There was an article in the British Sunday Times this last weekend which decried the almost total collapse of modern language teaching in UK schools. The requirement to take a language at GCSE was dropped in 2004, so I guess the demise was inevitable. Many 6th Form colleges no longer even offer languages. Ireland is […]
Transition Year pupils “bog jumping” on their trip to Causey Farm yesterday.
The breakfast, lunch and supper menu cycles are now available to view in the College Life page of the website.
The latest Parents’ Association newsletter has been published. You can read it here.
Congratulations to Joshua Cron, Form II, who has been selected for the Ireland U16 Hockey Development Squad.
An ‘activities evening’ for all Form I pupils will take place on Thursday, 11th September from 6:30pm to 8:15pm, instead of prep. Day pupils and boarders are encouraged to attend.
Congratulations to David Cron, Form V, who has been selected for the Leinster Rugby Youth Select Programme, a key step on Leinster’s development pathway.
Notice concerning the admission process to St. Columba’s College, for entry in 2026. Please be advised that, according to the admissions policy of the College, drawn up according to Department of Education guidelines, the timeline is as follows: The school will accept applications for day places on October 1st 2025. The school will allow three […]
Prospective pupils and their parents are warmly invited to attend our Open Morning on Saturday, September 27th 202 with an opportunity to explore the College’s wonderful campus and facilities. Visitors will receive a pupil-led tour through the College and will have the opportunity to speak with teaching staff along the way. The tours will visit […]
Congratulations to Ryan Ovenden (U19 Rugby, David Cron (U18 Clubs Rugby), Jan Dijkstra (U18 Hockey) and Joshua Cron (U16 Hockey) who represented Leinster in the recent interprovincial series in rugby and hockey.
Congratulations to Sophie Park who was part of the Leinster Under 18 golf team that recently won the interprovincial series. She won her singles and foursome matches, contributing positively to the team. She followed up her team success with individual success, coming third in the Leinster Girls Under 18 championship.
Congratulations to Ryan Ovenden who has been selected for Leinster Rugby’s Under 19 squad to play a series of interprovincial matches in August. More details here.
Thursday: term ends after Warden’s Assembly at 10.45am.
Sunday: Evensong at 8.00pm (Preacher: the Warden. Collection: the Emergency Fund). Visitors are welcome to the service.
Congratulations to the Very Reverend Bruce Hayes, Dean of Waterford, who was installed as a Fellow of the College this week, seen here with the Chairperson of the Fellows, Mrs Sarah Love.
Tennis Championships: congratulations to the winners – · Beresford Cup winner: Wilfred Hui · Deerpark Cup winner: Polly Pringle
First Form XI v Headfort; won by 5 wickets (Jamie Crombie 24*, wickets for Sam Butler 2, Jamie Crombie, Archie Moffett, Jonny Quinn).
Many thanks to Clive Macken, whose retirement at the end of the month staff marked today in Whispering House. He has worked here since 2013, and we wish him the best for the future.
