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 | |
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| , Republic of Ireland | |
| Coordinates | 53°49′53.72″N 7°4′59.39″W |
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| Type | Vocational Education Committee |
| Opened | 1962 |
| School district | Cavan & Monaghan ETB |
| Principal | Niall Lynch |
| Faculty | 60 |
| Years offered | 1st–6th, Transition Year, LCA & Cavan institute |
| Enrollment | 769 |
| Colour(s) | Black and red |
| Website | virginiacollege |
The motto of the school is “ Tús Feasa Fiafraí”, meaning "The beginning of knowledge is asking".
References
- "School History". virginiacollege.ie. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
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