Welcome to St Mary’s Secondary School Edenderry
Welcome to all of our visitors!
You are very welcome to the website of St Mary's Secondary School. We are delighted that you have logged on to find out more about or school. Please explore our pages here on our website as well as our twitter account (@SMESecondary ) and our App (stmarysedenderry).
St Mary’s Secondary School is a large co-educational, voluntary secondary school serving the communities in and around Edenderry. We have 910 students following the Junior Cert, Transition Year, Leaving Cert and Leaving Cert Applied courses. We have an extensive and expanding curriculum and a wide range of supports.
In St Mary’s we seek to pursue excellence in everything we do. We encourage all of our students to set high expectations, be the best that they can be and to bring a positive approach to their learning. We have a great tradition of achievement, academically and in extra-curricular areas. The successes in the classroom and exam halls are matched by magnificent achievement on the playing fields, stage, competitions and elsewhere. We put equal value on the quality of relationships throughout the school with emphasis on students' well-being and welfare. These are supported by policies and our daily practice.
St Mary's is implementing change and improvements all of the time. Our school has advanced in numerous ways in recent years. Development of our facilities will continue with a substantial extension due to start shortly as well as the establishment of an ASD learning and support centre..
We hope that our website can keep up with all of the changes on the ground. You are welcome to explore our site or our other media platforms. Feel free to contact the school for more information
Rob Halford
Principal
You are very welcome to the website of St Mary's Secondary School. We are delighted that you have logged on to find out more about or school. Please explore our pages here on our website as well as our twitter account (@SMESecondary ) and our App (stmarysedenderry).
St Mary’s Secondary School is a large co-educational, voluntary secondary school serving the communities in and around Edenderry. We have 910 students following the Junior Cert, Transition Year, Leaving Cert and Leaving Cert Applied courses. We have an extensive and expanding curriculum and a wide range of supports.
In St Mary’s we seek to pursue excellence in everything we do. We encourage all of our students to set high expectations, be the best that they can be and to bring a positive approach to their learning. We have a great tradition of achievement, academically and in extra-curricular areas. The successes in the classroom and exam halls are matched by magnificent achievement on the playing fields, stage, competitions and elsewhere. We put equal value on the quality of relationships throughout the school with emphasis on students' well-being and welfare. These are supported by policies and our daily practice.
St Mary's is implementing change and improvements all of the time. Our school has advanced in numerous ways in recent years. Development of our facilities will continue with a substantial extension due to start shortly as well as the establishment of an ASD learning and support centre..
We hope that our website can keep up with all of the changes on the ground. You are welcome to explore our site or our other media platforms. Feel free to contact the school for more information
Rob Halford
Principal
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1st Year Outdoor Art Classes
1st Year Art students enjoying the recent good weather took the classroom outside for some socially distanced painting.
new 1st years enjoy an ice-creamOur 1st Years got a little treat today by way of a visit from Uncle Tommy's Ice-Cream van. Students and staff alike enjoyed the treat. Thanks to Tommy the Ice-cream man for the delicious treats.
LCA LINO PRINTING
Ms Casey’s LCA 1 Visual Art students created exciting self-portrait Lino prints. Students have researched portraits and silhouettes in preparation for their lino print. These will be displayed in the art room 27.
vision 2025 launch
On Thursday evening 23rd January St. Mary's Strategic Plan was launched in the school. The plan is the culmination of many months of consultation with all the stakeholders of the school and sets out the vision for the future of St. Mary's. Speakers on the night were, School Principal Mr. Halford, Chairperson of the Board of Management Ms. Marian Corcoran, Ms. Allison Lawton, and Fr.PJ McEvoy.
Equestrian Team Get New Gear
From left to right, Caitlin Rigney (teacher), Lucy Carroll, Mr. Rob Halford (principal), Isabelle Lawless, Amy Carroll, Ruby Steuven, Anna Lacy, Ciara Staunton, Lauren Coloe (teacher) and Davis Staunton representing Mark Staunton, C.E.O. Facilitas Group.
St. Mary's Secondary School Edenderry are delighted to welcome Facilitas Group on board as sponsor of our equestrian team. C.E.O of the Group, Mark Staunton, is a past pupil of the school and has generously kitted the team out with show jumping jackets for the riders and saddle pads for the ponies. We will certainly be starting the 2020 year in style when we take part on our next event in the spring. We are very grateful for such a generous investment in our team. Commenting on the sponsorship, Mark Staunton had this to say, 'As a past pupil of St Mary’s Secondary in Edenderry I am delighted to recognise and support the exceptional efforts of parents and staff in the promotion of extracurricular activities for pupils. St Mary’s is renowned for its involvement in a wide range of sports each of which in its own way, enhances the learning experience by promoting active participation and inclusiveness; values which the pupils will no doubt bring with them into their future working lives. I am particularly delighted to be directly associated with the school’s equestrian team.' Historic Win For St. Mary's
Congratulations to our Junior boys rugby team who created history by being the first rugby team from St. Mary's to win a Leinster title. In an exciting game played in Donnybrook, St. Mary's defeated Mountrath CS 22 - 10 in the Pat Rossoter Cup. Congratulations to the team and to coaches Mr. Tom Rehill and Grainn Vaugh.
