Welcome to St Mary’s Secondary School Edenderry
St Mary’s Secondary School is a large co-educational, voluntary secondary school serving the communities in and around Edenderry. We have 838 students following the Junior Cert, Transition Year, Leaving Cert and Leaving Cert Applied courses. In St Mary’s we seek to pursue excellence in everything we do. We encourage all of our students to set high expectations and to bring a positive approach to their learning.
St Mary's is implementing change and improvements all of the time. Our school has advanced in numerous ways in recent years. We hope that our website can keep up with all of the changes on the ground. You are welcome to explore our site.
Rob Halford
Principal
Open Evening
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OPEN EVENING WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 25TH
Interested in enrolling in St Mary's for 2018/2019? Our Open Evening will take place on October 25th 2017. You will be able to meet teachers and students and have a look at the range of facilities and subjects on offer. Our evening begins at 6pm and ends at 8pm. Application to Enrol Forms will be available from 7pm. Please enter via the Sports Hall Entrance. You can keep in touch via our twitter @SMESecondary. |
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Latest news and articles
mental health awareness week
The week just gone (9th to 13th of October) was National Mental Health Week, a very important week in the school year. The week was a great opportunity for individuals, workplaces and communities to bring awareness to and highlight mental health and wellbeing where we work, rest and play. With the help the Student Council, School Management, Teaching Staff and Students a number of small activities were organised. We started on Tuesday with the 5,000 Steps Challenge in association with Mental Health Ireland. This was with the aim of encouraging exercise and the benefits it brings to everyone. Every student in the school took part in a fun warm up and were then brought down the canal to complete their 5,000 steps. We were very lucky with the weather and it was a great success. Tuesday also so the raising of the schools Amber Flag which was awarded to the school last year in recognition of the outstanding work done by the school and the students in relation to Mental Health. Also Tuesday and Wednesday saw free fruit provided in the canteen for every student, courtesy of the school canteen and was very much appreciated.
Friday again saw the Student Council organise a non-uniform day with all proceeds from the day going to the charity Walk in My Shoes. This is a charity which helps those who are struggling with mental health difficulties. The emphasis of the non-uniform day was on wearing bright and colourful shoes. We would like to thank all the students who participated and who helped to raise much needed funds for the charity. There was also a concert at lunch time in the GP organised by the music department and the TY’s. This is always a lovely event and Friday was no different. We would like to thank everyone that contributed in some way to the Mental Health Week in the school and we look forward to next year already. The Five Ways to Wellbeing are simple actions you can do in your everyday life to feel good and function well.
lca handling course6th year LCA students have taken part in a day course in Manual Handling. This is providing them with most useful advice on how to keep well and be safe in the world of work, and a three year certificate.
1st year cross countryFirst year students from St. Mary’s participated in the annual Offaly Schools 1st Year Cross Country Championships on a bright and fine day, last Friday the 6th of October. The first year girls race began with a blistering pace set by Ruby Steven, who went on to claim gold with a significant lead over the rest of the field. Amy Carroll finished in a very impressive 2nd place followed by Shauna Comerford in 8th position. Ellen Dunne, Olivia Craig and Anna Lacey all finished well within the top 15 and have qualified for the next stage of the competition.
The boys team of Ryan Dunne, Eoin Smith, Declan Boyhan, Paidi Farrell and Steven Cox all ran impressively in a congested race of over ninety competitors. Well done to all involved. 
ty chair sculpture
This chair sculpture is currently being made by the TY Art class in St. Mary's.
It represents the high chair we were all placed in as babies to be nourished, secured and cared for. As we grow, the chair grows with us. The branches gathered from the majestic bogs all around us, represent how our lives become intertwined in the community of Edenderry, and how in the future we will always be rooted in Edenderry. Culture day celebrationsCulture Day was celebrated in style in St. Mary's with a very entertaining concert being held during lunch-time on Friday 22nd September.. There were various performances of singing, music and poetry and even an impromptu performance from some of the teachers. Well done to all involved.
Junior cert results
There was great excitement around the school this morning, 13th September when the Junior Cert. results were distributed among the students. The results were excellent and the management and staff of St. Mary's would like to congratulate all students on their results. Pictured below are Aoibheann Mc Andrew who attained 10 A's and a distinction in English and Evelyn Coughlan who attained 10 A's and a high merit in English. Congratulations and well done girls.
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camogie jersey presentation
A big THANK YOU to UPPRO who very generously presented our Senior Camogie team with a new set of jerseys on Monday 10th October. Catriona Molloy and Roberta Farrell from UPPRO visited the school on Monday and presented the jerseys to the team and to the manager Mr. Nally. This is the first time in a number of years we have a senior camogie team representing the school. We wish the girls every success in the coming season and again a big thanks to UPPRO.
academic awards night
On Tuesday evening 3rd of October a very special ceremony took place where we acknowledged the outstanding results of our students in the State Examinations of 2017. 23 Junior Cert students, 8 L.C.A. students and 10 Leaving Cert. students received a specially commissioned medal and certificate to honour their superb achievement in the State Exams. Congratulations to all who received an award and we wish you all the very best in your future studies.
ty trip to achillOn Wednesday 27th September the TY class from St. Mary's made a trip to Colaiste Acla in Achill for 3 days of fun and adventure all through Irish. The TY class along with teachers- participated in all sorts of sports including surfing, cliff diving, bog hopping and hiking. The also participated in ceili's at night time. The group arrived back on Friday afternoon tired and weary but with very fond memories of a memorable trip to Achill.
5th years visit the theatre
On the 21st of September a group of 5th year students with their teacher Ms. Byrne travelled to the Gaiety Theatre to see a productions of Donal Ryan's acclaimed play A Spinning Heart. This was a fantastic introduction to their Leaving Cert. English course as the students got to see a unique dramatisation of one of Ireland's most unique accounts of contemporary Ireland.
Next month our 6th year students will attend the Gaiety School of Acting's production of King Lear as part of the English Department's ongoing commitment to enabling students to experience the magic of live theatre. 1st years' welcome massOn Thursday 21st September our 1st year students came together with their parents and staff for a welcome mass, celebrated by Fr. McEvoy. In his sermon Fr. P.J. welcomed the first years and their parents into the community of St. Mary's where it is hoped they will play an important part and participate in school life and reach their full potential during their future years in St. Mary's.
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ty irish workshop
On the 4th of October 2017, our TY year got the wonderful opportunity to participate in an Irish Drama Workshop. We took part in multiple games and activities mostly in Irish. For example we practiced different voices and tried different walks and entrances. We even put on our own production of ‘Noah’s Ark.’ We were provided with a script but we made it our own. From dramatic deaths to heroic saviours we embraced the lot of it. It was a very enjoyable experience and a credit to the two facilitators and our Irish teachers, Ms Manion and Ms Ní Chaisil
By Shauna Furey hat exhibition
1st years croghan hill challengeOn Monday 25th September 160 1st years went on a bonding trip to complete the Croghan Hill Challenge. Weather conditions were perfect and as can be seen from the pictures all students thoroughly enjoyed the day. We hope that by now 1st years have settled into life in St. Mary's and they are enjoying secondary school.
ty's visit ty expoThe TY class of 2017/2018 began their year by visiting the TY Expo in Punchestown on Friday 8th September. The students attended talks and workshops which showcased the various opportunities available to TY students for the coming year. We hope you got lots of ideas for your TY year.
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The Management and staff of St. Mary's would like to welcome back all our students for the new academic year and a special welcome to our new 1st Years who are beginning their journey through secondary education. We wish them all the best.
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