Blessed Trinity College, Belfast
Location
Belfast
,
BT15 4DZ

Ireland
Information
TypeSecondary School
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Local authorityEducation Authority (Belfast)
PrincipalJames McKeever
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. 2 January 2021. Retrieved 24 July 2021.

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