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.
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.
