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EVENING CLASSES
IN
Coláiste Chiaráin
THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
CELBRIDGE ROAD, LEIXLIP, Including
CO. KILDARE. New
Saturday
Classes
S pr ing p ro gr amm e 20 1 1
E NRO LME NT
Tuesday 11th January 2011
7.00 - 9.00 p.m.
Thursday 13th January 2011
7.00 - 9.00 p.m.
or
By Post OR Credit Card see note inside.
Online enrolment @www.feepay.ie
COMME NC EM E NT
Tuesday 25th Jan. 2011
unless otherwise specified.
PHONE 01-6247624/6295046
for information
Between 7.00 and 9.00 p.m.
Tuesday, W ednesday, Thursday
or alternatively leave a message.
www.colaistechiarain.com
email: leixlip@adulted.ie
MISSION STATEMENT ON ADULT EDUCATION
Coláiste Chiaráin is committed to promoting education al
opportunities and qualifications for adults in the form of
further and continuing education and especially second
chance education for those who have not benefited from
their schooling.
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INTRODUCTION
Evening Classes are offered in Coláiste Chiaráin on
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, in collaboration with
Co. Kildare VEC, NUI Maynooth, Kildare Co.Co. and the
National College of Ireland. Coláiste Chiaráin is quality
assured to FETAC Level 6.
Information: The Director of Adult & Community Education
Assistant Director or School Representative will be available
at the school to answer your queries on the enrolment nights,
from 7.00-9.00pm and from the 11th January onwards.
Ph 6247624/6295046 or alternatively leave a message.
Adult Guidance: Available on request.
Postal Enrolment will be accepted provided a cheque, bank
draft, or postal order accompanies the enrolment form for
the required fee made out to AD. ED. Coláiste Chiaráin to
reach the Adult Education Office on or before the 11th of
January. Should the course not commence you will be
contacted and your cheque returned or refunded.
Enrolment should be effected by the student in person on
Tue 11th Jan. & Thur 13th Jan. This is not a requirement if
enrolling by pos t or online. You must be over 16yr s to enrol
in the evening programme. Students are enrolled on a “first
come first served” basis. Enrolment by phone using credit
card is also possible, from the 10th of January with the
exception of enrolment nights (11th & 13th Jan. 7-9p.m.)
Online enrol ment @www.feepay.ie
Please note a booking fee applies when booking by Credit
Card on line(No fee for Laser)
Early enrolment is advisable to ensure the class of interest
to you has sufficient numbers.
Note: Any special needs should be identified prior to
enrolment.
Late Enrolment may be effected up to and including the
first night of class if they are not already full. Ring in
advance.
Commencement: Tuesday 25th January unless otherwise
specified.
School Closures: Night classes follow the day school
closures. No classes 22nd, 23rd & 24th Feb. (Midterm)
Check with Director or Tutor for other possible closures.
Fees must be paid in full on enrolment , by Credit Card,
Cheque with banker’s card, Bank draft, or Postal order made
out to AD. ED. Coláiste Chiaráin. Receipts are issued. No
cash will be accepted on enrolment night. Only fully paid
students will be admitted to class. OAP’s & Unemploye d
may be granted fee reductions on some courses. This must
be applied for at the Adult Education Office before the
11th January.
Refunds: Fees are non-refundable unless a course does not
commence due to insufficient numbers or a tutor being
unavailable. In such cases participants will be notified and
fees refunded. The Director reserves the right to close a
course and refund fees.
Student Property: Responsibility cannot be accepted for
loss of, or damage to the property of students, their cars
motor cycles or bicycles on the school grounds.
Parking: Please park with consideration for others. Do not
block access and keep off the grass. Parking at the school is
limited.
Discipline: On enrolment, the student subscribes to the
regulations of the school and is bound by them. The school
reserves the right to suspend a student from classes and the
premises as seems appropriate.
Smoking is strictly prohibited by law in any part of the
school building and grounds.
New Courses : Do you have a skill or knowledge you would
like to share with adults? If you have a course you are
prepared to instruct, please s end course outline and your
qualifications to the Director.
