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How To Apply for A School Place in St Kieran’s College

 

If you are interested in applying for a place in St Kieran’s College for your son, we would first advise that you view our  St Kieran’s College Prospectus  and then carefully read all of the information below:

 

 

Admissions Policy

Please read the St Kieran’s College Admission Policy. Our admissions policy outlines how the admission procedure works for our school. It was formulated and ratified by our Board of Management, following consultation with our Parents’ Association, Student Council and Teaching Staff. It has been approved by our then Patron, Most Reverend Denis Nulty, Apolostic Administrator for the Diocese of Ossory. It is reviewed by the Board of Management on an annual basis, most recently on December 8th 2022.

Please click on the following link to download our Admission Policy.

 

Application Process for Enrolment to First Year

 

Mailing List (optional) 

  • You may wish to have your name included on our mailing list.
  • This is not a requirement but names on the mailing list will receive a reminder about our Open Night/ Admissions Process for the following academic year, when your son begins Sixth Class.
  • To be included on our mailing list, please click on the following link and submit the relevant form: I would like to be included on the Mailing List   (Please note that the mailing list for admission for 2023 is now closed)

 

Open Night

  • Details for our Open Night for prospective students in First Year 2024 will be posted here in due course. The Open Night will consist of an Information Presentation, followed by guided tours of the school campus where you will get the opportunity to view the facilities and informally meet with staff and students. Those on our Mailing List will be sent a reminder about the Open Night prior to the event.
  • A link to the Application Form will be made available here in due course. Please note that under current legislation, we can only accept completed Application Forms during the application window – relevant dates will be made available on this page in due course. Please do not try to submit application forms before then as they cannot be accepted.

 

Annual Admission Notice

  • The Annual Admission Notice is published here each year after 1st September.
  • The Annual Admission Notice gives all relevant dates for the full application process pertaining to the Sixth Class students for that given year for admission to St Kieran’s College the following year.

 

Annual Process 

  • The relevant Application Form for 2024-2025 will be available for download below (in September/October 2023) when the process begins for enrolment for the 2024-2025 First Year Class Group or by contacting the School Office at that time.
  • Completed Application Forms will only be accepted during the appropriate time period, as specified, in the Annual Admission Notice (see above).
  • This year, the school will host an Open Night on for prospective students (Sixth Class Only) and their parents. Details to follow.
  • Names on the Mailing List will be sent a reminder about the Open Night in advance, but all relevant students and parents are welcome.
  • Please note that we receipt all applications via email to the email address provided in the Application Form.
  • If you do not receive same within a couple of days, the onus is on you to contact the school.
  • The school does not take any responsibility for Application Forms not received.

 

Key Dates for the Application Process for Incoming First Years 2024: 

  • The school will commence accepting applications for admission on Date To Be Confirmed (Note that applications received before this date will be deemed invalid)
  • The school shall cease accepting applications for admission on (closing date) Date To Be Confirmed
  •  Applicants will be notified of the decision by post which will be sent out in the post on Date To Be Confirmed
  • The period within which applicants must confirm acceptance of an offer of admission is by Date To Be Confirmed 

 

Application Process for School Transfer:

If you wish to apply for a place for your son as a school transfer (i.e. if he wishes to transfer from another second-level school) then you must:

  • Read the St Kieran’s College Admission Policy available below.
  • Download a copy of our School Transfer Application Form (available below) for students transferring from another second-level school or contact the school office to have a copy posted to you.
  • Complete this School Transfer Application Form and submit a hardcopy to the School Office.
  • Please include copies of your son’s two most recent school reports with his application and a cover-letter explaining why you are considering a school transfer at this time.
  • Please note that we receipt all applications via email to the email address provided in the School Transfer Application Form.
  • If you do not receive same within a couple of days, the onus is on you to contact the school.
  • The school does not take any responsibility for Application Forms not received.

 

Relevant Documents:

The Application Form for admission for 1st Year 2024-2025 will be made available here.

Admission Policy

Application Form will be posted here – (Please note that under current legislation, we can only accept completed Application Forms from Dates to be Confirmed. Please do not try to submit application forms before then).

School Transfer Application Form

Form BOMR1

 

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Key Dates

Key Dates (Academic Year 2023/2024)

Please note: It may be necessary to reschedule some of the below times and dates. Please check the school website throughout the year for confirmation of the most up to date information.

August
Thursday 24th
6th year students return at 8:50
Friday 25th
3rd year students return 8:50am/ 1st Year Induction at 11am
Monday 28th
2nd year, 5th year and TY students return to school at 8:50am
September
Monday 25th
School Closed
October
Thursday 26th (4:15-6:45pm)
6th Year P/T Meeting (Provisional)
Friday 27th
Mid-Term Break Begins @ 1pm
November
Monday 6th
School Reopens after Mid-Term Break
Thursday 16th (4.15pm - 6.45pm)
3rd Year P/T Meeting (Provisional)
Thursday 23rd (4.15pm - 6.45pm)
5th Year P/T Meeting (Provisional)
Friday 24th
Staff Training Day (No School for Students)
Monday 27th
Staff Training Day (No School for Students)
December
Friday 22nd
Christmas Holidays Begin @ 1pm
January
Monday 8th
School Reopens after Christmas Holidays
Thursday 18th (4.15pm - 6.45pm)
1st Year P/T Meeting (Provisional)
Monday 22nd
Staff Training Day (No School for Students)
Thursday 25th (4.15pm - 6.45pm)
2nd Year P/T Meeting (Provisional)
February
Monday 29th (Jan) - Friday 9th (Feb)
Mock Examinations for JC & LC
Monday 5th
St Brigid's Day (School Closed)
Friday 9th
Mid -Term Break Begins @ 1pm
Monday 19th
School Reopens after Mid-Term Break
Thursday 22nd (4:15-6:45pm)
TY P/T Meeting (Provisional)
March
Friday 1st
St Kieran's Day Activities
Monday 18th
School Closed
Friday 22nd
Easter Holidays Begin @ 1pm
April
Monday 8th
School Reopens after Easter Holidays
May
Monday 6th
School Closed (Bank Holiday)
Tuesday 7th
School Closed
June
Wednesday 5th
Junior & Leaving cert exams start

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