Coláiste Bríde
Coláiste Bríde is a secondary school located in Clondalkin, South Dublin, Ireland.
| Coláiste Bríde | |
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| School type | All girls school |
| Motto | "To Teach, To Guide, To Form" |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Catholic |
| Principal | Marie Therese Kilmartin |
| Number of students | 940 |
Coláiste Bríde was founded by the Presentation Sisters in 1955.[1] Coláiste Bríde is a Voluntary Catholic Secondary School for girls only, operating under the Trusteeship of CEIST (Catholic Education on Irish Schools).
The school hosted a number of prominent Irish personalities, including Niall Breslin (Bressie), Miriam O'Callaghan and the Former Governor of Mountjoy Prison, John Lonergan, who have given inspirational and motivational speeches to over 900 students.
New Building
The construction of the new building began in 2004, costing over 13 million euro. Overseen by engineer Lawson Mealiffe it officially opened in May 2008. It provides facilities such as a canteen, gym, library, science labs, home economics kitchens, IT labs, three state of the art equipped art rooms, a garden and lockers. A St Brigid's Cross design featured in the Reception and General Purpose Area was designed by Kate Griffin, a sixth year student of Coláiste Bríde while on work experience in an architect's office.
Extracurricular activities
- Sports: Volleyball, football, GAA, camogie, basketball, badminton, tennis, table tennis, gymnastics
- Music Lessons: guitar, violin, piano, dance, choir
- Language clubs: Irish, French
- Study: Learning Hub, Maths club
- Other clubs: pair reading, photography club, LGBTQ club, debating
Events
- Christmas Concert organised each year showcasing acting, dancing, and a Christmas debate.
- W.O.W. (Walk On Wednesdays) was a project organised by the schools Green Flag Committee to encourage students to walk to school to promote healthy living and receive another Green Flag.
- Annual "DEAR" (Drop Everything And Read) week, encouraging students and staff to read more literature.
- Musical performed by students in Transition Year of Colaiste Bride and Moyle Park College
- Grease performed in 2009
- Fame performed in 2010
- Hairspray performed in 2015
- All Shook Up performed in 2018
- The Humancentipede performed in 2023
- "Well Being Week" is organised every year in the school, promoting mental and physical health and has been extremely successful in the past few years with activities such as dancing, yoga, tea parties and a concerts.
Notable former students
- Hannah Tyrrell – Ireland women's rugby union international
- Mary Kennedy Rte
- Mary Harney former Government Minister