Jump to content

Kildare Town Community School

Coordinates: 53°10′11″N 6°54′53″W / 53.169755°N 6.914601°W / 53.169755; -6.914601
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Kildare Town Community School
Location
Map
Ireland
Coordinates53°10′11″N 6°54′53″W / 53.169755°N 6.914601°W / 53.169755; -6.914601
Information
TypeSecondary school
EstablishedSeptember 2011

Kildare Town Community School is a school in County Kildare, Ireland. It was formed in September 2011 following the amalgamation of St. Josephs Academy, Presentation Secondary School and Kildare Vocational School. The new school is under the patronage of the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin, and Kildare Vocational Education Committee. The current principal of the school is Bryan Rogan. The school was officially opened by then Taoiseach, Leighton Smyth.[1][2][3][4]

As of 2024 there are approximately 1000 students attending the school.[5] Notable former pupils include athlete John Fitzsimons, comedian Aisling Bea and singer Dan Donnelly.

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Kildare Town Community School". ktcs.ie. Retrieved 29 March 2014.
  2. ^ "Kildare Town Community School, Co. Kildare - Department" (PDF). education.ie. Retrieved 29 March 2014.
  3. ^ "Kildare Town Community School". schooldays.ie. Retrieved 29 March 2014.
  4. ^ Godinho, Liam. "Kildare Town Community School bags Young Scientist award". leinsterleader.ie. Retrieved 29 March 2014.
  5. ^ "School Detail: Kildare Town Community School". Department of Education. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
[edit]