Extra Curricular Activities.

Sporting Activities.

 We have many sports enthusiasts in our school who enter various competitions in: Camogie, Basketball, Football, Badminton, Volleyball, Tennis and Athletics.

Click HERE to read more about our sporting activities and to see photos.

Debating.

 Coláiste Bríde have a strong and proud tradition of debating and our students have participated at the highest level both in Irish and English. In February 2006 two students Martina O Brien and Sinead Blake got through to the Leinster Debating Semi Finals. 

There are many students both at senior and junior level competing in internal and external competitions. The main junior competition is the AIB Leinster Cup in which many students have competed over the years. At senior level there is a greater variety of competitions to choose from such as the Denny, Mace and Concern debates.

Click HERE to read more about debating and to see photos of some debaters.

Choir and Orchestra.

All pupils have an opportunity to join one of our school choirs or the school orchestra and we are proud to note that in recent years many of our pupils have had the privilege of performing brilliantly in the National Concert Hall on several occasions.

Young Social Innovators.

This project is designed for Transition Year students who want to make a difference in their community. 21 students in my year took part in this year’s project which we decided to do on Breast Cancer. We knew that by doing our project on Breast Cancer we would be able to create more awareness and therefore make more of a difference to this growing illness.

Click HERE to read about this year’s YSI Project and to see photos.

Young Scientists Exhibition.

Each year we have a number of entrants for the Young Scientist Exhibition, ranking amongst the winning entries on many occasions.

Click HERE to read about this year’s Young Scientists Exhibition entries.

Greenflag Committee.

The Green Flag Committee was founded in January 2004 and Coláiste Bríde was certified as a ‘Green School’ by An Taisce in 2005. The Green Schools Environmental Education Programme is designed to promote and acknowledge responsible behaviour among the school population and the wider community towards the environment. The 2005/2006 committee is made up of 40 students, 3 teachers and the caretaking staff. So far this year the Green Flag Committee has:

1. Set up recycling points in the new school building.

2. Promoted litter separation with a view to increased recycling.

3. Recycled batteries, ink cartridges, plastic bottles, cardboard, paper etc.

4. Raised environmental awareness among fellow students through posters, competitions and workshops.

5. Arranged for the recycling of waste computer materials from the old school building.

The Green Flag Committee would like to thank all staff and students who have collaborated with us in keeping Coláiste Bríde a Green School.

Click HERE to read the Greenflag Committee’s report for 2005 / 2006 and to see photos of the Greenflag Committee.

Maths Club.

The Maths Club for 2^nd and 5^th has been up and running now since September with Ms Broderick. The club members meet at lunch time on Tuesdays. They have recently been responsible for the decoration of room M1 with mathematical posters with funds raised from the October’s cake sale. Games involving logic and sums show the members of the club that maths also has a fun side!

Click HERE to read some more about the maths club and to see photos.

School Trips.

In addition to educational outings within the country, one or two exciting overseas trips are organised annually. Each year a senior trip goes skiing during the February midterm break and there is also a junior trip travelling to different countries each year including France in 2005 and Spain at Easter 2006.

As well as these trips abroad there are various trips to Donegal for French Adventure Weekends where students mix learning with various activities such as abseiling and canoeing. See News Section for details on recent trips.

Hip Hop Squad.

The Coláiste Bríde Hip Hop Squad was established in 2004 and has been running ever since. The squad consists of students from 1^st Year right up to 6^th year. There are approximately 40 members altogether. The practices are held on Thursdays in the General Purpose Area after school for an hour. In you are interested in joining, please don’t hesitate to let us know as it is great fun and a good form of exercise and it is also a time to socialise with friends. In the near future we hope to put on a display day to show the school some of our new routines – Hope to see you there!!

The Hip Hop Squad co-ordinators are Laura Daly, Niamh Kinsella and Lauren Kennedy.

Gaisce.

The Gaisce is the Presidents award which involves taking part in four different categories. Lots of our students achieve the Gaisce award during their time in Coláiste Bríde .

Click HERE to read more about the Gaisce award.