Facilities
St. Brogan’s College has the most up-to-date facilities, including special, designated rooms/ three brand new science laboratories (re-designed in 2009)/workshops as listed below and boasts an ultra-modern Physical Education Hall, two outdoor tennis/basketball courts and a full-length grass playing pitch.
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Fully-equipped Woodwork, Metalwork and Technical Drawing Rooms
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Building Construction Studies Annex
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School-wide Wired and Wireless Network
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Three State-of-the-art Information Technology Rooms
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Modern, Spacious P.E. Hall
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Fully-equipped Science Laboratories
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Tiered Demonstration Room
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Designated Language Rooms[Irish, English, French]
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Art Room
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Remedial Education Room
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Career Guidance Office
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Spacious Glasshouse
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Canteen and Shop
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General Classrooms
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Learning Support Cells
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Fully-stocked Library
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Special Needs Room[Rang Iosaif]
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Management Suite
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Business Studies/Accounting Rooms
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School Completion Programme[SCP] Office
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Audio Visual and Science Stores
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Print Reprographic Unit
Three New Science Labs built for new school year 2009
Science Labs provide Excellent learning environment for all Science Students
Fifth year Biology students seen here engrossed in an experiment.
Chemistry Class
Fourth Years in a Chemistry Module
Students work together on a chemistry experiment.Ms Karen Keohane creates a ‘Hands On’ experience for Transition years so that they can make an educated decision to study Chemistry in Senior Cycle.Chemistry/Physics/Biology and Agricultural Science are all available at Senior Cycle.
Interactive White Board in Science class
Mr Michael Connern in Junior Cert Science Class
Using the Interactive white board in class is a huge advantage in the study of science. This allows the use of many interactive methodologies and adds hugely to the excitement of studying science.Many of the teachers in St Brogans are embracing this new technology.
Junior Cert Woodwork Class
All First Years Study Woodwork
All first years study woodwork so that they can decide what subjects to study for Junior Cert. Here we see both boys and girls in the Junior Practical Room. Mr Johnston,Mr Murphy and Mr Harrington teach them many new skills which are always going to be useful to the students.
Junior Cert Home Economics Class
Ms Carmel McSweeney oversees Juniors at their workstations
Here we see First years 2009 at their workstations busy cooking.Students are very enthusiastic about this subject as they appreciate the opportunity to master many new skills. At the end of First year they can decide if they wish to continue to study this popular leaving cert subject.
This new Home Economics room was completely modernised just over a year ago.
Fantastic PE hall
First years at PE Class
PE is a central part of the Curriculum in St Brogans. Mr Jamie Wilkinson has built up the subject to be extremely popular with all Students. He also works very closely with other staff members to ensure that students get involved in as many competitions as possible.
Senior Cycle Engineering Class
Engineering Class
With two completely refurbished Engineering rooms this subject is hugely popular in St Brogans. Ms Carmel Connolly and Mr Micheal O Donnacha are the two teachers. All Juniors study the subject in First Year.
At Senior Cycle Students work on very comprehensive projects which form part of their leaving cert exam.
Design and Graphic Communication
Design and Graphic Communication
At Senior Cycle Students study DCG. This is the subject which would have previously been called Technical Drawing. The entire subject was revamped by the Department of Education and Science while still holding on to many aspects of the old course. It is a very strong and popular subject. In St Brogans we are very pleased with our New DCG room which has been equipped with the most modern Computers for this subject.
Senior Cycle Home Economics
Social and Scientific Home Economics
At Senior Cycle Home Economics is a very popular subject. This photo was taken of some students after they had prepared a magnificent display to welcome all our visitors for the Open Evening.
One of Our Three Modern Computer rooms
Computer Studies
The College has three modern computer rooms. At various times in school students study Computers. Here we see Transition years at work.
Maths Class for First Years
General Classrooms
Here we have First Years totally engrossed in maths class.
Assembly Areas
School gatherings and activity areas
The school has a number of assembly areas which are used throughout the year .Here the annual first year mass is held in the main foyer.
School Bank
St Brogans encourages students to save for the future.
For many years now the bank has grown in strength as an integral part of St Brogans facilities for pupils. In the current climate it is most important to encourage students to think of the future and save for a rainy day!!
Mr Gilbert has encouraged the students to invest time and energy into maintaining a high standard of banking in the College. Last Years transition year students have very happy memories of this project and were the first to congratulate the team when they arrived back to the school with the coveted trophy. They go to Croke Park to the final which is in itself a great experience.
The editor had the privilege of accompanying Mr Gilbert and last years team to the final.!!! What a great day. Full of wonderful memories and experiences. We wish the students the very best and hope they enjoy the experience as much as last years students and teachers did!!