House System
There are four houses, all of which are named after people who have contributed to the development of the school:
- Maloney - Sky Blue, Dark Blue - named after Jim Maloney, first student to be enrolled.
- Elliott - Gold, Green - named after J.W. Elliott, the local chemist who donated 3386 pounds to enable a school to be built behind Eastwood House.
- Cusack - Dark Green, Black - named after Fr. Cusack, first parish priest of St. Kevin's.
- Leopold - Burgundy, Yellow - named after Br Leopold, first principal.
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