30 (6 weeks) Cost €95
- ESOL Tues 9th Oct 7 30 to 9 30 (6 weeks) Cost €75
- BRIDGE Tues 9 th Oct 7 30 – 8 30 (10 weeks) Cost €75
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Introduction
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Mr JIMMY
FLANAGAN
Principal |
Lanesboro Vocational School opened in 1960
and amalgamated with St Joseph’s Convent
into a Community College in September 1989.
The Minister for Education and Science, Micháel
Martin, officially opened the new extension
in January 2000. Plans for refurbishment of
the original building are presently with the
Department.
The school offers the full range of subjects
to Higher Leaving Certificate Level and has
expanded into the PLC area with courses available
in Computers (ECDL), Horsemanship and Outdoor
Recreation.
Present school accommodation includes specialist
rooms which cater for Science, Home Economics,
Material Technology (wood), Construction Studies,
Material Technology (metal), Engineering and
Computer Studies. There is also an assembly
hall, general classrooms, a library, a staff
room, parents’ room, offices, playing
fields / running track, etc.
On completion of their leaving certificate
our students attend Universities, Institutes
of Technology, Colleges of Further Education,
take appreenticeships, or enter directly into
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Second Level Programmes
The following outlines the curriculum provision
offered in Ballymahon Vocational School at
Junior Cycle and Senior Cycle. |
- Junior Cycle:
Subjects offered include: English, Irish,
Maths, French, German, History, Geography,
Science, Business Studies, Home Economics,
Art, Woodwork, Technical Graphics, Metalwork,
Religion, CSPE, SPHE, Music. (Since many
subjects now involve the use of computers
all students are thoroughly familiarised
in their use.)
- Senior Cycle:
Traditional Leaving Certificate subjects:
English, Irish, Maths, French, German,
Geography, History, Business Studies,
Home Economics, Art, Construction Studies,
Engineering, Technical Drawing, Physics,
Chemistry, Biology, Religion, Accountancy,
Career Guidance.
LCVP subjects and link modules:
usual Leaving Cert subjects and 2 link
modules – Preparation for the World
of Work and Enterprise Education.
- Further Education:
Certificate courses certified by FETAC:
Outdoor Recreation, Horsemanship, ECDL
/ Secretarial
- Part-time courses:
Considered on demand.
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Additional Information
Pastoral Care / Religious
Education
As a VEC school, Lanesboro Community College
is multi-denominational. The Chaplain organises
activities such as 3rd World Projects, Retreats,
Prayer Services at Assembly and Youth Masses.
We offer Social, Personal and Health Education
up to Junior Certificate and we take part
in the Healthy Schools Initiative and Green
Schools Initiative.
Supervised Study
Four evenings per week, 2 hours per evening.
Study Skills Programme with 4th, 5th years
and parents.
Learning Support
Full guidance and counselling service. Resource
and Special Needs teachers, parents’
information nights, Home School Community
Liaison, classes for parents and support for
parents in working with their child.
Parent / Teacher Meetings
Separate Parent / Teacher Meetings for Junior
and Leaving Certificate students. Leaving
Certificate Parents’ Information Night,
2nd and 4th Years’ choice of subjects
information night, enrolment, 1st Year Induction
night, home visits and parents’ room.
School Uniform
Grey skirt / trousers, green jumper with crest,
grey shirt and tie. Fleece jacket optional.
Book Scheme
We distribute the Book Grant in October each
year and we are working on developing a second-hand
book scheme.
Extra Curricular Activities
Sport
Gaelic Football / Soccer – U14, U16,
U18, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Volleyball,
Hurling. Last year was one of our most successful
years in sport. We reached the final stages
in all grades of Gaelic football in Leinster.
Workshops
Drama / Dance, Music, Art Exhibition, Community
Art Enterprise Programme.
Credit Union
The school operates a branch of the local
Credit Union in-house. This is a great opportunity
for students to save for educational trips,
tours, etc. The local branch also kindly sponsors
table quiz competitions every year. It also
sponsors a local Art competiton for different
age groups.
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Martial Arts
Tae-kwon-do.
Projects
Young Scientist Exhibition – involved
every year and highly commended in 2004. School
Magazine – The Buzz, Press Reporting,
School Shows, Arts / Crafts, Valentine’s
Day, An Gaisce, Trade Fair. Member of Green
Schools Initiative.
Other Pursuits
Kayaking, Rugby, Chess, Horse Riding, Camogie,
Swimming.
Educational Tours
A Continental tour is organised every two
years. Ongoing trips to theatre, musicals,
pantomimes, etc. Senior students also attend
Careers’ Exhibitions and visit Third
Level Institutions.
School Shows
Cinderella 2000, Grease 2001, Show Time 2002,
Christmas Concert with Guests 2003.
Schools Campaigns
Health promotion, Concern Fast.
Language Scholarships
2 Irish, 1 French, 1 German
Participation in other areas
Home School Community Liaison Service:
Active involvement of parents and local community
in the life of the school. Key Aspects of
Scheme: Home visits, local committee, parents’
room, classes / courses for parents
Courses / activities in which parents are
involved: Induction evening for 1st Year
parents, Maths for Parents class, Student
Council, Linking 6th class and 1st Year Maths,
Horse Riding, training course on Committee
Skills, study skills seminar, aerobics, ‘Healthy
Food Made Easy’ – cookery presentation
/ cookery classes, local committee, coffee
mornings, information leaflets, Christmas
cake baking and decorating, flower arranging,
pilates.
Involvement with Community / Local Industry
Work experience, visiting speakers, fundraising
for charity, use of school buildings by outside
groups, LCVP, Christmas Fair, pantomime, Lough
Ree Area Local Committee, Youth Convention. |
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