Pastoral Care Structures - Class and Year Group structures:

Each class will have assigned to it a Class Tutor/Caomhnoir, whose role is to get to know the students in her/his care, and be responsible for every aspect of their well being while in our care.

Each year group of students will have a Year Head/Ceannaire Bliana as their overall supervisor. The Year Head liaises with the Tutors and monitors pupils' overall progress as part of their responsibility for the Pastoral Care of the pupils. The Year Head also works closely with parents and is in regular communication with them regarding their child's progress.

Pastoral Care Programme:

A Pastoral Care Programme exists in the college and topics appropriate to the age and development of young people are dealt with through a programme in Social, Personal and Health Education Programme (SPHE).


Civic, Social and Political Education (CSPE): While this is an examination subject for Junior Certificate this programme also contributes and complements the Pastoral Care Programme with its emphasis on Human Rights and Responsibilities in 1st year.

Sample First Year Topics

CSPE: SPHE:

Rights and Responsibilities My New School
Bullying Homework and Study
Conflict resolution Safety
Dilemma - actions and consequences Healthy Living
The environment - taking responsibility Friends and influences

Religious Studies:

Instruction in Religious Studies will be available to R.C. and Church of Ireland pupils. Arrangements will be made to provide for the needs of pupils of other religious beliefs. A full-time chaplain works in the College whose role is to help and support students in their spiritual and emotional development.