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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

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

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 school offers the YABA programme (Young Anti-Bullying Ambassadors). The Antibullying Alliance (ABA) is a coalition of organisations and individuals united against bullying and seek to promote positive youth voices. As Ambassadors, our team influence ABA projects and help develop their messaging and campaign work. Following their online training, the team collaborate via a series of zoom meetings with other schools’ YABA, helping to pass on the antibullying message to

The Science Department offers an array of opportunities through competitions, talks, exhibitions, Yr 8 Science club, Crest Awards and many more. Aashritha Bhardwaj, 8C won the Royal Society of Biology Yr 8 Biology Spelling bee. Faraday Challenge facilitated by SENTINUS: A group of Year 8 and Year 9 students worked as part of a team to research, design and make prototype solutions to real-world engineering problems. Key Stage 3 pupils celebrated National Science Week by carryi

Bulgaria Ski Trip 2026 The Bulgaria Ski Trip 2026 was an unforgettable experience for our pupils, offering a unique opportunity to embrace adventure, develop new skills and create memories that will last a lifetime. From the moment they arrived, pupils immersed themselves in a programme that combined skiing, cultural experiences and personal growth. Whether it was snow tubing, bowling, karaoke or skiing itself, the week encouraged everyone to challenge themselves, lift up o

The Irish Department is delighted to be part of the Gaelbhratach scheme this year. Caitríona Fox, Erin O’Brien and Aoibhín Ní Dhuibhfinn form the Gaelbhratach committee will be working hard alongside Ms Clarke to showcase Irish as more than a classroom subject in the school. They have already created and displayed Irish language signage throughout the school and will be taking a leading role in organising our annual Irish language Feis this year.

Year 10 Design Thinking and Dragons Den Competition In term one of Year 10, pupils take part annually in an inspiring Design Thinking Workshop led by The Innovation Factory. During the session, students explore creative and collaborative approaches to problem-solving before meeting the owner of our local coffee shop, Hatch, who presents them with a real-life challenge — a gap in his current menu. Working in teams, pupils develop innovative solutions and pitch their idea

In term 2 the school encourages volunteers across all Year groups to serve as Trocaire Ambassadors. As part of this leadership role,...

The Soroptimist Ireland Girls’ Public Speaking Competition has been running for over 40 years and is the result of North-South...

In 2025/6 St Dominic’s will be offering the Soar leadership Programme. This 6 session after-school programme is anchored in 3 core...

The Irish Department is delighted to have hosted our first ever Feis Naomh Doiminic. This day celebrates Seachtain na Gaeilge and offers our Irish students the opportunity to celebrate Irish culture with music, dance and poetry. The level of talent displayed on the day was absolutely fantastic and we are very much looking forward to this being an annual event on our school calendar. Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh sí. Tír gan teanga, tír gan anam.

Spanish club Spanish Club meets every other week during lunch for Years 8 and 9. Everyone is welcome to come along. It is a great opportunity to meet with your friends and to learn lots about Spanish culture and traditions, as well as build on your language skills and make other friends in different classes and year groups. Miss Hardy, alongside our Year 13 Spanish students, organise fun activities which allows you to develop your build confidence and develop your language s

An Cumann Gaelach is on every Monday in MS2 for students in Years 8-10. Every week there will be singing, dancing, arts and crafts and...

The school have a committed team of Diana Award Ambassadors. These pupils completed anti-bullying awareness training and have delivered ...