The school values the importance and uniqueness of each person, and aims to help each realise his/her full potential.
We firmly believe in the importance of extra-curricular activities and how they enhance the overall education, enrichment and development of our students. Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our extra-curricular provision and there is ‘something for everyone….’
Benefits of extra-curricular activities:
- Creates and develops a greater sense of identity with and belonging to the school
- Develops positive attitudes such as commitment, perseverance and industry
- Promotes teamwork and responsibility to others
- Enriches and builds on the work done in class
- Increases levels of confidence, pride and sense of achievement
- Provides opportunities for pupils to pursue their own interests
- Learning about leadership, time management and prioritizing
- The experience of a wide and diverse range of interests
- Helps to raise self-esteem and build solid relationships
The following are some examples of this provision:
- Sports activities including Netball, Camogie, Hurling, Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Gaelic Football, Badminton club, Running club, Athletics and Tennis
- Senior & Junior Choirs
- Orchestra, Wind Band and other ensembles
- Instrumental tuition
- Drama Club
- School musical
- Homework club
- St Vincent de Paul Society
- Work experience
- Interview Skills Programme
- Enrichment Programme including First Aid Qualification, Keep Fit and Beginner’s Driving course
- ‘More than a book club’
- Northern Ireland Book Award Group
- ‘Readon’
- Journalism Club
- School Magazine
- Chess Club
- Up-cycling group
- Duke of Edinburgh Award/Presidents Award
- Language Leaders Initiative
- Language Trips
- Irish film club
- Irish public speaking competitions
- French debating competitions
- ‘Koducademy’
- App Camp Initiative
- ‘XtheTXT’ competition
- ‘Bebras International Computational Thinking Competition
- Pope John Paul II Award
- Operation Christmas Child – ‘Shoe Box’ Appeal
- Eco-club
- Photography club
- Art club
- Cookery club
- History Den
- Health Awareness Week