Congratulations also to our Junior and Senior girls rugby teams who recently defeated Wilson's Hospital. 
Choir goes Skating
Last week the members of St. Mary's choir swapped the singing for skating on a trip to Mullingar on Ice. They were accompanied by Ms.McEntee and Ms. Duke who showed some nimble moves on the ice rink. Dancing with the Stars watch out.
Magritte Photo Shoot
First Year Visual Art students are currently studying the work of Surrealist artists and in particular the work of Magritte. Surrealist art is so much fun and captures the attention of young questioning minds. They will be creating their own Magritte style portraits and to get in the mood, we had a fun dress-up photoshoot! Students dressed in a top coat, red tie and bowler hat just as Monsieur Magritte did. This image has become iconic and many students already recognised it from the advertising world.
Hand Printed Christmas Cards
First Year Visual Art students recently made hand-printed Christmas cards for the special people in their lives. Students made designs inspired by Matisse and pressed them into Styrofoam. From this they rolled several prints. Some students are posting them home to loved ones in Lithuania and Poland!
Girls in Stem
Well done to the girls from 1st year who took part in the Girls in STEM project held last week in UCD. The project is aimed at increasing female participation in Science and the Arts. Thanks to all the teachers who got involved in this great project.
lip sync extravaganza
What a night! What a show!
After many months of preparation, practicing, fund-raising and organising, St. Mary's Lip Sync finally took place in The Hamlet Hotel Johnstownbridge. And what a show it was. Everyone in the packed ballroom was treated to a spectacular show of song and dance by 14 so talented and polished acts. Every act had the audience singing, clapping, and shouting out for more. The judges had a near impossible task of picking a winner but eventually after much tension and excitement the winning act was announced ...... PRINCIPAL ACT. Consisting of our own Principal Mr. Rob Halford and 5 so talented students, Miss Dylan Foy, Liam Farrell, Lee Pearson, Luke McNmaee and PJ Reynolds the lads performed an amazing medley of songs from Singing in the Rain to Umbrella to Don't Stop Believing to The Greatest Showman. Well deserved winners everyone would agree. It would be impossible to thank everyone who was involved in this amazing fundraiser. So many people and businesses helped and supporred and to each and everyone of you we say a huge THANK YOU For lots of pictures go to Galleries/LipSync at the top of this page DAY OF THE DEAD PROJECT
First Year Visual Art students finished their amazing Dia De Los Muertos or Day of the Dead project in time for their Halloween celebrations. Students spent many classes researching and learning about Mexican folk art and the work of Frida Kahlo. They designed beautiful linear patterns on their skull images drawn on tin foil. They also made beautiful Mexican shadow boxes adorned with clay skulls and embellishment that act as shrines to the spirits. The students were even motivated to use this theme in their own fancy dress Halloween Costumes!
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open night a great successOn Wednesday evening 23rd October the doors of St. Mary's were opened up for all incoming 1st years and their parents' to view for themselves what life in St. Mary's is like. A huge number attended and we would like to thank everyone who took the time to come and visit and we look forward to seeing you all next September.
Mona lisa selfiesMiss Casey’s creative first years have created modern day Mona Lisa’s. Students studied the famous portrait by Leonardo Da Vinci. We discussed what it might be like to be Mona Lisa as a student in St Mary’s Secondary school. What clothes would she wear out of school, what hairstyle would she have, what background would she be in for the painting? Students took a Mona Lisa inspired selfie for their art homework. The results are excellent contemporary snapshots of the St Mary Modern day Mona Lisa.
1st year well being banner
During their Taster module IN Visual Art, Incoming First Years made beautiful leaf linear patterns with oil pastels scratched through black acrylic paint. This is a technique called Sgraffito or Scratcher Board.
Miss Farrell’s group made a Well Being banner for the First Year area with the many leaves made, choosing the quote: I AM A LEAF IN THE WIND, WATCH ME SOAR! visual artIn Visual Art this month, first years have been learning to be free with their mark-making by using charcoal and pens on long bamboo sticks like the great Henri Matisse. They have also been drawing with their feet! We looked at the work of our own wonderful Christy Brown. Students now have an appreciation for the work of these two great artists who overcame their disabilities so as they could remain creative. Great fun!!
Miss Farrell’s Second year Visual Art students have been focussing on Colour Theory in art class. They have been learning about the mechanics of colour mixing as well as the powerful expressive quality that the use of Colour has in Art, Design and market branding. The class have been experimenting with the kaleidoscopic effects of colour when food colouring catches onto the fat molecules in milk! Integrating STEAM initiatives into class can be so much fun.
