Community Work
Charity work undertaken by the school community is organised through our own branch of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is the largest, voluntary, charitable organisation in Ireland. Its membership of 9,500 volunteers throughout the country are supported by professional staff, working for social justice and the creation of a more just, caring nation. This network of social concern gives practical support to those experiencing poverty and social exclusion, by providing a wide range of services to people in need. Visit their website here: http://www.svp.ie/Home.aspx
In the college the society has members from throughout the school community and an organising committee which is chaired each year by a 5th year student.
Each year a group of students travels to Ambo in Ethiopia and helps out in an orphanage there. Other annual activities include: the sale of Christmas trees and a seasonal food–drive.
On a weekly basis throughout the year, students help out at a number of local facilities, such as:
- St. Joseph’s day care centre, Clonsilla
- St. Vincent’s, Navan Road,
- St. Michaels, Glenmaroon.
- St .Peter’s Lunch Centre, Phibsboro
- Cherry Orchard Hospital
