{"id":18548,"date":"2026-07-13T11:10:57","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T10:10:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/?page_id=18548"},"modified":"2026-09-18T23:08:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T22:08:24","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"18548\" class=\"elementor elementor-18548\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae4dce1 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ae4dce1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c749a9a elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"c749a9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- SECTION: PRINCIPAL'S WELCOME (EDITORIAL REVAMP) -->\n<div class=\"welcome-section-wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"welcome-container\">\n    <div class=\"welcome-grid\">\n      \n      <!-- Text Column -->\n      <div class=\"welcome-text-col\">\n        <span class=\"welcome-eyebrow\">Leadership<\/span>\n        <h2 class=\"welcome-title\">Principal\u2019s Welcome<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"welcome-divider\"><\/div>\n        \n        <p class=\"welcome-body\">\n          I am very pleased to introduce you to the Davitt College Website. We are a co-educational, non-denominational and multicultural school\u2014a dynamic and innovative centre of teaching and learning.\n        <\/p>\n        \n        <p class=\"welcome-body\">\n          Our talented and dedicated staff have created an environment where our holistic approach to education provides all our students with a wide range of academic and practical subjects, alongside an extensive range of extracurricular activities and health and physical education programmes.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <!-- Featured Pull-Quote -->\n        <blockquote class=\"welcome-quote\">\n          <svg class=\"quote-icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M3 21c3 0 7-1 7-8V5c0-1.25-.756-2.017-2-2H4c-1.25 0-2 .75-2 2v6c0 1.25.75 2 2 2h3c0 4-2 7-4 8z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15 21c3 0 7-1 7-8V5c0-1.25-.757-2.017-2-2h-4c-1.25 0-2 .75-2 2v6c0 1.25.75 2 2 2h3c0 4-2 7-4 8z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n          An education at Davitt College combines the best teaching, learning and caring environment for all students.\n        <\/blockquote>\n\n        <div class=\"principal-signature\">\n          <h4 class=\"principal-name\">Conor O\u2019Reilly<\/h4>\n          <span class=\"principal-role\">Principal<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- Image Column -->\n      <div class=\"welcome-image-col\">\n        <div class=\"image-frame-portrait\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Conor-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Conor O'Reilly, Principal\" class=\"portrait-image\">\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n  \/* Full Viewport Stretch applied to outer wrapper *\/\n  .welcome-section-wrapper {\n    width: 100vw !important;\n    position: relative !important;\n    left: 50% !important;\n    right: 50% !important;\n    margin-left: -50vw !important;\n    margin-right: -50vw !important;\n    max-width: 100vw !important;\n    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0v-5\"\/><\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <h3 class=\"pillar-name\">Excellence<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"pillar-desc\">Inspiring lifelong learning<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- Pillar 2: Care -->\n      <div class=\"pillar-box\">\n        <div class=\"pillar-icon-wrap\">\n          <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20.84 4.61a5.5 5.5 0 0 0-7.78 0L12 5.67l-1.06-1.06a5.5 5.5 0 0 0-7.78 7.78l1.06 1.06L12 21.23l7.78-7.78 1.06-1.06a5.5 5.5 0 0 0 0-7.78z\"\/><\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <h3 class=\"pillar-name\">Care<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"pillar-desc\">Nurturing student wellbeing<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- Pillar 3: Equality -->\n      <div class=\"pillar-box\">\n        <div class=\"pillar-icon-wrap\">\n          <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" 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     <div class=\"pillar-icon-wrap\">\n          <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\"\/><path d=\"M9 12l2 2 4-4\"\/><\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <h3 class=\"pillar-name\">Respect<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"pillar-desc\">Valuing every individual<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n  \/* Viewport Bleed applied to background wrapper *\/\n  .pillars-section-wrapper { \n    width: 100vw !important;\n    position: relative !important;\n    left: 50% !important;\n    right: 50% !important;\n    margin-left: -50vw !important;\n    margin-right: -50vw !important;\n    max-width: 100vw !important;\n    box-sizing: border-box !important;\n    padding: 80px 20px !important; \n    background-color: #d1e7d6; \n    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;\n    border: none 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e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"096ae6e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae9d7b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"ae9d7b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- SECTION: PASTORAL CARE & STUDENT SUPPORT (PREMIUM REVAMP) -->\n<div class=\"pastoral-section-wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"pastoral-container\">\n    \n    <!-- Section Header Block -->\n    <div class=\"pastoral-header\">\n      <span class=\"pastoral-eyebrow\">Student Welfare<\/span>\n      <h2 class=\"pastoral-title\">Pastoral Care &amp; Student Support<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"pastoral-divider\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- 4-Column Feature Cards Grid -->\n    <div class=\"pastoral-grid\">\n      \n      <!-- Card 1: Year Heads -->\n      <div class=\"pastoral-card\">\n        <div class=\"pastoral-icon-wrap\">\n          <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M17 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H5a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M23 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87\"><\/path><path d=\"M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <h3 class=\"pastoral-card-title\">Year Heads &amp; Tutors<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"pastoral-card-text\">\n          Providing a structured, daily point of contact to monitor student academic progress, foster attendance, and support individual personal development.