after the land had been acquired by the Sisters of Mercy, and St. Philomena's High School for Senior Girls moved from Broadway, where it had been located since 1947.

The ERB also has input from external specialists in careers and physio advice.

North Block houses a variety of subjects like Religious Studies, Food Technology, science, Sociology and Humanities, as well as North Block reception which doubles up as the box office for The Robert Ludlam Theatre.

The Robert Ludlam Theatre is a 270-seat venue with a diverse programme of entertainment including dance, drama, art, music, theatre in the round, comedy, films, family Entertainment, rock and pop events, and workshops.

The Vocational Centre is the main room used for teaching business studies.