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Adult
Education Department
Autumn 2010 "Committed to
providing educational opportunities and qualifications for adults
through life-long learning."
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| Computers | Hobbies | Health | Leaving | Fetac & Other CPD | Languages | Daytime | General | Calendar |
An introductory course in computer aided design.
Monday Time: 7.00-9.00 Fee: €200
Course Code: M2 COMPUTERS - BEGINNERS I (Joseph Doyle)
This is a computer course for those 'techno phobics' who are interested
in exploring the world of the personal computer. It assumes very little
or no previous knowledge.
Monday Time: 7.00-9.00 Fee: €150
Course Code: T1 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY - Beginners
An introductory course to digital photography with Photoshop elements.
Numbers limited to 12 students per class.
Tuesday Time: 7.00-9.00 Fee: €160
Course Code: W1 COMPUTERS - Beginners II (Joseph Doyle)
A continuation course for those who have completed a beginner's programme
and wish to further develop their I.T. skills.
Wednesday Time: 7.00-9.00 Fee €150
Hobbies
& Leisure
Course Code: M3 ART - Beginners (Larry Maguire)
A basic course in techniques of drawing, painting and composition.
Monday Time: 7.00-8.20 Fee: €100
Course Code: M4 ART - Watercolours (Larry Maguire)
Beginners and improvers welcome.
Monday Time: 8.30-9.50 Fee: €100
Course Code:T2/T3 ART - Oils (Larry Maguire)
Practice this delicate art. (Numbers limited - beginners and/or improvers)
Tuesday (T2) Time: 7.00-8.20 Fee: €100
Tuesday (T3) Time: 8.30-9.50 Fee: €100
Course Code: T4 BRIDGE - Beginners II (John O'Reilly)
Part 1 of a course in the basic principles of Bridge. Partners not essential
for enrolment. Text Book: "Basic Bridge" - Ron Klinger.
Tuesday Time: 7.00-9.20 Fee: €110
Course Code: M5 CAR MAINTENANCE FOR BEGINNERS
A course in BASIC car maintenance to enable the owner get maximum return
from their car. What to look for when buying or selling. Tips on how
to prepare yourself for the Driver's theory test and your car for the
NCT test.
Monday Time: 7.30-9.30 Fee: €160
Course Code: M8 COOKING WITH CONFIDENCE (Carrie DeSoye)
A course for anyone interested in cooking healthy and wholesome food
on a tight budget!
Monday Time: 7.00-9.00 Fee: €135
Course Code: T5 WORLD CUISINE
Extend your culinary repertoire with exotic ingredients from around
the world!
Tuesday Time: 7.00-9.00 Fee: €135
Course Code: W2 Food of the Mediterranean: enjoy the tastes of Spain,
France, Italy and Morocco.
Wednesday Time: 7.00-9.00 Fee: €135
Course Code: W3 CREATIVE WRITING (Pamela Scully)
Why not write!!! An introductory workshop type programme to help develop
the skills to write your first short story.
Wednesday Time: 7.30-9.30 Fee: €135
Course Code: M9 DIY-Beginners (Paul Carroll)
A course designed to enable beginners to do elementary D.I.Y. about
the home.
Monday Time: 7.00-9.00 Fee: €135
Course Code:W4 FILM STUDIES (Eric Egan)
This course will take you through every aspect of film appreciation.
Introducing rarely seen films and looking anew at well-known classics.
It is a must for the novice and movie buff alike.
Wednesday Time: 7.30-9.30 Fee: €135
Course Code: M10 FLORAL ART/FLOWER ARRANGING (Terri Kennedy)
Monday Time: 7.30-9.30 Fee: €135
Course Code: M11 GARDENING AND GARDEN DESIGN
This course will help you plan your garden, learn about design elements
and plants for Autumn/Spring time. It is designed to be informal, interactive
and fun. Numbers limited to 14 per class.
