Entries by sccdublin

Warden’s Thoughts on …. a MANifesto

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 […]

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Form VI Art Expedition

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 […]

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Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal 2025

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 […]

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Transition Year House Speeches

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.

SCT Rugby Victory

Well done to the SCT Rugby squad who won their first league match of the season yesterday, 50-0 vs Sandford Park School.

Warden’s Thoughts on …. Modern Language Teaching

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 […]

Menus

The breakfast, lunch and supper menu cycles are now available to view in the College Life page of the website.

Hockey News

Congratulations to Joshua Cron, Form II, who has been selected for the Ireland U16 Hockey Development Squad.

Form I Activities

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.

Annual Admissions Notice for 2026 / 2027 Entry

Notice concerning the admission process to St. Columba’s College, for entry in 2025. 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 […]