Business & ICT
10 Computers: Beginners
Tues.7.00-8.30 p.m. 10 classes €115. This course is
suitable for students who know how to use
mouse/keyboard and for those who are familiar with
‘Windows’. This is an introduction to Windows, Word-
processing/Access.
20 Computers: Improvers
Tues 8.30-10.00p.m.10 classes €115. . This course is
suitable for students who are familiar with ‘W indows’.
It is a follow on course from beginners and includes
Word and Excel.
30 Internet & E-mail (Set up and browse) – PowerPoint
Weds. 7.00 - 8.30p.m. 7 classes €80. Improve your
presentations; get a better understanding of the Internet .
40 Computerised Book-keeping TAS 1 Thurs.7.00 - 8.30p.m
10 classes €120 Do you want to learn Computerised
Book-Keeping and broaden your IT skills?
50 Sage Payroll Thurs. 8.30 – 10.00p.m 10 classes €125..
Learn how to use computerised payroll using Sage
Quickpay and broaden your IT skills .
60 Computer Aided Design Beginners
Tues. 7.00-8.30p.m. 9 classes €125. This course will
introduce participants to the concept of computer -aided
design using AutoCad 2005. Essential for anybody
working in a drawing related environment eg.
Engineering, Architecture, Design and Trades.
70 Start your own business Weds.7.30-9.30p.m 8 classes
€85
Guidance for a Set Up Business Situation. Researching
Your Market/SWOT Anal ysis/Taxation/Types of Business
Company/Company Law/Marketing/Budgeting/Future
Planning etc.
Languages
80 French (Beginners)
Wed 7.00-8.30p.m. 9 classes over one term €70.
Why not learn or relearn this beautiful language and
enjoy travel, films and literature and improve your
employment prospects?
90 French (Advanced)
Wed 8.30-10.00p.m.9 classes over one term €70
A more advanced class for those who have studied French
previously and want to take it to a higher level.
100 German (Improvers)
Wed. 8.30- 10.00p.m.9 classes over one term €70
If you would like to improve on what you learned in
beginners join this class. For holidays or business you
will find this course beneficial.
110 Irish (Beginners) Wed. 8.30-10.00p.m.9 classes over
one term €70
For absolute beginners with a possibility of taking level
A1 of Maynooth University next year. Teastas Eorpach sa
Ghaeilge (European certificate in Irish) (Exam fees not
included).
120 Spanish (Beginners) Wed. 7.00-8.30p.m 9 classes €70.
For absolute beginners. Join this very popular European
language class.
130 Italian (Beginners) Tue. 8.30-10.00p.m. 9 classes €70
For absolute beginners. Join this very popular European
language class for business or holidays.
140 Sign Language for Beginners Thurs.7.30-9.00p.m.
9 classes €75. Another way of communicating, using
your hands ever wondered where to start. A course in the
basics of Irish sign language (ISL) to communicate with
the deaf and understand them.
Social & Personal
150 Creative Writing Tues.7.30-9.00p.m. 9 classes €70
This course will help both the novice and established
writer to think, write and edit cr eatively.
160 Genealogy Tues.7.30-9.00p.m. 9 classes €70
Who do you think you are ? Do you know yo ur family
history? Trace your roots.
170 Meditation Class Thur. 7.30-8.30p.m 8 classes €50
Take some time for yourself and look after your mind,
body and spirit. Meditation can help relieve stress,
tension and open the doorways to self discovery. This
class allows you to explore meditations that will help
with self belief, stress, creativity and connect with your
own soul and with the angels .
180 Psychic Development Thur. 8.45-9.45p.m 8 classes €50
Discover t he psychic side of your self to communicate
with spirit and develop your own soul .
190 Psychology (Beg) Weds. 7.30 – 9.00 p.m. 9 classes. €80
This series of lectures aims to introduce participants to
some of the areas of psychology which may have
relevance to our everyda y lives. Some of the following
topics will be discussed: A brief history of psychology
and the biological basis of behaviour sex/gender role
development – personality - motivation - achievement –
stress and intelligence.