Monday Time: 7.00-9.00 Fee: €135
Course Code: M12 GUITAR - Beginners (Tony Mellon)
Textbook: "Guitar Lessons" by Tony Mellon (available to purchase
in school). (Numbers limited to 12 per class.)
Monday Time: 7.00-8.20 Fee: €100
Course Code: M13 GUITAR - Continuation (Tony Mellon)
A continuation course for those who have completed the beginner's course.
(Numbers limited to 12 per class.)
Monday Time: 8.30-9.50 Fee: €100
Course Code: W5 FINDING YOUR OWN VOICE - Beginners (Dorothy Murphy)
A Course for those who wish to discover/develop their singing voice.
Numbers strictly limited to 12 per class.
Wednesday Time: 7.00-8.20 Fee: €185
Course Code: W6 FINDING YOUR OWN VOICE - Continuation (Dorothy Murphy)
A continuation course for those who have completed a beginner's programme.
Numbers strictly limited to 12 per class
Wednesday Time: 8.30-9.50 Fee: €100
Course Code: W6 INTERIOR DESIGN (Fiona Owens)
The course will give participants a thorough introduction to interior
design. At the end of the course, participants will produce a design
scheme, complete with Sample Board, for a room in their home.
Monday Time: 7.30-9.30 Fee: €135
Course Code: M14 JEWELLERY MAKING (Noirin McManus)
A class where new techniques will be taught along with some exciting
new patterns. A basic knowledge of jewellery making and one's own tools
are essential.
Monday Time: 7.00-9.00 Fee: €135
Course Code: W5 JEWELLERY MAKING (BEGINNERS) (Noirin McManus)
This class teaches the basic skills in jewellery making, including making
necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings. The fee includes a Starter
Kit valued at 50 and complimentary materials will be provided on the
first night.
Wednesday Time: 7.00-9.00 Fee: €135
Course Code: T6 MOTOR CYCLE MAINTENANCE (Martin Cummins) Beginners
welcome.
Tuesday Time: 7.30-9.30 Fee: €135 Course Code: W6 MOTOR CYCLE MAINTENANCE
(Martin Cummins)
Improvers welcome.
Wednesday Time: 7.30-9.30 Fee: €135
Course Code: T7 WINES OF THE WORLD (Gerard Kennedy)
This enjoyable and informative course explains everything you need to
know about wine, including the countries, regions and grape varieties
where wine is produced. Expert advice is given on selecting enjoyable
wines at competitive prices. The course provides the opportunity to
sample a wide variety of wines and teaches the tasting method to ensure
you enjoy quality wine. Numbers limited.
Tuesday Time: 7.00-9.00 Fee: €160
Course Code: T8 WORKING WITH WOOD (Ron Houghton)
An introduction to basic woodwork skills. Numbers limited.
Tuesday Time: 7.30-9.30 Fee: €160
Course Code: T9 BADMINTON - Beginners (Anne-Marie Daly)
Basic skills and fitness work. Bring own racquet.
Tuesday Time: 7.00-8.20 Fee: €100
Course Code: T10 BADMINTON - Improvers (Anne-Marie Daly)
More skills and fitness work for those familiar with the game. Bring
own racquet.
Tuesday Time: 8.30-9.50 Fee: €100
Course Code: W7 BEAUTY AND MAKE-UP TECHNIQUES (Jane Briggs)
To all you recessionista's why not save money and learn how to perform
a wide range of beauty and make-up treatments over a ten week period.
Wednesday Time: 7.00-9.00 Fee: €135
Course Code: M14 BODY CONDITIONING - LADIES (Focus Fitness)
A general fitness course for ladies to include total body workout ie.
Aerobics/step, aerobics/circuits and toning to all levels of fitness.
Fitness testing on first night.
