Parents' Section


The Royal School Cavan, is a happy, caring and secure environment in which each pupil endeavors to reach their full potential both socially and academically.

It is important that parents are involved in their children's education. Regular contact between parents and staff occurs by means of parent teacher meeting for all year groups, written reports and individual appointments where necessary.

In order for your child to participate fully at The Royal School Cavan, the school and your child need your support.

  • You should expect your child to participate in learning and in school activities.
  • You should develop in your child a habit of good attendance and punctuality.
  • You should provide your child with food for the day.
  • You should check and sign your child's school journal each week and provide a suitable space and time for homework to be completed.
  • You should make sure that your child has the correct uniform at all times. This includes the P.E. dress code.

The above guidelines make school a more enjoyable and full filling experience for all.

Each form has a form tutor with whom they meet each day. Pupils are encouraged to discuss any problems or difficulties they may be experiencing with their form tutor. The tutors are their to help, advise and guide the pupil in such situations.

Pupils who board at The Royal School Cavan still gain a sense of community as boarding is for the five school days, Monday to Friday with pupils' returning to their community for the weekend.

Entry of Pupils

Early application is advised in the year of entry to ensure a place and to leave adequate time for the organisation of grants, completion of grant forms etc. Parents booking children into the school are deemed to have accepted responsibility for the payment of fees for the full duration of their education at the Royal School Cavan, regardless of the age of the pupil on leaving the school.

The Headmaster will be pleased to answer any queries which may arise and assures you of his personal attention and interest at all times.

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Entrance and Withdrawal

Application forms may be obtained directly from the Headmaster at the school at any time. (Or online below) S.E.C Grant and School Transport forms in respect of this school are only obtainable directly from the Headmaster. The initial closing date for the S.E.C. grant is now the end of February but late applications for new pupils will be accepted on the recommendation of school heads. Scholarship entry forms are obtainable from the principals of the Primary Schools in January. An Application Form for admission to the school in respect of each pupil must be signed by a parent or guardian. Except in very exceptional circumstances, a quarter's notice, in writing, or a quarter's fees in lieu of notice, is required before the removal of a pupil.

| Download Day Pupil Application Form | Download Boarder Pupil Application Form |

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Overseas Pupils

In recent years the Royal School Cavan has opened its doors to pupils from abroad. A number of pupils have joined us from Spain, Russia, Germany and Kashmir. Most come for one year, some for a term and others remain on to complete their leaving certificate, this adds a multi-cultural dimension to school life.

The School offers five day boarding and weekend home accommadation is arranged for the pupils with local families.

All overseas pupils receive ESL (English as a second language) classes during their time studying with us.

Please note that overseas pupils are normally only accepted through Irish agencies. Please contact the school for details on +353 49 4361605.

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Sports & Leisure Activities

The school offers a comprehensive sports and leisure programme. All pupils do physical education as part of the everyday curriculum, and sports offered include, hockey, soccer, badminton cross - country, table - tennis, swimming and basketball.

Additional non - sporting activites, some of which include, chess, computers, debating, art and crafts, science club and music.

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Discipline

Discipline is the responsibility of the Headmaster who is aided in its implementation by the Deputy-Principal, Assistant Principals, the Staff and the Prefects. The atmosphere in the school is happy, friendly and caring and pupils are encouraged to practise mutual respect and understanding at all times; the school Code of Discipline seeks to uphold the school's long tradition of good behaviour and sense of propriety among its pupils. Particular attention is given to the conduct and appearance of pupils with due regard to the wearing of the school uniform, pupils are required to behave with courtesy and propriety on all occasions and are encouraged to develop the social graces.

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The School Day

A School day begins with Assembly at 8.55 a.m. There are nine classes each day:

  • three before 10.55 a.m.
  • three more before 1.10 p.m.
  • and finally three before 4.05 p.m.

Each class is of either 35 or 40 minutes duration. Between 4.30 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. every afternoon (except Fridays) there are games for boarder pupils. Day pupils who are able to stay are welcome to take part. The school operates a five day week from Monday to Friday with no half-days. Study for boarding pupils, which is supervised by the Boarding Staff, begins at 6.45 p.m. and lasts until 9.30 p.m. Final year Leaving Certificate pupils are allowed to extend the normal period of study for a further hour.

