PRESIDENT'S WELCOME:

I extend a warm welcome to all who visit this website.

St. Nathy’s College is a Voluntary Secondary school located in Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon in the west of Ireland. It is under the trusteeship of the Diocese of Achonry.

The school’s origin can be traced back to at least 1810 when the records of the Pontifical University of Maynooth show that, in that year, one of its new first year students graduated from a Classical school in Ballaghaderreen and entered the Seminary in Maynooth.

During its two hundred year history the school has undergone many changes. In 1995 it amalgamated with two other schools in the town – St. Joseph’s Convent Secondary School and Ballaghaderreen Vocational School. The school has been co-educational since that time. Today, students from all nationalities, religious backgrounds, traditions and cultures are welcome to be part of our Catholic faith community at our school. The school has state of the art facilities. These facilities, coupled with a vibrant and dedicated staff, ensure the delivery of top quality teaching and learning at all levels.

Teachers are encouraged to adopt a student-centred approach to education. This ensures that the individual needs of each student are catered for. Students are encouraged and assisted to achieve their full potentials whatever their aptitudes may be. Apart from academic attainments, an equally strong emphasis is placed on the spiritual, social and personal development of students both within and outside of the academic sphere of the classroom. There is also vast range of extra curricular activities in which all students are encouraged to participate.

Parental and student involvement is actively encouraged at the school. We firmly believe that parents play a vital role in their children’s education and that children need to feel ‘part’ of the school. Structures such as a Parents’ Association and a Students’ Representative Association play vital roles in ensuring that a strong partnership approach is adopted in school planning and development.

During its long history the school has achieved much success. It has done so by setting high standards in all aspects of its life as well as assisting the school community to attain those standards.

When you browse through our website either as a past pupil, a present day member of the school community, a prospective pupil or as a visitor with no immediate connection, I hope that you will enjoy reading about our school and that you get a flavour of the unique experience that is St. Nathy’s College.

Dr. Martin Convey

President & Principal Teacher