Monday Time: 7.00-8.20 Fee: €100
Course Code: M15 BODY CONDITIONING - LADIES (Focus Fitness)
A repeat of M14
Monday Time: 8.30-9.50 Fee: €100
Course Code: W8 FIRST AID - Beginners (Frances Kenny)
Techniques and procedures in First Aid. Irish Red Cross Tutors, certified
course. Application, manual and examination fee included in price.
Wednesday Time: 7.30-9.30 Fee: €135
Course Code: M16 INVEST IN YOURSELF (Jim Power)
A course designed to help people make positive changes in their life.
Learn strategies and skills used by the world's great achievers to improve
your career prospects. Personal development, goal setting, self-confidence
and values are just some of the topics covered. Course fee includes
materials required.
Monday Time: 7.30-9.30 Fee: €150
Course Code: W8 REIKI (Chris Brady)
An ancient and highly effective healing system. Promotes balance, wholeness
and overall well-being on all levels, physical, emotional, mental and
spiritual.
Wednesday Time: 7.00-9.00 Fee: €135
Course Code: T11 PSYCHOLOGY FOR EVERYONE (Brenda Lynch)
**8 WEEK COURSE** An introductory course into aspects of psychology
for beginners.
Tuesday Time: 7.00-8.20 Fee: €80
Course Code: T12 SELF DEFENCE (Focus Fitness)
Get fit while learning to protect yourself. Course curriculum includes:
Escapes from chokes, strangles, grabs, abduction, how to read body language
before an attack, self-defence and the law and much more.
Tuesday Time: 7.30-9.30 Fee: €135
Course Code: T13 SET DANCING - Beginners (Mary Brogan)
An introductory course for those who wish to enjoy this national dance
form.
Tuesday Time: 7.00-8.20 Fee: €100
Course Code: T14 SET DANCING - Continuation (Mary Brogan)
A continuation course for those who have completed the beginner's course.
Tuesday Time: 8.30-9.50 Fee: €100
Course Code: T15 LOOK GOOD, FEEL GREAT! (Celia Larkin)
This course is designed for those who wish to re-discover their inner
and outer beauty. It will focus on nutrition, skin-care, make-up, basic
grooming and encourage participants to develop their own personal style.
Tuesday Time: 7.30-9.30 Fee: €135
Course Code: W9 PILATES - (Sally O'Kelly)
Pilates helps you achieve better posture, flexibility and strength while
shaping and toning your body. The result is a balanced and aligned body
that looks fit, feels revitalised and moves with ease. Bring along a
mat and a small bath towel or yoga block. NB Consult your doctor or
physiotherapist if you have any injury before embarking on a course
of Pilates.
Wednesday Time: 7.00-8.20 Fee: €100
Course Code: W10 PILATES - (Sally O'Kelly)
A repeat of W9.
Wednesday Time: 8.20-9.50 Fee: €100
Course Code: W11 STRICTLY COME DANCING - (Michelle Carpenter)
Would you like to learn Ballroom dancing for fun or for a special occasion?
Waltz, Quick Step, Jive and Cha Cha Cha! Come Dancing!!!
Wednesday Time: 7.00-8.20 Fee: €100
Course Code: W12 STRICTLY COME DANCING - (Michelle Carpenter)
A repeat of W11
Wednesday Time: 8.30-9.50 Fee: €100
Course Code: W13 T'AI CHI - Beginners (Moira Langan)
Learn to unwind and relax through the ancient art of T'Ai Chi. Participants
will also be taught techniques to reduce stress through meditation,
mindfulness exercises and head and shoulder massage.
Wednesday Time: 7.00-8.20 Fee: €100
Course Code: W14 T'AI CHI - Beginners (Moira Langan)
A repeat of W13
Wednesday Time: 8.30-9.50 Fee: €100
Course Code: M17 YOGA - Beginners (Maureen Dunne)
An introduction to a practical way of promoting physical and mental
well-being while helping to reduce the stress of modern living.
