ST TIERNAN'S COMMUNITY SCHOOL "A School for the Community" Parkvale, Balally, Dublin, D16 KW26, Ireland. Telephone: +353 1 2953224 Email School Secretary
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Hear from both staff and students on what makes St Tiernan’s so special
For over 40 years, St Tiernan’s Community School has been providing high quality education to young people from the Balally, Dundrum and Sandyford area. Our broad curriculum caters for the needs of each individual student. We offer all Junior and Senior Cycle programmes in a non-denominational setting. We strive to ensure students engage in programmes where they reach their full potential.
In addition to providing second level education to students, St Tiernan’s offers a wide range of courses to the community through our Adult Education Department. Though much has changed since its establishment, the essential character and spirit of St Tiernan’s Community School remains as strong as ever.
St Tiernan’s is an extraordinary school – rich in tradition, yet firmly focused on the future. Our staff are dedicated professionals, deeply committed to bringing out the best in each and every student. With the belief that teaching and learning should be both challenging and enjoyable for students of all abilities, we provide a stimulating educational experience, encouraging deep thinking, and supporting our students in becoming confident, resilient and highly motivated learners.
Not only do our students develop interests and talents through our extensive range of extra-curricular activities, but they forge lasting friendships, and learn the importance of community. Underpinning all we do is a focus on student well-being. Our school’s pastoral care system ensures all our students develop a sense of belonging, and feel supported and valued throughout their time here.
Our students, staff and parents all work together, developing a mindful, caring and compassionate school community, in which respect, warmth and lasting friendships are the norm. By becoming a student at St Tiernan’s, a balance of academics with extracurricular activities, along with a positive, friendly atmosphere, await you.
Most of all, we promise you a warm welcome!
- Mr Kevin Martin, Principal
St Tiernan's student wins prestigious Debating Award Congratulations to Youssef Hassan, who was awarded the Leinster Junior Schools Championship individual trophy in the Junior Schools Debating Competition. This year was the first time St Tiernan's Community School participated in the Leinster Junior Schools Debating Competition, which was organised jointly by the UCD Law Society and the Literary and Historical Society. A group of third year students entered the competition, having little experience in debating but a passion to improve. The competition had over 100 teams competing from schools throughout the province.
Despite being at the disadvantage of experience, the teams from St Tiernan's had incredible success, with one of our teams securing a place in the semi-finals. The competition culminated in the finals on April 7. One of our students, Youssef Hassan (3rd Year) spoke on the motion "In a world where superheroes exist, this house supports vigilante justice". Youssef delivered a phenomenal speech in which he highlighted the ability for vigilante superheroes to offer justice and support to communities which historically are not served well by the police. He cited as an example the African-American community in Alabama. This speech proved persuasive to an esteemed judging panel, which was chaired by Aishling Kinsella, a twice world championship semi-finalist debater.
Youssef was awarded the Leinster Junior Schools Championship individual trophy. Staff and students at St Tiernan’s are immensely proud of Youssef; this achievement is reflective of the trojan amount of work he has put in this year. We wish him well and feel confident he will have continued success debating in the future.
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