Mission Statement
Killorglin Community College is a co-educational, multi-denominational, inclusive post-primary school. As an inclusive school, we welcome all students into a friendly, caring, and supportive environment. We value and seek to promote courtesy, loyalty, learning, and responsibility. We recognise that each young person is unique and has different strengths, talents, and needs.
In partnership with parents, we create a happy, positive community in which students feel accepted, are part of, and are given every opportunity to achieve to their fullest potential.
We view education not just as imparting knowledge and skills, but also as providing for the holistic development of our students—enabling them to grow emotionally, socially, academically, creatively, and physically.
We help students to understand themselves and others better. We nurture a positive self-image in students, which enhances their self-confidence. Self-confidence, in turn, paves the royal road to achieving one’s fullest potential.
Therefore, we provide a well-balanced educational programme, empowering all our students with the knowledge, skills, understanding, and attitudes that enable them to grow into mature, responsible, well-rounded individuals—capable of living fulfilling, purposeful lives and of making a worthwhile contribution to society.
Our School Ethos
At Killorglin Community College, our ethos is rooted in the core values of the ETB and brought to life every day through the relationships and actions of our school community. These values shape our vision for education and guide how we support, include, and empower every student.
They are not just words—we strive to live them through our culture, curriculum, and care for one another.
CARE
Care is about the welfare, wellbeing, and safety of all members of the school community.
COMMUNITY
Community encompasses students, staff, parents, and the local community.
It is about having shared vision, values, and purpose.
RESPECT
Respect is about upholding the dignity, rights, and recognition of the identity and background of each member of the school community.
EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
Excellence in education is underpinned by the core values of care, respect, community, and equality.
EQUALITY
Equality is about treating all members of the school community equally and recognising and celebrating the diversity of these members.