Exciting News at Mount Carmel
2026/04/27 09:19:09
Dear Parents/Guardians
As some of you are already aware, this is a historic year in the history of Mount Carmel Secondary School. Since 1812, the Religious Sisters of Charity have steered the school's development, educating generations of young women in Dublin City Centre. On June 1st 2026, the Sisters are stepping away from the Trusteeship of the school and we will be joining the worldwide network of schools run by the Jesuits. The Jesuits are known to many of you as the Trustees of some of the world's most prestigious schools and universities. There are currently 3500 schools worldwide in the network, with over 2 million students, across 5 continents and 80 countries. In Ireland the Jesuits lead 5 of Ireland's most prestigious secondary schools and we will become the 6th school in this Irish network. On May 14th, we will be having a small ceremony in school to mark this change in Trusteeship. We look forward to honouring the Sisters of Charity, who have given their lives in the pursuit of educational equality for girls in Dublin. We will also celebrate and welcome our new Jesuit patrons to the school on the day. I write today, to give clarity on what is happening over the next few weeks. The Chairperson of the Board will of course be corresponding with you in advance of the new academic year. As a past pupil of a Jesuit school myself, I can assure you that the Jesuit educational philosophy will emphasise excellence across all areas of school life, while always focusing on celebrating the unique talents of each student in the school. I have included some info on the Jesuit schools in Ireland below. I have also included information on the Jesuits in general.
It is my great pleasure to lead the school through this period of transition and I look forward with great excitement to this new partnership. I thank you as always for entrusting your daughter into our care.
Cillian O'Riordan
Principal
Code of Behaviour Review- Parent Feedback
2026/04/25 11:36:55
Dear Parents/Guardians
We are currently reviewing our Code of Behaviour and it is vitally important that your voice is heard as we create a code that ensures that the school is a happy, welcoming and supportive place for your daughter. I would be grateful if you could complete the below survey before Wednesday 29th April. It will take you less than 3 minutes to complete but it will give me the data I need to create a Code of Behaviour reflective of the needs of students, staff and parents. I encourage you to engage with the process, as the strength of any school is when all stakeholders are engaged and having their voice heard. The survey is completely anonymous. Enjoy the weather and I will be writing to you on Monday with a very exciting announcement for the future of Mount Carmel and our school community.
Survey Link: Code of Behaviour 2026- Parent – Fill out form