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Our school aims to provide all its students with a challenging academic programme within a caring and supportive environment. We strive to nurture and develop all that is best in each individual student through a disciplined, supportive atmosphere of encouragement and understanding. St. Patrick's College offers a very broad curriculum that reflects the wide-ranging aptitudes, abilities and interests of our students.
St. Patrick's College Lacken Cross is a rural co-educational school that prides itself on its warm, caring atmosphere. Our school aims to provide all its students with a challenging academic programme within a caring and supportive environment. We strive to nurture and develop all that is best in each individual student through a disciplined, supportive atmosphere of encouragement and understanding. St. Patrick's College offers a very broad curriculum that reflects the wide-ranging aptitudes, abilities and interests of our students. We have an outstanding record of academic achievement with the majority of our graduates going on to third level education including Universities, Institutes of Technology, Teacher Training, Nursing etc.First Year CurriculumFirst Year Students take the following subjects
a. Technical Graphics b. Art c. Music Students choose two subjects from the following a. Woodwork b. Metalwork c. Home Economics d. Business Studies All Subjects are taught to Honours Level Leaving Certificate Subject ChoicesCore Subjects
N.B. All subjects taught to Honours Level Also: a. Religious Education b. Career Guidance c. Physical Education Career Guidance and Counselling St. Patrick's College has a full-time qualified Career Guidance Counsellor. Career Guidance and Counselling is offered to ALL Students at Leaving Cert. In addition to aptitude testing, interest assessment and mock interviews, students are also provided with information on Third Level Courses, Job Application and Apprenticeship Programmes. Visits to third level institutions and in school talks by, amongst others, representatives of third level institutions Fas and Failte Ireland form an integral part of the Career Guidance programme. Special Needs. Our fully qualified remedial teacher individually assesses Students' needs and a comprehensive programme of support is on offer wherever needed. Application for Special Consideration at Junior and Leaving Certificate Exams is made for all eligible students. Anti-Bullying Policy We have a strong Anti-Bullying Policy that is fully implemented throughout the school. SportFootball On the sporting front St. Patrick's College has a well earned proud tradition. This year our U-14 Ladies Soccer Team became All Ireland Champions and our U-18s won the Connaught Championship. In the recent past our pupils have had a strong presence on Minor U-21 and Senior County Teams. It was a very proud moment for us when Marcus Hannick, a past pupil, won his U21 All Ireland medal in 2006. The proud footballing tradition of the college is further reflected in the number of players who make a major contribution to the success of the Mayo Vocational Schools team every year. Ladies Football Since ladies football was introduced to the College we have won the Mayo Vocational U16 A Championship. Basketball On the basketball court we have had victories in the Tom Tighe Cup and our teams have progressed through wins in the Mayo SBA Cup at both second year and senior level to the ultimate prize, a national title, won by second year girls. Handball There is a tradition of handball in the college and we acknowledge the wonderful work of the Killala Handball Club. A great measure of our success can be attributed to the visiting coaches who train our teams coupled with the dedication of the many teachers involved. GENERAL INFORMATIONSchool Uniform Green V-neck jumper incorporating school crest White Polo T Shirt Grey skirt/trousers School Uniforms can be purchased at outlets in Killala and Ballina. School Hours 9.15 - 3.35 Morning Break 11.00 - 11.20 Lunch Break 1.05 - 1.50 Book Loan Scheme All books are provided on loan returnable at the end of the school year. There is a nominal fee payable for this service. Evening Study Supervised Evening Study is offered to Leaving and Junior Cert students. This runs from October until May. We also run Study Skills Workshops and the Safe pass Programme For further information contact: Mr. John Killeen, Principal, St. Patrick's College, Lackencross, Co. Mayo Tel: 09634177 Fax: 096 34771 Email: This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it |
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