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Care | Encourage | Challenge

St Aloysius’ College, Carrigtwohill


Where Girls Thrive - St. Aloysius’ College.

In St. Aloysius' College, we believe education is the cornerstone of shaping our habits, values, and beliefs. It not only prepares us for the future but also guides our journey through life. That’s why we’re dedicated to delivering an exceptional education to every student in our community, helping her to craft the story of her life.

From the moment she arrives, each student is embraced in a warm and supportive environment where her unique strengths, talents, and passions are cultivated.

A Day in The Life of a St. Al’s Girl

Want to know more about what a regular school day looks like in St. Al’s? Take a look.

We Care

In St. Al's care is a lived value—it is at the heartbeat of our community. We treat each other with warmth and compassion, fostering student well-being and growth. Here, learning flourishes because the student is at the center of all we do.

We Encourage

We believe in the power of encouragement. By creating a supportive environment, we look to empower every student to identify their own personal strengths and talents and to build on and develop these to reach their full potential.

We Challenge

We set challenging goals for our students to drive growth, resilience and perseverance. Our aim is to build confidence and cultivate a lifelong commitment to learning and personal development.

Where we Shine

  • Academic Excellence

    In St. Al’s, we recognise every student as an individual with her own talents and motivations and we strive to help each girl to set goals which inspire her to reach her potential. We believe that students achieve more when they are happy within themselves and their environment and so we aim to provide a caring atmosphere, one that makes them feel valued and cared for.

    St. Al’s girls perform exceptionally well in examinations, but they enrich their performance through their high levels of participation in music, art, drama, sport and charity work. Further opportunities to shine through are provided through a whole host of other activities, clubs and societies. We believe that students benefit greatly from an all-round education and that our girls should be busy, happy and successful.

  • Community Spirit

    At St. Aloysius' College, we deeply value our school, local, and broader communities, recognizing the importance of community spirit and collaboration. We take pride in supporting others and greatly appreciate the support we receive in return.

    We believe that engaging with our community fosters empathy and responsibility in our students, while also encouraging them to build positive relationships. This connection enriches their learning experience, offering real-life, meaningful opportunities that enhance their education.

  • Care & Wellbeing

    At St. Aloysius College care and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a nurturing environment where every student feels valued, supported, and empowered. Our dedicated pastoral care team works closely with each girl, fostering emotional resilience, self-confidence, and a strong sense of belonging. 

    We offer a range of wellbeing programs and events designed to promote mental, physical, and emotional health. Through this holistic approach, we ensure that our students not only excel academically but also thrive personally, becoming well-rounded individuals ready to face the world with confidence.

  • Respectful Relationships

    We believe in fostering mutual respect between our students and their teachers, as well as among the students themselves. Our ethos emphasises open communication, kindness, and understanding, creating a positive and inclusive environment where every voice is heard. 

    Through example and collaborative learning, we encourage our students to value diversity, practice empathy, and build strong, supportive connections. This commitment to respect ensures a safe and harmonious space where everyone can thrive together.

Meet our School Leadership

Mr. Seán Twomey
Principal

Ms. Ruth Harrington
Deputy Principal: Junior School

Ms. Sharon Holland
Deputy Principal: Senior School

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