Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 28, 2026 – Jun 4, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- School Year 2026-2027Relevant now
Campus language
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D
- Double
- A double period; a class session that lasts for two consecutive periods (usually 80 minutes).
G
- GAA
- Gaelic Athletic Association; refers to the school's Gaelic football and hurling teams.
J
- JC
- Junior Cycle; the first three years of secondary education and the associated state examinations.
L
- LC
- Leaving Certificate; the final two-year cycle and set of exams for senior students.
S
- SC
- Student Council; the elected body of students that represents the student voice to the school management.
T
- The Canteen
- The on-site school cafeteria where students can purchase hot lunches, rolls, and snacks during break times.
- The Journal
- The mandatory physical school diary used by students to record homework, merits, and communication between teachers and parents.
- TY
- Transition Year; a one-year school program between the Junior and Senior cycles focused on personal development and work experience.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- PE Hall
- The multi-purpose sports hall used for physical education classes, school assemblies, and indoor sports events.
- school_canteen
- School Canteen
- Science Labs
- The specialized classrooms equipped for biology, chemistry, and physics practical work.
- The Bus
- The school transport system provided for students commuting from surrounding rural areas like Lullymore or Allenwood.
- The Library
- The quiet study and resource area available for student research and reading.
- VSware
- The digital management system where students and parents check timetables, attendance records, and term reports.
- Way2Pay
- The online payment system used by the school for collecting fees for trips, insurance, and materials.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 28, 2026 – Jun 4, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 8 approved campus terms and 7 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.