Sun, Dec 4th, 2022
Update on Days 1 & 2
College & Careers Week at St Kilian’s CS has got off to a great start. A number of past pupils returned to St Kilian’s to share their career stories. Oran O'Toole kicked off the week with an excellent talk on his role as an advanced paramedic in the fire brigade and emergency services. @Brian Devlin and Dr. @Daniel Crean both work in the biomedical field and shared their journeys from St Kilians to careers in radiography and biomedical research respectively. Mikolaj Piotrowski also a past pupil shared his experience of the Trinity Access Program, studying for an engineering degree and his current role as a process engineer at Intel Corporation.
The local Colleges of Further Education are also big supporters of our careers week and I would like to thank Stephen Murphy and
LucyTierney for their very interesting presentations on the fitness and beauty programs at Sallynoggin College of Further Education. A special thanks also to Paul Cruise for his comprehensive talk on a broad range of apprenticeships from construction to catering and IT to Retail and Accounting offered by KWETB.
Sean Cryan from Bray Institute of Further Education had a really interesting take on all things legal. Students heard of the multiple entry routes into career as a solicitor, barrister and judge, how to transition to a career in education and the importance of following your passion. . And last but not least, thank you to Michael Conlon for his very informative presentation on careers in engineering Technological University Dublin.
Report on Days 3, 4 & 5
The final three days of careers week at St Kilian’s CS were really exciting and informative for 60+ leaving certificate and senior cycle students who gained insights into a variety of careers and education opportunities available to them.
Thanks so much to Aidan Heynes, Dell Technologies, Ben Brown Roche, Setanta College, Dr. Marie Morris ,Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland @Adam Burke, Jigsaw - The National Centre for Youth Mental Health, Oscar Yeoh, UCD, @David Gallagher Amgen and Corey Bishop Amgen and Sharon O'Reilly EVROS all past pupils who shared their experience of building their careers in a broad range of disciplines, including computer science, solutions engineering, IT recruitment and cyber security, strength and conditioning, youth mental health, nursing and education and manufacturing. Thank you Paul Collins Elavon Europe for your insights into Cyber and Information security.
Thanks also to Lorraine Dunster Access Office, University College Dublin, Karen Campbell National College of Ireland, Alison Moore SETU Extended Campus, Emer Shortall BIFE, Jessica Mckeown Fastrack into Information Technology (FIT) who clarified entry and access routes to appfenticeships, Further and Higher Education. Thanks also to all the teachers at St Kilian's who facilitated students attending these career talks.
All in all, a great week for students at St Kilian's Community School.
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2 Jul
In late 2021, St Kilian's CS was selected to be part of a Department of Education and Youth project in Ireland’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), supported by the European Union through NextGenerationEU funding under its Recovery and Resilience Facility.
30 May
Best wishes to all of our 3rd and 6th Year students in their upcoming exams!
Happy holidays to all other students!
Please see the attached important information.
29 May
Another very successful Transition Year was brought to a close with the annual TY night for parents and guardians on May 30th. Students made presentations outlining the many fantastic experiences they had throughout the year, including this year's very successful production of the Addams Family, the Killary and Belfast trips, work experience and a wide range of other activities. There was also time for lots of awards and for the students' portfolios to be viewed by all the guests. All present joined with TY Coordinator, Mr. Joe Kelly, and Year Head, Ms. Fidelma Ní Mhurchú in wishing the students well in their Senior Cycle.
23 May
The Class of 2025 had their moment in the spotlight on the evening of Thursday, May 22nd at the school's sports hall.
The graduating class's theme this year was 'When one chapter ends, another begins'. The mood of the evening was celebratory and the musical contributions were a highlight for all present. Everyone joined with their Year Head, Mr. Brendan Fitzpatrick, in expressing great pride in the Class of 2025, and wishing them luck and happiness in the future.
14 May
Sports Day 2025 on May 14th was one of the most enjoyable in recent memory. The weather gods smiled on proceedings, participation levels were really high and there was a relaxed and fun atmosphere throughout the day.
28 Mar
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Helen Browne R.I.P.. On a completely voluntary basis, Helen managed the school's Book Rental Scheme for over thirty years.
The Board of Management wishes to express its deep appreciation for Helen's loyalty and selflessness, and for the huge contribution she made to St. Kilian's. The Board extends its sincere condolences to Helen's husband, Martin, her sons, James, Peter, Wayne, Shane and Mikey, and to her extended family.
May Helen rest in peace.
Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann.
1 Feb
The school's annual Multicultural Day was celebrated on Friday, January 31st, with great participation from the school's students and their parents and families.
3 Jan
St. Kilian's Community School has a vacancy for a part-time Clerical Officer.
A job description and full details of the application process are attached.
20 Dec
Every good wish to all of our students and former students, to their families and to all of our friends for Christmas and New Year.
We hope that you will all stay safe and well over the Christmas period, and that you will find time to relax and enjoy the company of your loved ones.
Best wishes to everyone for health and happiness in 2025.
School reopens on Monday, January 6th 2025.
24 Oct
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mr. Denis McWatt, retired Deputy Principal of St. Kilian's Community School. Denis passed away on Tuesday, October 22nd, after a short illness.
On behalf of the whole school community, the Board of Management extends its sympathy to Denis's wife Celia, his sons and extended family, former colleagues and students, and all of his friends.
May Denis rest in peace.
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