First Year Application Form Portlaoise College

2026/2027

1ST YEAR APPLICATION FORM
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

NO HARD COPIES REQUIRED
APPLICANTS MUST BE CURRENTLY IN 6TH CLASS

Completed applications will be accepted from

WEDNESDAY 1ST OCTOBER 2025

Deadline for receipt of applications is

5p.m. FRIDAY 24TH OCTOBER 2025
Please specify which class you are applying for, Mainstream Class OR Special Class?*

MainstreamSpecial ClassBoth
If applying for the Special Class, please upload documentation from the NCSE confirming that the student is known to the NCSE and has the required diagnosis and recommendation for a Special Class. [The Special Class teaches students who have complex/severe educational needs arising from one of the following diagnosis 1. Autusim Sepctrum Disorder 2. Asperger Syndrome]

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Applicant's details

Details of the young person for whom this application is being made.
First Name*
Surname*
Date of Birth*
PPSN*
Address*

Street Address

Address Line 2

TownCounty

Eircode
Details of Parent/Guardian

This information is for the purpose of making contact about this application. If more than one name is given but the address is the same, only one letter will be issued and will be addressed to both individuals.
Parent/Guardian 1
Full Name*
Address*
Eircode*
Contact Number (mobile number)*
Email*
example@example.com
Relationship to student*
Mother/Father/Guardian/Other
Parent/Guardian 2
Full Name
Address
Eircode
Contact number (mobile number)
Email
example@example.com
Relationship to student
Mother/Father/Guardian/Other
Selection Criteria for Admission in the event of over-subscription

This information will assist in determining whether the student meets the admission requirements in accordance with the order of priority as set out in the applicable section of Part B of the Admissions Policy for Portlaoise College.

Details of siblings CURRENTLY in the school (if any)

	Name	Year group (e.g First Year)
1
2
3

Primary School Attended
Name and Address of Primary school*
Important Information
All of the information that you provide in this application form is taken in good faith. If it is found that any of the information is incorrect, misleading or incomplete, the application may be rendered invalid. Please understand that it is your responsibility to inform the school of any change in contact information or circumstances relating to this application. For information regarding how your data is processed by the school and LOETB, please see next section. Please tick the box below to demonstrate that you have read and understood this information.
I have read and understood this information
Code of Behaviour
Please confirm that the Student Code of Behaviour is acceptable to you as the Parent/Guardian and that you will make all reasonable efforts to ensure compliance of the same by the student, if they secure a place in the school.

Please note the school Code of Behaviour can be found at www.portlaoisecollege.ie
I confirm that I have read the code of behaviour and it is acceptable to me as a parent/guardian
Data Protection
The Board of Management of Portlaoise College is a committee of LOETB, Business & Technology Park, Mountrath Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, which is a data controller under the General Data Protection Regulations and the Data Protection Acts 1988-2018. The personal data supplied on this Application Form and the accompanying documentation sought is required for the purpose of: Verification of identity and date of birth; Verification and assessment of admission criteria; Allocation of teachers and resources to the school; and School administration, all of which are tasks carried out pursuant to various statutory duties to which LOETB is subject. Failure to provide the requested information may result in the application being deemed invalid and an offer of a place may not be made. The personal data disclosed in this Application Form may be communicated internally within LOETB for the purpose of determining the applicability of the selection criteria and possibly with the patron or Board of Management of other schools in order to facilitate the efficient admission of students, pursuant to section 66(6) of the Education Act 1998 as inserted by section 9 of the (Admissions to Schools) Act 2018. The personal data provided in this Application Form will be kept for 7 years from the date on which the student turns 18 years of age, unless there is a statutory requirement to retain some or all elements of the data for a further period or indefinitely, in line with LOETB’s Data Retention Policy, which can be found at www.loetb.ie. A copy of the full LOETB Data Protection Policy is available from the school office. Any person who provides personal data through this Application Form has a right to request access to that data. They also have a right to request the changing of any information if it is factually incorrect. A request for erasure of the data can also be made by or on behalf of the data subject but this will only be acceded to where the data is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was collected and where LOETB does not have a legal basis for retaining it. If you, as a data subject have any complaints regarding the processing of your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission.
I have read and understand the LOETB's Data Protection Policy
Information on use of Digital Technologies in our School
At Portlaoise College, we use Google Workspace for Education, and we are seeking your permission to provide and manage a Google Workspace for Education account for your child. Google Workspace for Education is a set of education productivity tools from Google including Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Classroom, and more used by tens of millions of students and teachers around the world. At Portlaoise College, students will use their Google Workspace for Education accounts to complete assignments, communicate with their teachers, and learn 21st century digital citizenship skills. The notice in the link below provides answers to common questions about what Google can and can’t do with your child’s personal information, including: What personal information does Google collect? How does Google use this information? Will Google disclose my child’s personal information?Does Google use student personal information for users in K-12 schools to target advertising? Can my child share information with others using the Google Workspace for Education account?

https://indd.adobe.com/view/53b475eb-66b3-4554-8bdc-58412b78a6a5
I have read and understand the use of Google workspace in Portlaoise College*

I consent to setting up a Google workspace account for my child
School Photos
During the school year, we take photographs of school activities involving students to share the school's positive vibe and updates. By which incidentally, some photographs may capture your child's participation, directly or indirectly.

These photos may be published through our website, social media pages, news bulletins, billboards, and ads. To do this, we require your consent to allow us to publish photos which may involve your child to the said platforms.

Please select your choice below before submitting this form:
I hereby allow the reproduction and publication of my child's photograph(s)I do not allow the reproduction and publication of my child's photograph(s)
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2026/2027

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

APPLICANTS MUST BE CURRENTLY IN 6TH CLASS

Completed applications will be accepted from

WEDNESDAY 1ST OCTOBER 2025

Applicant's details

Details of Parent/Guardian

Parent/Guardian 1

Parent/Guardian 2

Selection Criteria for Admission in the event of over-subscription

Primary School Attended

Important Information

Code of Behaviour

Data Protection

Information on use of Digital Technologies in our School

School Photos