Where learning
continues to be
an adventure
“Education is not the filling of the bucket, but the lighting of a fire.”
- W.B. Yeats
Sacred Heart Secondary School, Clonakilty, Co. Cork is an all girls secondary school, under the trusteeship of CEIST. We presently have an enrolment of 544 students. Sacred Heart has provided secondary education to girls in the Clonakilty area and beyond since 1941. In that time the school has become a vibrant educational complex with a focus on academic excellence, through a holistic approach. In Sacred Heart we strive to be a welcoming school to all female students, catholic in character, inclusive in our intake, comprehensive in our curriculum.
Learning
to be
Learning
to know
Learning
to do
Learning to work together in a creative and christian environment, as we prepare for our future.
Discover
our values
We strive to exercise justice and fairness in our structures and behaviour management strategies and we strive to be consultative in our decision making.
Our school is built on the philosophy of Catherine McAuley. The Gospel and legacy of Catherine McAuley challenges our school to be inclusive, to be especially mindful of the disadvantaged and mindful of those with special needs.
The philosophy of Catherine McAuley also challenges our school to be truly a resource for the local community, to be mindful of local needs and to focus on the importance of a value based Christian Education in a Catholic tradition.
The Trustees (CEIST) are committed to the implementation of all education legislation, in particular, the Education Act (1998) and the Education Welfare Act(2000). The trustees fully subscribe the underlying principles of the legislation: partnership, accountability, transparency, inclusion, respect for diversity, parental choice and equality.
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Spirital & Human Development
We believe a knowledge of and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ gives meaning to our lives.
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Quality in Teaching & Learning
We are committed to excellence and to continually improving the quality of teaching and learning.
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Showing Respect for Every Person
We respect the unique and intrinsic value of every person.
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Creating Community
Our schools are faith communities of welcome and hospitality where Gospel values are lived and where there is special care for those most in need.
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Being Just and Responsible
We seek to act justly and responsibly in all our relationships.
“The students in the school were seen to be articulate, respectful, confident, courteous and assertive. These qualities expressed the lived ethos of the school in terms of high expectation, comprehensive engagement with learning and care for the individual.”
— Whole School Evaluation Report 2010
