Address:	Cullies Co. Cavan
Contact:	Mr John Kearney, Principal
	(Ms Roisin O'Donoghue), Deputy Principal
Phone:	(049) 4331735
Email	info@breifnecollege.ie

Modern Schooling Complex

• All classes are conducted in large, spacious rooms with properly regulated heating and ventilation.
  

• Well-equipped Art Room
  

• Metalwork and Engineering rooms hosting the most modern up to date equipment.
  

• Science Laboratories that are continuously updating
  

• Multi-purpose Gymnasium
  

• Dynamic teaching methodologies that avail of progressive presentation techniques to bring subjects to light in the classroom.
  

• Networked Computer Lab with data projector and a smaller computer room for more specialised programmes.
  

• Computer facilities in all departments
  

Computers	Technical Class
Art Room	Science Lab

Examination Programmes
Cavan Vocational School offers the following course programmes:

• Junior Certificate
  

• Leaving Certificate
  

• Leaving Certificate Applied
  

• Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme
  

• New Rapid Programme
  

• Junior Certificate Schools’ Programme
  

1st Year Subjects
A wide range of academic and practical subjects include:
Irish, English, Maths, Computer Studies, History, Geography, French, Science, Metalwork, Woodwork, Technical Graphics, Business Studies, C.S.P.E., Art, Home Economics, Religion, Physical Education, Music and Drama and S.P.H.E.

All of the above subjects are offered at Ordinary and Higher Level in both the Junior and Leaving
Certificate Examinations.

“Enrolment at Cavan Vocational School will prove to be a significant and progressive step in advancing your children’s personal development and educational requirements”.
Mr. John Kearney
B.Sc., H.D.E.,
A.D.A.E.S., M. Ed.

Metal Work Class	Canteen

Pastoral Care
To prepare students to cope with the complex challenge of living and working in a modern, contemporary society, the school utilises a fully functional Pastoral Care Structure. Involved are highly qualified committed members of staff and include:

• A Year Head for each year group
  

• A Class Tutor for each class group
  

• The School Chaplain
  

• A Student Counsellor
  

• Career Guidance Counsellors
  

• A Home School Liaison Officer
  
  Other Pastoral facilities and provisions include:

• A well supervised Homework Club
  

• Personal Development Programmes
  

• Study Skills Programmes
  

• Excellent canteen facilities that provide breakfast, lunch and afternoon meals.
  

Co-curricular

• Music Lessons
  

• Speech and Drama
  

• Video Productions
  

• Educational Tours
  

• Debating
  

• Theatre Visits
  

Distinctive features of the sports programme

• Large variety of sports catered for at individual and team levels for both boys and girls.
  

• Concentrates on all levels with both A and B competitions.
  

• Gaelic football at U14, U16 and senior level.
  

• Soccer at U15 and U17 level.
  

• School representation at Vocational Inter-County Senior Football Competitions.
  

• Popular student sports include badminton, basketball, swimming, table tennis, athletics and camogie.