Category Archives: News


Carol Service 2022


Our students enjoyed a lovely Carol Service with Carols sung by 6th Class students from Newtownmountkennedy Primary School. Thank you to the students and teachers from Newtownmountkennedy Primary School and to Father John and Revd Ross for attending this very special service.

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St David’s Party


Our students had a wonderful day at St David’s Secondary School in Greystones at their Christmas Party organised by 6th Year students. Thanks so much to all the 6th year students and their teachers for an amazing party. Huge thanks also to Eoin and all the drivers at East Coast Minibus Hire for their generosity […]

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Christmas Fair


We had a wonderful winter wonderland Christmas Fair on Wednesday. Classes held performances and arts, crafts and goodies were flying out the door. Thanks to Eileen for coordinating and special thanks everyone who came to enjoy and support our fair.

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Willow Weaving


Our students have been participating in willow weaving. They have made some stunning pieces from the willow. Thanks to Aoife for supporting Ashling with these willow masterpieces.

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Thank you Coláiste Chraobh Abhann


Thank you to all the students and staff from Coláiste Chraobh Abhann for holding a non uniform day for our school. Fourth year and sixth year students came to visit us today to tell us all about their fundraising event.

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Pedal Power from Kilcoole


A massive thank you to everyone who cycled, donated and stopped by to support the dawn till dusk 12 hour cycle organised by Kilcoole GAA and Kilcoole LGFA and Centra Kilcoole. It was a hugely enjoyable and successful day with a whopping €7,000 raised. The biggest thank you to Centra Kilcoole and Kilcoole Thrift Shop […]

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EDC Playground


Thanks to The Verve who jig up our playground in the EDC every summer. Darragh presented founder Ronan Traynor with a beautiful gift created by our students as a thank you for their continued support.

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AIB Community Fund


Thank you AIB customers and community for nominating St. Catherine’s Special School. We are placed in the top four charities and we will receive €28,000 from the AIB Community €1 Million Fund in 2022.

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Art Exhibition


Our students have been very busy creating magnificent pieces for our Art Exhibition. You will be amazed when you see the student’s work next week and it will also be available for you to purchase. Huge thanks to Ashling our arts and craft/horticultural/home economics/good all rounder teacher for her amazing job in organising the art […]

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