Monday Time: 7.00-8.20 Fee: €100
Course Code: T16 YOGA- Beginners (Maureen Dunne)
Tuesday Time: 7.00-8.20 Fee: €100
Course Code: W15 YOGA - Beginners (Maureen Dunne)
Wednesday Time: 7.00-8.20 Fee: €100
Course Code: M18 YOGA - Continuation (Maureen Dunne)
More advanced techniques for those who have completed a beginner's course.
This class is not for beginners.
Monday Time: 8.30-9.50 Fee: €100
Course Code: T17 YOGA - Continuation (Maureen Dunne)
Tuesday Time: 8.30-9.50 Fee: €100
Course Code: W16 YOGA - Continuation (Maureen Dunne)
Wednesday Time: 8.30-9.50 Fee: €100
Leaving Certificate Subjects
NOTE: Minimum age of entry 16 years.
Course Code: M19 ENGLISH (Higher Level)
Monday Time: 7.00-8.20 Fee: €150
Course Code: M20 ENGLISH (Ordinary Level)
Monday Time: 8.20-9.50 Fee: €150
Course Code: M21 GAEILGE (Higher Level)
Monday Time: 7.00-8.20 Fee: €150
Course Code: M22 GAEILGE (Ordinary Level)
Monday Time: 8.20-9.50 Fee: €150
Course Code: M23 MATHEMATICS (Higher Level)
Monday Time: 7.00-8.20 Fee: €150
Course Code: M24 MATHEMATICS (Ordinary Level)
Monday Time: 8.20-9.50 Fee: €150
Course Code: T18 MUSIC (Higher Level)
Tuesday Time: 7.00-8.20 Fee: €150
Course Code: T19 MUSIC (Ordinary Level)
Tuesday Time: 8.30-9.50 Fee: €150
Course Code: T20 FRENCH (Higher Level)
Tuesday Time: 7.00-8.20 Fee: €150
Course Code: T21 FRENCH (Ordinary Level)
Tuesday Time: 8.30-9.50 Fee: €150
Course Code: T22 GERMAN (Higher Level)
Tuesday Time: 7.00-8.20 Fee: €150
Course Code: T23 GERMAN (Ordinary Level)
Tuesday Time 8.30-9.50 Fee: €150
Course Code: W17 ART PORTFOLIO PREPARATION (Margaret Keenan)
This course is specifically designed to assist students gain entry to
a 3rd Level College. It is based upon the new project guideline brief
set by the National College of Art and Design and will cover two-dimensional
and three-dimensional work.
Wednesday Time: 7.00-9.00 Fee: €150
Course Code: W18 HISTORY (Higher Level)
Wednesday Time: 7.00-8.20 Fee: €150
Course Code: W19 HISTORY (Ordinary Level)
Wednesday Time: 8.30-9.50 Fee: €150
Course Code: W20 GEOGRAPHY (Higher Level)
Wednesday Time: 7.00-8.20 Fee: €150
Course Code: W21 GEOGRAPHY (Ordinary Level)
Wednesday Time: 8.30-9.50 Fee: €150
Languages
Course Code: M24 FRENCH- Beginners (Marie O'Faolain)
An introductory course in basic French. Textbook: Cafe Crème
1, available at International Books, South Frederick Street.
Monday Time: 7.00-8.20 Fee: €100
Course Code: M25 FRENCH - Continuation (Marie O'Faolain)
Continuation Course for those who completed a beginners course or who
have an equivalent level of French. Textbook: Cafe Crème I -
available at International Books, South Frederick Street.
Monday Time: 8.30-9.50 Fee: €100
Course Code: W22 FRENCH PRE-ADVANCED (Marie O'Faolain)
This course will be delivered mainly in French with adequate explanations
in English. Text Book: Café Crème I and later "Paris
Match" - edition to be decided after commencement of course.
