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ExamRevision.ie
Duiske College is delighted to announce that we are partnering with ExamRevision.ie, a high-quality online study and revision platform designed specifically for our Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate students.
Minister Michael Moynihan, Minister of State at the Department of Education, accompanied by Peter Chap Cleere TD
Minister Michael Moynihan, Minister of State at the Department of Education, accompanied by Peter Chap Cleere TD, visited our school today and met with Principal Georgina Murphy to discuss our school. Minister Moynihan showed a genuine interest in progressing the development of the school buildings including a second ASD Classroom at Duiske College. We remain hopeful that this momentum will lead to real advancement.
Thank you Peter Chap Cleere TD for making this happen and supporting our school and local community of Graiguenamanagh.
2025 – 2026 Calendar
Use the ‘Download’ button to download this years calender in PDF format.
Vaping SNUS Letter for Parents
This message from the HSE is to help you understand these risks, and provide you with links to further information and resources that will help protect your child’s health in the short and long term.
Free Webinars for Parents – Childhood Anxiety and School Avoidance with Dr Coleman Noctor
Join us on the 22nd October 7pm-8pm for an engaging and practical webinar on childhood anxiety and school avoidance. Designed specifically for parents, this webinar will provide insights on how to recognise the signs of anxiety, understand what might be behind school avoidance and learn practical ways to support your child through it.
Psychotherapist Dr. Colman Noctor combines a busy clinical practice with a rapidly expanding role as a popular author, broadcaster and mental health speaker who has a refreshingly no-nonsense approach.
Advice for parents to help your child’s health this school year
With the school year underway, the following advice may be helpful over the coming
months to support your child.
Coffee and Planting – Friday, 17th October 2025
Join us on Friday the 17th of October for our Coffee and Planting morning!
Webinar: Parents Matter: Vaping Products & Psychoactive Substances: What You Should Know as a Parent
Tuesday, October 7 2025, 11:30am
This webinar supports parents concerned about young people’s use of vapes containing psychoactive substances and related drugs. It covers current cannabis-related substances, emerging trends, and other drugs of concern.
HSCL/Parents’ Room
Welcome to the newly introduced HSCL/Parents’ Room. We extend our sincere thanks to the Parents’ Association for partially funding this redevelopment. This room is designed as a warm and inviting space where parents can come together, feel supported, and share in conversations about their child’s care and growth.
School Meals
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CBA Calendar 2025/26
Download our CBA Calendar for 2025 – 2026 here!
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast
We would like to highlight the latest episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast. The podcast’s 100th episode is focused on Supporting Your Teen with Anxiety.
National Parents and Students Leaving Certificate Helpline
The National Parents and Students Leaving Certificate Helpline will open once results are available.
Connect with a guidence counsellor for support on results, appeals, pathways and more.
1800 265 165
HOSTING OPPORTUNITIES
Host Families Needed for the School Year 2025/2026 in Duiske College Full year and half year opportunities available to host Spanish students. Requirements: Must have a primary or secondary school child in the house. Rate: €220 per week If interested, please email:...
Senior Cycle Redevelopment Updates
Senior Cycle Redevelopment
Schools Information Note
March 2025 Issue 10
Duiske College All Stars Talent Show 2025
Tickets available from the school office Monday-Friday 9:30-12:30 This is a ticketed event with limited capacity so collect yours now to avoid disappointment!
HSE Note to Parents – National Healthy Childhood Programme
Please read the following note to parents from the HSE.
The HSE’s National Healthy Childhood Programme is Ireland’s universal programme of clinical care for all children. The service is free to all children in Ireland.
Ubuntu Award for GCE
Duiske College travelled to UCD and won the overall award of GOLD in the Cyberwise project, focusing on Cyberwise and Climate Change. The project required of the students to focus on a specific theme of immersive technology and teaching sustainability. The...
Brenda Foskin Retirement Event
Last night Brenda Foskin was honored by the ETB for all of hard work and dedication she contributed to Dusike College 👏🏻
It is great to see Brenda being honored as she is truly missed in the school by teachers and students alike 🙌
She is still present in our school with the introduction of the Wall of Fame we have crated to mark our 70th year anniversary in existence 🖼️
Scoil Mhuire gan Smál and Graiguenamanagh Boys NS
Thanks to all our staff and students of Duiske College for welcoming Scoil Mhuire gan Smál and Graiguenamanagh Boys NS – we loved having you 😊
Sensory Room Tour
Check out our Sensory Room!!
Its giving relaxation 🧘
Attendance Letter
SPHE Information Update
SPHE Information Update
Construction Works Have Started!
Works to resurface Duiske Lane commenced in September and the works on a new School Zone at the front of the school along High Street and Mill Road, will begin in the coming weeks. This will result in some local disruption for some weeks. The construction is planned to complete by the end of November.
Special Class Application Form 25-26
Download the Special Class Application Form for 2025 – 2026 here!
1st Year Application Form 25-26
Download the 1st Year Application Form for 2025 – 2026 here!
BelongTo & Pieta Webinar for Parents
We are excited to announce a webinar for parents of LGBTQ+ youth in partnership with Pieta and Dr Dunlop.
Wednesday, 25 September from 7pm to 8.15pm.
We know that LGBTQ+ young people can face challenges and stresses as they navigate their day to day life.
Student of the Year 2024 – Aimee Dunne
Congratulations to Aimee Dunne who collected her student of the year award at the Dolmen Hotel in Carlow on Friday.
We wish her best of luck in Maynooth, where she will study Primary Teaching.
Congratulations 6th Years!
Congratulations to the outgoing 6th years of 2024!!
1st Years
A quick picture of the incoming 1st Years for 2024 with Ms. Doyle
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Get In Touch
Location: High St, Brandondale, Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny
Telephone: (059) 972 4177
Email: info@duiskecollege.ie
School Hours: M-F: 9am - 4pm
Code of Behaviour
Duiske College prides itself on the quality of relationships between students and staff. Within this context Duiske College’s first instinct is to praise and reward students who reach the positive behaviour standards we wish for.
An important part of the school’s Code of Behaviour is the effort made to acknowledge the good behaviour of our students Primarily, the individual teacher praises and affirms good behaviour and constantly liaises with Class Teachers, School Management and the Student Support Team to appropriately reward and highlight incidents of good behaviour.