What’s New in St Mary’s?

We are delighted to be part of Irish NRRP. This school now has high speed broadband connectivity through the Department of Education School Broadband Programme, delivered as part of the Irish National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) under the Recovery and...

Congratulations to St Mary’s wellbeing team who received an Amber Flag this morning to recognise efforts made by our school to create a healthy, inclusive environment that supports positive mental wellbeing. The wellbeing team made huge efforts throughout the year to promote positive wellbeing including sharing positive quotes, establishing wellbeing stations & organising our wellbeing week! Well done to all involved! 🌼☀️💛
School Garden

School Garden

St Mary's boasts a wonderful garden area, which the children enjoy year round.  This space allows our pupils to play and explore in nature.  They learn about living things, environmental care and awareness, and sustainability. We plant bulbs and seeds, and watch new...

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Community Centre Access

Community Centre Access

As St Mary's is located directly across from Great Island Community Centre, each year we block book access to their hall to enhance our PE lessons.  Classes from first to sixth go to the Community Centre on a weekly basis for the month of March.

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Swimming

Swimming

In the second and third term each year, our third, fourth and fifth classes attend swimming lessons in Coral Leisure.  Lessons take place during the school day, meaning that school pick-up and drop-off times are unaffected.  Additionally, as we are located only 550...

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Our Classrooms

Our Classrooms

The classrooms here in St Mary's are bright and spacious, with high ceilings and lots of natural light.  On average, there are 22 pupils per class.  All classrooms are equipped with Interactive Flat Screens (IFS).  We have 35 iPads which are used by classes at all...

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