Presentation Secondary School

School Information

Presentation, Wexford is a Voluntary Catholic Secondary School for girls, operating under the CEIST Trusteeship. Our school supports the Religious & Educational Philosophy of Nano Nagle. Religious Education takes a central place in the life & curriculum of the school. Our school was established in Wexford in October 1818, the first religious order to come to the town after the Penal Laws. Last year we marked 200 years of providing education to Wexford Town and surrounding areas. The school is managed by a Board of Management, funded by the DES and operates within the regulations & guidelines set down by the DES. The school has an active Parents’ Association and a Student Council. We have a long-standing tradition & culture of success, achievement & excellence in the academic, sporting, artistic & scientific arenas provided by a generous & committed staff. We have high expectations of our students in all they do, be it academic, sporting or cultural. We also have a welcoming and friendly environment for our school community, as well as excellent facilities in the heart of the town. Our standards include: Happy students & staff, Caring & supportive towards each other, High quality teaching & learning, High personal standards, Christian ethos, Respect & manners, High standards of behaviour, Positive Reinforcement, Leadership, Professionalism & respect. Our Motto. "Our Best, Always."

Welcome

Welcome All,
In this section of the website, I will keep you updated on recent developments here in the school. I hope this website will give you a small flavour of the rich holistic education that is experienced by our students and all that we offer here in Presentation, Wexford.
A very warm welcome to all of our 150 first year students who begin their educational journey with us here in Presentation Secondary School, Wexford. We also welcome many new transfer students who have joined us here in the school. We all hope that you have many happy years here with us all.
Well done to the Leaving Cert Class & Junior Cert Class of 2019 on their excellent results in their recent state exams. I would like to wish our Leaving Cert Class of 2019 every best wish as they go the many different pathways that they have chosen.
At our school, we pride ourselves on the strong relationships that exist between our enthusiastic students, supportive parents/guardians along with the professionalism and dedication of our staff to ensure a holistic education for all our students. We encourage our students to actively participate in all areas of school life to help them achieve their full potential. In doing so we strive to create a caring and supportive environment where all students are known, valued and respected.
We have a proud tradition of academic excellence, & I would like to take the opportunity to remind parents and students, of the vast amount of extra-curricular activities that are available here in Presentation Wexford, from camogie, Gaelic Football, Basketball, Equestrian, Couch to 5K, Badminton, Soccer, Debating, Athletics, Deep-green, Games Club, Choir, Green Schools, Library Club & the Feminist Society there is something for everyone on offer. I would encourage all students to try at least one of the many activities offered to our students by the wonderful staff of the school.