Experiences with Community College

links96 · 11 Jun 2016, 20:17

https://issuu.com/seanfitz09/docs/pages ... ee484e01/1 here's a link to the north county leader where the results of the 8 kids who got over 500 from dcc were published! And yes we all knew what the institute results were from people asking around. Top there was 585 and the other five were between 490 and low 500s if I remember correctly

1stimer · 11 Jun 2016, 20:27

Be very interesting to see the College Progression Stats this year. I'd imagine the Dep of Education school inspection report will be out soon. Anyway wish the students sitting the Leaving the best of luck.

links96 · 11 Jun 2016, 20:35

Plus I'm pretty sure that journalist went to every school in Fingal so as you can see DCC is up there as one of the best in north county Dublin, even though it gets a lot of bad press it really is a solid school in my opinion.

james · 12 Jun 2016, 06:48

Too much information for one individual it smells

SB123 · 12 Oct 2016, 18:10

Our eldest started in Donabate Community College this year. I am delighted to say that we are very happy with the school. Excellent teachers, very approachable deputy and principal. Assignments marked to push and challenge. Has joined the school band, participated in a Harry Potter quiz hosted by DCC and attended by neighbouring schools. We have a happy teenager in our house.

Donabateuser31 · 12 Oct 2016, 21:05

Delighted to hear that. My daughter started in DCC in September also and I have nothing but positive things to say about the school so far. She is really enjoying school and has settled better than we could have hoped for. I have phoned the school on a number of occasions and got a call back within hours. Long may it last!!

Vlad the Impaler · 13 Oct 2016, 10:50

Good to hear.

Curious to know why parents need to contact a school so much.

SB123 · 13 Oct 2016, 11:02

Our contact was in relation to a subject choice. Dealt with in a caring and efficient manner.

topsyturvey · 13 Oct 2016, 12:39

It is great to hear the positive stories...doubtless there are issues as many schools have but there has been no balance to the way the school has been portrayed. My neighbours daughter stuck with the school thru to leaving cert and she did brilliantly as did her friends and she got her first choice in DCU. Another positive experience.

mirror · 14 Oct 2016, 09:57

Is it true that this is the last year for the iPads ?

SB123 · 14 Oct 2016, 17:37

Haven't heard about any change in policy of using iPads. I would be in favour of them, and there was an option this year to buy books too, which we did.
Needless to say the books have not been touched.

Donabateuser31 · 15 Oct 2016, 20:55

My reasons for contacting the school was firstly about subject choice, then problem with iPad apps and finally a question about fees for a practical subject. All dealt with quickly.