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Christ King Girls’ Secondary School

Learning Together, Nurturing Growth & Flourishing for Life

About Us
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Next Draw - Thursday 2nd April 2026

Jackpot now at €600

Spot prize for 23rd April - €50 Voucher for Roosters Piri Piri

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Congratulations to our spot prize winners!

Rosie Hourigan the winner of the €50 Omniplex Voucher

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Louise Flynn, the winner of the €50 Mahon Point Voucher

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Why choose Christ King?

Nurturing Exceptional Women

With a thriving student population of over 750 young women, Christ King Girls Secondary School has been shaping bright minds for more than half a century.

Our unwavering commitment is to provide a challenging yet nurturing environment that fosters curiosity, innovation, leadership, and a deep passion for learning.

At Christ King, we place a strong emphasis on learning together and achieving excellence in teaching and learning.

While academic achievement is at the heart of our mission, we also value success in broader terms, including active citizenship, creativity, and personal growth.

Richel Long, Principal

Principal's Welcome
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Our Commitment to you

We are deeply committed to excellence and continuous development.

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Admissions

We value you

We celebrating the unique intrinsic value of every person.

Mission & Ethos
Mission & Ethos

We partner with you

We work in partnership with pupils, parents and the wider community.

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Principal's Welcome

Key Values of CEIST

  • Promoting Spiritual and Human Development

    We believe a knowledge of and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ give meaning and purpose to our lives.

  • Achieving Quality in Teaching and Learning

    We are committed to excellence and to continually improving the quality of teaching and learning.

  • Showing Respect for Every Person

    We respect the unique and intrinsic value of every person.

  • Creating Community

    Our Schools are faith communities of welcome and hospitality where Gospel values are lived and where there is special care for those most in need.

  • Being Just and Responsible

    We seek to act justly and responsibly in all our relationships.

STORIES FROM OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY

News Highlights

News
CKSS Girls representing Cork in the U15’s Women's Soccer Team
CKSS Girls representing Cork in the U15’s Women's Soccer Team

Christ King Students, Lily O'Donovan, Chloe O'Sullivan and Lily O'Donoghue travelled to London at the end of March to play against top UK clubs Chelsea and Brentford and a London Select Team, representing Cork in the U15s women's soccer team. What a fantastic experience for all involved.

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HOPE Trip 2026
HOPE Trip 2026

HOPE Trip 2026

Our students and colleagues Ms McQuinn and Ms Looney took learning beyond borders as they travelled to Kolkata for the HOPE Immersion Programme this midterm. Through meaningful engagement, cultural exchange, and on-ground experiences, they witnessed resilience, compassion, and hope in action.

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Sr. Mary Dineen visits as part of the 250 year anniversary.
Sr. Mary Dineen visits as part of the 250 year anniversary.

The Presentation Order in Cork is celebrating the 250th anniversary of its founding by Nano Nagle in 1775.  To mark this SR. Mary Dineen visited our school and gave our first year students an inspirational talk; sharing memories, wisdom and the spirit of the Presentation education that continues to thrive in our CEIST School.

Even more beautifully, we celebrated the family connection of her grandniece Kate, as a first - year student, marking a new chapter in a legacy rooted in faith, compassion and education.

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