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We offer this programme with a number of Year 8 classes in the summer term. Sponsored by the International Olympic Committee Solidarity Fund & the Olympic Federation of Ireland, the ‘Dare to Believe’ programme aims to inspire the young people of Ireland to Dare to Believe in themselves through an interactive curriculum that explores the Olympic Values. It includes visits (both inperspon and online) with Team Ireland Olympic and Paralympic role models that bring the values to

St Dominics are the first school within Northern Ireland to participate in this well-being research. In 2026 for the first time following lead training, we began volunteer partnership with the University of Oxford, enrolling on the BrainWaves programme. This programme is led by the Department of Psychiatry at Oxford University and seeks to collect mental health and wellbeing data from young people on an annual basis, tracking and analysing their responses. Our Year 13 pup

We have participated in this ongoing research programme since 2024 with a team of year 13 volunteers (the research programme itself is designed to run for up to 10 years). The programme centres on Common Values and the Values Perception Gap. Pupils complete this research over an eight week period. The programme involves the completion of a series of tasks including: - team discussions with feedback, viewing video clips, collating team opinions, and the completion of ranking

St Dominic’s run a research programme in conjunction with Bath University and Global Action Plan. We have contributed to this ongoing research since 2024 with KS5 pupils and in 2025 for the first time offered the opportunity to our Year 9 pupils as an extension of their oracy classes. The programme centres on Common Values and involves the completion of a series of tasks including: - team discussions and feedback, viewing video clips, collating team opinions and the complet

JCQ Appeals Booklet - Effective from June 2026 examination series Overview of the process for an appeal

At St Dominic’s Grammar School Belfast, we believe that financial education is an essential life skill that empowers our young people to thrive in an increasingly complex world. Our vision is to develop confident, informed and responsible learners who can make thoughtful financial decisions at every stage of their lives. We are committed to embedding high-quality financial education across all key stages, ensuring that every pupil gains a strong foundation in understanding mo

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The History Club in St. Dominic's creates additional opportunities for students to engage with the subject after school and promotes a greater appreciation of history throughout the school. Students have participated in a range of activities, including seasonal workshops, such as making Edwardian-style Christmas cards and traditional Christmas decorations. We have also held a Vintage Fashion Show in which staff and students modelled fashions from the 1900s-1990s. In 2025 o

2026 marks the third successful year of the Sisters In project at St. Dominic’s, and it continues to go from strength to strength. What began as a small but powerful initiative with just ten students in its first year has now grown to include twenty students, all of whom have created inspiring projects that benefit not only our school community but the wider community beyond our gates. Sisters In is a leadership and mentoring programme designed to empower young women by conne

The recent Past Pupils Reunion was a wonderful celebration of our school’s rich sporting heritage and the enduring bonds formed through generations of pupils. The evening brought together former players, their families and members of the Dominican community to share memories, stories and friendships spanning almost three decades of school history. Those represented included members of teams from 1938–39 through to 1967–68, with several former captains among those attending or

What a beautiful evening celebrating poetry, connection, and creativity. A huge thank you to Linda McKenna and Maureen Boyle for sharing their words and wisdom, and to all our past pupils who returned to make the night so special. A wonderful reminder of the lasting ties within our school community.

What a fantastic evening at Fortwilliam Golf Club. Everyone looked absolutely fabulous and enjoyed a wonderful meal while catching up and sharing stories. A brilliant night of laughter, memories, and connection with our past pupil community.

One of the groups at the PPU tour of the new campus at Ulster University Belfast with the Student Ambassadors on Tuesday 19 May. A great day was had by all our members, who enjoyed the opportunity to explore the impressive new facilities and reconnect with fellow past pupils. The visit was followed by a lovely lunch at the The Academy Restaurant, rounding off a fantastic day of catching up and shared memories.

Congratulations to Y13 pupils Ananyaa, Shirly, Esther, Anna, Clíona and Naadira who achieved bronze awards in the Royal Society of Chemistry Olympiad Competition recently.

Ella McAllorum, Meabh McCann and Niamh Roddy made it to the all Ireland finals of Trocaire's 'The Right Focus' documentary making competition. The three year 13 girls with their Media Studies teacher Mrs Higgins attended an awards ceremony at the Lighthouse cinema in Dublin on 6th May 2026 where they were awarded 3rd place. The girl's documentary focused on climate change and how it disproportionately adversely effects women and children.

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate Trócaire competition success for Ella, Meabh and Niamh, who made it to the All-Ireland finals of The Right Focus documentary-making competition. The three Year 13 students, accompanied by their Media Studies teacher Mrs Higgins, attended the awards ceremony at the Lighthouse Cinema in Dublin on 6th May 2026, where they were awarded an impressive 3rd place. Their powerful documentary explored climate change and how it disproportionately affe

Thanks to Mollie Rodgers and Kathryn Reynolds for the latest and final podcast that they will produce for St Dominic's. It is a special leavers podcast celebrating the last 7 years that the 2014 leavers have enjoyed at St Dominic's. Enjoy!

On Wednesday 15th April, 10C visited The Ulster Museum to view the art galleries and enjoy the Ashes to Fashion exhibition. 10C pupils have been working on an Ekphrastic Poetry project in English class that has included paintings created by artists such as Da Vinci, Van Gogh, Van Eyck and Breughal, complimented by corresponding poems by Paul Durcan, Michael Fields, Anne Sexton, WH Auden, Maureen Boyle and others. Pupils recorded their responses and once back at school, discus