Book rental information 2022/2023
Books are available to rent in the school through the Book Rental Scheme. The school operates a Book Rental Scheme which makes it easier to access school books. All parents /guardians are encouraged to participate in this scheme. If parents/guardians wish to purchase books independently they may do so, book lists and applicable fee's for each year are available below.
The Book Rental scheme operates on a flat fee basis which averages out the cost over the five/six years of a student’s time in school:
The Book Rental scheme operates on a flat fee basis which averages out the cost over the five/six years of a student’s time in school:
Annual Charges
First Year €75
Second Year €75
Third Year €75
Transition Year €40
Fifth Year €150+ deposit of €50 (deposit reimbursed once books are returned in good condition after 6th year) LC Applied €20
Sixth Year €60
From the Academic Year 2021-22, 5th year Leaving Certificate students will pay €150 and LCA 5 students will pay €20. This payment will cover the book rental costs for both 5th and 6th year.
There is a €50 deposit payable for each student when they join the scheme in 5th Year. This deposit will be used to replace lost and damaged textbooks if necessary. It will carry forward from year to year. If part of the deposit has to be used to replace a lost/damaged textbook, the deposit must be restored to the full €50 prior to the next year. The deposit will be refunded when the student leaves Portumna Community School.
First Year €75
Second Year €75
Third Year €75
Transition Year €40
Fifth Year €150+ deposit of €50 (deposit reimbursed once books are returned in good condition after 6th year) LC Applied €20
Sixth Year €60
From the Academic Year 2021-22, 5th year Leaving Certificate students will pay €150 and LCA 5 students will pay €20. This payment will cover the book rental costs for both 5th and 6th year.
There is a €50 deposit payable for each student when they join the scheme in 5th Year. This deposit will be used to replace lost and damaged textbooks if necessary. It will carry forward from year to year. If part of the deposit has to be used to replace a lost/damaged textbook, the deposit must be restored to the full €50 prior to the next year. The deposit will be refunded when the student leaves Portumna Community School.
- Maximum family charge for Book Rental Scheme is €275 per school year
- Parents may apply for the Book Grant Assistance Scheme for school books directly to Portumna Community School (application form and details available below or from the school office).
- Parents have the option to pay by instalment, please contact the school office for details via office@portumnacs.ie
Book List 2022/23
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Book Grant Assistance Application Form
| pcs_book_grant_2021_22.pdf |
Book Rental Scheme Guidelines
| pcs_book_rental_guidelines_21_22.pdf |