St. Peter's College, Dunboyne

Infobox School
name = St. Peter's College


streetaddress =
city = Dunboyne
county = County Meath
country = Ireland
principal = Eamonn Gaffney
viceprincipal = Maureen Murray & Liam Greene
staff = 78
gender = Mixed
schooltype = High school
age range = 12-19
secondary years taught = First through Sixth
students = 930
founded = 1994

St. Peter's College, Dunboyne is an Irish secondary school located in Dunboyne, County Meath. The current School Principal is Mr. Eamonn Gaffney.

History

The process of providing a school for Dunboyne began in earnest in September 1992, when the Parent Teacher Association of Dunboyne National School called a public meeting to ascertain the need for post primary education in the area. The early months were not without controversy, particularly in relation to the proposed management structures and trustees of the school. However the subsequent agreement reached between Co. Meath Vocational Education Committee (VEC) and the Bishop of Meath fostered a tremendously positive relationship between all parties involved. St. Peter’s College opened in September 1994 with an enrolment of 75 first year students. Today, the student population stands at over 1000.

The school features up-to-date facilities, with a new extension having been completed in 2006. There are also further plans for expansion of the school, set to take place in 2010.

The school crest replicates a simple Celtic design, representing the concepts of hope (Dóchas), heritage (Dúchas) and diligence (Díocas).

Extra-Curricular Activities

St. Peter’s College provides a wide range of extra-curricular activities for the students of the college.

Music
*St. Peter's boasts an award-winning school choir, which has performed at many venues across Leinster. The School Orchestra also regularly performs in the locality. A school musical is also put on every year. In March 2009, the school will perform We Will Rock You (musical).

Sport
*The school has had major success across many sports, including Athletics, Hurling and Equestrian.

School Tours
*Currently, the school has three separate foreign tours for students. In First Year, students travel to Paris, France. In Transition Year, students travel to Italy and in Fifth Year, students travel to Beijing, China.

tudent Awards

At the end of each academic year, the school's Awards Ceremony takes place. At the ceremony, many awards are given to students in recognition of achievements, both academic and otherwise.

There are seven major awards:
*The Carl Crowe Cultural Award
**Awarded to a student in recognition for contribution to cultural, creative and performing arts in school and the wider community.
*The Chaplain's Prize
**Awarded for displaying a true Christian ethos and a caring commitment to the school community
*Mr. Noel Dempsey TD Science & Maths Award
**This award is presented to a student who has shown outstanding achievement, effort and commitment to the study of Maths and Science
*The Peter Mooney Trophy
**Awarded to a Junior Cert. student who shows outstanding achievement, effort and commitment both to their students and all other aspects of school life. This student would be viewed as a role model by students and an outstanding ambassador for the school.
*The Sean Boylan Trophy
**Awarded to the outstanding sports person of the year, reflecting not only talent and ability but also commitment and dedication to their team and school and exemplary behaviour on and off the field of play.
*The Dr. Michael Smith Academic Award
**Awarded for academic ability and excellence. The successful candidate would have demonstrated the ability to use initiative, set ambitious targets and in co-operation with their teachers achieve the highest possible standards in their studies.
*An Bradán Feasa - The John Bruton Award (Student of the Year)
**Awarded in recognition of overall contribution to class in areas of classwork, homework and study. For participation in all aspects of school life. For having a positive attitude and influence on fellow students and being an excellent ambassador for the school.

Notable Past Pupils

*Darren Sutherland - Middleweight Boxer, Olympic Bronze Medallist
* Niall Quinn - Racing Driver

External links

* [http://www.stpeterscc.ie/ St Peter's College Website]