Virginia College, Cavan

Virginia College, Cavan, formerly Virginia Vocational School, is the only secondary school in Virginia, Cavan, Ireland. It was founded in 1962.[1] Situated beside Lough Ramor, it is a mixed school educating over 700 pupils. With three new extensions over the years (most recent in 2012), the school houses three ICT suites and a language ICT lab. Results in state exams have increased significantly since its introduction in 2009. The Virginia school celebrated its 50th anniversary in September 2012.

Virginia College, Cavan
Location
,
Republic of Ireland
Coordinates53°49′53.72″N 7°4′59.39″W
Information
TypeVocational Education Committee
Opened1962
School districtCavan & Monaghan ETB
PrincipalNiall Lynch
Faculty60
Years offered1st–6th, Transition Year, LCA & Cavan institute
Enrollment769
Colour(s)Black and red   
Websitevirginiacollege.ie

The motto of the school is “ Tús Feasa Fiafraí”, meaning "The beginning of knowledge is asking".

References

  1. "School History". virginiacollege.ie. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
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