History
Coláiste Pobail Acla was established in 2011 after an amalgamation of McHale College and Scoil Damhnait. Our community college is located in Polranny, Achill, Co. Mayo.
Mission Statement
We strive to motivate our school community to realise its full potential academically, spiritually, physically and emotionally in a safe, supportive learning environment.
Gaeilge
Coláiste Pobail Acla is located in the Mayo Gaeltacht. Gaeilge is a valued asset in our school with many events and activities through the medium of Irish.
School Uniform
Coláiste Pobail Acla school uniform consists of:
Transition Year:
School crested sports jackets are to be worn at sports events only. Full School Uniform MUST be worn at all times including school outings unless otherwise arranged by consent of Management.
School Times
Pupils have 9 classes Monday to Thursday starting at 9:00am and finishing at 15:55 and 6 classes on Friday starting at 9:00am and finishing at 13:15
| Class | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 09:00 - 09:40 | 09:00 - 09:40 | 09:00 - 09:40 | 09:00 - 09:40 | 09:00 - 09:40 |
| 2 | 09:40 - 10:20 | 09:40 - 10:20 | 09:40 - 10:20 | 09:40 - 10:20 | 09:40 - 10:20 |
| 3 | 10:20 - 11:00 | 10:20 - 11:00 | 10:20 - 11:00 | 10:20 - 11:00 | 10:20 - 11:00 |
| BREAK | 11:00 - 11:15 | 11:00 - 11:15 | 11:00 - 11:15 | 11:00 - 11:15 | 11:00 - 11:15 |
| 4 | 11:15 - 11:55 | 11:15 - 11:55 | 11:15 - 11:55 | 11:15 - 11:55 | 11:15 - 11:55 |
| 5 | 11:55-12.35 | 11:55-12.35 | 11:55-12.35 | 11:55-12.35 | 11:55-12.35 |
| 6 | 12:35-13.15 | 12:35-13.15 | 12:35-13.15 | 12:35-13.15 | 12:35-13.15 |
| LUNCH | 13:15 - 13:45 | 13:15 - 13:45 | 13:15 - 13:45 | 13:15 - 13:45 | |
| 7 | 13:45 - 14:25 | 13:45 - 14:25 | 13:45 - 14:25 | 13:45 - 14:25 | |
| 8 | 14:25 - 15:05 | 14:25 - 15:05 | 14:25 - 15:05 | 14:25 - 15:05 | |
| 9 | 15:05 - 15:45 | 15:05 - 15:45 | 15:05 - 15:45 | 15:05 - 15:45 |
Book Rental/School Levy
Under this initiative, parents pay a set sum per year and we provide the books for the student. The sum for all students is €125. (€5 per student contributes towards the cost of 24hr insurance for every student). It is important to realise that this is an annual charge and that, without full co-operation of parents, the continuation of the scheme will be in jeopardy.
The Book Rental Scheme/School Levy presents parents with value for money; when you consider that a full complement of books for a first year student comes may cost a minimum of €330. It certainly makes sense for parents to join the programme. Furthermore, there are reductions for those families with two of more children in the school. It must be stressed too that the Book Rental Scheme/School Levy covers not only books, but also pays for buses, photocopying, referees, subscriptions, printing, etc.
Please Note: Transition Year students who may not receive a full complement of books, receive subsidised events throughout the year as well as paying for buses, photocopying, competition entries, guest speakers, and additional materials for Drama etc.
Support Services
The support services available for Students and Parents in Coláiste Pobail Acla are:
- Home School Community Liaison Officer
- Guidance Counsellor
- Chaplain
- School Completion Programme
- Care Team
- Special Educational Needs