Monday Time: 8.00-9.50 Fee: €135
Course Code: M26 GAEILGE FOR ADULTS - Beginners
A course for those who would like "another go" at learning
Irish, emphasis on spoken word and 'craic'. Course is for beginners
and assumes no previous knowledge.
Monday Time: 7.00-8.20 Fee: €100
Course Code: M27 GAEILGE FOR ADULTS - Continuation
A continuation course for those who have completed a beginner's course
or who have some Gaeilge but would like some "caint agus comhrá".
Monday Time: 8.30-9.50 Fee: €100
Course Code: M28 GERMAN - Beginners (Sara Doran-Glavic)
A course in basic German for the absolute beginner.
Monday Time: 7.00-8.20 Fee: €100
Course Code: M29 GERMAN - Continuation (Sara Doran-Glavic)
A continuation course for those who have completed the beginner's programme
or have an equivalent level of German.
Monday Time: 8.30-9.50 Fee: €100
Course Code: T24 ITALIAN - Beginners (Diego Albano)
An introductory course in Italian.
Textbook: To be announced here shortly
Tuesday Time: 7.00-8.20 Fee: €100
Course Code: T25 ITALIAN - Continuation ((Diego Albano)
A continuation course for those who have completed the beginner's course.
Tuesday Time: 8.30-9.50 Fee: €100
Course Code: M29 LATIN FOR BEGINNERS (Philip Breen)
A course in basic Latin.
Monday Time: 7.00-8.20 Fee: €100
Course Code: T26 PORTUGUESE - Beginners (Elisa Santos)
A course in Basic Portuguese. Text book: "Teach yourself Portuguese"
by Manuela Cook.
Tuesday Time: 7.00-8.20 Fee: €100
Course Code: T27 PORTUGUESE - Continuation (Elisa Santos)
A continuation course for those who have completed the beginner's course.
Text book: "Teach yourself Portuguese" by Manuela Cook.
Tuesday Time: 8.30-9.50 Fee: €100
Course Code: M30 SIGN LANGUAGE (Shane Keogh)
Learn basic sign language for communication with hearing-impaired. Beginners
and improvers welcome.
Monday Time: 7.30-9.30 Fee: €100
Course Code: T28 SPANISH - Beginners (Joseph Doyle)
An introductory course in Spanish for those who hope to holiday in Spain.
Text book: Aula International 1 available in Modern Languages
(beside Pearse St. Station).
Tuesday Time: 7.00-8.20 Fee: €100
Course Code: W23 SPANISH - Beginners (Azucena Bermudez Perez)
Wednesday Time: 8.30-9.50 Fee: €100
Course Code: T28 SPANISH - Continuation (Joseph Doyle)
A continuation course for those who have completed the beginner's course.
Tuesday Time: 8.30-9.50 Fee: €100
Course Code: W24 SPANISH - Continuation (Azucena Bermudez Perez)
A continuation course for those who have completed the beginner's course.
Text book: Aula International 1 available in Modern Languages,
(beside Pearse St station).
Tuesday Time: 8.30-9.50 Fee: €100
T6. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
(Colleen Horn)
This course will focus on working with special needs students, including
those with behavioural, emotional and physical needs in the classroom.
Although designed for teachers and SNAs, parents might also find this
course helpful.
Fee: 135 Time 7.00-9.00
W7. COMPUTERS - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SKILLS (Veronica Connolly)
Fetac Level 4. This is an accredited programme. Students will be required
to sit 5 short examinations to gain certification at the end of term.
The purpose of this module is to provide learners with an understanding
of the computer and its environment. It covers basic terminology associated
with computer hardware and software. It provides practical experience
in data entry skills, word processing, file management and the use of
the Internet. Please note that some additional work between classes
will be necessary.
Fee: 180 Time: 7.00-9.30
M23. LEGAL STUDIES (Fetac Level 5) (Aoife McCann)
This course aims to provide learners with a general understanding of
legal principles and to enable them appreciate the role of the law in
their personal and vocational lives. It is also intended to prepare
learners for employment or further study in related areas.