200 Wine Appreciation Thurs. 7.30-9.30p.m. 6 classes €80
Suitable for a novice. All wine products covered eg Port,
Sherry and Champagne + Wine tasting (Approx. 4 wines
per night. Additional cost of €20approx. paid to tutor.)
Crafts and Skills
210 Art (Beg) Tue.7.30-9.30p.m 10 classes €85
Tuition in the use of watercolours. The course will
introduce the techniques of water colour painti ng Still
Life, Landscapes, and P ortraiture. Give it a try and
discover your hidden talents. You will need your own
brushes, paints etc. (€20 approx).
220 Art Painting (Imp) Wed.7.30-9.30p.m 10 classes €85
Improve on the skills previously learned . This course
will include Still Life, Landscapes , Portraiture,
Seascapes and some street scenes. (In Oil and Acrylics)
(Give it a try and improve on your talents.) Need yo ur
own brushes etc cost (€20 approx).
230 Basic Car Maintenance Tues. 7.30-9.30p.m.9 classes.
€85. Save money and enjoy your motoring by servicing
your car yourself and understanding how it works.
240 Cake Decorating Thur.7.30-9.30p.m. 9 classes €110.
Learn to achieve a professional cake decorating finish.
All levels catered for. (Materials cost approx €20)
250 Cookery Practical Beginners Tue. 7.00-10.00p.m.8
classes. €120. World Cuisine. – A taste of dishes from
around the world. Classes given by a qualified chef.
(Max 12)Participants supply the ingredients after the
first class.
260 Cookery Practical Advanced Wed. 7.00-10.00p.m.8
classes. €120 Cook Restaurant quality food in the
home.- Cook like a professional chef in your own
kitchen with tips on preparation, cooking and serving
restaurant quality food. Classes given by a qualified
chef. (Max 12)Participants supply the ingredients after
the first class.
270 Curtain Making Wed. 8.00-10.00p.m.8 classes €85.
Learn to make curtains, pelmets, French pleating ,
tiebacks, soft cushions etc (Materials not included)
280 Patchwork Basics Tues 7.30-9.30pm. 8 classes €85
Learn basic patchwork techniques, Rotary cutting,
piecing, assemble quilt top and finishing off. During
the course you will make a 54” sq.quilt. (Materials not
included) Needs to be familiar with machine work .
290 Home Improvements Wed 7.30-9.00p.m 8 classes €75
This course will cover the use of many hand and power
tools used in DIY. Aspects covered will include Tiling,
Flooring, Papering, Painting, Shelving, Furniture,
Basic Electrics or Plumbing.
300 Drawing/Sketching for Beginners. Wed. 7.30-
9.30p.m.9 classes €80 Suitable for all drawing
backgrounds. Learning how to draw or want to improve
your observation skills for painting? Whatever the
reason join us for great drawing that wi ll improve your
concentration, and allow you express your ideas on
paper.
310 Flower Arranging Tues. 7.30-9.00p.m.9 classes. €70
Join this interesting class and learn how to arrange
floral displays for a variet y of different occasions .
320 Gardening Classes Tues 7.30-9.00p.m. 9 classes €75
Add some colour to your garden this Autumn . Classes
given by a qualified Horticulturist. Topics to be
covered Landscape Design, Autumn Colours, Water
Features, Decking, Plant care & Husbandry, Pests and
pesticides and much more.
330 Jewellery Making Beginners Tue. 7.30-9.30p.m. 8
classes €115 Includes Toolkit of €20 + materials for
2/3 classes
Participants will learn to make necklaces ( 2
t ypes),bracelets (3 types),earrings (3 types),rings,
crocheting wire, wire sculpturing and learn how to use
tools and findings appropriately. Materials supplied for
first class, costs approx €5/class thereafter, materials
available from the Tutor.(toolki ts cost approx. €20 not
required for class)
340 Jewellery Making Intermediate Thur. 7.30-9.30p.m. 8
classes €85
Participants will learn to make Knitted pendant,
Knitted cuff/bracelet, Watch bracelet, Wirework
necklace, Swarovski crystal pendant, Peyote St itch and
improve on the skills learned in the beginners class.
