Coláiste Bhríde, Carnew was established in 1936 to fulfil, support and meet the educational needs of its surrounding environs.

Coláiste Bhríde strives to promote the educational requirements of the community it serves. In so doing, it recognizes the contribution of students, parents, staff of the school, statutory bodies and the wider community. Coláiste Bhríde believes that its aims are best achieved in a caring, disciplined and respectful environment. It recognizes the individual rights and responsibilities of the school community. It encourages commitment and shared responsibility working towards the achievement of full potential and the common good.

The Mission Statement of Coláiste Bhríde encompasses the pursuit of excellence in all areas of endeavour and the maintenance of an affirmative climate of learning where the individual is enabled to develop and fulfil her/his unique potential. Coláiste Bhríde subscribes to and conforms with all policies of Kildare Wicklow Education and Training Board.

School Policies

  1. General Policy Statement
  2. Admissions Policy
  3. Anti-bullying Policy
  4. Assessment Policy
  5. Attendance / Participation Policy
  6. Behaviour Policy
  7. Bereavement Policy
  8. Child Protection Procedure
  9. Code of Behaviour
  10. Data Protection Procedure
  11. Detention System
  12. Guidance Policy
  13. Guideline Suicide Prevention
  14. Homework and Study Policy
  15. Information & Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy
  16. iPad Acceptable Use Policy
  17. Locker Usage Guidelines
  18. Modern Foreign Language Policy
  19. Positive Discipline Eacht Suntasach Award System
  20. Safety Health & Welfare Policy
  21. School Prefect Policy
  22. Special Education Needs Policy
  23. SPHE & RSE Policy
  24. Student Council Policy
  25. Substance Abuse Policy
  26. School Tours Policy
  27. ETB & General Statement
  28. Whole School Student Support Guidelines

Staff Welfare Policies

  1. Attendance at In Service Courses
  2. Code of Practice for Teachers
  3. Leave Granted for Graduation Ceremonies
  4. Professional Teacher Behaviour
  5. Sexual Harassment Policy
  6. Sickness & Social Welfare Payment Form
  7. Attendance at Work Policy
  8. Teacher Induction Policy Draft
  9. VEC Grievance Policy
  10. DES Circular 59

Note: Policies not listed on our website are available from the school.