Can we visit our son/daughter during the course?

Posted by on Oct 27, 2018

During the course in Coláiste UISCE an atmosphere Gaelach is created. As the duration of this course is 2 weeks, we discourage unnecessary visits as they cause disruption to the students’ Irish language learning environment and prevents them from gaining maximum benefit from the course. However if parents deem a visit necessary we would recommend Saturday as this will cause the least disruption...

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What happens when the weather isn’t suitable?

Posted by on Oct 27, 2018

UISCE operates in adherence to national guidelines regarding wind strength, sea state and visibility for each activity. We also offer a range of land activities both indoor and outdoor where perhaps the weather isn’t suitable for water activities.

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Will the students receive certification in the water sports?

Posted by on Oct 27, 2018

Students who have achieved the required level of knowledge and skill in the activities, and logged the required water time will receive certification in sailing and windsurfing. Please note that these sports are weather dependant however and UISCE cannot guarantee certification for any student on any course. We would advise however that all students with previous qualifications and experience...

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How will I contact a student attending Colaiste Uisce?

Posted by on Oct 27, 2018

Telephone calls to students in English are discouraged as they distract the students’ concentration on Gaeilge and prevent them from gaining maximum benefit from the course. Calls should therefore be kept to a minimum especially during the first three days of the course. Mobile phones are permitted, however they are collected on arrival and students will have access to their phones for...

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How are the groups divided?

Posted by on Oct 27, 2018

Groups are sub-division of the Irish classes, a mixture of boys and girls in each. Depending on numbers etc. students may be divided into groups of similar water sport experience at the discretion of the Activities Manager.

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