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Weekly Boarding

The school caters for weekly boarding only. The week commences for boarders before 9.30 p.m. on Sunday nights and ends after 4.30 p.m. on Fridays. Pupils returning on Monday morning (optional) must be in by 8.45 am. Weekly boarding means that your child is not separated from home life and the life of the local community because they have 'gone away to boarding school. Privately organised bus services run to and from the school on Friday evenings and Sunday nights from Cootehill and the Virginia area.

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Health and General Welfare

The health and welfare of the pupils is considered to be of primary importance at all times. School menus are attractive and varied. Cases of minor illness are dealt with by the Matron and Assistant Matron both of whom are full time members of the Boarding Staff. The School Doctor is available to pupils as and when required. When necessary pupils are brought to the casualty department of Cavan General Hospital.

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Uniform

Girls'

  • White Shirt
  • School Tie
  • Green Skirt/Green Trousers
  • Green School Jumper with Crest
  • Black non - high Heel Shoes
  • Green Blazer with Crest
  • Green Fleece (All day pupils, optional for boarders)

P.E. Uniform, Boys and Girls

  • Navy Tracksuit Bottoms
  • Plain White Polo Shirt

Boys'

  • White/Grey Shirt
  • School Tie
  • Grey Trousers
  • Grey School Jumper with Crest
  • Black Shoes
  • Black Blazer with Crest
  • Black Fleece (All day pupils, optional for boarders)

All the uniform is available from Maurice Brady's Ltd., Main Street, Cavan, and uniform lists are issued to new pupils during the June of their year of entry.

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School Books

Schoolbooks are no longer obtainable from the school. School books are available in Eason's Cavan Town. Book lists for each coming year are issued during June to all pupils (They are also available online, see below). Members of the teaching staff are encouraged to make their initial choices of texts with great care so that a text book may remain in use for several years. This allows for the possibility of a ready availability of second hand texts.

School Books may be bought on line at www.schoolbooks.ie or www.wiseowl.ie

Please note the above websites are in no way affiliated to the school.

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Scholarships

Two FREE Boarding Scholarships together with valuable Assisted Boarding Scholarships, ranging in value from €250.00 to €400.00 per annum are awarded to new entrants, tenable for six years, based on the results of a Scholarship Examination held in MARCH of each Year.
Scholarship Papers are set in the following subjects:

  • Irish
  • English
  • Geography
  • Mathematics

Each examination is of one hour's duration. The standard expected is that of 6th class in Primary School. Sample papers are available from primary school principals or directly from the school on request.

Extra funding is available from groups like the Bertrand and Rutland Fund and Protestant Aid. Contact the Headmaster for further details.

Assisted Boarding Scholarship Scheme:

Based on the results of the Scholarship Examination to be held on 1st March 2006; €250.00 - €400.00 per annum. All pupils who sit the scholarship examination will be awarded an assisted scholarship.

Full Boarding Scholarship Scheme:

The TWO candidates who come FIRST and SECOND in the Boarding Scholarship Examination get FULL scholarships. This means no Boarding Fees regardless of the amount of the SEC Grant.

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Fees & Grants

Boarding Fees (Includes Tuition)

Boarding Fees are currently €5300.00 from which SEC grants mentioned above are deducted. There are NO extras other than a small charge towards Stationery, Games and pupil accident insurance.

Boarding Grants

Government Grants are awarded by the Secondary Education Committee on the result of a means test. Application forms are available in the school. The maximum grant last year was €4500. The level of maximum grant will rise to €4725 and minimum grant will be €1140.00 for 2006-2007.

Day Fees

Day fees are €1850.00 and so are almost fully covered by those in receipt of maximum SEC grants. There are NO extras other than a small charge towards Stationery, Games. and pupil accident insurance.

Day Grants

Government Grants are awarded by the Secondary Education Committee on the result of a means test. Application Forms are available in the school. The maximum grant last year was €1710. The level of maximum grant will rise to €1800 and minimum grant will be €480.00 for 2006-2007.

It is the policy of the school that no pupil wishing to avail of a quality education here will be prevented from doing so on financial grounds if at all possible.

The School Financial Year

The financial year of the school is divided into quarters:

  • First Quarter: beginning 1st September
  • Second Quarter: beginning 15th November
  • Third Quarter: beginning 1st February
  • Fourth Quarter: beginning 15th April.

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Policies & Documents

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Disclaimer

While we endeavor to provide all information in an accurate and complete sense, The Royal School Cavan reserves the right not to be responsible for the correctness, completeness or quality of information provided on this website. Liability claims regarding damage caused by the use of any information provided, including any kind of information which is incomplete or incorrect, will therefore be rejected.