Enrolment at Clonard

Kildare Education Ministry schools have always been part of the local community and as such have had a diverse intake of students. Inclusivity was a key dimension of the ministry of Jesus who invited all to ‘come and see’. Reflecting our value of ‘Hospitality- welcoming all’, we take an inclusive position in relation to our enrolment policy. Whilst priority will be given to families who actively participate in the life of the Catholic Church, others are welcome to apply. As such there will be students who are not Catholic who may be enrolled in our College. Our experience has been that these students have enriched the school community and at the same time, most have maintained that they themselves have been enriched by the experience of a Christian education. Many of these students have remained lifetime friends and supporters of our College.

Today as neighbourhoods change there is also diversity in the religious, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds of those seeking enrolment. It is important that our enrolment demographic reflects this diversity where possible. We recognise there will be alumni of our College who are also seeking to continue the tradition of an education in the Brigidine tradition aligned to the Kildare Ministries Vision, Mission and Values. We are also mindful of the needs of families in regional locations as they come to choose a secondary education setting for their daughters.