Kinsale Community School awarded Microsoft Showcase School status for 2026-2027

Kinsale Community School is proud to have been recognised as a Microsoft Showcase School for an eighth consecutive year, reinforcing its position as Ireland's longest-standing Microsoft Showcase School. This achievement reflects the school's sustained commitment to innovation, digital transformation, and excellence in teaching and learning.

Microsoft Showcase Schools are part of a global community of schools that exemplify educational transformation through innovation, leadership, and the effective use of technology to enhance teaching and learning. This prestigious designation recognises schools that are creating future-ready learning environments and empowering students with the skills needed to succeed in an increasingly digital world. This achievement reflects the dedication and commitment of our students, staff, leadership team, parents, Board of Management, and wider school community. Through our continued investment in digital learning, professional development, STEM education, inclusion, accessibility, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence, KCS continues to provide engaging and meaningful learning experiences for all students. Our work with Microsoft 365 supports collaboration, creativity, communication, and student achievement across all areas of school life.

As a Microsoft Showcase School, KCS joins a select group of schools worldwide that are recognised for sharing innovative practices, leading educational change, and demonstrating excellence in the use of technology to improve student outcomes. The designation also provides opportunities for collaboration with educators and schools across Ireland and around the globe. We are immensely proud of this achievement and grateful to everyone in our school community whose enthusiasm, innovation, and commitment have contributed to this recognition. We look forward to building on this success throughout the 2026-2027 academic year as we continue to empower every learner to achieve their full potential and prepare them to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Congratulations to our students, staff, parents, and wider school community on this outstanding achievement.