Wonder - Kildare College

In our Year of Wonder - celebrating all that is good with joy and gratitude, sometimes it can be challenging to appreciate all that we have and celebrate with the Covid pandemic and the terrible situation in Afghanistan. And yet, together, we can make a difference by focussing on how we can support each other and those who need our help.  We are so blessed to part of Kildare Ministries where we are able to centre on our Living Justice | Living Peace Charter by always:

• Learning with Wonder
• Leading with Courage
• Living with Compassion

At Kildare College, there is so much to be grateful for and despite these changing times, we are delighted to share that Kildare has started a brand new building project this year.

Introducing our Tullow Centre (Innovation Hub) 

Since 1966 when the Brigidine Sisters arrived in Adelaide and laid the first foundations for Kildare, the focus has always been on the academic and wellbeing needs of our students. History has shown us that the first Brigidine Sisters were risk-takers, resilient and demonstrated that by being creative, innovative and brave (and continue to be) anything is possible. In 1807, six women in response to an invitation from Daniel Delany, established the Brigidine Sisters in Tullow, Ireland. 

Hence, we are delighted to announce that our innovation hub will be named the Tullow Centre, in honour of these determined and courageous women.  

Purpose and Opportunity 

The Tullow Centre will allow our students to enter a new world that challenges the stereotype of a female learner. It will be a space that inspires creativity, construction and innovation. 

The Tullow Centre will provide our existing and future students with a point of difference from other schools. The building will include the following: 

• Large construction area to house Woodwork and Metalwork in an all-girls’ environment.  
• High-end STEM, Science and Digital Technology rooms 
• Media Studio with green screen and soundproof booths 
• Auditorium for presentations and break out study spaces 
• 3 General Classrooms to cater for expanding student enrolments. 
• First Floor Terrace connected to the classrooms 
• Conference Room 
• The facade itself will encapsulate innovation, which will feature a canopy constructed of glass solar panels linked to a digital information screen within the Lobby space. This will enable students to see energy production in action and experience innovation from the moment they enter the Tullow Centre. 

Schedule | Timeline for the project 

The Tullow Centre will be ready for full occupancy in mid-2022.  

It is with great anticipation and excitement for our College community, that the Tullow Centre will enhance creative learning in an interactive space, which is truly reflective of society's modern, divergent, flexible and dynamic thinking so our students can continue to make a difference to our world.