Since opening in 1982, Killinarden Community School has developed into a highly regarded and progressive co-educational and multi-denominational post-primary school. Our Trustees are DDLETB and The Archdiocese. The Board of Management has representatives of the three Trustees,Parents and Teaching Staff. The Board believes that education flourishes in an environment where good relationships are encouraged and people feel valued.
In KCS, we promote:
- A climate of mutual respect and understanding.
- An excellent standard of educational curriculum.
- High and realistic expectations for students.
- Partnership between the home,school and community.
We believe good attendance is a vital factor in each students educational progression.KCS presents Certificates and Rewards to students who regularly have good attendance.Partnership between school and home is an important part of maintaining a good attendance record.We strongly believe that working closely with parents can be the key to a students success.
School uniform for all students:
- Navy V-necked jumper with the school crest
- Mid-grey straight legged school uniform trousers or mid-grey school skirt
- Light blue shirt with collar
- School tie
- Junior students: The tie has a yellow stripe
- Senior students: The tie has a red stripe
- Black footwear is compulsory for all students
- The K.C.S. school tracksuit is compulsory for P.E.
P.E. Uniform
All students must participate fully in Physical Education classes unless exempted by a doctor’s certificate.Students must tog out fully for P.E. and games.
- plain white T-shirt
- plain navy tracksuit bottoms or shorts
- runners
School Day
School begins at 8.40am. Classes finish at 3:50pm and 12:50pm on Wednesdays. A short break is held during morning classes and lunch-break is from 12.30pm to 1.30pm.