Cultural Life
We take a holistic approach to education and place a considerable emphasis on developing the cultural life of the students in many ways. Extra curricular programmes run in the following areas:
Arts & Culture
Musical Productions; Musical Concerts and Christmas Carol Services; Individual music lessons in piano, violin and other musical instruments; College Choir; Public Speaking and Debating; Essay and Poetry Competitions; College Publications (newsletters and Yearbook) which provide a forum for publication of short stories, poetry and other articles submitted by pupils; Lunchtime Arts & Crafts activities; Gaeltacht Scholarships supported by KWETB; Guest Speakers on various topics of relevance to pupils; Retreats
Student Leadership
Dail na nÓg – The Youth Parliament; Class leaders; Student Council; Prefects; Green Schools; Gaisce
Sports
Pupils participate in a wide spectrum of sporting activities including: Gaelic Games - Football, Camogie & Hurling; Soccer; Rugby; Basketball; Athletics; Equestrian Sport; Golf. The College has enjoyed enormous success in Gaelic Games, Camogie and Soccer at both county and regional level.
Maths & Science Enterprise
Business Enterprise Projects; Young Social Innovators; Science Club including Science Competitions such as ‘Young Scientist Competition’ and ‘Science Alive’; Maths and Science Week
Leisure
Chess Club; Coding Club; Book Club; Lunchtime activities on Courts and in the Gym; Homework Club; Library facility;
Travel at Home & Abroad
French Exchange with our sister school for 2nd & 3rd yrs
Annual College Ski trip for TY and 5th years
Premiership trip for 1st years
European trip for 2nd years
Competitions & scholarships
Gaeltacht Scholarships; Art, Creativity, Photography and Digital Media Competitions