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- Card 2: Guidance Counselling -->\n      <div class=\"pastoral-card\">\n        <div class=\"pastoral-icon-wrap\">\n          <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path 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data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- SECTION: HOME SCHOOL COMMUNITY LIAISON -->\n<div class=\"hscl-section-wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"hscl-container\">\n    \n    <div class=\"hscl-grid-container\">\n      \n      <!-- Left Column: Description -->\n      <div class=\"hscl-editorial-col\">\n        <span class=\"hscl-eyebrow\">Parent &amp; Community Partnership<\/span>\n        <h2 class=\"hscl-main-title\">Home School Community Liaison<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"hscl-title-divider\"><\/div>\n        <p class=\"hscl-description\">\n          The Home School Community Liaison (HSCL) scheme at Davitt College acts as a vital bridge between home, school, and the wider community. Our coordinator works closely with parents and guardians to offer practical support, host welcoming school initiatives, and ensure that every family feels fully connected to, and involved in, their child\u2019s educational journey.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- Right Column: Contact Card -->\n      <div class=\"hscl-contact-col\">\n        <div class=\"hscl-contact-card\">\n          <div class=\"hscl-card-badge\">Direct Contact<\/div>\n          <h4 class=\"hscl-card-title\">Contact the HSCL Coordinator<\/h4>\n          \n          <div class=\"hscl-contact-list\">\n            \n            <!-- Coordinator -->\n            <div class=\"hscl-contact-item\">\n              <div class=\"hscl-icon-box\">\n                <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H8a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" 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class=\"hscl-label\">Phone<\/span>\n                <a href=\"tel:0949021234\" class=\"hscl-val hscl-link\">094 902 1234<\/a>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Email -->\n            <div class=\"hscl-contact-item\">\n              <div class=\"hscl-icon-box\">\n                <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M4 4h16c1.1 0 2 .9 2 2v12c0 1.1-.9 2-2 2H4c-1.1 0-2-.9-2-2V6c0-1.1.9-2 2-2z\"><\/path><polyline points=\"22,6 12,13 2,6\"><\/polyline><\/svg>\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"hscl-contact-details\">\n                <span class=\"hscl-label\">Email<\/span>\n                <a href=\"mailto:sylviarattigan@msletb.ie\" class=\"hscl-val hscl-link\">andreasilke@msletb.ie<\/a>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  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We are a co-educational, non-denominational and multicultural school\u2014a dynamic and innovative centre of teaching and learning. Our talented and dedicated staff have created an environment where our holistic approach to education provides all our students with a wide range of academic and practical subjects, alongside an extensive range of extracurricular activities and health and physical education programmes. An education at Davitt College combines the best teaching, learning and caring environment for all students. Conor O\u2019Reilly Principal Guiding Values The Ethos of Davitt College Our Mission To provide a caring, inclusive community that partners with parents and guardians to cater for the complete educational, emotional, and physical development of our students\u2014empowering them to reach their full potential. Our Vision To deliver a comprehensive education designed to prepare students for their roles as responsible members of society, with everything rooted in an ethos of mutual respect between staff and students. Watch Ethos Framework &times; Foundations Our Core Pillars Excellence Inspiring lifelong learning Care Nurturing student wellbeing Equality Fostering true inclusion Community Building a shared belonging Respect Valuing every individual Student Welfare Pastoral Care &amp; Student Support Year Heads &amp; Tutors Providing a structured, daily point of contact to monitor student academic progress, foster attendance, and support individual personal development. Guidance Counselling Offering professional personal, social, and career guidance to help students navigate subject choices, wellbeing, and future pathways confidently. Learning Support Identifying individual learning needs and providing dedicated, tailored academic resources so every student can fully access the curriculum. Student Care Team A multi-disciplinary support network meeting regularly to proactively monitor student welfare, coordinate assistance, and safeguard wellbeing. Explore Our Complete Care &amp; Support System Parent &amp; Community Partnership Home School Community Liaison The Home School Community Liaison (HSCL) scheme at Davitt College acts as a vital bridge between home, school, and the wider community. Our coordinator works closely with parents and guardians to offer practical support, host welcoming school initiatives, and ensure that every family feels fully connected to, and involved in, their child\u2019s educational journey. Direct Contact Contact the HSCL Coordinator Coordinator Andrea Silke-O&#8217;Connor Phone 094 902 1234 Email andreasilke@msletb.ie Heritage &amp; Evolution Our History Established with a vision to provide exceptional education to the community, Davitt College has grown from its foundational roots into a dynamic, modern secondary school. 1982 \u2014 Foundations School established on a brand-new, modern campus. 1990\u20131995 \u2014 Expansion Major school extension planned; official opening performed by Minister for Education Niamh Breathnach TD in 1995. 2011 \u2014 Sports Heritage The state-of-the-art Joe Langan Sports Hall is officially opened by Taoiseach Enda Kenny. 2016\u20132019 \u2014 Innovation Multiple national Sci-Fest awards, launch of Politics &amp; Society, and achieving consecutive Green Flag distinctions. 2024 \u2014 Growth &amp; Accreditation New building expansion opens with enrolment nearing 900 students, alongside earning official EU Erasmus+ Accreditation. 2026 \u2014 Artistic Distinction The TY musical Rock of Ages wins 7 national awards, celebrating over 40 years of standard-setting performing arts excellence. 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