Night Classes Brochures

1. NIGHT SCHOOL
SPRING 2013
DUNBOYNE - DUNSHUAGHLIN - RATOATH
www.meathnightclasses.ie
Monday Night
Ratoath College
John McCarthy
Tel: 01 825 4102
Email: jmccarthy@meathvec.ie
Tuesday Night
St Peter’s College, Dunboyne
Sandra Hill
Tel: 01 825 2552
Email: shill@meathvec.ie
Tuesday Night
Dunshaughlin Community College
Rory Collins,
Tel: 01 825 9137
Email: rcollins@meathvec.ie

2. RATOATH COLLEGE
Jamestown, Ratoath, Co. Meath
Day Time Enrolment: Normal school hours. Use the drop box at the main
reception to leave your enrolment form and payment.
Enrolment & Open Nights: Monday 14th & 21st January, 7.00-9.00pm
Courses Begin: Monday 28th January 2013
TO ENROL ONLINE & FOR MORE INFO ON COURSES AND TUTORS VISIT:
www.meathnightclasses.ie
Code Course Title Time Duration Fee
RTH01 Monitoring Cyber-Bullying & Internet Protection 7.30-8.30 4 Weeks €10
How to monitor your children’s online activity and protect them from Cyber-bullying on
Facebook/Twitter/ask.fm etc. iPhone IOS/Android monitoring and restrictions. Protect yourself
and family from internet threats. Registration Fee only to reserve limited places.
RTH02 Computers for Beginners 7.30-9.30 10 weeks €120
Learn basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Internet & Email in a relaxed environment.
RTH03 Book-keeping and Payroll - Computerised & Manual 7.30-9.30 10 weeks €120
Introduction to manual Book-keeping & day to day maintenance of books and records for
business. Using Excel and book-keeping Software Packages. Understanding Payroll, using both
manual and computerised systems. VAT returns.
RTH04 The Art of Photography 7.30-9.30 6 weeks €75
An introduction to digital photography. Learn about portraiture, landscape, street photography,
shutter speed, ISO, aperture, depth of field, white balancing and histograms.
RTH05 Leadership, Assertiveness and Public Speaking 4.30-6.30 10 weeks €120
Leadership and Assertiveness depend on the ability to confidently and clearly be able to express
yourself. There is no faster route to becoming assertive, successful and a leader than by being able
to confidently speak in any given circumstance. This course will give you this confidence.
RTH06 French for Beginners 7.30-9.30 6 weeks €75
Discover France and French culture and learn basic grammar and vocabulary! Learn to write a
letter or email, guide a simple conversation and understand some basic stories or articles.
RTH07 Conversational Irish 7.30-9.30 6 weeks €75
Aimed at those wishing to brush up on their Irish language skills. Would also be beneficial to
parents of children attending a Gaelscoil.
RTH08 English as a Foreign Language 7.30-9.30 10 weeks €120
English classes for students of all levels, with a focus on speaking primarily. Will discuss grammar,
but with plenty of practice activities.