Mr Gerry Connolly RIPThe St Mary’s Secondary School Community extends its deepest sympathies to the family, friends and colleagues of Mr Gerry Connolly (principal in Oaklands Community College) upon his untimely passing. It is a great shock for Edenderry and the surrounding areas. Gerry was held in very high regard by all. He made an enormous contribution to the development of education in Edenderry and much further afield. He ensured that a solid, practical and close relationship was maintained between Oaklands and St Mary's. He will be deeply missed.
We wish the students, parents and staff of Oaklands every comfort through these difficult days. May he rest in peace. R Halford Principal darkness into light/ pieta house
Last Tuesday morning members from the Darkness into Light Group and Pieta House visited the school for a tree planting ceremony. On a beautiful sunny morning the LCA students along with their teachers, took part in the tree planting ceremony with the aim of making students aware that there is always someone to talk to if they are feeling a bit down or anxious. It's ok not to be ok..
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Well done to last years TY class who were presented with their Gaisce President's Award last week. Over 50 students completed the Award. Congratulations to you all.
welcome to our new 1st yearsAll in St.Mary's would like to give a big welcome to our new 1st Year group as they embark on the start of their secondary education. This is the biggest group of 1st years the school has had, with 191 students beginning. It has been a busy week for the students with each student getting a taster of the various subjects on offer.
We hope that their time in St. Mary's will be an enjoyable and worthwhile experience. We also would like to say WELL DONE to last years' 6th Years who did themselves, their families and St. Mary's proud in the Leaving Cert 2019. We wish them all the very best as they embark on their next part of their life. |
New Classrooms on the Way
Work has begun this week on the construction of 2 large prefab units, housing 3 classrooms each. We hope the classrooms will be ready in 3 weeks.
Well Done To Class of 2020.All in St. Mary's would like to extend our warmest congratulations to the Class of 2020 on the magnificent results you achieved in the Leaving Cert 2020. It has been a very difficult time for you since leaving us on March 12th. We hope that some day we will be able to celebrate your great results with you all in person. We wish you all the very best as you now embark on the next part of your life's journey, and don't forget to call back to see us when conditions allow.
Picture below shows Aoibheann McAndrew, Agatha Drabik and Evelyn Coughlan who all achieved the top mark of 625 points. Well done girls, and we wish you the very best as you start in university in the coming weeks. 
Certified Irish Angus Beef Competition
On Tuesday 14th of January the team of David Hill, Leo Cullen, Michael Dowling and Daniel Dowling represented St. Mary's Secondary School Edenderry in the second stage of the Certified Irish Angus Beef Schools Competition which was held in Mullingar. To enter, the students put together a three minute video outlining their interest in agriculture, information on their school, knowledge of the Angus breed, their knowledge of the competition sponsors and their plans for the promotion of the Angus breed. From a large group of entries approximately 60 schools were selected for interview. The team were interviewed by an Agriculture Science teacher and a representative from each of the sponsors; Irish Angus Producer Group, ABP and Kepak. In the interview, their video entry, plans for breed promotion and work they've done so far were discussed. From the interview stage approximately 30 teams will be selected to represent their schools in the final of the competition in Croke Park on March 4th. Our team have represented us brilliantly so far and have put huge work into their promotion of the Angus breed in the last few months. To keep up to date with their progress, find them on instagram at smeanguslads20. We wish them the best of luck with their entry.
First Aid Course For TY'sTY classes in St. Mary's have just completed a first aid course under the instruction of paramedic James Mullen. During the course the students learned invaluable life-saving skills such as C.P.R., dealing with a choking incident and dealing with burns.
Carol Singing
The school choir on route to provide some Christmas entertainment for the residents of Sancta Maria Nursing Home.
Athletics Success
On Tuesday 17th November 33 Athletes from St Mary's Secondary School Edenderry travelled to Athlone Institute of Technology to compete in the Offaly School's Indoor Athletics meet.
A great day of track and filed events took place with St. Mary's students participating in the track event of 60 m, 200 m , 800 m and the 4 by 200 m relay, while also competing in the field events of Shot put and Long Jump. St. Mary's had great success in all events entered, First year students Ultan Gill won Silver in the First year boys Shot Jump, Declan Osagie won SIlver in the Long Jump, Lee Mooney won his heat in the First year boys 60 m and came 4th in the final minutes after winning his heat . Senior cycle students were extremely impressive on the day winning a clean sweep of medals in the Senior Boys 200 m where BIlly Corrigan won Gold, Michael Dowling won SIlver and Daniel Dowling won Bronze. Robert Higgins won Gold in the Senior Boys Shot Put. Lydia Buckley Won Gold in all three events she entered winning the Senior Girls 200m and 800 m and winning the Relay with Robyn Nicholson, Sian Corrigan and Ruby Steuven. Robyn Nicholson won Bronze in the Senior Girls 60 m, Habib Goloba won Silver in the Senior Boys 60m, while Billy Corrigan won Bronze in the Senior Boys 60m, Gold in the Senior Boys 200m and was also part of the Gold winning Senior Boys Relay team along with Michael Dowling, Daniel Dowling and Habib Goloba. The School would like to congratulate all our Athletes on their great success and look forward to building on this success in the New Year. U19 Girls' Basketball
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