County Sligo Vec promotes its schools and colleges as Learning and Cultural Centres of Excellence. They are managed by Boards of Management which are Sub-Committees of County Sligo Vec. They are supported by head Office Staff in Quay Street. Their individual and collective ethos is underpinned by County Sligo Vec Mission Statement and Strategic Education Plan. All buildings are furnished to the highest standards. Equipment and IT resources are also of the highest quality. Progress in teaching and learning is monitored , evaluated and developed through a variety of appropriate networks of excellence co-ordinated by the Chief Executive Officer and the Education officer and overseen by the Education Board. Personal and Professional Development is encouraged through a variety of programmes of in-service and seminars responsive to the needs of teaching staff and learners.
For the academic year 2009/2010 the schools and colleges will focus on the following three initiatives:
* Co-Operative Learning
* Innovation and Creativity
* E Learning
County Sligo Vec schools and colleges provide a wide range of extra curricular activities in both the sport and cultural fields. Calendar events for the County include:
* A Musical Night of Excellence
* Poetry Day
* Maths Quiz
* Art Exhibition
* Exhibition of Practical Projects
* Fashion Show
There are 6 schools in the Sligo VEC scheme:
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Ballinode collegeMr. Joe Carolan
At junior cycle the college offers the Junior Certificate Programme. At senior cycle the college offers the Leaving Certificate at higher and ordinary level and also The Leaving Certificate Applied Programme and the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme. The college offers a diverse range of courses for Post Leaving Certificate and mature students.
For further information contact the college: More info on: www.ballinodecollege.com Ph: 071 9145480 Fax: 071 9141084 E mail: ballinodecollege[at]sligovec.ie , scfe[at]sligovec.ie
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Colaiste IascaighMr. David McGuinness
The college offers Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate Programmes at higher and ordinary level and also the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme and the Leaving Certificate Applied programme. All subjects are taught at both Higher and Ordinary levels.
For further information contact the college:
Ph: 096 49021
Fax: 096 49155
Website: www.colaisteiascaigh.scoilnet.ie / E mail: colaisteiascaigh[at]sligovec.ie
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Coola Post Primary SchoolMr. Damien McGoldrick
The college offers Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate Programmes at higher and ordinary level and also the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme and the Leaving Certificate Applied Programme. The college also offers a Transition Year Programme.All subjects are taught at both Higher and Ordinary levels.
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Corran CollegeJohn Mc Govern
The school offers Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate Programmes at higher and ordinary level and also the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme and the Leaving Certificate Applied Programme.
This college also offers a range of Post-Leaving Certificate courses.
For further information contact the college:
More info on: www.corrancollege.com
Ph: 071 9183285
Fax: 071 9189282
E mail: corrancollege[at]sligovec.ie
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Grange Post Primary SchoolDavid Downey
The school offers Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate Programmes including Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme. All subjects are taught at both Higher and Ordinary levels.
For further information contact the college:
Ph: 071 9163514
Fax: 071 9163118
grangepps[at]sligovec.ie
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North Connaught College, TubbercurryMs. Mary Madden
North Connaught College offers Post Leaving Certificate day courses certified by FETAC in
- 1.Business Secretarial
- 2.Nursing Studies
- 3.Childcare
- 4.Tourism Studies
- 5.Security Studies.
For further information contact the college:
More info on: http://www.northconnaughtcollege.net/
Ph: 071 9185035
Fax: 071 9185282
E mail: ncccollege[at]sligovec.ie
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Sligo College of Further EducationJoe Carolan
Our highly qualified and experienced staff are dedicated to the educational development and advancement of all our students. Over the past two years the Department of Education and Science has invested over €2.5 million in our College thereby ensuring that we can offer our students facilities that rank among the best in the country. For those requiring accomodation there is an extensive range of good quality affordable houses/apartments within walking distance of the College.
For further information contact the college:
http://www.ballinodecollege.com/plc
Phone: 071 9145480
Email: scfe[at]sligovec.ie