Coláiste Bríde

Coláiste Bríde is a secondary school located in Clondalkin, South Dublin, Ireland.

Coláiste Bríde
Location

Information
School typeAll girls school
Motto"To Teach, To Guide, To Form"
Religious affiliation(s)Catholic
PrincipalMarie Therese Kilmartin
Number of students940

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
  • "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

References

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