Clubs and societies
Chess, basketball, rugby, judo and taekwondo among the clubs and societies running at the college.
Newtown, Waterford · Founded in the Lasallian traditionDe La Salle College
De La Salle College
Waterford
A voluntary Catholic secondary school for boys, from 1st Year to Leaving Certificate. Open Night for 6th class students is on Tuesday 29th September.
- Students
- Around 900 students
- Years
- Boys, 1st to 6th Year
- Where
- Newtown, Waterford
Welcome from the Principal & Deputy Principals
A Lasallian school for boys in Newtown
De La Salle College is a voluntary Catholic secondary school for boys, founded on the vision of St. John Baptist De La Salle. Around 900 students are taught here, from 1st Year through to the Leaving Certificate.
The college is under the trusteeship of the Le Chéile Schools Trust. Our motto is Praesis ut Prosis — “Lead in order to serve”.
Extra Curricular
School life at De La Salle
Sport, clubs and societies, Transition Year, the library, the labs and trips abroad. Photographs from the college’s own feed.
Basketball, rugby, judo and taekwondo among the sports played at the college.
Transition Year
Transition Year, wellbeing days and the college’s own TY events calendar.
Laboratory work across the junior and senior science subjects.
Library and study
The college library, the study hall, and after school study Monday to Thursday.
School trips to Europe, including the EU institutions, and an annual ski trip.
Open Night · Tuesday 29th September
Open Night for 6th class students
The Principal’s address, a tour of the school, a chance to try new subjects, and to meet our teachers and students. Tours at 6:00pm for St. Declan’s, St. Stephen’s and St. Mary’s, Ballygunner; 7:00pm for all other schools.
Admissions
Applying to De La Salle
Open NightTuesday 29th September. Tours at 6:00pm and 7:00pm.Open Night detailAdmissions Policy (PDF)The college’s admissions policy, as published.Open the PDFAnnual Admissions Notice (PDF)The notice for the coming admissions round.Open the PDFIncoming 1st Years Online Application FormApply online for entry into 1st Year.Start an application2nd–6th Year AdmissionsFor boys transferring into any other year group.How to applyInformation for Parents of Incoming 1st YearsThe Padlet the college keeps for incoming 1st Year parents.Open the Padlet
Students & Parents
Everything a current family needs
- Bí Cineálta / Anti-Bullying
- Booklists
- Exam Timetables
- Guidance
- Study Skills & Wellbeing Padlet
- Careers & Course Research Padlet
- CAT4 — Information for Parents/Guardians
- Incoming 1st Year Parents
- Senior Cycle Options
- TY Events Calendar
- AEN Padlet
- VSware Login
- VSware Parents Guide (PDF)
- Extra Curricular
- Canteen
- Study
- After School Study
- Night Study
- Study Skills, Wellbeing & Careers Padlet
Google Classroom: click the link, then enter your school email address and password. If you cannot remember either, contact your Year Head. See also Local Services.
News
Noticeboard
Wednesday 9th September
First Year Clubs & Societies Expo
First Years meet the clubs and societies running in the college this year.
Wednesday 16th September
Stride to School begins
Walk, cycle, scoot or park-and-stride. Collect six stamps for a treat.
Monday 14th September
After School Study commences
Monday to Thursday, 3:30–5:30pm. Open to all years, payable on VSware.
Wednesday 23rd September
Sixth Year Parents' Information Evening
7:00pm in the College Library.
Newsletter
Read the newsletterIssues are published through the year and kept in the news archive, alongside college vacancies and the year group booklists.
Gallery, calendars and lotto
Gallery
Photographs of the college
The chapel, the labs, the library, assemblies, trips and class groups.
More informationCalendars
The three college calendars for 2026/2027
Contact
De La Salle College, Newtown
- Address
- De La Salle College, Newtown, Waterford, X91 DT68
- Phone
- 051 875294— College Office
- Office hours
- Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Social Media
@dlscollegewaterford
The college posts on Instagram, and on Facebook where it has around 3.9K followers.