St Paul's Secondary School, Monasterevin

31/08/2026

“Beyond Behaviour – Returning to School”, Parents Plus Workshop this coming Thursday, 3rd September.
Who is the training for?
The training is for parents, grandparents, and family members who may be supporting children with the transition back to school. The workshop is full of practical ideas to help with behaviour, routines, and those tricky moments when a child is finding it difficult in the transition.

Join Selena in Athy CFRC for a relaxed and supportive parenting workshop where you’ll look at what’s behind behaviour and discover ways to support children as they return to school.

Date: Thursday 3rd September
Time: 10.00am–12.00pm
Venue: Athy Community Family Resource Centre, Woodstock Street, Athy
Tea, coffee, and treats provided.

To book a place or for further information, please contact Selena directly on 059 863 2899 / 087 360 2590. Places are limited, so booking is essential.

26/05/2026

St Paul's 6th Year Graduation

19/05/2026

Supporting Transition to Secondary School
Childline by ISPCC are delighted to deliver a FREE online webinar for parents/carers with information on how to support children’s transition from primary to secondary school. The webinar will be held on Tuesday May 26th at 7 – 8pm and will feature the ISPCC's Niamh Clarke, National Children's Lead with responsibility for their Smart Moves School Transition programme and Victoria Howson, Community Engagement Manager for their Shield Anti-Bullying Programme and trainee Educational Psychologist with the HSE. The following areas will be covered:

· Preparing your child for the school transition from a resilience focused lens
· Challenges your child may face, and how they can be supported to overcome them.
· Tips on how you can support your child before and after this transition period.
· Tips and support for children with SEN
Interested parties can register for the webinar HERE.

19/05/2026

Meitheal 1st Year Talent Show
On Friday we celebrated our final Meitheal activity of the year with our 1st Year Meitheal Talent Show.

Each class 1A–1F, along with their Meitheal Leaders, planned, created and organised performances that represented their class spirit. The event showcased a wide range of talent from our 1st Years including singing, dancing, comedy and group skits.

During the event, Meitheal Leaders also presented the Meitheal Spirit Award to one student from each class in recognition of their positivity, participation and support throughout the year.

A huge thank you to our Meitheal Leaders for all of their hard work, commitment and dedication to the 1st Years this year. We are very proud of everything they have achieved and hope all 1st Year students enjoyed the Meitheal programme and activities throughout the year. We wish our Meitheal Leaders the very best of luck in their upcoming exams and future!

18/05/2026

Congratulations to our 3rd Year JCSP students who had a Graduation ceremony to mark all their hard work and effort over the last three years. Well done to everyone.

18/05/2026

Rain, Hail, or Shine: St. Paul’s Conquers the Cycle Against Su***de Bikeathon!
What a day! Not even the Irish weather could dampen the spirits of our incredible school community. Despite the persistent rain, our annual Cycle Against Su***de Bikeathon was a massive success, proving once again that when it comes to supporting mental health awareness, St. Paul’s is unstoppable.

A huge well done to all of our students and staff who took to the saddle. It was fantastic to see our regular cyclists leading the pack, and equally wonderful to welcome so many new faces to the event. Your energy, determination, and consistent support mean the world to us.

An event of this scale takes a village, and we are incredibly fortunate to have the backing of some amazing local partners, volunteers, and sponsors. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who helped us push through the hard slog:

Our Principal, Brian Bergin: A special thank you for your continuous support and leadership. We are incredibly grateful to Mr. Bergin for always believing in the work and mission of our Headstrong Ambassadors and our Cycle Against Su***de fundraisers.

Kildare Partnership: A massive thank you for your continuous support year on year. We truly appreciate your ongoing belief in this bikeathon and its mission.

Monasterevin Garda Síochána: Thank you for consistently keeping our students safe as they departed and returned to St. Paul’s.

The Order of Malta: We deeply appreciate your voluntary care, reassurance, and medical support throughout the day.

Barrow Blueway Bike Hire: We are extremely grateful for your generous donation of cycling helmets, ensuring our participants were safe on the road.

Mr. Hoey & Our TY Students: A brilliant team effort! Thank you for working hard behind the scenes to ensure our school bicycles were safe, roadworthy, and ready for those who needed them.

Our Dedicated Staff Drivers: who looked after logistics on the day, driving and dropping our Headstrong Ambassadors to the various blind spots along the route to ensure everyone's safety and well-being.

Our Wonderful Parents: To the parents who went that extra mile to volunteer their time, thank you. Your support is what makes this event both safe and successful year after year.

Mr. Whizz Ice Cream Hire: Rain, hail, or snow, ice cream is always a good idea! Thank you for bringing so many smiles to some very tired (and damp!) faces at the finish line.

Thank you to everyone who cycled, cheered, and volunteered. Together, we sent a powerful message that it’s OK not to feel OK, and it’s absolutely OK to ask for help.

Check out some of the best moments from the day in our gallery below!

12/05/2026

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Katie Rose Harrison, St Paul's Monasterevin

Huge congrats to who has once again been selected to represent Ireland 🇮🇪

Katie Rose is the most beautiful girl both inside and out, and is a shining example to all our young players coming along behind her 💫

Wishing you the very best of luck Katie Rose, we are very proud of you 💚🤍🖤

06/05/2026

Five 6th year students had a private tour of Trinity College Dublin on Tuesday, May 5. They were shown around by an ex-teacher of St. Paul's called Paddy Behan who now works in the TCD business department and Sarah-Kate Foster a past-pupil who is now a student there. This tour is a regular feature with TCD becoming a popular choice for St. Paul's students with 6 of our past pupils accepting offers to study there last year

27/04/2026

Congratulations to our students involved in Premier League Division 1 Finals over the weekend. Both U16 & U18s teams were successful over Portlaoise A and AB (Ashbourne/Balbriggan). Both teams proudly represented St Paul’s. Many of the girls started their rugby journey in school and are carrying the honour of our school proudly through Portdara also. We are so proud of all the girls involved. Congratulations to all the players and coaches involved.

We wish the U16 team the best of luck in their Cup final on Saturday in Energia Park, as well as the U18 team in the Plate final also on Saturday in Energia Park. This is a remarkable accomplishment for these young ladies and are excited for their future and looking forward to seeing them all in a St Paul’s jersey again next year

26/04/2026

FREE Whole School Cycle Against Su***de Bikeathon – Thursday 14th May
Our Headstrong Ambassadors are delighted to announce that our whole school Cycle Against Su***de Bikeathon will take place on Thursday, 14th May.
Please note that bicycle helmets are compulsory for all participants on the day in the interest of safety.
As a sincere thank you for your continued support throughout the year, we are pleased to share that this year’s cycle will be free of charge for all students.
Registration forms will be available next week, and further details will be communicated closer to the event.
We look forward to what promises to be a positive and enjoyable day for all involved...