3. Code Course Title Time Duration Fee
RTH09 Yogalates 7.00-8.00 6 weeks €50
Yogalates combines the best of Yoga and Pilates resulting in a practice that supports the health of
the human mind, body and spirit in a safe working environment.
RTH10 Pilates 8.00-9.00 6 weeks €50
A relaxing way to keep your body well-toned and in shape. Bring a mat, towel and water.
RTH11 Creative Writing 7.30-9.30 6 weeks €75
Learn about different forms of writing alongside practise the techniques of writing such as
dialogue, character development, plotting, setting and more. Tips on getting published too!
RTH12 Guitar for Beginners 7.30-9.30 6 weeks €75
Easy to follow class for absolute beginners, no need to be able to read music. Learn chords
through songs so you can accompany yourself or others. Bring you own guitar.
RTH13 Crochet for Beginners 7.30-9.30 6 weeks €75
Wish you could have decorative textile items without incurring huge cost? Learn to create
beautiful designs with a few simple crochet stitches. Cost of materials not included.
RTH14 Flower Arranging 7.30-9.30 6 weeks €75
Come and learn how to create exciting Floral Designs for your home.
RTH15 Create your own Super Garden! 7.30-9.30 6 weeks €75
Learn to plan your garden, successfully cultivate plants & basics of disease & pest control.
RTH16 Pottery Creations for Beginners 7.30-9.30 6 weeks €75
Learn the basics of hand built pottery from construction to decoration. Methods include pinching
pots, coil building objects, slab building and basic mould making. Cost of materials €30.
RTH17 Interior Design 7.30-9.30 6 weeks €75
Get a new outlook on colour and design to completely change your rooms. Open your mind to
using colour more vibrantly and freely. Bring new life into rooms that may be looking a bit tired.
RTH18 Fuel 4 Families - A Healthy Cooking Course 7.30-9.30 6 weeks €75
Learn to cook nutritional, practical and delicious food for the family on a budget.
RTH19 The Magic of Homeopathy 7.30-9.30 6 weeks €75
Learn the skills to use homeopathic remedies to help treat common ailments & first aid situations.
RTH20 Leaving Cert Business 6.00-8.00 6 weeks €75
Focuses on Units 5,6 and 7, worth 80% of your exam this year. Including detailed revision notes.
RTH21 Leaving Cert Accountanting 6.00-8.00 6 weeks €75
Focuses on Q1 & Q5 using past HL exam questions and working.
RTH22 Create Your Own Website 7.30-9.30 6 weeks €75
Learn how to create your own website for business or personal use that is mobile friendly and
connected to social media. No technical knowledge is required.

4. ST PETER’S COLLEGE
Dunboyne, Co. Meath
Day Time Enrolment: Monday –Friday, 9.30am-3.30pm @ Student Office
Enrolment & Open Nights: Tuesday 15th & 22nd January, 6.30-8.30pm
Courses Begin: Tuesday 29th January 2013
TO ENROL ONLINE & FOR MORE COURSE INFORMATION VISIT:
www.meathnightclasses.ie
Code Course Title Time Duration Fee
DBY01 Computers for the Terrified 7.00-9.00 7 weeks €90
Terrified of computers? This is the course for you! Learn at your own pace in a relaxed setting.
DBY02 A way to a Healthier and Happier You! 7.00-9.00 7 weeks €90
Learn to look at nutrition and food in a different way. Learn how a few simple changes can
enhance your life, give you mental clarity and improve energy, skin and nails.
DBY03 Learn To Manage Your Own Stressors 7.00-9.00 7 weeks €90
A light hearted look at recognising and overcoming stress and its triggers. Focuses on individual
student development. NB: Please bring a mat, blanket and small pillow for comfort
DBY04 Pilates 7.00-8.00 7 weeks €60
Suitable for beginners or as a refresher. Bring a mat, towel and water. Will help to improve your
postural alignment, coordination, strength and flexibility.
DBY05 Body Conditioning 7.00-8.00 7 weeks €60
This circuit body conditioning class will lead to improved flexibility, muscular strength / toning
and 'inch lose'. Bring along a mat, water and towel.
DBY06 Reiki Level 1 7.00-9.00 7 weeks €90
Reiki is an ancient, non-intrusive complementary therapy. A hands-on healing technique, Reiki
enhances the body’s own innate ability to heal itself on all levels.
DBY07 Cupcake icing and decoration 7.00.9.30 7 weeks €110
Learn how to make cupcakes and decorate them for all occasions!
DBY08 Card Game—25s 7.00-9.00 7 weeks €90
A class to learn or to improve the way you can play 25s, but not for money.
DBY09 Guitar for Beginners 7.00-8.00 7 weeks €60
Suitable for all ages. Learn to tune a guitar and play basic chords with strumming and plucking.
DBY10 Spanish for Beginners 7.00-9.00 7 weeks €90
Designed for beginners, no previous knowledge of Spanish is required..
DBY11 Make Social Media Work for your Business 7.00-9.00 7 weeks €90
Learn to use social media to the maximum advantage of your business.

