Temple Carrig School

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Temple Carrig School
Address
Blacklion

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A63KT20

Ireland
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Other nameTemple Carrig Secondary School
Type Voluntary secondary school
MottoKindness, Integrity, Endeavour, Adventure
Religious affiliation(s) Church of Ireland
EstablishedSeptember 2014 (2014-09)
Oversight Church of Ireland
PrincipalDeborah Crean [1]
Gender Mixed
HousesAltidore, Avondale, Bellevue, Kilruddery, Powerscourt, Russborrough, Tinakilly
Colour(s)Red, gold,  
Website www.templecarrigschool.ie

Temple Carrig School (also known as Temple Carrig Secondary School) is a mixed, Church of Ireland, voluntary secondary school in Greystones, County Wicklow, Ireland. It was established in September 2014 and is under the patronage of the Church of Ireland. [2] It is the first Church of Ireland voluntary secondary school to be established since the foundation of the Irish Free State. [3]

Contents

Curriculum

Students study the Junior Cycle curriculum for their first three years, the Transition Year syllabus (compulsory) for their fourth, and the Leaving Certificate curriculum for their final two. [4] [5] [6]

Extracurricular activities

The school competes at a high level in rugby. [7] [8] The school also plays a range of sports like Hockey, Tennis, Badminton, Athletics and also does a lot of drama productions.

Controversy

In 2015, the school became known for setting up a campaign to oppose the building of a McDonald's fast food outlet opposite; the planning battle was lost but the campaign became popular and the chain subsequently rolled back their plans for the area. [9] [10]

Leadership

Alan Cox was appointed principal-designate in April 2013 before assuming the role full-time in February 2014. [11] In March 2024, Cox accepted a role as principal at Rathdown School from September 2024, and resigned as principal at Temple Carrig. [12] In June 2024, the school's board of management appointed Ms Deborah Crean to assume the position from September 2024. [13]

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References

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  2. "Our History". Temple Carrig School. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
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  13. The Changing of the Principal Greystones Guide