Academic Scholarship
Congratulations to Leaving Certificate 2021 student Oisín Lane who has been awarded a UL 40 Entrance Scholarship. This has been awarded by the Provost of the University of Limerick based upon Oisín's performance in the 2021 Leaving Certificate Examinations. We wish Oisín continued success in both his academic studies and on the track.
Gaelic Football
Well done to our Senior Boys team who were away to St. Ciarán’s, Kells, on Thursday last. The lads finished their first round of the Leinster Championship on an impressive score of 4-8 to 1-14. Well done also to their coaches Mr Kenny and Mr Jones.
Basketball
Well done to our U19 Boys Basketball team who beat Newbridge last week on a score of 50-28. Congratulations also to our U16 Boys Basketball team who beat De Le Salle College, Waterford, winning 76 - 57. Well done to our U16s Girls who played two very tough games this week. Unfortunately, they were extremely unlucky losing by only 3 points to The Bower, Athlone and by only 2 points to Clonaslee. Meanwhile, well done to our U19s who had two great wins, beating The Bower by 54-17 and Clonaslee by 37-21.
Information Evening
Thank you to parents of 1st, 2nd and 3rd year students who attended our Junior Cycle information evening on Monday last. Thank you to Ms Donohue, Ms Ryan, