This document provides information on courses being offered at St. Peter's College Night School in spring 2013. It lists 16 leisure courses ranging from computers and photography to pilates and cupcake decorating. It also lists 6 professional certificate courses in areas like childcare, nursing, and English as a second language. All courses run in the evenings from 7-9pm over 7-10 weeks beginning January 29th. Fees range from €60-€330 depending on the course. Enrolment takes place January 14th and 21st from 6:30-8pm.

1. St. Peter's College Night School Programme Spring 2013
DAY TIME ENROLMENT - MONDAY - FRIDAY 9.30AM-3.30PM
ENROLMENT AND OPEN NIGHT - Tuesday 14th & 21st January 6.30pm - 8.00pm
COURSES BEGIN - Tuesday 29th January 7.00pm
Class Code Course Time Duration Fee
DBY01 Computers for the Terrified 7.00-9.00 7 weeks € 90
Terrified of computers? Then we have the course for you! This
introductory computer class is conducted in a relaxed environment
allowing you to learn at your own pace.
Main areas covered:
• Starting, turning on and off the computer , Opening and closing files,
Using the mouse, Typing, Changing the appearance of text (formatting), E-
mail and Internet
At the end of the course students will have the option to continue
their studies in the Computers for the Less Terrified class in the
Spring Term.
DBY02 A way to a Healthier and Happier You! 7.00-9.00 7 weeks € 90
This course aims to help people look at nutrition and food in a
different way. This programme will assist candidates in seeing how
enhanced their life can be with a few simple changes and how it can
bring about mental clarity, improve energy, skin, hair and nails. The
course will demonstrate juicing, sprouting, smoothie making,
reviewing the various different aspects of diet, e.g. Food
Intolerances, Glycaemic Index and Label Reading. The objectives
of course are to enhance peoples’ lives and to teach them about the
benefits of a healthy diet.
Benefits: Helps participants to feel more open to new possibilities
in their life. Feel more control over their business and personal life.
Also helps to develop better work/life balance.
DBY03 Learn To Manage Your Own Stressors 7.00-9.00 7 weeks €90
This course takes a light hearted look at ways to recognise and
overcome stress and what triggers it for each individual
It is a very practical course which gets each person to take a look at
what their particular stressors are and how they can deal with them
on a daily basis. Please bring a mat and a blanket and small pillow
for comfort. It includes: Relaxation techniques, visualisation and
meditation, Exercise to beat stress, Quick and simple tools to help
you feel invigorated
DBY04 Pilates 7.00-8.00 7 weeks € 60
This class is suitable for beginners or as a refresher course. Bring
along a mat, towel and water. This class will help to improve your
postural alignment, coordination, strength and flexibility. Pilates
can be practiced by people of all fitness levels. It is a slow and
controlled form of exercise which engages the mind and enhances
body awareness and has been demonstrated to reduce stress and
anxiety.
DBY05 Body Conditioning/Toning 7.00-8.00 7 weeks € 60
This circuit body conditioning class will lead to improved
flexibility, muscular strength / toning and 'inch lose'. The class is
excellent for toning the lower body such as stomach, bottom, hips

2. and thighs. Bring along a mat, water and towel.
DBY06 Reiki Level 1 7.00-9.00 7 weeks €90
Reiki is an ancient, non-intrusive complementary therapy. A hands-
on healing technique, Reiki enhances the body's own innate ability
to heal itself on all levels. It alleviates stress, promotes healing on a
physical, mental and emotional level. In this course you will be
attuned to the frequency of this energy, learn about the chakras as a
means of growth and the hand positions for the self-treatment and
treatment of family and friends.
DBY07 Cupcake Icing and Decorating for different occasions 7.00-9.30 7 weeks € 110
Learn how to make cupcakes and decorate them for all occasions!
During this course you will learn basic cup cake recipes as well as
sugar craft techniques using buttercream and fondant icing. Each
class will be geared towards a special occasion eg. St. Valentine’s
day, birthdays, St. Patrick’s day, Christenings and Easter.
Cupcakes and icing recipes will be demonstrated in week one and
students will be asked to bring their own buns (shop bought or
homemade) for the remainder of the course as we will be
concentrating on decorating during the remaining classes. All icing
and decorating tools will be supplied for each class. So come on
folks let’s get baking so you can show off your decorating talents at
the next celebration to your friends and family.
DBY08 Card game 25's 7.00-9.00 7 weeks €90
Twenty Five card playing with Michael Lyndon
A class to learn or to improve the way you can play 25, but not for
money
DBY09 Guitar for Beginners 7.00-8.00 7 weeks € 60
This course is suitable for all ages and involves learning how to
tune a guitar and play basic chords with strumming and plucking
styles. Students will need to bring their own guitar and will learn to
play songs by The Beatles, Bob Dylan, U2, Bob Marley, Oasis,
Johnny Cash and many more. On completion of the course students
will be able to accompany themselves or someone else singing
songs in various styles such as rock, pop, country and folk. The
class instructor, Ronan Quigley, is a graduate from the Royal Irish
Academy of Music and a full-time professional musician with over
ten years’ experience playing live in the music industry.
DBY10 Digital Photography 7.00-9.00 7 weeks € 90
This course introduces students to the basic functions of their digital
camera. Aspects such as exposure, depth of field, lens and
digital capture are comprehensively explained. The class introduces
you to the Do’s and Don’ts of composition. You will learn to use
available light to help get the most from your portraits and still life.
Key subjects such as landscape, night photography and flash will be
explored. Equipment: You can do this course with either a
manual SLR digital camera or an auto digital camera. The class
instructor, Declan Hancock AIPF, is an associate of the Irish
Photographic Federation.
DBY11 Drawing and Painting 7.20-9.20 7 weeks € 90
Venue: Old National School, Dunboyne - Thursdays Thursdays
An exciting and rewarding Art class for all levels. Explore your
creativity and learn new skills, expand on existing artistic skills,
either by working with the tutor on specific projects e.g.

3. landscapes, townscape, still life, figures, portrait, animals, abstract,
etc. Or choose to work individually with tutor guidance. Drawing:
Select from a range of materials; pencils, charcoal, pastels,
watercolour pencils, pen & ink. Painting: Select from water base
paints; watercolours, gouache, poster and acrylics etc. Creative
Crafts available to those interested e.g. printing, batik, glass
decoration and painting, mosaics etc. Relax and enjoy learning with
a supportive group of local people. Classes given by an experienced
Art Teacher & Artist.
DBY12 Spanish for Beginners 7.00-9.00 7 weeks € 90
This course is designed for beginner students and no previous
knowledge of Spanish is required. Students will learn how to
communicate in Spanish using the four skills of reading, writing,
listening and speaking. Perfect for those who would like to pursue
the language to intermediate level and those who are planning a
summer holiday to Spain. Students will need a Spanish – English
dictionary and a notebook to record notes.
DBY13 Obedience training for family pets 7.00-8.00 7 weeks € 60
Hamilberg K9 is a professional Irish based dog training and dog
protection company. This module has been developed to give the
learner an understanding of the knowledge and skills required to
train a dog so that it behaves in a calm manner and obeys basic
commands. Learners who successfully complete this module will:
Acquire the theoretical background of dog training methods.
Understand the principles of the training methods.
Demonstrate good handling practice in practical training sessions.
Acquire the theoretical background and understand the practical
applications of the training method selected.
Develop and use safe work practices.
Demonstrate the method used to teach a dog to sit.
Demonstrate the method used to teach a dog to stay.
Demonstrate the method used to teach a dog to come.
Demonstrate how to teach a dog not to pull on the lead.
DBY14 Bicycle Maintenance 7.00-9.00 5 weeks € 60
Learn the basics, puncture repair, fixing brakes, change a crank set,
replace cables, work on adjusting gears and brakes and get bike
road worthy and what tools you need
DBY15 Make Social Media Work for your Business 7.00-9.00 7 weeks € 90
If you are an Entrepreneur or are running your own Business then
you need to know how to use Social Media effectively. This course
will bring you through all the different Social Media platforms and
how you should be using them to your advantage. In this short
course you will gain a greater understanding of Social Media
Marketing and be able to develop a strategy for your business. In
addition to this you will also be brought through the Basics of a
Search Engine Optimisation strategy to help boost your website.
This course is aimed at beginners and those who want to learn more
about selling online. It is also aimed at those who work with
Charities/Community Groups.
DBY16 Hill Walking and Mountain Navigation 7.00-9.00 8 weeks € 90
The course consists of a 2 hour class on 4 nights in the class room,
covering map and compass navigating skills and 4 hill walks in the
Dublin/Wicklow Mountains on Saturday mornings. I usually give 2
night classes and then alternate night classes with the Saturday

4. mornings in the mountains. The course is suitable for young and
old, the employed, the unemployed, the early retired, those who
have never gone Hill Walking and also for experienced Hill
Walkers who would like to gain navigation skills.
DBY17 English conversation classes for non-native speakers- Hosted by 7.00-9.00 Every €5 for
FAILTE ISTEACH- Improve your spoken English in a relaxed and Tuesday registrat
informal atmosphere, emphasis on everyday interaction, using what ion fee
you already have, meeting new people and having an enjoyable
learning experience. All levels from beginners up. All
welcome Starts Tuesday
Professional and Certificate Courses
DBY18 IPPA/FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Childcare: 7.00-10.00 15 weeks € 300
Modules covered: Child Development and Early Childhood Education
and Play. Classes run one evening per week and one Saturday per
month. Starts Tuesday 15th January. This aim of the course is to
provide the participant with the practical skills and theoretical
knowledge required to work with young children and their families in
an early College find to out more childhood carer and education
setting. This will enable participants to develop further competence
and confidence in their work and to provide a high quality, early years’
service. This level 5 is for those who wish to gain a nationally
accredited award in childcare. This will be of interest to those who are
currently involved in childcare or those who wish to enter this sector.
Participants must be working in a childcare setting for the duration of
this course, a minimum 6 hours per week (e.g. one full day in a crèche
facility or two mornings in a session setting.) 85% attendance required.
See www.fetac.ie for further details.
DBY19 FETAC Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Supervision in Childcare Starts Tuesday 30th September
(6M2007). The Childcare Supervisor course will equip the participant 2013
with the skills, knowledge and competence required to supervise an Deposits taken €100
early childhood education and care setting and support others in their
role and performance. In addition the participant will acquire an
understanding of the interdependency of all domains of child
development (physical, emotional, intellectual etc.) and its impact on
early childhood education and care practice. The participant will
acquire an understanding of early childhood educational programmes
and recent curriculum development in the Irish context. The
participant will develop an awareness of social and legal issues which
relate directly to and impact on early childhood education and care
settings. See www.fetac.ie for further details
DBY20 FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Word Processing 7.00-9.00 8 weeks € 140
This class will enable learners to develop their word processing skills
using Microsoft Word 2010, which can be used personally and
professionally. The course will enable learners to develop their
understanding and application of word processing software and file
management techniques. Candidates who successfully complete this
module will acquire a thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Word
2010, be familiar with an operating system, develop the skills of
personal initiative and resourcefulness, develop good work practices in
relation to the use of the computer, printer and materials and acquire
the skills necessary to produce attractive documents to mailable
standard. Students will complete documents such as letters, posters,
mail merge, labels, meeting agendas etc. On completion students will

5. receive a FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Word Processing. Suitable for
beginners and intermediate / advanced students. See www.fetac.ie for
further details
DBY21 Introduction to Nursing- FETAC 5 - (Module code D20012) This 7.00-9.00 10 weeks €330
module explores the nursing profession. It introduces the learner to the
caring role of the nurse and emphasises the importance of interpersonal
communication. 2 Saturdays required also. See www.fetac.ie for
further details
DBY22 Level 3 FETAC Component: English as a Second Language 7.00-9.30 10 weeks €200
3N0870This programme module aims to provide the Learner with
the knowledge, skills and competence to communicate at an
introductory level in English, socially and in simple work-related
tasks under supervision.
Objectives: To develop a level of language in order to be able to use
the English language in a limited and familiar range of social and
professional situations To gain an initial understanding of the culture
of the English speaking country To learn to indicate a breakdown in
communication and use relevant vocabulary to redress the situation.
2 Saturdays required also. See www.fetac.ie for further details
Easter Revision Courses – Leaving Certificate
Now enrolling in St. Peter’s College
Monday 25th -Friday 29th March 2013
See www.stpeterscc.ie for timetable and more details