St. Bernard's Convent
and School

The Bernardines of Esquermes are an order of
Cistercian nuns, part of the larger Cistercian family.
They live according to the Rule of St. Benedict,
seeking God as a community in a spirit of prayer,
simplicity, service and silence.
Work in education and hospitality has always been
an integral part of their life.
There are about 135 sisters world-wide,
living in 7 communities.

St. Bernard's Convent School.
Mr. John McAteer M.A. is the headteacher.
The school aims to promote the spiritual life
of the School Community by giving primacy
to worship and prayer together.