september 2021 autumn term

Please note due to potential changes in COVID 19 related Public Health Guidelines, course details are subject to change. Please check our website for the most up to date information. Scan the QR Code

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Enrolment for all classes can be completed in the following ways:1: At our enrolment/information night on Tues. 21st September 2021, from 7:30-8:30PM.2: By post using the postal slip on the back page.3: Online enrolment at www.portmarnockcommunityschool.ie

Tel: 01-803 8069 Email: [email protected]

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More detailed Course Descriptions and Tutor information are available on www.portmarnockcommunityschool.ie

under Adult Education

Postal enrolments may be made by completing the coupon underneath and returning same to arrive on / before Wednesday 22nd September 2021.

.....................................................................................................................PLEASE NOTE:1. Cheques to be made payable to: ADULT EDUCATION DEPT., Portmarnock Community School.2. You will be automatically registered – receipt will be emailed to you.

Postal Registration Form (cannot guarantee automatic inclusion if class is full)

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Room and sports hall rental: contact us for competitive rates

Courses will only run with a minimum of 8-10 students, so why not bring along a friend or two when enrolling!We are always looking for tutors for diff erent courses so why not drop us an email at [email protected] if you believe you are a suitable tutor for any type of course

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WednesdayCode 747 ARCHERY

Mr. Paul Conroy 10 weeks €110 1:30 - 3pmCode 748 BRIDGE BEGINNERS

Suitable for those with no (or very little) Bridge experience.

Mr. Seamus Costello 10 weeks €110 1:30 - 3:30pmCode 749 / 750 BRIDGE IMPROVERS

Suitable for those looking to gain more playing experience. Two 5 week

terms.

Ms. Anne Doyle

Course A starts 29th Sept. Course B starts 3rd Nov. €50 1:30 - 3:30pmCode 751 CREATIVELY COPING WITH STRESS

This course is designed to help you use your natural creativity to cope

with the stress of everyday living and in particular, the changes we

have had to make and adapt to over the last year. All sessions will be

interactive and use practical tips and exercises working with the fi ve

senses and everyday objects and materials.

Ms. Anne McDonald 10 weeks €110 1:30-3:30pmCode 752 HOLISTIC THERAPIES: INTRODUCTORY COURSE

Enjoy a taster of 4 popular holistic therapies - Aromatherapy,

Refl exology, Massage and Indian Head Massage. Use the techniques to

benefi t yourself, your family and friends.

Ms. Jenny Sheridan 10 weeks €110 1:30 - 3:30pmCode 753 PILATES FOR MEN

This mat based course is suitable for men who wish to improve/increase

or maintain their core strength and fl exibility. (Mat required)

Ms. Sinéad Foley 10 weeks €80 7 - 8pm in the main sports hall

ThursdayCode 754 BARRE EXERCISE

Combines elements of Pilates, dance, cardio and strength training for a

full body workout. Movements are performed to music with the help of a

ballet-style barre.

TBC 10 weeks €80 8 - 9pmCode 755 /756 GOLF

Limited to 5 persons per class. Lessons at Kinsealy Driving Range.

Additional cost of €9 for balls at the driving range.

Mr. Philip McLoughlin 5 weeks €55

Beginners 7 - 8pm Improvers 8:10- 9:10pm

Code 757 PILATES PRE AND POST NATAL

Ms. Sinéad Foley 8 weeks €80 7 - 8pm SaturdayCode 758 / 759 BALLROOM DANCING

Couples only for this term.

Ms. Sandra Bracken and Mr. Dermot Bracken 10 weeks €85

Improvers 10am – 11am Beginners 11am – 12pmCode 760 DANCE FITNESS: LATIN IN LINE

Ms. Sandra Bracken 10 weeks €85 11am – 12pm Code 761 PHOTOGRAPHY IMPROVERS (Digital DSLR or Mirrorless Cameras)

Mr. Peter MacMenamin Classroom sessions 10am - 12pm Location

sessions

TBC 10 weeks €110

Notes:

● Classes commence week of Monday 27th September (unless otherwise stated). There will be no midterm break for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday classes this term. Monday classes run for 10 weeks until the 6th December. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday classes run until 30th Nov., 1st & 2nd Dec. Most Saturday Classes run for 10 weeks until 11th December with no classes on 23rd October.

● Programme is subject to change, so please check our website for details.● All classes have limited places and are fi lled on a fi rst come, fi rst served

basis. Book early to avoid disappointment. ● Online Enrolments at www.portmarnockcommunityschool.ie using the

easy payments plus system.● Terms and conditions are available on our FAQ section of www.

portmarnockcommunityschool.ie, as is information relating to class sizes, refunds, materials, etc.