350 Digital Photography Using a Digital Camera Wed.7.00-
8.00.m. 8 classes €80
Learn how to use the many functions of your digital
camera. Field trips organised at weekends.
360 Digital Photography with Photoshop Wed. 8.15-
9.45.pm. 10 classes €125. Learn how to use your
digital camera more effectively and manipulate the
image using Photoshop software. Computer skills are
essential. Field trips organised at weekends.
370 Picture Framing Wed. 7.30-9.30p.m. 9 classes €75 Ever
wondered about the art of picture framing. Join this
class and frame your paintings and pi ctures. (Materials
not supplied)Approx €50
380 Woodturning (Beginners) Thur. 7.30-9.30p.m.
9 classes €120. An introduction to the basic skills
involved in the wonderful craft of woodturning. (Own
dust mask a requirement)
390 Woodturning (Improvers) Wed. 7.30-9.30p.m.
9 classes €120. Improve on the skills learned in the
wonderful craft of woo dturning and make your own
bowls, table lamps, vases, spindles, toys, boxes,
…...etc (Own dust mask a requirement)
400 Woodturning (Adv) Tues. 7.30-9.30p.m.
9 classes €120. Improve on the skills learned in the
wonderful craft of w oodturning and make your own
bowls, table lamps, vases, spindles, toys, boxes, …..etc
(Own dust mask a requirement)
410 Guitar (Beginners) Thurs. 7.30 -8.30p.m.
(Improvers) Thurs 8.30 -9.30p.m.
10 classes €75
Sports and Exercise:
420 Ballroom Dancing Tue 8.30-9.45pm 8 classes €80
Has Strictl y Come Dancing captured your attention?
Would you like to learn the elegant waltz and get fit
while doing so? If so join this st ylish dance class to
improve your dancing skills.
430 BoxFit Beginners Wed. 7.30-8.30 8 classes €75
(BoxFit Boot camp style) Wed. 8.30-9.30 8 classes €75
A new form of exercise that helps you loose weight, get
in shape and tone all over. Based on boxing training
principles, this is a non contact aerobic workout. T his
class is suitable for all fitness levels.
440 Introduction to Canoeing Sat 10.00 -12.00noon.
9 classes €100(This class will not commence until Sat
5th Feb.)
Learn how to Paddle and the safety procedures involved
in the great outdoors. (Salmo n Leap Canoe Club)Max 8
All equipment supplied. Must be a competent swimmer.
450 Circuit Training Thurs. 7.30-8.30p.m. 8 classes €75
Ladies Circuit class, Caters for all levels of fitness.
Classes will focus on fitness and toning those problem
areas.
460 Golf(with a professional)
(Beginners) Wed. 7.00-8.00 p.m.
(Improvers)Wed 8.00-9.00p.m. 8 lessons €100. Course
is broken up in the following way: 2 weeks in
classroom, 5 classes in driving range and last class – 9
holes, par 3 golf course, to be arranged on a Saturday
morning.
Max(12)Additional class may be set up on Tue
470 Hill Walking Tue. 7.30-9.30p.m. 8 classes €80
Map Compass and Navigation Skills. This course is
suitable for experienced and inexperienced hill walkers
alike. It is class room based and will involve walks in
the Wicklow mountains. (Sat morn)
480 Pilates Improvers Wed 7.00-8.00pm.classes €90
Pilates Beginners Wed 8.00-9.00pm.9 classes €90
Revitalise the mind and body. Helps to relieve the
stresses of everyday living . Bring a yoga mat.
490 Salsa and Latin Dance (Beginners)
Tue. 7.00-8.15pm 9 classes €75. .
Originated in South America. This is the latest craze in
social dance and consists of couples dancing together –
Latin st yle. Join this class for expert tuiti on in the very
best st yle and Salsa dance movements. Very popular class
last term. (Partner not required)
500 Tennis Coaching
Tue Beginners/Improvers 7.0 0 - 8.00pm. 8 classes €80
Intermediate 8.00-9.00pm. 8 classes €80
510 Tone and Sculpture Tue. 7.30-8.30p.m 8 classes €75
Get in shape in 2011 by joining this toning class.
