A letter from the Chairman, Aidan Corless
The Liffey Trust has made a strategic decision to support disadvantaged schools in Dublin’s inner city. In particular, DEIS schools identified as serving communities with limited access to opportunities have been prioritised.
The Trust’s objective is to assist these schools in strengthening their STEM education provision. Directors Ciara Close and Aidan Corless conducted a series of school visits to better understand their needs, and the findings were striking. In many cases, science classrooms have not been upgraded or properly maintained for years. Laboratories are often no longer functional, with gas and water systems out of use for extended periods.
Furniture and equipment in some schools have seen little to no improvement in 30 to 40 years. Many of these buildings are older, flat-roofed structures that are costly to maintain, and some are listed properties, which adds further financial and logistical challenges.
It is important to acknowledge the significant demands placed on the Department of Education, which must allocate limited resources across a wide range of pressing needs. Schools typically submit major funding requests annually such as for roofing, additional classrooms, plumbing, or electrical upgrades meaning that investment in laboratory equipment often falls lower on the priority list. In recent years, schools have also had to accommodate increasing numbers of international students, requiring further investment and resources.
Against this backdrop, The Liffey Trust aims to collaborate with partners to help raise the standard of science education facilities and provide underprivileged students with equal opportunities to engage in STEM learning.
Aidan Corless, Chairman
SCHOOLS WE HAVE HELPED SO FAR
St. Paul’s CBS Secondary School Completes Science Demonstration Room
We are proud to announce that the first school initiative was St. Paul’s CBS Secondary School. The Liffey Trust’s commitment to education aligns perfectly with St. Paul’s CBS’s mission to provide quality education to its students.
Mercy Secondary School Completes STEM Room Refurbishment
Another Milestone in Education: Mercy Secondary School Inchicore Completes STEM Room Refurbishment with Liffey Trust Support.
CBS James’s Street Laboratory Upgrade
The Liffey Trust is delighted to share the exciting news of the newly upgraded science laboratory at CBS James’s Street, made possible through our recent donation as part of our DEIS School Initiative.
Synge Street CBS Secondary School Works Completed
We are delighted to announce, that the works for the second school initiative – Synge Street CBS have been completed.
Bridging the Digital Divide: Warrenmount’s New Tech Hub
Recognising both the challenges and the possibilities within schools like Warrenmount, The Liffey Trust set out with a clear mission: to help bridge the gap in STEM education and ensure that students, regardless of background, have access to the tools they need to succeed in a modern, digital world.
St. Pauls CBS Secondary School
Synge Street CBS Secondary School
Mercy Secondary School
CBS James’s Street Secondary School
Presentation Secondary School Warrenmount
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