Rules
We would like to remind students of the following rules. It is important that they be adhered to, to ensure a safe and happy holiday.
- Coláiste Árainn Mhóir insists that the pupils speak Irish at all times during the course.
- No student may enter licensed premises, and at no time may a student consume, be in possession of, be associated with or show signs of having consumed alcohol, drugs, vapes or any other intoxicating substance.
- Students are forbidden to possess or use cigarettes, vapes or nicotine pouches.
- Serious company keeping is not allowed and it is left to the discretion of the principal to deal with this sensibly.
- No student is permitted to leave the Bean an Tí’s house between supper time and breakfast time the next morning.
- Students must exercise caution on public roads and must always be accompanied by at least one other student.
- Students are forbidden to seek or accept lifts in cars.
- Under no circumstances may any pupil go swimming, fishing, to the seaside or elsewhere, except when supervised by college staff.
- Use of mobile phones is restricted to calling parents or receiving calls from parents between 5.45pm and 6.00 p.m. Students are strictly forbidden to carry a phone at any other time. Phones are not allowed in the students’ bedrooms. Smart phones, tablets, kindles and all other devices with internet access are strictly forbidden.
- Students are not allowed to leave the college during the course except when authorised by the Ardmhaistir.
- All aerosol sprays are prohibited
- Verbal or physical intimidation of fellow students shall be dealt with firmly.
- Students must treat college staff, fellow students, host family and members of the local community with respect.
Failure to comply with these rules or any behaviour putting the students or others at risk will warrant immediate expulsion, and no reimbursement of fees is permitted.