Fee: 180 Time: 7.00-9.30
NON-ACCREDITED CPD Courses
T9. INTRODUCTION TO EMPLOYEE RELATIONS (Daryl D'Art)
Theories of employee relations - origin and nature of trade unions -
employer organisations - collective bargaining - conflict and strikes
- employee participation - the Labour Court and the Labour Relations
Commission.
Fee: 135 Time: 7.00-9.00
M24. PUBLIC SPEAKING-BEGINNERS (Justine Driscoll)
An introductory course in public speaking which will help overcome fears
of speaking in public and enable participants gain and sustain lasting
confidence in their interactions with other people, at work and in life.
Fee: 100 Time: 7.00-8.20
M25. PUBLIC SPEAKING-INTERMEDIATE (Justine Driscoll) **NEW**
A refresher course for people who have done a public speaking course,
or are confident to some degree and want to practice, update, and develop
their skills.
Fee: 100 Time: 8.30-9.50
Daytime Courses
Course Code: W1 SPECIAL COMPUTERS CLASS A 'stand alone' introductory
course on what the P.C. is capable of. This is suitable for beginners
and assumes no previous knowledge. (10 places).
Wednesday Time: 1.30-2.50 Fee: €150
Course Code: W2. ART - PAINTING FOR PLEASURE (Larry Maguire)
A course for those who enjoy painting with access to instruction. (Numbers
Limited).
Fee: 100 Time: 2.00-3.20
Course Code: W3. YOGA (Maureen Dunne)
An introductory course to yoga for senior citizens. This course will
focus on how yoga can help improve one's health and sense of well-being.
Fee: 100 Time: 2.00-3.20
ADULT
EDUCATION TEAM
Director of Adult Education: Donal Digan
Assistant Director of Adult Education: Paul Faherty
Assistant
Director of Adult Education: Linda Darby
Assistant Director of Adult Education: Niamh McSwiney
1. FEES are paid in full on enrolment, are non-transferable and are
strictly NON-REFUNDABLE, unless a class does not form, in which case
they will be returned as soon as possible. Classes will only form if
there are sufficient enrolments. You will only be contacted if your
class is not running.
2. All classes are of 10 weeks duration unless otherwise stated. Classes
are filled on a strictly 'first come, first served' basis.
3. All course participants attend at their own risk, neither the Minister
for Education and Science nor the Board of Management of Pobalscoil
Rosmini and their officers accept liability for damage or injury to
persons or property, while present in the school or its precincts. Classes
commence Monday 20th September 2010.
4. Students must be over 16 years of age.
5. COURSE CLOSURE: No course may be formed where the number of students
enrolled does not warrant it. The Director reserves the right to close
a course and refund fees or to alter times & dates of a course if
deemed necessary.
6. Some classes have an upper limit on student numbers so early enrolment
is advisable.
7. Rooms are available at competitive rates, by prior arrangement only,
for committee meetings, discussion groups etc.
8. Smoking is prohibited by law in any part of the school building or
grounds.
9. 100 car parking spaces are available at owners' risk.
10. Extra classes may be provided if demand so requires.
11. Postal bookings are accepted on a 'first come, first served' basis.
12. Pobalscoil Rosmini is a registered FETAC centre.
13. Pobalscoil Rosmini is an authorised centre for E-Citizen
14. A certificate of attendance can be issued on request.
15. Receipts will be issued on attendance at first class. If a receipt
is required sooner, please include a stamped self-addressed envelope.
16. Changes may occur to the class listing. Please check details at
registration.
17. Unless otherwise stated, course fees cover tuition and use of building
only. Examination fees and materials used must be paid for separately.
CAREER GUIDANCE:
Available by appointment Tel: 01-8371015
ON-LINE BOOKING:
A Charge of 1.5% will be incurred when paying by credit card.
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