We were awarded Irish Hockey School of 2012 - 2013
Our catholic ethos is central to the student experience at UCT
Raising money for charity can be fun, every year on Mission Day we do something new!
Every student at UCT gets the chance to perform
Proud Tipperary girls at Ursuline Convent Thurles getting the county colours out before the All Ireland Hurling Final.
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The Ursuline Secondary School, Thurles is a Catholic Secondary School, founded in 1787 and dedicated to the academic, spiritual, cultural, physical, social and emotional development of each student in its care, in the tradition of St. Angela, the foundress of the Ursuline Congregation.

Mindful of the fact that the work of education is a partnership, particular attention is given to creating an environment that is pleasant and caring for all involved in the school, that is, management, staff, students, parents and local community.

great emphasis is placed on the development of a spirit of creativity and enterprise in our students.

By recognising the uniqueness of each individual within the school, great emphasis is placed on the development of a spirit of creativity and enterprise in our students.

Most importantly, the school is dedicated to the imparting of the Christian values of Love, Truth, Justice, Respect, Tolerance and Honesty so that our students will take their place in society as caring and responsible citizen.

Go Ursu-Lions!

UCT is the leading hockey school in Munster with a long history of success.

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Friends for Life

The UCT Alumni has over 150 years of past pupils and many generations of girls who have remained life long friends.

Learning to Perform

Girls at UCT get to perform on stage across a range of areas including music, debating, dance and quiz competitions.

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