Here at De La Salle Retreat Centre Dublin, we provide various School Retreat/well-being programmes for primary and post primary schools in our tranquil surroundings. We are committed to providing a space where all who journey here are accompanied in their faith journey and their search for meaning. Together with the De La Salle tradition, we cultivate a welcoming, creative and artistic climate where imaginative responses and individuality are expressed and encouraged. Please take the time to explore our website, and may we cross paths if you find what you are looking for.
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Our Programmes
Student & Teacher Feedback
"What a day, epic, great opportunity to talk about meaningful things, small groups such a good idea. Thanks guys!"
(3rd Year Student)
"Fantastic experience, I would definitely come back. The meditation and prayer part was personal, meaningful and deep” Loved the creative and reflective work too!"
(Transition Year Student)
"This is one of the best days of my life! The peace and tranquillity I experienced really touched me."
(6th Year Student)
"Had a fantastic day in Glendalough on the one day pilgrimage, I never knew this place existed, it was an amazing day. Thank you to the team."
(5th Year Student)
"Most rewarding learning experience, opened my eyes and helped me reflect more about global issues of injustice and inequality. Everyone should do this programme."
(TY students - The World’s Your Oyster Global Awareness programme)
"Thanks to all the team, so lovely to hear the laughter echoing through the house and the sunny, smiling faces at lunchtime. Whatever the magic is, it works, "
(Caroline, Secondary School Teacher)
"Thank you all for a very enjoyable and valuable fun filled day. It is clear it had a positive effect on all the students. It’s always a pleasure coming her."
(Sean, Secondary School Teacher )
FAQ
Secondary School Retreat/Reflection Day: €16 p/p
Includes a light lunch provided for the accompanying teachers, students are asked to bring a packed lunch. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided for teachers and pupils alike.
Confirmation Retreats: €13 p/p
Includes a light lunch provided for the accompanying teachers. Students are asked to bring a packed lunch. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided for teachers and pupils alike.
6th Class Retreat: €13 p/p
Students are asked to bring a packed lunch. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided for teachers and pupils alike.
Pre Confirmation and 6th Class Retreat combined: €20 p/p
Includes a light lunch provided for the accompanying teachers. Students are asked to bring a packed lunch. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided for teachers and pupils alike.
Glendalough School Celtic Experience
For groups of 50 students and over €12 p/p
Groups under 50, €15 p/p (The programme is run from September to October and April to June)
‘The World’s Your Oyster’
(Development Education/Social Justice Programme) For groups of 30 students and over €12 p/p. Groups under 30 €15 p/p
‘Hello World’
(Pre-departure preparation programme for second-Level Students travelling overseas on Immersion trips) €15 p/p €20 p/p includes debriefing workshop.
Our in-house programmes cater for a maximum of 50 students per day. For our external programmes, ‘Glendalough School Pilgrimage’ We cater for up to 100 students per day ‘The World’s Your Oyster’ (Global Citizenship Education Programme) and ‘Hello World’ (Immersion preparation programme for students traveling overseas) We can cater for up to 50 students per day.
We offer three external programmes:
‘Glendalough School Pilgrimage’
‘The World’s Your Oyster’ (Development Education/Social Justice Programme)
‘Hello World’ (Pre-departure preparation programme for second-Level Students travelling overseas on Immersion trips)
If for any reason you cannot bring your students to St. John’s then please contact the Director to talk through the possibility of the team coming to your school.
The content of all our programmes is based on Christian principles and is accessible and relevant to all faiths and none, while at the same time it has a lot to offer those who are searching. At De La Salle Retreat Centre Dublin we endeavour to uphold Christian values by ensuring everyone who joins us is welcome no matter what their background or Religion.
If you have a special needs regarding the content, schedule, topics, themes, we are always open to hearing from you. Please contact the Director.