Temple Carrig School (also known as Temple Carrig Secondary School) is a mixed, Church of Ireland, voluntary secondary school in Greystones, County Wicklow, Ireland. It was established in September 2014 and is under the patronage of the Church of Ireland.[2] It is the first Church of Ireland voluntary secondary school to be established since the foundation of the Irish Free State.[3]
| Temple Carrig School | |
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| Address | |
Blacklion , , A63KT20 Ireland | |
| Information | |
| Other name | Temple Carrig Secondary School |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school |
| Motto | Kindness, Integrity, Endeavour, Adventure |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Church of Ireland |
| Established | September 2014 |
| Oversight | Church of Ireland |
| Principal | Deborah Crean[1] |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Houses | Altidore, Avondale, Bellevue, Kilruddery, Powerscourt, Russborrough, Tinakilly |
| Colour(s) | Red, gold, |
| Website | www |
Curriculum
editStudents study the Junior Cycle curriculum for their first three years, the Transition Year syllabus (compulsory) for their fourth, and the Leaving Certificate curriculum for their final two.[4][5][6]
Extracurricular activities
editThe school competes at a high level in rugby.[7][8] The school also plays a range of sports like Hockey, Tennis, Badminton, Athletics and also does a lot of drama productions.
Controversy
editIn 2015, the school became known for setting up a campaign to oppose the building of a McDonald's fast food outlet opposite; the planning battle was lost but the campaign became popular and the chain subsequently rolled back their plans for the area.[9][10]
Leadership
editAlan Cox was appointed principal-designate in April 2013 before assuming the role full-time in February 2014.[11] In March 2024, Cox accepted a role as principal at Rathdown School from September 2024, and resigned as principal at Temple Carrig.[12] In June 2024, the school's board of management appointed Ms Deborah Crean to assume the position from September 2024.[13]
References
edit- ^ "Meet the Team". Temple Carrig School. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
- ^ "Our History". Temple Carrig School. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
- ^ O'Brien, Carl (7 October 2016). "First Church of Ireland secondary school since State's foundation opens". The Irish Times. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
- ^ "Junior Cycle". Temple Carrig School. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
- ^ "Transition Year". Temple Carrig School. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
- ^ "Senior Cycle". Temple Carrig School. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
- ^ "From Genesis to Evolution - The Temple Carrig Story". Leinster Rugby. 27 October 2017. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
- ^ "Temple Carrig's little acorns take on mighty oaks". Irish Independent. 26 January 2019. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
- ^ Carolan, Mary (11 July 2017). "Greystones school loses McDonald's planning challenge". The Irish Times. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
- ^ Duffy, Rónán (23 November 2015). "Locals fight for 'No Fry Zone' as McDonald's is planned beside three schools". TheJournal.ie. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
- ^ About Us Temple Carrig School. Retrieved 31st July 2024
- ^ Alan Cox hands in his TCG Badge Greystones Guide. Retrieved 31st July 2024
- ^ The Changing of the Principal Greystones Guide
External links
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