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'''St Colman's College''' is an all-boys secondary school in [[Claremorris]], [[County Mayo]]. Approximately 400 pupils attend. |
'''St Colman's College''' is an all-boys secondary school in [[Claremorris]], [[County Mayo]]. Approximately 400 pupils attend. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The School was founded in 1945, as a school for the boys of [[Claremorris]] to attend instead of having to travel to [[Ballinrobe]]. An Old Manor House on the Knock Road was used as the site for the school, where it has remained to the present day. The school is named in honour of [[St. Colman]], as [[Claremorris]] is in the [[parish]] of Kilcolman. |
The School was founded in 1945, as a school for the boys of [[Claremorris]] to attend instead of having to travel to [[Ballinrobe]]. An Old Manor House on the Knock Road was used as the site for the school, where it has remained to the present day. The school is named in honour of [[St. Colman]], as [[Claremorris]] is in the [[parish]] of Kilcolman. |
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St. Colman's College, Claremorris is an all boys Catholic secondary school. It was founded in 1945 by Fr. John Colleran at the request of the local community. It is situated in its own grounds a mile from Claremorris. From its foundation, it has grown and developed to fulfill the changing needs and be a school for our time, a school for all our students and a school for all our community. |
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St. Colman's is an all-ability school with the vision of giving a life-chance to every student. Teaching is arranged to suit students of different ages and abilities. Our care is for the development of the whole person, spiritually, academically, practically, physically, socially and culturally. To fulfill that aim we provide a wide choice of subjects and encourage everyone to participate in extracurricular activities. |
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Quality of teaching and learning is emphasised. High standards are expected and achieved. We are conscious that the future belongs to those who prepare for it. We attempt to nurture and develop the vision, the capacities and the enthusiasm of our students to take possession of their future and confidence. |
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Time in school is not just preparing for life; it is life for five or six years. School time is a time of living and growth. We start with the boy and finish with the young man. A good school should offer opportunities to enjoy life, to work, to play, to pray, to discover ones self-worth. A good school should be like a good home, where everyone belongs, everyone is accepted, encouraged, helped and given the chance of success and the space to grow. St. Colman's strives to be such an institution and is committed to the ideal of equality in all aspects of school life. |
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St. Colman's aim is to value every boy for himself and to help, encourage and challenge every boy to realise his self worth, experience success and achieve his full potential. |
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Status |
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St. Colman's College was established in 1945 as a diocesan secondary school. The Archbishop of Tuam as the trustee is the guarantor that the school will be run in accordance with Catholic ideals and philosophy. |
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Ethos |
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Since its foundation the school has endeavoured to maintain a Catholic ethos and promote the Christian values of the community it serves. It recognises the need to develop the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, physical, social and cultural potential of all pupils. The curriculum includes formal religious instruction. |
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Education |
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The purpose of the school is to help pupils to develop their personality and skills and to prepare them for living, for further education and for working life. The school aims to provide as wide a curriculum as possible, within the resources available, in order to cater for the aptitudes, interests and needs of the pupils. |
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===Principals=== |
===Principals=== |
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* Martin Casey 1994 - 2004 |
* Martin Casey 1994 - 2004 |
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* Daniel McHugh 2004 - 2010 |
* Daniel McHugh 2004 - 2010 |
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* Jimmy Finn |
* Jimmy Finn 2010 - Present |
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==Notable alumni== |
==Notable alumni== |
Revision as of 15:14, 17 October 2013
St Colman's College is an all-boys secondary school in Claremorris, County Mayo. Approximately 400 pupils attend.
History
The School was founded in 1945, as a school for the boys of Claremorris to attend instead of having to travel to Ballinrobe. An Old Manor House on the Knock Road was used as the site for the school, where it has remained to the present day. The school is named in honour of St. Colman, as Claremorris is in the parish of Kilcolman.
Principals
- Fr. John Colleran 1945 - 1972
- Fr. Micheal Lyons 1972 - 1981
- Fr. Martin Newell 1981 - 1989
- Martin Hession 1989 - 1994
- Martin Casey 1994 - 2004
- Daniel McHugh 2004 - 2010
- Jimmy Finn 2010 - Present
Notable alumni
- John Hegarty, present Provost of Trinity College Dublin.
- Pat Rabbitte, former leader of The Labour Party, graduated from the College in 1967.
- Derek Glynn, striker League of Ireland.
- [Jarlath Ronayne. former Vice-Chancellor, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia and Honorary Consul for Ireland in Victoria]
- The Smyth Brothers of Smyths Toys
External links