Community school
| Gorey Community School Pobalscoil Ghuaire | |
|---|---|
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| Location | |
| Esmonde St, Mill Lands, Gorey | |
| Coordinates | 52°40′25″N 6°17′15″W / 52.6735°N 6.2874°W / 52.6735; -6.2874 |
| Information | |
| Type | Community school |
| Established | 1993 |
| Principal | Michael Finn |
| Enrollment | 1,540 (2018) |
| Website | GoreyCS.ie |
Gorey Community School is located in Gorey County Wexford, Ireland. It is the largest school in Ireland, and (as of 2018) had over 1500 students enrolled.
History
Gorey Community School was established in 1993, following the amalgamation of the nearby Christian Brothers School (CBS), Vocational College and Loreto Abbey schools. When the amalgamated school first opened, it had 1297 students enrolled. As of 2018, the school had a student population of over 1500, and a teaching staff of more than 100.
The school occupies a large site of almost 20 acres (81,000 m) which comprises playing fields, basketball courts, and tennis courts. In 2000 a new extension was opened. The construction of a further extension began in September 2007 and was completed in October 2008. There are now over 90 classrooms, several specialist rooms, special needs facilities and a large gymnasium. Yet another extension was opened in 2012. After several years of fundraising, an oratory was built in 2004. With seating for over 200 people, school masses, memorial services, parent meetings are held in the oratory.
Gorey Community School (GCS) is managed by a board of management, which includes 6 representatives from the trustees (the Vocational Education Committee, the Loreto order and the CBS), two teachers representatives and two parents representatives).
Activities
GCS participates in a number of sports, including Gaelic games, soccer, rugby and athletics.
The school coordinates a number of student exchanges with other secondary-level schools in Spain, Italy, France and Germany.
References
- "Gorey Community School enrolment policy finalised". Gorey Guardian. Independent News & Media. 26 January 2019. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
- ^ "Subject Inspection Report - Gorey Community School" (PDF). education.ie. Department of Education. 22 November 2018. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
- "Gorey Community School among top 25 in Ireland". Enniscorthy Guardian. Independent News & Media. 14 August 2009. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
- ^ "Whole School Evaluation Report - Gorey Community School". education.ie. Department of Education. 6 December 2007. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
- ^ "History". goreycs.ie. Gorey Community School. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
- "Oratory the answer to Fr. Tommy's prayers". Gorey Guardian. Independent News & Media. 13 May 2004. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
- "Gorey Community School celebrating 25 years of GAA". Gorey Guardian. Independent News & Media. 23 March 2019. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
- "Sports". goreycs.ie. Gorey Community School. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
- "Exchanges". goreycs.ie. Gorey Community School. Retrieved 11 February 2020.