5. Code Course Title Time Duration Fee
DBY12 Drawing & Painting Thursdays 7.20-9.20 7 weeks €90
Venue: Old National School, Dunboyne—Exciting and rewarding Art class for all levels. Explore
your creativity and learn new skills, develop existing skills. Starts Thursday 31st January
DBY13 Canine Obedience 7.00-8.00 7 weeks €60
Hamilberg K9, a professional dog training and dog protection company will aid the learner to
gain the knowledge and skills to train a dog to behave in a calmly and obey basic commands.
DBY14 Bicycle Maintenance 7.00-9.00 5 weeks €60
Learn the basics, puncture repair, fixing brakes, change a crank set, replace cables, work on
adjusting gears and brakes and get bike road worthy.
DBY15 Hill Walking & Mountain Navigation 7.00-9.00 8 weeks €90
The course consists of 4 nights in the class room, covering map and compass navigating skills and 4
hill walks in the Dublin/Wicklow Mountains on Saturday mornings.
DBY16 English Conversation for non-native speakers 7.00-9.00 Every Tuesday €5
Improve your spoken English in a relaxed atmosphere. Emphasis on everyday interaction, meeting
new people and having an enjoyable learning experience. All levels from beginners up. €5
registration fee. Hosted by FÁILTE ISTEACH.
Professional & Certificate Courses
See www.meathnightclasses.ie for more info
DBY17 IPPA/FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Childcare 7.00-10.00 15 weeks €300
Modules covered: Child Development and Early Childhood Education and Play. One evening per
week and one Saturday per month.
DBY18 FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Word Processing 7.00-9.00 8 weeks €140
Develop word processing skills using MS Word 2010, can be used personally and professionally.
DBY19 FETAC Level 5 Introduction to Nursing 7.00-9.00 10 weeks €330
(Module code D20012) Explore the nursing profession. Introduces the caring role of the nurse and
emphasises the importance of interpersonal communication. Plus 2 Saturdays.
DBY20 FETAC Level 3 Component - English as a Second Language 7.00-9.30 10 weeks €200
Gain the knowledge, skills and competence to communicate at an introductory level in English,
socially and in simple work-related tasks under supervision. Plus 2 Saturdays.
DBY21 FETAC Level 6 Advanced Cert in Supervisory Management
Starts Tuesday 30th September 2013. Deposits taken—€100. See www.meathnightclasses.ie
Leaving Certificate - Easter Revision Courses
Now enrolling @ St. Peter’s College, Dunboyne
Monday 25th - Friday 29th March 2013
See www.stpeterscc.ie for timetable and more details

6. DUNSHAUGHLIN
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath
Enrolment & Open Nights: Tuesday 15th & 22nd January, 6.30-8.30pm
Courses Begin: Tuesday 29th January 2013
TO ENROL ONLINE & FOR MORE COURSE INFORMATION VISIT:
www.meathnightclasses.ie
Code Course Title Time Duration Fee
DCC01 Computers for Beginners 7.30-9.30 6 weeks €75
Introduction to computers, word- processing, MS Word, internet and email all covered.
DCC02 Introduction to Computer Programming (Java) 7.30-9.30 10 weeks €120
Learn the basics of Computer Programming using Java
DCC03 Internet & Social Networking 7.30-9.30 4 weeks €50
Learn how to use twitter, Facebook & other forms of social media with this short
introductory course.
DCC04 Create Your Own Garden - Landscape Providers 7.30-9.30 6 weeks €75
Covers the main garden layout areas; site analysis, basic garden design, paving/patios,
right plant right place and garden maintenance.
DCC05 Painting for Fun (Oil Painting) 7.30-9.30 6 weeks €75
Suitable for all levels. A list of what items are needed will be available upon request.
DCC06 Creative Writing for Profit 7.30-9.30 6 weeks €75
Inspire and develop writing skills. Learn how to put your ideas to paper. Covering short
stories, prose, poetry & writing for radio.
DCC07 Pilates 7.30-8.30 6 weeks €50
A popular and relaxing method of keeping your body well-toned and in shape. All
levels. (Loose clothing & mat required).
DCC08 Pottery for Beginners 7.30-9.30 6 weeks €75
Learn the basics of hand built pottery from construction to final product decoration
Cost of materials is €30 (to be paid to the tutor on the first night of the course).

