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Clonkeen College is a Christian Brothers secondary school for boys in Deansgrange, County Dublin. The school opened in 1965, and was originally called St. Joseph's Private Preparatory School. The school stands on the site of Charles Stuart Parnell’s second last public meeting. Neil O'Toole has been the principal since 2001. Clonkeen is home to 500 students and 30 staff. The School has strong bonds to the Self Help charity and the school has its own Third World support group. Composed of senior students and headed by a teacher from the school, the group works tirelessly in their fundraising efforts for the people of Africa. Clonkeen also provides a forum for student input into the schools running, this comes in the form of a Student Council which consist of class reps in 1st-4th year and student councillors elected by their peers in 5th year. Religion is important at the Catholic school. Currently there are major plans to build a new school on the existing site. Image File history File links Question_book-3. ... Image File history File links Clonkeen_College_Logo. ... Year 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. ... Deansgrange Cross from the Bank of Ireland car park Deansgrange (Gráinseach an Déin in Irish) is a suburban area of South Dublin, centered around a crossroads, midway between Dun Laoghaire and Foxrock. ... Statistics Province: Leinster County Town: Dublin Code: D Area: 921 km² Population (2006) 1,186,821 County Dublin (Irish: Contae Bhaile Átha Cliath), or more correctly today the Dublin Region[1] (Réigiúin Átha Cliath), is the area that contains the city of Dublin, the capital and largest city... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Deansgrange Cross from the Bank of Ireland car park Deansgrange (Gráinseach an Déin in Irish) is a suburban area of South Dublin, centered around a crossroads, midway between Dun Laoghaire and Foxrock. ... Statistics Province: Leinster County Town: Dublin Code: D Area: 921 km² Population (2006) 1,186,821 County Dublin (Irish: Contae Bhaile Átha Cliath), or more correctly today the Dublin Region[1] (Réigiúin Átha Cliath), is the area that contains the city of Dublin, the capital and largest city... Charles Stewart Parnell (June 27, 1846 – October 6, 1891) was an Irish political leader and one of the most important figures in 19th century Ireland and the United Kingdom; William Ewart Gladstone thought him the most remarkable person he had ever met. ... A students union, student government, or student council is a student organization present at many colleges and universities, often with its own building on the campus, dedicated to social and organizational activities of the student body. ... The Roman Catholic Church, most often spoken of simply as the Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with over one billion members. ...

History

The original school, on what are now the Clonkeen college school grounds, was St. Joseph’s Private preparatory school which was built in September of 1965. It was run by a staff of three Christian Brothers until the school was closed in 1975. Upon the closure of the preparatory school the running of the current secondary school was well under way (beginning in 1967). In English language usage in the former British Empire, the present-day Commonwealth, a preparatory school (usually abbreviated to prep school) is an independent school preparing children up to the age of eleven or thirteen for fee-paying, secondary independent schools, some of which are called public schools. ... Note: This page needs to be cleaned up to be brought into conformance with the Manual of Style. ...

The first pupils were admitted to the new school in the autumn of 1967 and the school was principled by a br. Jo Hogan. The first Inter cert class (now Junior Certificate) sat their exams in 1970 and then went on to sit the schools first Leaving Certificate exams in 1972. The school received its official opening by Mr. David Andrews T.D. on January 31st 1972. A Statement of Provisional Results is issued in the September after the examination, a final certificate is issued at a later date. ... The Leaving Certificate (Irish: Ardteistiméireacht), commonly referred to as the Leaving Cert (Irish: Ardteist) is the final course in the Irish secondary school system and culminates with the Leaving Certificate Examination. ...

Facilities

• Three full sized Gaelic football pitches and one training pitch, used for gaelic football, hurling and soccer.
• Two outdoor basketball courts. One indoor court (situated in the gymnasium).
• Three fully equipped science labs, for chemistry, physics and biology.
• A hall that acts both as a sports gymnasium and an auditorium for the school theatrical productions. The hall also contains an indoor climbing wall.
• An art room.
• A computer room.
• A vast array of various sporting equipment.

