We welcome the involvement of parents as partners in the education of their children and the co-operation and support of the wider community in delivering a quality teaching and learning experience for all.
We welcome the involvement of parents as partners in the education of their children and the co-operation and support of the wider community in delivering a quality teaching and learning experience for all.
We are proud to be an Erasmus+ accredited school, part of the European Union’s flagship programme for education, training, youth, and sport. This accreditation secures EU funding and supports our commitment to providing enriching international opportunities for students and staff.
Erasmus+ promotes collaboration between schools across Europe, giving participants a chance to learn through cultural exchange, international cooperation, and innovative education practices. It also provides training opportunities for teachers in the school to benefit from best practices in Europe through international training programmes.
At PCH, we strive to create a diverse, inclusive, and globally-minded learning environment. Through Erasmus+, we open doors to new cultures, languages, and ideas—bringing the world into our classrooms and sending our community out into it.
• 🌍 Cultural Exchange – Discover new perspectives and traditions
• 📘 Academic Enrichment – Learn from different systems and methodologies
• 🧭 Personal Development – Build confidence, independence, and communication skills
• 🤝 Networking & Collaboration – Connect with peers and professionals across Europe
• 💡 Innovation in Education – Share and apply new teaching idea
• 2023:
o Mobility 1 – Exchange with Germany (18 Irish, 17 German students)
One week abroad in the south of Germany, one week in Galway
o Mobility 2 – German assistant in the school (6 months)
• 2024: Mobility 3 – Second German exchange (17 Irish, 18 German students)
One week abroad in the south of Germany, one week in Galway
• 2025:
o Mobility 4 – Spanish teacher attends language training in Spain
o Mobility 5 – Third German exchange (19 Irish, 19 German students)
o Mobility 6 – 1 German student studies at PCH for 2 months
o Mobility 7 – German assistant in the school (6 months)
o Mobility 8 – Irish students visit Belgium for a democracy project and European Parliament tour
o Mobility 9 – more PCH teachers are lined up to attend training or job shadowing opportunities in different countries