7. Code Course Title Time Duration Fee
DCC09 Project Maths for Parents 7.30-9.30 6 weeks €75
This course gives an introductory guide to the new project maths syllabus and is aimed
at parents of students currently undertaking the new course.
DCC10 U C What U Eat - for Diabetics & their loved ones 7.30-9.30 8 weeks €100
Diet plays a major role in controlling diabetes and reducing the risk of developing long-
term complications. The recipes, that you will be cooking on this course, have been
devised to be low in fat, salt and sugar; they are based on a variety of starchy stable
foods; they promote the use of fruits, vegetables and the right kinds of fat.
DCC11 Guitar for Beginners 7.30-9.30 6 weeks €75
From beginner to improver, learn more chords, techniques and playing styles to help
your performance.
DCC12 Leaving Cert Maths - Ordinary Level, Paper 1 4.30-6.30 6 weeks €75
A very good opportunity to catch up and revise maths in a comfortable environment
before the Leaving Cert exam.
DCC13 Saving Money - The Essential Guide 7.30-9.30 6 weeks €75
This course will provide you with the tools to run an efficient household, as well as
providing you with the knowledge to know your rights when dealing with debt, social
welfare and taxation issues.
DCC14 Leaving Cert Oral Irish 7.30-9.30 6 weeks €75
A very good opportunity to catch up and revise oral Irish in a comfortable environment
before the Leaving Cert exam.
DCC15 Start Your Own Business 7.30-9.30 6 weeks €75
An introductory course for people hoping to start their own business. Classes will
consist of a mix of theory and practical work.
Leaving Certificate
Easter Revision Courses
Now enrolling @ St. Peter’s College, Dunboyne
Courses run:
Monday 25th - Friday 29th March 2013
See www.stpeterscc.ie
for timetable and more details

8. Enrolment Information
Fees must be paid on enrolment, preferably by Cheque/Bank Draft/Postal Order.
Places are allocated on a first paid basis.
Enrolments will not be accepted over the telephone.
Enrolments can now be made online at www.meathnightclasses.ie
(Please Note: Credit & Debit Cards are the methods of payment accepted when
enrolling online)
Fees are non refundable except where a course is not held due to insufficient numbers.
If a course is cancelled, it may take up to 3 weeks to refund fees.
If there are insufficient numbers for a class to form at the advertised price, intending
students may be offered the course for a lesser number of weeks at the same price.
Where course materials are required, the cost must be incurred by the participant
Schools will not be held responsible for any personal injury, loss or damage to property
or personal belongings whilst in the school or on the grounds.
Schools are non-smoking campus.
Minimum Age: students must be 16 years to enrol in a night class.
Transfer between classes or between schools is not permitted without permission from
the Director of Adult Education in the school you first applied to.
Information on the brochure may be subject to change, please visit our school websites
or www.meathnightclasses.ie for regular updates.
Please note, once you have enrolled you will not be contacted in relation to your
chosen course unless the course is cancelled, so please take note of the date & time of
the first night of your class.
Postal Enrolment Form - Spring 2013
Please complete this form in BLOCK CAPITALS
Don’t forget! You can also enrol online @ www.meathnightclasses.ie
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