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Subjects Offered

Junior Cycle Subjects

• Irish
• English
• Mathematics
• French
• Geography
• History
• Science
• Business Studies
• Art
• Civic, Social and Political Education
• Religious Education
• Physical Education

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Senior Cycle Subjects

• Irish
• English
• Mathematics
• French
• Geography
• History
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Business
• Economics
• Accounting
• Art
• German
• Classical Studies - Extracurricular
• Applied Mathematics - Extracurricular
• Religious Education
• Physical Education - Only for those students not studying Higher Level Mathematics

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Transition Year

Transition year in Clonkeen College is a very eventful year; the schools development plan currently has TY students in their very own transition year block. The year’s main outing is a TY holiday organised by the TY co-ordinator, in the past the classes have visited Greece, the Aran Islands and Paris. This year they visited Venice and Lake Garda. During the year the students have the opportunity to complete a very popular self defence course, the full ECDL course, Gaelic football and FAI coaching courses and a sailing course. New subjects encompassed in Clonkeens transition year course are cooking, music, effective communication, German, Japanese and technical drawing. The tourism teachers and the TY co-ordinator accompany the students on tours to historical sites like Christchurch, St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin, and Glendalough; they also visit Croke Park, Kilmainham Gaol and the National Art Gallery. On top of all this the students are provided with an opportunity to attain a GaiscePresidents award Award. Not to be confused with Isle of Arran. ... Self-defense usually refers to the use of violence to protect oneself and is a possible justification for this otherwise illegal act. ... The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) and International Computer Driving License (ICDL) are certificates issued by the non-profit ECDL Foundation concerning basic computer usage. ... Gaelic Football (Irish: Peil, Peil Gaelach or Caid ), commonly referred to as football, or Gaelic , is a form of football played mainly in Ireland. ... The initials FAI refer to at least four different groups: Federación Anarquista Ibérica (Iberian Anarchist Federation) Federazione Anarchica Italiana (Italian Anarchist Federation) Fédération Aéronautique Internationale, a standard setting and record-keeping body for aeronautics and astronautics Football Association of Ireland, the governing body for football... For either of the songs named Sailing, see Sailing (song). ... This article is about the city in New Zealand. ... St. ... Ancient church at Glendalough monastic site Glendalough is a village located at the site of an ancient monastery located in County Wicklow, Ireland. ... Croke Park (Irish: Páirc an Chrócaigh) in Dublin, Ireland is the largest sports stadium in Ireland and the principal stadium and headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), Irelands biggest sporting organisation. ... A national gallery is a countrys major public art gallery. ... Gaisce - The Presidents Award is earnt by Irish secondary school and college students for participating in several activities for a certain period of time. ...

Clonkeen Student Council

Since its inception, the Clonkeen Student Council has been heavily involved in the smooth running of the school. The council meets once a week to discuss various projects and any gripes that the student body may have. The council is composed of eighteen Student Councillors or Prefects, nine of whom are voted in by their fellow fifth years and nine of whom are selected by the teaching staff. Each year the council focus on one major project. In the past they have had water fountains installed in the junior and senior corridors; more recently they had formal shoes and school jackets introduced to the uniform. Annually, the Council, in conjunction with the Parents Council and the Cluny Student Council, organise a “Ball in the Hall” to welcome Clonkeen's new first year students. Council meetings are chaired by the Chairman and the Secretary takes the minutes. Currently, a Councillor's term of office runs from December of 5th year to December of 6th year. A students union, student government, or student council is a student organization present at many colleges and universities, often with its own building on the campus, dedicated to social and organizational activities of the student body. ... A prefect (from the Latin praefectus, perfect participle of praeficio, to make in front, i. ... A Chairman is the presiding officer of a meeting, organization, committee, or other deliberative body. ... For other uses, see Secretary (disambiguation). ...

• First Year Social

The Social, or "Ball in the Hall" as it was termed by the Prefects of 2006-2007, is a prime example of the Council at work. The ball is in effect a disco for the first years of Clonkeen College boy’s school and Cluny girls’ school. The Council creates a "Social Committee", which contact and then work in tandem with the Cluny Student Council. The organisation and running of the disco is completely in the hands of the Committee, who hire a DJ, meet with the Principals and Parents Councils of both Secondary Schools, print and distribute tickets to the event, purchase and sell refreshments, and set up the Clonkeen Collage auditorium for the big night. Social refers to human society or its organization. ... A prefect (from the Latin praefectus, perfect participle of praeficio, to make in front, i. ... This article is about the music genre. ... A students union, student government, or student council is a student organization present at many colleges and universities, often with its own building on the campus, dedicated to social and organizational activities of the student body. ... For other uses, see Committee (disambiguation). ... DJ or dj may stand for Disc jockey, dinner jacket The DeadJournal website, or Djibouti. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Sports

Inter-school sports

• Athletics (track and field)

The school regularly participates in Christian Brother and east Leinster athletics competitions. A womens 400 m hurdles race on a typical outdoor red rubber track in the Helsinki Olympic Stadium in Finland. ...

