Section 1                        Admission

1.1

That, in the professional judgement of the School Principal and following an interview, the applicant is deemed suitable for admission to Saint Ailbe’s provided adequate resources are available and subject to Health and Safety limits.

1.2

That, in the professional judgement of the School Principal, the applicant, because of previous education, is considered likely to benefit from attendance at Saint Ailbe’s.

Applicants will not be admitted in the middle of a school year or in the middle of a programme of studies with one exception, that being students relocating to live in the school catchment area.

1.3

That the applicant will contribute positively to the school, and not infringe, in any way, upon the opportunities or rights of the students or staff of Saint Ailbe’s.

1.4

The School Principal shall admit all applicants except where the application is not in accordance with the published admission policy of Saint Ailbe’s School.

1.5

All appeals in relation to admission will be referred to The Board of Management of Saint Ailbe’s School.

1.6

Students wishing to transfer directly from primary school, having completed sixth class, will normally be accepted provided adequate resources are available.

2.1

To students,  to co-operate in the creation and maintenance of a suitable environment.

2.2

To staff,  to fulfil all obligations to ensure the smooth running of the school.

2.3

To school,  to respect the buildings and property and to ensure the school maintains a respected position in the community as a whole.

2.4

To the community,  to behave responsibly and respectfully in the community.

2.5

To health and safety,  to ensure that the Health and Safety procedures and regulations are adhered to.

2.6

Applicants are obliged to make themselves aware of the rules and regulations of Saint Ailbe’s School.

2.7

Successful applicants must  provide themselves with such uniforms, books, stationery, equipment and materials as may be required by the School.

2.8

Applicants who wish to repeat a year should first refer to Department of Education and Science (Circular M2/95)

2.9

Exemption from the study of Irish must be in accordance with Department of Education and Science guidelines (Circular M10/94).

2.10

All applications should be made at an early date, in any event not later than first year enrolment/assessment day, as advertised annually.

3.1

Application for admission to Saint Ailbe’s shall in the first instance be made on an official application form.

3.2

Such applications should be accompanied by the following documents:

(a)

A Primary School Student               Any other relevant information.

             (Form SA/A1)

(b)

A Post-Primary School Student      Two recent school reports.

             (Form SA/A2)                             Birth certificate,

                                                            Any other relevant information.

(c)

Any other;                                         Two recent school reports.

 (Form SA/A2)                             Birth certificate,

                                                            Any other relevant information.

3.3

Application forms are available in both English and Irish.

3.4

An incomplete application form will nullify the application.

3.5

(a)

(b)

Failure to answer any section of the application form or failure to provide correct relevant information may result in;

The application being withdrawn.

An offer of a place being withdrawn, even after it has been taken up.

3.6

The completed application, should be submitted  to The Principal, St.Ailbe’s School, Rosanna Road, Tipperary Town.