St Mary's Convent Primary School

Ms Minogue and the Healthy Schools Committee at St Mary’s have worked extremely hard on promoting a happy and healthy school for everyone. As a school community we have made remarkable improvements in our attitudes towards physical exercise, well-being and oral hygiene. We have received tremendous support from the Healthy Ireland division of the HSE as well as from our own Parents’ Association. On Friday last we were officially awarded our HPS Certificate and our HPS Flag. Well done to everyone!

Last week we celebrated Catholic Schools Week. The pupils in Room 13 hosted an assembly to mark the opening of the week’s celebrations. Grandparents’ Day fell on Wednesday and many grandparents visited with us during a specially designated Coffee Morning. On Friday, the Feast of St Bridget, Sr Caudia and Sr Andrea spoke to us about Flamboyant Special School in Zambia and how our fundraising efforts by means of the Siopa Glas have benefitted their students in the African country. The pupils in Room 19 brought Catholic Schools Week to a close with music, drama and a Biblical message.

Eight of our pupils represented St Mary’s at the first round of the Credit Union Schools Quiz in Drogheda on Friday night. They all performed to a very high standard, but were unable to make it through to the next round. Everyone agreed that it was an enjoyable experience. Maith sibh a chailíní! We thank Mrs Nally and Ms Farrelly for travelling to Drogheda and offering moral support to the girls.

Room 30 helped Room 10 to make St. Brigid’s Day crosses. Hope you enjoy our photos!

Today, the two 6th Classes went for a walk along the Boyne. It was a chilly start, but by the end of the walk everyone was warmed up!