● Courses are subject to change. See our website for up to date information.● Car parking is available but limited for night time classes. Please park

respectfully and think of others. Cars are parked at owner’s risk.● Bus Routes serving school (Bus stop 3612): 32X, 102, 142, 42. DART

Feeder Bus to/from Sutton Station.

PORTMARNOCK COMMUNITY SCHOOLAdult Education Programme

Monday NightCode 701 BOOKKEEPING MANUAL AND COMPUTERISED QQI Level 5

This is a course in both Manual (Autumn 2021) and Computerised (Spring

2022) Bookkeeping using Sage 50. This may lead to a Major award in

Business Administration.

8 weeks Autumn 2021 term & 8 weeks Spring 2022 term €400 7 - 9:30pmCode 702 CHINESE (MANDARIN) FOR BEGINNERS

Ms. Cindy Min Tang 10 weeks €110 7:30 - 9:30pmCode 703 / 704 COMPUTERS: DIGITAL SKILLS FOR CITIZENS

(courses subject to funding from Dept. of Communications)

Ms. Ann Byrne 5 weeks

Course A 27th Sept. Course B 8th Nov. free 7 - 9pmCode 705 COOKING: HEALTHY DISHES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Ms. Sonya Hylton (Top 10 MasterChef finalist) 10 weeks €110

(ingredients not supplied) 7:10 - 9:10pmCode 706 CRAFT BEER BREWING

Brewing Safety and Hygiene, Equipment, Raw Materials, Ale Brewing,

Mashing and Boiling, Fermentation, Packaging, Introduction to Tasting.

Mr. Des Feeney 6 Weeks (4th, 11th, 18th Oct. 8th, 15th, 22nd Nov.)

€80 7:30 – 9:30pmDANCE YOURSELF FIT

Fun, high energy classes suitable for all ages. No partner necessary.

Classes at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30pm

See www.danceyourselffit.com for bookings Code 707 INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE

A superb treatment to ease anxiety & stress, also headaches, sinusitis,

muscle pain and tension. Ideal for beginners and qualified therapists.

Ms. Jenny Sheridan 10 weeks €110 7:10pm – 9:10pmCode 708 PICKLEBALL (MODIFIED TENNIS)

A racquet sport combining many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-

pong. It is suitable for all ages and skill levels.

Ms. Debbie Brown 12 Weeks (Provisional start 27th Sept.) €60

7 - 8:30pm

Code 709 PILATES REJUNEVATION CLASS AGE 55+

This gentle Pilates course will suit both men and women aged 55+ who

wish to exercise without too much exertion. Class will focus on balance,

mobility and core strengthening. (Mat required)

Ms. Sinéad Foley 10 weeks €80 6:30-7:30pm Code 710 POTTERY

Ms. Colette McDonnell 10 Weeks €160 (all materials and kiln use

included) 7 – 9pm (limited to 10 students)Code 711 / 712 SOMATICS

Learn a safe, simple way to eliminate muscle pain and alleviate the effects

of stress using the slow gentle movements of Somatics. Sign up for this

course of 8 weekly classes and learn how easy it is to melt away chronic

tension and experience deep relaxation. Suitable for all.

DE-STRESS WITH SOMATIC MOVEMENTS 7:30 - 8:30pm

LEARN SOMATICS TO MOVE WITHOUT PAIN 8:30 - 9:30pm

Mr. Colm McDonnell 8 weeks €80 Code 713 VOLLEYBALL

Follow Portmarnock Volleyball Club on facebook for updates.

(Provisional start 27th Sept.) €50 8:30 – 10pm Code 714 WRITING FOR WELLBEING

Explore how you can use creative writing to mind your physical and

mental health. This course is interactive and suitable for beginners or

advanced writers.

Ms. Anne McDonald 10 weeks €110 7:30 – 9:30pmCode 715/716 YOGA FOR PREGNANCY

Classes can be started ideally in the second trimester.

Ms. Kathleen Leavey 6 weeks €50 7 - 8pm

Course A: Mon 27th Sept. – 1st Nov. Course B: 8th Nov. –13th Dec. Tuesday Night Code 717 AROMATHERAPY: “GET WINTER READY”

Learn easy yet powerful aromatherapy recipes to protect yourself and

your family against colds and flu, tummy bugs and more this winter.

Ms. Jenny Sheridan 10 Weeks €110 7:30 - 9:30pm Code 718 ART / PAINTING

Mr. Ciaran O’Briain 10 weeks €110 7 - 9:30pmCode 719 BADMINTON

Ms. Enda Rice 12 Weeks (Provisional start 28th Sept.)

