Why Our School?
Coláiste Chríost Rí is an evolving inclusive Christian community committed to Catholic education in the Presentation Brothers’ tradition.
We pursue academic and sporting excellence within a unique Gaelic culture and tradition. Our Curriculum maintains a creative balance between preparation for the workplace and development of the person.
Broad Curriculum
Catering for the abilities, needs and interests of our students is at the core of what we do in Coláiste Chríost Rí. We offer a broad range of subjects to engage and encourage the learning, growth and development of all our students. Subject choices range from the academic through to technical (practical), business, science and humanities. All levels catered for, and emphasis is put on developing in students a wide range of skills and knowledge to equip them for further education and life after secondary school.
Academic Excellence
We have an outstanding reputation and track record for academic and educational excellence over the last 60 years with scholarships and awards won every year by our students. 85% + of our Leaving Cert students go on to 3rd level education in UCC, CIT, UL, MIC and 3rd level colleges in Dublin. The development of student’s intellectual and physical potential, along with nurturing the talents and interests of each student is an integral part of the holistic education offered by Coláiste Chríost Rí. We plan and work very hard to ensure that our educational programmes are designed to offer students the most up to date and relevant knowledge/skills, which open up career paths and opportunities to them for their futures.
Inclusion
We offer a wide range of subjects and extra-curricular activities to cater for the individual needs of all students. We are very proud of the wide range of ethnic origins and nationalities within our student cohort. All our students are valued and respected for their individual talents, interests and abilities. SEN support is integrated into mainstream classes where possible. Student needs are assessed on an individual basis and their timetables are personalised to reflect this. Where possible Team Teaching is used to ensure students can remain in regular classes. Lessons are adapted and differentiated with a focus on effective questioning and assessment for learning.
Great Teaching
The primary focus of the work of all the staff in Coláiste Chríost Rí is the development of the abilities, talents and skills of our students. We have a wonderfully talented team of teachers, who are at the cutting edge of developments in teaching and learning which contributes significantly to curricular development at local and national levels. Our teachers are very innovative and creative in ensuring the classes are challenging and engaging to encourage and inspire students to reach their full potential. We use the most up to date technology and techniques to ensure that students actively participate in learning and teaching and significantly contribute to their own learning and development.
Student Centred
The involvement of students in all aspects of school life is at the heart of all that we do in Coláiste Chríost Rí. Our programmes and activities are designed and planned in consultation with the students and our key focus at all times is the wellbeing and development of every student. We place great emphasis, and invest a lot of time and resources, in ensuring that we have the facilities and resources to meet all their needs. We give support and encouragement to all our students to play an active part in school life. Our primary role is to help them to achieve their goals, develop their talents, nurture their confidence and overcome challenges and difficulties that they may encounter.
Student Support
Each member of the Coláiste Chríost Rí school community is encouraged to make a contribution to the life of our school. To enable our students in this regard, weekly meetings of our student support/pastoral care team ensure that each student has the supports necessary to meet all of his needs. In Coláiste Chríost Rí, a collaborative approach between the support / pastoral care team, the staff and school management ensures that we are aware of our students needs and that the supports put in place are tailored to meet those needs.
Community Spirit & Links
Coláiste Chríost Rí has been serving the educational needs of our community since 1960. We have developed strong links with our local community and in an ever-changing world, the many initiatives and activities of our students and staff continue to develop and strengthen these links, our students work with penny dinners, cope, SVP and SHARE to name but a few of the organisations that Coláiste Chríost Rí is involved with. Our horticulture unit has forged close links with the Lord Mayor’s office and we have developed a science teaching programme in conjunction with the local primary school.
Sports of all types are played in Coláiste Chríost Rí and we have close links with a wide variety of local sporting clubs and organisations, with our sports hall being a venue for local cricket, volleyball and judo clubs. The cork medieval armoured combat group, Ireland’s premier medieval re-enactment group also use the facilities in CCR.
Positive Atmosphere
Coláiste Chríost Rí is a student-centred school and we strive to ensure that a positive atmosphere exists in the school at all times. Only in such an atmosphere can a student feel welcome, secure, valued and cared for. Our teachers and school management make it their business to know each student personally and strive to give each student the individual attention that is essential in helping him reach his full potential.
Personal Development
In Coláiste Chríost Rí it is our aim that all of our students are happy and secure in school. The warm welcoming nature of our school builds a sense of belonging and imbues our students with a confidence that they are valued and that they can succeed in whatever they undertake. Wellbeing is a whole school activity in Coláiste Chríost Rí.
The many and varied opportunities and programmes that are available to our students helps to identify each student’s individual talent, and students are secure in the knowledge that we will help nurture and develop that talent.
Great Facilities
Providing our students with the very best facilities is central to our educational philosophy in Coláiste Chríost Rí. A recently refurbished main building, state of the art science laboratories, computer labs, wifi networks, art room, materials technology wood and engineering rooms allied to a range fully equipped general classrooms, not only offer our students great choice but the facilities that they need to excel in their chosen subject areas. Our horticulture facility has received many accolades as it gives our students the opportunity to become involved in the schools sustainability and bio-diversity programme.
Our training and playing fields, fully equipped gym and large sports hall allow our students explore a range of sports during their time in CCR.
How to Apply
If you’d like to request an application pack for our school please contact the office by phone or email.