St. Peter's College, Dunboyne
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 almost 1000. Eamon Gaffney is the current school principal.
The school features up-to-date facilities, with a new extension completed in September 2009.
The school crest replicates a simple Celtic design, representing the concepts of hope (Dóchas), heritage (Dúchas) and diligence (Díocas).
St. Peter’s College provides a wide range of extra-curricular activities for the students of the college.
Music
- The school choir has performed at many venues across Leinster. The school orchestra has also performed in a variety of venues including The National Concert Hall in Dublin. A school musical is also put on every year. In March 2011, the school performed The Wedding Singer starring the wonderful students that excel in both academics and musical brilliance; Gavin Ryan, Aisling Reid and Hayden Nguyen and a very mediocre performance by Adam O'Brien.
Sport
- The school has competed in many sports, including athletics, hurling and equestrian events.
School Tours
Student 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 eight 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.
Achievements
The students of St. Peter's College have achieved greatly over the years.
- YSI
- In May 2009, 13 students from St. Peter's College were the overall winners of the Young Social Innovators of the Year. In a collaborative project with Coláiste Bhride, Carnew, students from both school published a book entitled "Twenty Fifteen". This book was a collection of poems, stories and artwork relating to poverty and the Millennium Development Project. Students from both schools also took part in a poverty week for the project. For a week, they could only have 3 basic meals a day, they were not allowed any electronics and they had to have lights out at 9. They compiled a resource on poverty week which was distributed to schools around the country.
Notable Past Pupils
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