Author Archives: SiobhanN

A very special visitor and a very special message Many of you will be aware that our Siopa Glas was held on December 1st. The children in the school responded in a most generous way to the Siopa Glas and … Continue reading →

This week St Mary’s had their Book Fair. The enjoyment of reading and experiencing literature is constantly promoted by St Mary’s. This week a number of activities were organised in the school to show the children that reading can provide … Continue reading →

  Over 380 people including pupils, parents, teachers, siblings, grandparents and child-minders stepped it out in their green today to boost the tally for National Walk to School Day. The rain stayed away and it was quite pleasant parading up … Continue reading →

Tháinig tuismitheoirí isteach maidin Fheabhra 12ú. Bhí craic, comhluadar agus caint acu an mhaidin seo. Beidh maidin chaife eile againn ar Mhárta 10ú. Tá fáilte roimh ghach duine!  

Bua na Cainte is a brand new Scéim Ghaeilge. It is being used in our school and has many ‘buanna’ (advantages). All our classrooms have interactive whiteboards and the new scheme lends itself perfectly to be used interactively by the children. The featured … Continue reading →

Tráth na gCeist  – Eanáir

          Last Friday was a special day in St Mary’s. Sgt David McCarney visited our school and presented us formally with an Irish flag and a copy of the Proclamation of Independnece as part of the State Commemorative Programme for the … Continue reading →

Some of the Green Committee were treated to a gardening experience today with Frank Dalton. Frank explained how to plant properly to ensure good growth and the girls asked him lots of questions. It was a lovely therapeutic way to spend an afternoon session! Frank made our school … Continue reading →

  Féilte 2015, the festival of Education in Learning and Teaching Excellence took place in the RDS in Dublin last Saturday. Now in its third year, Féilte celebrates innovation in teaching and its theme this year was ‘Sharing Teaching- Connecting Learning’. … Continue reading →

We were delighted to have Srs Paula, Immaculata, Kathleen, Bríd and Rose with us on Mercy Day to remember the great legacy of Catherine McAuley and to pay tribute to the Mercy Sisters in Trim who continue to contribute to the … Continue reading →