Rath Dara Community College

About

Rath Dara Community College is a co‑educational secondary school that positions itself as a “new school experience” built on a strong ethos of cooperation, inclusion and community partnership. Its mission is to provide a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment where diversity is celebrated and every student is encouraged to reach their full potential. The college’s curriculum is complemented by a range of extracurricular programmes, including sport, arts, technology and cultural activities such as the Intercultural Day, Viking tours, and collaborations with IBM Volunteers for programming and app development. Emphasis is placed on personal development through initiatives like the “Money Makes Sense in School” financial literacy programme and a robust Transition Year offering trips to sites such as the Hell Fire Club and Dublin’s Viking heritage locations. The school utilises modern digital tools to support teaching and administration, including VSware for attendance, exam results and behaviour tracking, and Google Classroom for classroom interaction. A dedicated “Pathway to Rath Dara” supports incoming first‑year students and their families, while a “Pathway to Senior Cycle” provides guidance for post‑Junior‑Cert progression. The college also promotes environmental stewardship through its Green Code and maintains strong links with local employers, past pupils and community organisations to enhance learning opportunities.