Parents Association
Parents Association
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Our next Parents Association meeting will take place on Thursday, 5th November at 7.00pm in Abbey Community College, and we would be delighted to welcome both existing and new members.
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School Admission
School Admission
Information for Prospective Students
Information for Prospective Students
Prospective student and their parents can take a virtual tour of our school in this video. The school prospectus can be accessed here.
In order to streamline our application process, Abbey Community College has moved to an online application system. Here you will be able to make your online application, accept a place (including the submission of all documentation required by the school during this stage of the process) and apply for a transfer from another school to Abbey Community College. This will significantly reduce our paper usage and time spent at office level in managing the application process. The application forms are on the Application Page
There is a link to our admissions policy here... Further information about the school is available on the Policy Page .
Hosanna Concert Knock Basilica
Hosanna Concert Knock Basilica
VID-20260305-WA0009.mp4Hosanna Concert Knock Basilica
Our incredible 44-strong choir, made up of talented students from 2nd and 5th Year, took part in the ‘Hosanna’ concert, celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Knock Basilica on Thursday 5th March.
A truly beautiful and uplifting evening of music.
We are especially proud of our senior students who have been selected to perform solos on the night:
🌟 Annie O’Connor
🌟 Chloe Scott
🌟 Ellie McDermott
🌟 Alex Keogan
Well done to all involved.
E-Scooter Law
E-Scooter Law
Under the Road Traffic (Electric Scooters) Regulations 2024, it is illegal for any person under 16 years of age to ride an e-scooter in a public place, including footpaths, cycle lanes, parks, and any other public space frequented by members of the public. This includes their use to and from school if under the age of 16. E-scooters pose a significant risk of injury for younger users and other members our community. We are encountering incidents locally involving children who were unaware they were operating these devices unlawfully. There are very specific laws in place regarding the use of electric scooters and e-bikes. See here for more detail
Every School Day is a New Day
Every School Day is a New Day
New data published by Tusla Education Support Services (TESS) shows that one in five children in primary and post-primary school are missing a month or more of their school year. The figures come as TESS and the Department of Education and Youth launch a national multimedia campaign to highlight this nationwide issue and create awareness about the importance of attending school.
A new support page has been developed in collaboration with key stakeholders and is available for parents and schools at gov.ie/SchoolAttendance with helpful guidance on many issues affecting school attendance.
The Respect Effect
The Respect Effect
This anti-bullying educational resource is designed to support teachers in addressing the learning outcomes within the Junior Cycle SPHE course that relate to online bullying and abusive behaviour and to empower students to take action against online bullying, through their own positive actions and behaviours.
Abbey Community College received a grant in 2021 to implement initiatives aimed at addressing the digital divide and support our learners at risk of educational disadvantage as a consequence, as part of the Irish National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) a project under the Recovery and Resilience Facility funded by the European Union through NextGenerationEU. This funding was used to provide students with a mobile classroom of computers which gives access to research for projects at Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert level.
School Jackets and Sportswear
School Jackets and Sportswear
The online shop for Abbey Community College School Jackets and Sportswear is now live here
Wellbeing
Wellbeing
Abbey Community College recognises that our mental health is an important part of the overall wellbeing of our school community and how we function in our lives as a whole.
Positive mental health contributes to our overall wellbeing and is experienced when we can realise our abilities, cope with the normal stresses of life, work productively and fruitfully, and make a contribution to the entire school community.
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