Blessed Trinity College

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Blessed Trinity College, Belfast
Location
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BT15 4DZ

Information
TypeSecondary School
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Local authorityEducation Authority (Belfast)
PrincipalLibby mae
Staff140 approx.
GenderCo-educational
Age11 to 19
Enrolment1300 [1]
Colour(s)   
Websitewww.blessedtrinitycollege.org

Blessed Trinity College is a Roman Catholic co-education secondary school located on the Antrim Road in north Belfast, Northern Ireland.

History[]

The college was formed in 2017 with the coming together of the Little Flower School and St Patrick's College, Belfast. Both of these schools had a long history of providing secondary education in north Belfast with St. Patrick's having been established in 1955.[2]

Academics[]

The school provides instruction in a range of academic subjects. At GCSE A-level it offers instruction in Art & Design, Business Studies, Drama, Engineering, English Literature, French, Geography, History, Health & Social Care, ICT, Irish, Mathematics, Moving Image Arts, Music, Religious Studies, Science, Sports Studies and Travel & Tourism.[3] In 2021, 91 per cent of pupils achieved five or more GCSE grades.[4]

Sports and Extra-curricular activities[]

There is a wide range of sporting and other activities. Sports include athletics, swimming, tennis, football and netball.[5]

Awards[]

In 2021, the college was awarded the Spirit of Catholic Education Award 2021, with High Commendation by the Down and Connor Diocese Catholic Schools’ Support Service.[6]

Notable Alumni[]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Department of Education School enrolments". Retrieved 20 July 2021.
  2. ^ "New name, logo and principal for north Belfast school". The Irish News. 24 December 2016. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
  3. ^ "Post 16". Blessed Trinity College. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
  4. ^ McParland, Conor (13 August 2021). "Praise for North Belfast students as GCSE results are published". Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  5. ^ "Extra-curricular activities". Blessed Trinity College. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
  6. ^ "Blessed Trinity College lift top Catholic schools' accolade". Belfast Media. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
  7. ^ "12 famous people you might not know are from North Belfast". Belfast Media. Retrieved 24 July 2021.

Coordinates: 54°37′53″N 5°56′14″W / 54.6313°N 5.9371°W / 54.6313; -5.9371


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