School day structure:

School begins at 8:55 and finishes at 3:45 Monday to Thursday and 1:15 on Friday. There is a 20 minute morning break and 30 minutes in the afternoon for lunch.

Transport:

The school is serviced by Bus Eireann for students in the catchment area. There are a number of private bus providers currently offering transport to Gortnor Abbey. Parents/Guardians can make contact with those business as follows:

Treacy's Coaches: 096 22563

Arrow Cabs: (096)77777

Barrett Coaches: 086-2427347 or Email: info@barrettcoaches.com

Noel Moran 085-1277122 or 087-9180000

Canteen:

There is an optional canteen facility on site which offers a selection of hot and cold foods five days a week.

Lockers:

Students are assigned lockers at the beginning of the school year. Each year group has their own designed resource area with their lockers.

Mentors:

Each 1st year student is assigned a mentor. Mentors are senior cycle students whose role is to assist first year students to settle in to life in Gortnor Abbey.

Communication:

The school uses a management information system called Vsware. Each parent will get a username which will provide access to their son/daughter's school profile including access to their timetable, attendance, term reports and behaviour.

The school also has a school app for communicating information to parents and students. Parents are encouraged to download the school app once they have enrolled their son/daughter. You can also access Vsware through the school app or through or main website: https://gortnorabbey.app.vsware.ie/