520 Yoga For Health(Beginners) Thur. 7.00-8.30p.m. 9
classes €80 (Improvers) Thur. 8.30-10.00p.m. 9 classes
€80. Yoga is an ancient holistic system which helps to
bring about balance of body, mind and spirit.
NB. Please bring a yoga mat or towel with you to the
class.
Community Education:
530 First Aid Cert Wed. 7.30-9.30p.m. 8 classes €100
This course will teach you the ba sic principles of First
Aid and enable you to help people in an emergency .
540 Occupational First Aid Tue.7.00-9.30p.m. 10 classes
€160. This course is recognised by the Health and Safety
Authority and FETAC
550 Play and the Developing Child (I.P.P. A.)
Thurs. 7.30-9.30p.m. 10 classes €130 This is a practical
course that introduces and explores the value of play in
the lives of infants, toddlers and pre -school children. It
considers the reason why, and the ways in which,
children play and examines the adult role in providing
for these key experiences.
560 Child Care Level 5(FETAC) Tue & Thurs. 7.00-
9.30p.m. x 5 Weeks €200/Mod. (Exam fees included)
Mod1-Child Development. This course is aimed at
Childcare workers or those considering setting up
childcare facilities. Participants will take 2 modules at
FETAC L5 this term. (you need 8 modules f or a full
award). Enrolment for Mod2-Learning through Drama
Thur. 03March 6.45pm
570 Advanced Supervision in Childcare Level 6(FETAC)
Starts Saturdays 5th Feb 9.30am-3.30pm.x 4 Sat.
€225/Mod. Exam fee included. Mod1-Early Childhood
Programmes. This course is aimed at Supervisors or
those wishing to move into a Supervisory role in a
Childcare setting. (you need 4 modules @L6. Enrolment
for Mod2- Child Development Sat 05March 10am.
580 Health Care Support Tue & Thurs. 7.00-9.30p.m. 20
classes €400/half term Participants will take 2 modules
at FETAC L5/half term, (you need 8 modules for a full
award. 5 compulsory 3 of your own choosing). (Exam
fees included) Participants will take 2 modules at
FETAC L5/half term.
Saturday Morning Courses
590 Computers: Beginners
Sat.5th Feb 10.00am-12.00noon 6 classes €115. This
course is suitable for students who know how to use
mouse/keyboard and for those who are familiar with
‘Windows’. This is an introduction to Windows, Word -
processing/Access.
600 Computerised Book-keeping TAS 1 Sat. 5th Feb
10.00am-12.30p.m €125 (5 Day course)
Do you want to learn Computerised Book -Keeping and
broaden your IT skills?
610 Primary Food Hygiene Sat. 5th Feb 10.00a.m-12.00p.m.
€100
The aim of this course is to provide food workers with
adequate training in the basic principles of food safet y.
The course consists 5 sessions with a 0ne hour writt en
exam at the end of the cours e.
The Sessions include areas such as Microbiological
Hazards, Personal Hygiene and Pest Control.
On completion of the course successful participants are
awarded a certificate from the Environmental Health
Officer's Association that is valid for Five Years .
620 Digital Photography with Photoshop. Fetac L5 Sat.5th
Feb. 10.00a.m-2.00p.m 6 classes €200/Mod. (Exam fees
included) Mod1. Image Processing. Learn how to use
your digital camera more effectively and manipulate the
image using Photoshop software. Computer skills are
essential. Enrolment for Mod-2 Media Production Sat 19
March.
630 Occupational First Aid Sat. 5th Feb (3 Day course)
€160. This course is recognised by the Health and Safety
Authority and FETAC.(L5)
640 Refresher Occupational First Aid Sat. 12th Feb.9.30-
4.30p.m.1Day course. (Check requirements) €80. This
course is recognised by the Health and Safety Authority
and FETAC.
