The school operates a merit system whereby students are rewarded with merits for homework, classwork, curricular and extra-curricular achievements.

The Learning Support/SEN Department works closely with all departments within the school. Its core role is to identify and support any student who is experiencing learning difficulties. This includes students who are finding the transition from primary school to secondary school more difficult than others and those who have been diagnosed as having a specific learning difficulty.

As a means of providing the greatest range of opportunities for the young men of CBS Ennistymon, the school offers a range of afterschool activities.

According to the Education Act 1998, all schools must ‘ensure that students have access to appropriate Guidance to assist them in their educational and career choices’

Each first year pupil is assigned a senior student to work with them as a mentor. Their assigned mentor will assist first year students in the process of integration into the school.

Each class has an assigned teacher who acts as their class teacher/tutor. The class teacher/tutor meets with students regularly and monitors their progress. The class teacher/tutor offers support and advice to students or when required ensures they are directed to the correct support service within the school.

The school uniform of a maroon jumper, grey trousers and grey shirt must be worn at all times, unless a valid note from a parent/guardian is presented. Students who come to school without a uniform will have a uniform lent to them on the first day but will be required to wear the correct after that. No student may attend class unless in uniform.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 09:00-15:55,

Friday 09:00-13:20

Lunch (except Friday) 13:10-13:55

It is expected that all students complete homework to the best of their ability. Please refer to the Schools’ homework policy for recommended study times.

Supervised study is organised from Monday to Thursday during term time.

A Code of Behaviour is outlined to students at the beginning of every school year. It aims to guide and protect students. The key elements of our Code of Behaviour are rewarding positive behaviour, mutual respect, courtesy and fairness. Students are expected to uphold the school code of behaviour at all times when in school and on school related activities and outings.

The aim of the Parents’ Council in the CBS is to enable parents to be partners in their son’s education. Regular parent/teacher meetings are held throughout the school year and parents are strongly encouraged to attend.

The Student Council is a communication channel between students, teachers and school management. The Student Council is comprised of student representatives from each year as well as teacher representatives.