Course description

The programme can take place in 3 different public schools in Galway :

• Coláíste Ignoaid is a public co-educational secondary school. Established in 1860, having a long and well-founded history, the school’s ethos is to provide “an education tailored to the needs of young people facing out to take their rightful place as mature adults in a complex society”. Although the school is Catholic in its philosophy, it warmly welcomes students of all religious dominations and none. Today, Colaíste has an enrolment of 650 students.
• Salerno Secondary School: Salerno is an all girls Catholic Secondary School with a strong Christian ethos. The educational philosophy of the school recognizes the importance of each student reaching her full potential. This is achieved through the quality of education the students receive and by the witness of life lived there. The friendly and caring atmosphere of the school encourages and motivates students in developing good interpersonal relationships which promote self-esteem, mutual respect and consideration for others. Today, Salerno has an enrolment of 520 pupils.
  -St Mary Secondary School: is an all boys secondary School and has traditionally drawn students from a large catchment area and so will endeavor to continue to accommodate this wide range of students. The Ethos of the College is Catholic. Built on elevated ground with commanding views over the city of Galway and set amidst the famed scenic beauty of Galway bay, St. Mary’s College has an excellent academic programme and emphasis on participation in sport and other leisure pursuits such as drama and debating, St. Mary’s College aims at providing the fullest and best opportunity for harmonious growth of each student in his intellectual, physical and aesthetic development.
  
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Pedagogy

Ireland has an excellent Education System. The teachers and the school staff will do everything they can to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.

Activities

Extracurricular activities in Colaíste Ignoaid Secondary School:

- Sports

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rowing, Gaelic Football, rugby, hockey, soccer, basketball, golf, tennis swiming and mountaineering

-Cultural activities

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debating, drama, social action, orchestra, computer and mini-companies. Production of an annual public musical/drama ans magazine.
Extracurricular activities in Salerno Secondary School:

- Sports:

hockey, basketball, badminton, squash, soccer and football.

-Debating And Public Speaking

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These are actively encouraged throughout the school and teams have been successful at national and international level

-Drama And Music

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. The students stage a play or a musical in local theatres from time to time. They design the stage sets and costumes and are very actively involved in all aspects of the performance. There is also a school orchestra and choir.
Extracurricular activities in St Mary Secondary School:

- Sports:

Athletics, Basketball, Hurling, Soccer, Rugby, Handball

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Cultural activities:

St.Marys encourages all students to participate in extra curricular activites incuding school trips as well as many co-curricular activities.

Equipment

-Colaíste Ignoaid Secondary School:
Sports Hall, theatre facilities, Chapel, Home Economics Suite, laboratories for arts, sports field, library, etc.
-Salerno Secondary School:
A wide range of facilities is offered in Salerno. These include Science Laboratories, Home Economics Room, Computer Room, Art Room, Pottery Workshop, Library and Prayer Room, etc.
St Mary Secondary School:
Spacious front hall, study hall, library, home economics room, sports hall, gym, language laboratorie, computers lab, church, exterior field.

• Age : 14 - 18 years
• Services : internet access, library, multi-media center, student lounge
• Environment : City
• Leisure activities : Basketball, fitness centre, Museums, Soccer, Theater, Tourist sites