How are our Irish schools?
Our Schools...
Thankfully, Irish schools are held in high esteem throughout the world. While most were founded by various Catholic religious orders, it is not necessary to be a Catholic to attend. In this sense these schools are similar to the typical "Consertados" we see in Spain. These are for example purposes as a reflection of the general standards available.
Boys only Secondary School
The Christian Brothers secondary school
This school which is located near the town centre was founded by the Christian Brothers, which is a Catholic order of monks. They first started teaching in 1862 and while there are no more brothers teaching there now, the school itself is managed under the care of Bishop Michael Smith. Like other religious schools, students do not have to be Catholic to attend and an enviroment of openness and tolerance exists to anyone from a different faith.
This school enjoys a "fine tradition of excellence in the provision of a full and rounded education for boys, which includes the religious, moral, intellectual, physical and social development of the student."
Girls only secondary school
The Sacred Heart secondary school.
The Sacred Heart School in Tullamore is a Catholic school originally founded by The Mercy sisters Order in 1836. While it is a Catholic school in principle, it is open to students of all faiths. The methodology would be similar to concertado schools in Spain. This exert from their mission statement speaks volumes about the principles demonstrated in this school.
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"Catholic education values tolerance and inclusiveness, and sees the presence of children from other denominations as an enrichment of the educational experience and an opportunity for deeper understanding among people holding diverse convictions."
Mixed Secondary School.
Killina Presentation Secondary School
Killina Presentation Secondary School is a large mixed school which caters for boys and girls. Situated in a rural area that enjoys a warm and close commuinity spirit, this school like most Irish schools was founded by the religious orders originally. There are no nuns teaching there today, but the school retains it´s Christian values and rural way of living.