In addition to academic pursuits, Villiers is renowned for its unrivalled choice of extra-curricular activities which are seen as an important part of the development of the whole person. Pupils are encouraged to participate in the diverse cultural activities, clubs and societies available.
Extra-Curricular Facilities include:
Sports Training
A wide variety of sports are played at Villiers and not a days passes without there being some form of training or coaching. Whether you are out looking just to keep fit or you want to be the next Hockey or Rugby sensation, Villiers has an activity to suit your needs. Check out the sports notebook or click here for further details.
Music Tuition
Individual Instrumental Tuition
Tuition is available on an individual basis. Lessons are 30 minutes in duration and are available in the following disciplines/instruments:
● Voice
● Violin
● Guitar
● Flute
● Clarinet
● Saxophone
● Piano
● Drums
School Choir
Villiers school choir is open to all students and performs annually at the Christmas Carol Service at St. Marys Cathedral as well as various events within the community. Rehearsals take place during lunch time and after school.
Arts & Crafts
Arts and crafts club takes place every Tues and Thursday in the crafts room next to the Home Economics room. A wide variety of crafts are explored and days can often be themed depending on the time of the year, eg Valentines Hearts, Christmas Cards, etc...
Debating/Model United Nations
Villiers has a very strong connection with the Model United Nations, having taken part in many international conferences over the past six years. Furthermore, students take part in many debates across a broad spectrum of areas from Irish to French and English and History.
Model United Nations (also Model UN or MUN) is an academic simulation of the United Nations that aims to educate participants about current events, topics in international relations, diplomacy and the United Nations agenda.
The participants role-play as diplomats representing a nation or NGO in a simulated session of an organ (committee) of the United Nations, such as the Security Council or the General Assembly. Participants research a country, take on roles as diplomats, investigate international issues, debate, deliberate, consult, and then develop solutions to world problems. More recently, simulation of other deliberative bodies, such as the United States National Security Council, has been included in Model United Nations, even if they are completely unrelated to the UN or international affairs as a whole.
Each year, under the guidance of Ms. J. Woods and Ms. A. Gowing, approximately 15 students travel to a conference in Europe for a 3-5 day session. Ms. Woods and Ms. Gowing prepare the students for the conference and assist with fundraising for the events. Participation in MUN conferences is unparalleled and while ultimately highly educational also provide students with access to the culture of their peers and to international education systems. Please see the photo-bank for images from some of these conferences.
Language Club
Caving Club
Under the watchful eye of Mr. Lillis, Villiers has a very active Caving group who have explored many of County Clares' wonderful underground passages. Every care is taken to ensure the students safety while on caving trips, from waterproof clothing to suitable headgear. Please view the photo-bank for images from some of these trips.
Photography Club
