St. Conleth's College 75 Year Quinquennial 2014

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St. Conleth's College
1939 - 2014
In addition to the normal course of studies, opportunities
are provided for the cultivation and development of talents
for Music, Elocution, Drawing, Painting, Woodwork, etc.
A fundamental principle in the College is that the number
of pupils in each Form should be kept low. Individual
attention for each boy is thus assured.
The Masters are graduates of the National University of
Ireland, and have several years’ teaching experience. Each
Master is a specialist in his subject.
Religion : Before acceptance into the Lower School, boys
are expected to have made their First Holy Communion.
Having reached a suitable age they are prepared for Confirmation.
Catechism and Bible History are carefully
taught, as also the Serving of Mass. In the Upper School all
boys follow the course prescribed by the Ecclesiastical
Authorities. They study during the courses : The Gospels,
Apologetics, Church History, Liturgy.
Boys of both Schools are examined each year, either orally
or in writing, by the Diocesan Examiners. A three day
retreat is given in the College at the beginning of Michaelmas
Term. On Saturday the boys visit the Parish Church
for the purpose of going to Confession.
Discipline : The Headmaster reserves the right to dismiss
from the College any boy whom he considers may exercise
a harmful influence on others, or who is guilty of persistent
idleness, ungentlemanly conduct or insubordination.
Study : The work of the College either in matters disciplinary
or Academic cannot efficiently be carried out without
the intelligent and sustained co-operation of parents. This
co-operation is especially sought in regard to homework.
Parents should see that ample time – two to three hours in
the case of Senior boys – is devoted, under favourable conditions,
to this private study.
A study period is allocated in the Lower School each afternoon
for Juniors, under the supervision of a Master.
Excuses : If a boy is absent even for a day, or has not completed
his homework, or arrives late, he must bring a
written excuse signed by parent or Guardian.
Reports : These are sent to Parents at the end of Michaelmas,
Hilary and Trinity Terms. They contain the results
of the Term examinations, together with reports on
behaviour and general progress.
Merit cards are awarded fortnightly to each boy. They are
graded A, B, C and parents can co-operate by suitably
rewarding the boy when he gains an A-card.
Debating Society : There is a flourishing Debating Society
in the College. All boys are expected to be present at the
meetings and are encouraged to speak. A valuable silver
cup is awarded annually to the outstanding Speaker of the
year. This Society also arranges for lectures, either by the
students themselves or by outsiders, during the year.
Library : Two libraries, Junior and Senior, are provided and
each boy is encouraged to make frequent use of the books.
Physical Culture : A regular course of physical exercises,
forms part of the ordinary curriculum. Sokol Drill,
Gymnastics, Boxing, Fencing, Riding, are taught by Qualified
Instructors.
Games : Rugby, Tennis, Cricket, Basketball are catered
for and are under the direction of a Sportsmaster. The
College is affiliated with the various controlling bodies in
these sports.
Timetable
9.30 - 1.00 … Class
1.00 - 2.00 … Lunch (Interval)
2.00 - 3.30 … Class (Senior Forms)
3.30 - 5.00 … Games, etc.
It will be noted that the order of times enables all to have
a hot meal in the middle of the day, which is considered so
essential for growing boys. Hot lunch is provided at the
college for those who live at a distance. Light refection –
milk and/or fruit – is served at 11 o’clock.
Interviews : To ensure the harmonious working of the
College, interviews with parents during the term are cordially
welcomed by the Headmaster. His hours for such
interviews are from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm each day; at
other hours by appointment.
Terms and Fees : There are three terms in the year.
The fees are payable terminally in advance and should be
remitted without delay on receipt of memorandum.
Tuitions :
Boys under twelve … £12. 12. 0d per term
Boys over twelve … £15 15. 0d per term
(N.B. Pupils of the Fifth Form and over are reckoned as “Over Twelve“)
Extras :
Games, Drill, Elocution … 10/- each per Term
Boxing … 10/- per Term
Drawing … 10/- per Term
Fencing … 15/- per Term
Painting … 15/- per Term
Riding … £2.2.0. per Term