Books FAQ

How does the book scheme work?

All students in 1st, 2nd and 3rd year can avail of the book scheme. The DES are providing funding for 1st, 2nd and 3rd year for books this year.

If you have a medical card you can avail of book scheme in 5th and 6th year. You pay a yearly fee to rent the senior cycle books.

Do I have to return books?

All books must be returned in good condition. We operate a computerised tracking system for books. You will be liable for the cost of a replacement book if books are not returned or in good condition.

You can view our book policy here

How do I know what to pay?

If you have a medical card and are in senior cycle we will send you a sheet which explains this. You will get a link from the school office and you use that to pay online. If you are unsure call the office for an explanation.

Can I get book scheme at Senior Cycle?

We only operate the book scheme at Senior Cycle for medical card holders for Leaving Cert Established. Leaving Cert Applied and Transition year students will get books on the book scheme as part of their fee for these programmes.

How do I know what books to get?

The book lists are all at this link.

How do I know if I need the Higher Level or Ordinary Level books?

If in doubt wait and the teachers will tell you in September.

Do I need to purchase workbooks?

If work books are listed on the booklists then your child will need them

a. if you are entitled to the bookscheme in senior cycle, they will come as part of the book-scheme fee

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