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Why choose Sporting Philanthropic School

Activities
Activities
Tours
St. Leo’s College?
A long and proud tradition of sporting Clubs with a social justice theme The opportunity afforded to students
and extra curricular achievements is in include St. Vincent de Paul, Goal, to travel abroad is welcomed by many
St. Leo’s College has the following evidence at St. Leo’s College. For those Amnesty, Green Schools, Trocaire etc. families. School tours include trips to
to offer your daughter: active students each year we field while other clubs such as Traditional European destinations including London,
teams in a variety of sports including Music Group, Drama, Debating and France and Italy with students availing
• A long-standing tradition and • Excellent care and support systems. Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Public Speaking give the opportunity to of the chance to get in some skiing
culture of success, achievement and • Book Rental Scheme for all Junior Equestrian Events, Gaelic Football, gain confidence in performing for their practice or visiting sites of historical or
excellence in education. Hockey, Squash, Golf, Rowing and peers. geographic interest.
school students.
Volleyball. The sporting facilities and
• High expectations of students to
• Assisted Study, Supervised Study and resources within the school include Homework & Study Guidance
achieve their potential.
Easter Study facilities. a Sports Hall with five badminton
• Outstanding success in Junior Cycle • Canteen facility offering freshly courts, two Volleyball Courts, full size Research shows that a good study The Guidance department at St Leo’s
and Leaving Certificate examinations. routine leads to good results and so College views the development of
produced hot & cold meal choices. Basketball court, Indoor Soccer and every effort is made to facilitate and positive self-esteem as essential
• A wide ranging broad curriculum. Olympic Handball court. In addition
• A dedicated School Nurse on site. promote teaching and learning, both for students. The department works
we boast a Hockey Pitch, an Athletics
• A wide range of extra-curricular during and after school. Supervised with all year groups and is involved
• A welcoming and friendly Track as well as outdoor grass pitches
activities including sport, cultural and study and assisted study provide an in classroom activities, one to one
environment for students and parents. used for Gaelic, Camogie, Soccer and
music. environment to improve study skills guidance, career planning, assessment
• A strong sense of community within Rounders and our very own fitness for those who participate and the of educational and vocational abilities
• A vibrant, enthusiastic and dedicated the school. suite equipped with a full range of
teaching staff who are committed to state of the art leisure equipment. school provides facilities for study from alongside other related supports. The
helping students succeed. 4.15pm until 6.15pm Monday - Thursday. Guidance department works with all
In addition to the many sporting events A qualified teacher and a team of senior students on an individual basis
on offer a huge array of clubs and Transition Year homework mentors are assisting with study plans, college
societies are in operation at our school. present at Assisted study, providing applications via CAO and UCAS route
guidance if and when required. as well as career options.

Saturday study and Easter study are
also offered to exam students.
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