Saint Michael in the Catholic Church him and the construction of Churches and monasteries at specific locations. Because most monastic islands lie close to land, they were viewed as forts holding demons at a distance against attacks on the Church. Monasteries such as Mont Saint-Michel off the coast of Normandy, France and Skellig Michael, off the coast of County Kerry, Ireland, dedicated to the Archangel are examples of these. Another notable structure is that of St Michael's Mount, located in Mounts Bay, near Penzance, Cornwall - a stunning island castle that resembles Mont Saint-Michel, and can only be reached on foot at low tide. St. Bernard
Mount St. Michaels the Boarding School was begun. The current student population numbers about 450. In 1977 a Parents' Council, affiliated to the National Catholic Secondary Parents' Associations (CPSA) was formed. In 1987 a Board of Management was set up, comprising representatives of trustees, teachers and parents. In 1990 a Lay principal was appointed. Since 1977 the school has a Students' Council whose members are elected by students and staff from the Leaving Certificate student group. Mount St. Michael operates a 6-year cycle since 1976 when Transition year was first introduced as a Pilot project by the Department of Education. Mount St. Michaels