• Cross country running

Clonkeen enters runners in the under15 and under17 east Leinster cross country running competitions. The Minnesota State Highschool Cross Country Meet A cross country race in Seaside, Oregon. ...

• Gaelic football

The school enters gaelic football teams into 1st year, under14, under16 and under18 competitions. They have won three Dublin titles in 1975, 1976 and 2003, the under14 team also came runner up in the Leinster championship of 2003. Gaelic Football (Irish: Peil, Peil Gaelach or Caid ), commonly referred to as football, or Gaelic , is a form of football played mainly in Ireland. ...

• Golf

1st, 2nd and 3rd year students take part in the Dublin junior match play golf competition. This article is about the game. ...

• Hurling

As with the gaelic football teams the hurlers also play in 1st year, under14, under16 and under18 hurling competitions. For the Cornish sport, see Cornish Hurling. ...

• Soccer

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• Chess

The first Clonkeen College chess team was formed in 2007 and took part in the Scholastic Chess All-Ireland. This article is about the Western board game. ...

• International Rules Football

In 2006 Clonkeen hosted Southern Cross college and the two schools competed in a friendly international rules football match, Clonkeen won the game. International Rules Football match at the Telstra Dome - Australia vs Ireland. ...

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Club sports

• Basketball
• Canoeing
• Hill Walking
• Orienteering
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Volleyball
• Water Polo
• Sailing
• Self Defense
• Cheerleading

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Extracurricular Activities

• Public Speaking

The school's public speaking team recently participated in the Mental Health Public Speaking Competition. A modern day speaker addressing an audience through microphones Public speaking is the process of speaking to a group of people in a structured, deliberate manner intended to inform, influence, or entertain the listeners. ... Mental health is a term used to describe either a level of cognitive or emotional wellbeing or an absence of a mental disorder. ...

• Pantomime

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• Annual adventure holidays

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• BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition

The school regularly enters in Irelands Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition and has won the competition once in 1992. Stands at the EsatBT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition in January, 2005. ...

• Other activities

The school offers students music classes, hosts quizzes for both students and adults connected to the school, internal leagues provide sporting opportunities to students who may miss the chance to play for a school team. The school also dedicates one school day a year to a sports day open to entry from all the students. For other uses, see Music (disambiguation). ... A quiz is a form of game or mind sport in which the players (as individuals or in teams) attempt to answer questions correctly. ... Sports Days are annual events staged by many schools in which children participate in competitive sporting activities, often with the aim of winning trophies or prizes. ...

Notable alumni

• Colm Jordan, Former President of the Union of Students in Ireland (USI), who defeated a Government proposal to reintroduction Third Level college fees.
• Glenn Quinn, actor, played roles in American television sitcom Roseanne, as well as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spinoff, Angel. Died of a heroin overdose in December 2002.
• Brian Kennedy, former curator of the National Gallery of Australia.
• Séan Melly, global telecom multi-millionaire, CEO of E-Tel.
• Ronan Johnston and Tony Kelly, singers and musicians with wide range of RTÉ credits including resident band for Zig and Zag and The Den. Founder members of Emmaus a Christian Community based in Dun Laoghaire for over 20 years
• Tommy Lyons, former Dublin Football Manager[1]
• Colum McCann, international writer and novelist[2]
• Micheal Breatnach Present goal keeper for Bohemians
• Darren O'Dea Glasgow Celtic defender. Recently signed a new contract with Celtic.
• Darragh O'Dea - Radio Presenter with Dublin's FM104, previously with South East Radio, WLRfm, and Dublin's Q102. Also is a highly sought after commercial voice-over artist.
• Alan Judge Blackburn Rovers midfielder/striker. widely tipped to make is breakthrough in the 07/08 season. Ireland under 19 squad member.
• Dom Twomey Former Wexford's football manager. Now deputy Principal in Clonkeen College.
• Conor Lumsden - Vocalist for the band Nine IX Lives

• Shane Masterson - Bassist for the band Nine IX Lives
• Robbie Wootton - Former manager of The Hothouse Flowers and owner of The Factory
• John Murphy - Ex-Sherrif of Clonkeen.
• Ian Mc Keever - Seven summits world record holder.

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External links

• Clonkeen College website
• Self Help website
• Darragh Roderts website (includes samples of past voice over work!)