St. Kilian's Community School, Ballywaltrim, Bray

St. Kilian's Community School News

End of the 2025-2026 School Year & State Examinations 2026

29 May 2026

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 regarding the State Examinations.


First Year Boys are Leinster Football Champions!

8 May 2026

Congratulations to the 1st Year Boys Football Team, who won the Leinster Cup, by beating XXXX 4-2 on May 8th.
We are extremely proud of the boys and their managers, Mr Condren and Mr Molan, on their fantastic achievement!


Amgen Mentoring Programme 225-26

7 May 2026

A tour of Amgen's Dún Laoghaire facility on May 7th was one of the many highlights of the first year of the 5th Year students' Mentoring Programme.
The partnership with Amgen has now been in place for ten years, and the school is very proud of its links with such a prestigious company.


Appointment of Mr. Enda Forde as Principal of St. Kilian's C.S.

1 May 2026

The Board of Management of St. Kilian’s Community School is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Enda Forde as the school's new Principal. He will take up the position ahead of the start of the 2026-2027 school year, on the retirement of Mr. John Murphy. Mr. Forde has served as the school's Deputy Principal since 2023.

The Board of Management congratulates Mr. Forde on his appointment and joins with the whole school community in extending best wishes to him in his new role.


Principal Appointment

3 Mar 2026

The appointment process has now begun for the appointment of a new Principal for St. KIlian's Community School.
Please see the attached advertisement for details.


2026 Under-17 Wicklow-Wexford Champions!

26 Feb 2026

Congratulations to the Under-17 Boys' football team who have won the Wicklow-Wexford League for the second year running in this age group.
In a thrilling contest, they defeated Greystones CC 4-2 on penalties, after the sides finished level at 1-1 after extra time.
Well done to the team and to their managers, Mr Duggan and Mr Killian, on winning the school's first silverware of 2026.


Multicultural Day 2026

30 Jan 2026

This year's Multicultural Day took place on Friday, January 30th. It is an annual gathering that has become a highlight of the school calendar.
This year, 70 families, representing 31 different countries, took part. An incredible world food fair was at the centre of celebrations, alongside a wide range of workshops.
We are already looking forward to 2027!


Principal Retirement

27 Jan 2026

Mr. John Murphy, Principal, has announced that he will retire from his position in August this year. Mr Murphy has been the school's Principal for the past fourteen years and, prior to that, was Deputy Principal. He first started teaching at St. Kilian's in 1985 and, for the majority of his career, was a Mathematics teacher. For many years, Mr. Murphy was a part of the school's Adult Education team, and he has always been greatly involved in the extra-curricular life of the school, particularly basketball.
The Board of Management will shortly begin the process of appointing a new Principal.


TY Musical 2026: Teen Beach - The Musical

20 Jan 2026

This year's TY musical took place for three performances on Wednesday and Thursday, January 21st and 22nd.
The production was a fantastic success with outstanding performances from an enthusiastic and talented cast, who had rehearsed tirelessly for the previous three months. The audiences were treated to a really professional show and showed their appreciation with well-deserved standing ovations.
Well done to everyone involved, including staff members Ms Maura Flynn, Ms Anne McIntyre, Ms Joan Murray, and Ms Ruth Lennon.


Beannachtaí na Nollag

19 Dec 2025

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 2026.
School reopens on Monday, January 5th 2026.


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