€50 8:30 – 9:30pm

Code 720 BAKING: HAVE FUN WITH BAKING (New Recipes)

Students will be asked to supply their own ingredients.

Ms. Vera Fritschi, 10 weeks €120 7:00 - 9:30pm Code 721 CREATIVE WRITING (BEGINNER COURSE)

The course will cover the creative process, writing fiction, non-fiction,

poetry and will cover aspects of going public with one’s work.

Ms. Jane Madden 10 weeks €110 7:30 - 9:30pm

(10 students max)Code 722 ENGLISH AS A 2ND LANGUAGE (PREPARATION FOR CAMBRIDGE FCE EXAM)

Aimed at level B2 Intermediate. Free trial class on Tuesday 28th

September. Email to register interest.

Mr. Conell Gogarty 10 weeks €150 6:30 - 9:30pmCode 723 ENGLISH AS A 2ND LANGUAGE (PREPARATION FOR CAMBRIDGE CAE EXAM)

Aimed at level C1 Advanced. Free trial class on Tuesday 28th

September. Email to register interest.

Mr. Rory Corcoran 10 weeks €150 6:30 - 9:30pmCode 724 FASHION DESIGN FOR BEGINNERS

Sewing machines provided.

Presented by Project Fashion 10 weeks €110 7:30 - 9:30pmCode 725 GARDENING FOR BEGINNERS

TBC 10 weeks €110 7:30 - 9:30pm Code 726 GENEALOGY WORKSHOPS

Have you ever considered doing your family history but didn’t know

where to begin? This computer based course will introduce you to the

various sources available. Own laptop and computer literacy needed for

the class. Starts 5th October.

Mr. Edward Byrne 5 weeks €40 8:30 - 9:30pm Code 727 / 728 GUITAR

Mr. Andrew Mahon Beginners 6:30 - 7:30pm Improvers 7:30 - 8:30pm

Limited to 6 persons per class. 10 Weeks €110 Code 729 INTERIOR DESIGN FOR BEGINNERS

Enjoy the process of gaining the knowledge and skills to enable you

to communicate your own creative potential and style through interior

design. Learn the basics and complete an individual project.

TBC 10 weeks €110 7 - 9pm








under Adult EducationCode 730 ITALIAN (BEGINNERS Level A 1.2)

TBC 10 weeks (7 in person and 3 online) €110 7 - 9pmCode 731 ITALIAN (IMPROVERS: Intermediate Level B1)

Ms. Francesca Testoni 10 weeks (7 in person and 3 online) €110 7:30 - 9:30pm

Code 732 JEWELLERY MAKING New Courses

In this 8 week practical course you will be introduced to the basic

metalwork skills needed to make jewellery. Through a series of assigned

projects you will be taught how to cut and prepare metal, create texture

and how to solider.

Ms. Sinead Cooke 8 weeks €150 including material & use of tools 7-9pm Code 733 / 734 KEYBOARD (PIANO)

Mr. Tadhg Kinsella 10 weeks €100 Beginners 7:15 - 8:15pm

Improvers 8:15 - 9:15pm (limited to 8 students)Code 735 MINDFULNESS

Ms. Mairead O’ Keeffe 8 weeks €90 7:30 – 9pmCode 736 PHILOSOPHY BEGINNERS COURSE “What is Philosophy?”

Dr. Jones Irwin 10 weeks €110 7:30 – 9:30pmCode 737 PHOTOGRAPHY DSLR / MIRRORLESS CAMERA BEGINNERS

Mr. John White 10 weeks €110 7:30 – 9:30pm Code 738 / 739 PILATES FOR LIFE – FOR ALL THE STAGES IN LIFE

Ms. Sinéad Foley 10 weeks €80

Beginners 7 – 8 pm Improvers 8 – 9 pm Code 740 SPANISH (BEGINNERS)

Ms. Maria Villar 10 weeks (7 in person and 3 online) €110 7 - 9pmCode 741 SPANISH (IMPROVERS CONTINUED) Level B

Mr. Marco Parra. 10 weeks (7 in person and 3 online)

€110 6:50 – 8:50pmCode 742 SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTING QQI L5

Get qualified as a SNA and start a new rewarding career.

10 weeks Autumn 2021 and 6 weeks Spring 2022 €360 7 - 9:30pmCode 743 UKELELE FOR BEGINNERS

Mr. Andrew Mahon 10 Weeks €110 8:30 – 9:30pm Code 744 / 745 YOGA (HATHA)

Ms. Kathleen Leavey 10 weeks, €80 Beginners 7:15 - 8:15pm

Mixed Levels 8:20 - 9:20pm Code 746 ZUMBA

Ms. Michiko Ishimoto, 10 weeks €80 7:30 – 8:30 pm

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