A report from Form V boys Henry Clements and Harry Hone on the various Movember challenges and events that took place to help raise funds for men’s mental and physical health charities. Henry and Harry have raised over €4500 so far. Movember is often seen as a time to donate toward men’s health and cancer […]
Commiserations to the Senior Boys Basketball team, who lost by the narrowest of margins in today’s Plate Final. In a tight affair, the two teams were neck and neck throughout, finishing tied after time was up – overtime awaited. Sadly, at the end of overtime SCC lost 48-49 – losing in the cruelest of fashions. […]
As we approach the end of term, we are delighted to share the jam-packed programme for our upcoming Arts Week in the new year. It promises to be a vibrant celebration of creativity and culture. Programme Highlights Workshops & Talks: Pupils will enjoy a diverse range of workshops and activities, including percussion, public speaking and improvisation, ceramics, […]
Below is a digital art gallery of 2025 Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate artwork, which was displayed after last night’s Carol Service.
College Carol Service, beginning at 7:00pm (first chapel bell at 6:40pm). All welcome. Mince pie and mulled wine reception in the BSR afterwards for visiting guests, along with a digital art display of Junior Cycle & Leaving Certificate artwork.
Well done to Marianna O’Shaughnessy who won the Movember poster competition. More details here.
Last year, particularly after the release of the Netflix show ‘Adolescence’, there was much discussion about the behaviour of boys and how they are influenced by social media. As a result, we have created a ‘MANifesto’ focusing on what positive male behaviour might look like. The following was read out by our male prefects in […]
Good luck to David Cron who will represent the Ireland U18 Clubs Rugby squad in their test against Italy tomorrow. Details on how to watch the game can be found here.
On the morning of October 16th the Form VI Art pupils left the College to visit the Archeology Museum of Ireland and later in the day the Brú na Bóinne Interpretive Centre in Co. Meath. India Hassett and Mimi Fennell report on this expedition. We began our day at the National History Museum of Ireland […]
It’s that time of year again – the Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal is underway, collecting and delivering wrapped shoeboxes filled with toys and essential items for some of the world’s poorest children. To date, over two million boxes have been given directly to children across the globe, and the College is proud to maintain […]
Some photos from today Form VI art trip here.
The St Columba’s delegation at today’s Department of Education & Youth ‘Student Participation Forum’ at DEY headquarters today.
Congratulations to David Cron (Form V) who has been selected for the Irish Rugby U18 Clubs squad to play Italy later this month.
Congratulations to all who took part in last Sunday’s Transition Year House Speeches. Particular congratulations to Darren Ulogwara and Giacomo Borrilo who came joint first place and to Aitana Lara Navaro in third place.
Well done to the SCT Rugby squad who won their first league match of the season yesterday, 50-0 vs Sandford Park School.
Thursday – Convention thus Late Rising (First chapel bell at 8:55am)
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.
