Tue, Jun 16th, 2026
Dear Parent/Guardian,
We are fast approaching the end of the Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle examinations and, thankfully, most students seem very happy with how they have been doing. Some students still have a number of papers to sit, and it is important that they keep their focus right until the end.
I am asking your support around the following:
It has been announced that the Leaving Cert results will be published on Friday, August 21st. Students will be able to access their results on the Student Portal from 10.00am that day. Results will also be available at the school from 10.00 that morning, and all students are invited to be there. The Principal, Deputy Principal, Guidance Teachers and other staff members will be on-site, both to share in the celebrations and to provide advice and support, as required.
Best wishes are extended to all students for their remaining exams and for the summer ahead.
These good wishes are also extended to you, the students' families. We have very much appreciated all of your support this school year, and particularly throughout this stressful exam period.
Best regards,
John Murphy,
Principal.
16 Jun
As we are now in the final days of this year's State Examinations, attached you will find some arrangements for the students involved.
15 Jun
The process has now begun for the appointment of a new Deputy Principal for St. Kilian's Community School.
Please see the attached advertisement for details.
29 May
Best wishes to all of our 3rd and 6th Year students in their upcoming exams!
Happy holidays to all other students!
Please see the attached important information regarding the State Examinations.
8 May
Congratulations to the 1st Year Boys Football Team, who won the Leinster Cup, by beating XXXX 4-2 on May 8th.
We are extremely proud of the boys and their managers, Mr Condren and Mr Molan, on their fantastic achievement!
7 May
A tour of Amgen's Dún Laoghaire facility on May 7th was one of the many highlights of the first year of the 5th Year students' Mentoring Programme.
The partnership with Amgen has now been in place for ten years, and the school is very proud of its links with such a prestigious company.
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1 May
The Board of Management of St. Kilian’s Community School is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Enda Forde as the school's new Principal. He will take up the position ahead of the start of the 2026-2027 school year, on the retirement of Mr. John Murphy. Mr. Forde has served as the school's Deputy Principal since 2023.
The Board of Management congratulates Mr. Forde on his appointment and joins with the whole school community in extending best wishes to him in his new role.
3 Mar
The appointment process has now begun for the appointment of a new Principal for St. KIlian's Community School.
Please see the attached advertisement for details.
26 Feb
Congratulations to the Under-17 Boys' football team who have won the Wicklow-Wexford League for the second year running in this age group.
In a thrilling contest, they defeated Greystones CC 4-2 on penalties, after the sides finished level at 1-1 after extra time.
Well done to the team and to their managers, Mr Duggan and Mr Killian, on winning the school's first silverware of 2026.
30 Jan
This year's Multicultural Day took place on Friday, January 30th. It is an annual gathering that has become a highlight of the school calendar.
This year, 70 families, representing 31 different countries, took part. An incredible world food fair was at the centre of celebrations, alongside a wide range of workshops.
We are already looking forward to 2027!
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27 Jan
Mr. John Murphy, Principal, has announced that he will retire from his position in August this year. Mr Murphy has been the school's Principal for the past fourteen years and, prior to that, was Deputy Principal. He first started teaching at St. Kilian's in 1985 and, for the majority of his career, was a Mathematics teacher. For many years, Mr. Murphy was a part of the school's Adult Education team, and he has always been greatly involved in the extra-curricular life of the school, particularly basketball.
The Board of Management will shortly begin the process of appointing a new Principal.
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St Kilian's Community School,
Ballywaltrim, Bray,
County Wicklow.
01 282 8126
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