650 Spanish (Beginners) Sat 10.00-12.00noon 6 classes €70.
For absolute beginners. Joi n this very popular European
language class.
Other Sat. courses see 460, 580,590.
Enrolment by phone using credit card.
Or
Postal Enrolment will be accepted provided a cheque, bank
draft, or postal order accompanies the enrolment form
for the required fee to reach the Adult Education Office
on or before 11th Jan. 2011.
Or
Enrolment Night in person on Tue 11th Jan 7 - 9 p.m. Thurs
13th Jan7 - 9 p.m.
Or
Online enrolment @ www.feepay.ie (from 3rd Jan)
Please note a booking fee applies when using Credit Card.
Supervised study offered to Junior and Leaving Cert.
classes
Leixlip Adult Learning Centre
Mill Lane, Leixlip
Co Kildare VEC Adult Education Service
Spelling, Reading, Writing, Maths
Free & confidential part-time classes for adults.
Flexible tuition times.
Friendly & informal atmosphere
Join at anytime
Work on a one to one basis or in small groups (3 -6
Persons)
Some classes may be provided outside of the centre,
Celbridge, Kilcock, Maynooth , depending on demand &
resources.
Junior & Leaving Certificate - Part-time day & evening
classes commenced in Sept 2010.
Beginners - Computer, Irish, Bookkeeping and Art
classes
Contact Mary 01-6246528 / 6246254
Email - lalc@eircom.net
English for speakers of other languages (ESOL)
Basic spoken & written English for Migrant Workers,
Asylum Seekers & Refugees. Registration fee: €25
Registration dates:
Leixlip Adult Learning Centre – Wed Jan 12th 7pm – 8pm
Maynooth, ACOL House, The Square - Mon Jan 17th. 10am
Celbridge Library – Wed Jan, 19th 10am
Contact Anne 01- 6246528 / 6246254
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Leixlip Branch offers Traditional
Irish music in the Leixlip area.
Re-enrolment & commencement of classes Monday 10th Jan.
2011. @ 7.00pm.
Venue - Scoil Eoin Phóil Leixlip. Instruments include, button
accordion, bodhrán, concertina, fiddle, flute, and tin whistle.
All parents of children taking music c lasses must attend Re-
enrolment meeting@7.00pm. Fáilte roimh chách. Enquiries:
Nuala 6273274 or Máire 6244512
Irish Countrywoman’s’ Association
Are you looking for something different to do? The I.C.A. is
currently looking for new members to join thei r Leixlip Guild.
Operating a varied programme throughout the year, members can
look forward to activities such as – Craft-Demonstrations-
Sports-Group Outings etc. The Guild meets every Wed. at
7.30p.m. in Coláiste Chiaráin.
Watch for some new courses in our Autumn brochure out in
September.
For further information contact - Coláiste Chiaráin: -
Ad.Ed. tel.6295046/6247624
Seán Canning Director of Adult Education:
Noel Daly Assistant Director:
Máire Ní Scanaill Assistant Director:
Mary Gallagher Coordinator:
Anne Cryan Deputy Principal:
Joseph Sweeney Principal:
E-mail leixlip@adulted.ie www.colaistechiarain.com
Coláiste Chiaráin is a member of
naced.ie
Adult Education Enrolment Form Spring ‘11
Please print name and address in BLOCK CAPITALS . Please
enclose cheque/bank draft payable to:
Ad Ed Coláiste Chiaráin.
No cash will be accepted. A separate enrolment form is
required for each course
Course title: …………………………………. Course No:….
2nd Choice: ……………………………… Course No:….
Cheque attached for €………….
Name: …………………………… ……………………
Address: …………………………………………………
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Phone number (home & work) H…………………………
W………………….. Mob ………………………………
Note if you leave a Mob No. we can txt you if a class is
cancelled for any reason.
Email address_____________________________
Completed applications must be received on or before
11th Jan 2010. @ The Adult Education Office,
Coláiste Chiaráin, Leix lip.
I accept conditions of enrolment as outlined in this brochure
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