St. Attracta’s has over 250 computers all networked including two computer suites. Most students pursue the E.C.D.L. programme.

A guidance counsellor provides a guidance counselling service to all students. The guidance programme includes: Familiarising students with the range and content of third level courses available and other career information i.e. apprenticeships.

• Teaching job search and decision making skills
• Imparting study skills
• Arranging school visits to third level colleges and other venues and inviting speakers on different areas to the school.

If your son/daughter is experiencing learning difficulties or has in the past do not despair. In St. Attracta’s Community School s/he will get all the help s/he needs under the guidance of our fully qualified learning support teachers.

St. Attracta’s operates a successful mentoring scheme for 1st year students. T.Y and 5th year students act as mentors.

A student council fully representative of the student body has been established and receives guidance and support from a designated liaising teacher.

A book rental scheme is in operation. Details may be had at enrolment or by contacting the school.

Classes commence at 9 a.m. and concludes at 3:45 p.m. Morning break is from 10:55 a.m. to 11:05a.m. Lunch break is from 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Our Parent’s Council is active in

• Supporting the work of the school
• Developing policies
• Liaising with the B.O.M.

The school is managed by a Board of Management representative of the Trustees, Parents and Teachers.

In St. Attracta’s we strive to create an atmosphere in which parents and teaching staff can co-operate in promoting the best interests of the students. Parents are asked to ensure that homework is done as required and is in accordance with our homework policy. Where difficulties are being experienced they are asked to consult with the relevant Year Head. Reports on student’s progress are sent to parents on a regular basis.
Parent/Teacher meetings are held for each year group throughout the year. Please check school calendar (sent to parents in Sept. of each year)
However, parents are encouraged to visit the school at any time to discuss matters relating to their son(s)/daughter(s). Please phone for an appointment.

When a student is absent from school s/he is required to bring in a note of explanation on his/her return.
Similarly if a student has to leave for an appointment during the school day a note must be handed up in advance.
Both of these notes are contained in the student journal.

The student journal is the daily means of communication between the school and the home. Students are required to note their homework in same and parents should check it on a regular basis preferably daily.

Girls: Black V-neck jumper with crest; white blouse; black plaid skirt/grey uniform trousers; black knee length socks/black tights; black shoes (maximum heel height 2”)
Boys: Black jumper with crest; white shirt; grey uniform trousers; black shoes.

Morahan’s, Tubbercurry – for girls
Gillespies, Tubbercurry – for boys

Lockers are available for all students. There is a yearly rent for €5 and a €5 refundable deposit.

We regard our school as a Christian Community where there is mutual respect, co-operation and justice where each student will have the opportunity to develop his/her own unique and special talents. Such ideals demand good order and behaviour.
The overwhelming majority of our students never encounter any problem with our Code of Behaviour. The Code of Behaviour is downloadable from the Policies page.

Bullying clearly runs counter to the school philosophy of promoting the ideals of care and respect. It is instilled in our students that nobody has the right to make another feel uncomfortable by any action or by any use of language. Each student has the right to an education free from fear and intimidation. Bullying is not tolerated. The co-operation of parents and students requested.