Dean Maguirc College

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Dean Maguirc College
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Address
Dean Maguirc College
26 Termon road, Carrickmore

County Tyrone
,
BT79 9JR

Northern Ireland
Coordinates 54°35′38″N7°02′39″W / 54.5938°N 7.0441°W / 54.5938; -7.0441
Information
Type Secondary school
Religious affiliation(s) Roman Catholic
Local authority Education Authority (Western)
PrincipalJames Warnock
Staff50 approx.
GenderCo-educational
Age11to 19
Enrolment611 [1]
Houses Canice, Davog, Finbarr, Tiernach [2]
Colour(s)   Green and black
Website www.deanmaguirccollege.com

Dean Maguirc College is an all-ability 11-18 co-educational school in Carrickmore, Northern Ireland.

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History

The college is named after the 17th century priest named Brian MacGurk who was born in the neighbourhood. He was appointed Dean of the Diocese by St Oliver Plunkett. Following his imprisonment he died in Armagh Jail on 13 Feb 1713. He is commemorated both in the name of the college and by the Celtic Cross outside St Colmcille's Church. [3]

The number of pupils in the college has steadily increased and by 2022 it had reached over 600. [4] In view of the substantial increase in enrollment the college was awarded over £13million in 2022 for new facilities. [5]

College motto

The college motto Proficiens Sapientia et Gratia can be translated as Proficient in wisdom and grace which is the aim of the college.

Academics

The school provides instruction in a range of academic subjects. In 2018, 59.6% of its entrants achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C, including the core subjects English and Maths. [6] Also in 2018, 84.1% of its entrants to the A-level exam achieved A*-C grades. [7]

House system

At the start of Year 8 all pupils are divided into one of four Houses (Canice, Davog, Finbarr and Tiernach). These houses are named after ancient Irish saints. The pupils remain attached to one house throughout their time at the college. [8]

Extra-curricular activities

The college has a choir and organises several musicals each year, and participates in a variety of sports including Gaelic football, hurling, handball, basketball and athletics. [9]

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References

  1. ↑ "Letter to parents" (PDF). Dean Maguirc College. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
  2. ↑ "Dean Maguirc College house system" . Retrieved 12 October 2018.
  3. ↑ "Termon Maguirc Parish, Carickmore" . Retrieved 12 October 2018.
  4. ↑ "Letter to parents" (PDF). Dean Maguirc College. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
  5. ↑ "How much each school will get out of £800m Northern Ireland funding pot". ITV. 21 March 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
  6. ↑ "Belfast Telegraph GCSE 2018" . Retrieved 11 October 2018.
  7. ↑ "A-Level: Northern Ireland School League Table 2018" . Retrieved 11 October 2018.
  8. ↑ "House system". Dean Maguirc College. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
  9. ↑ "Dean Maguirc College Extra curricular activities" . Retrieved 12 October 2018.


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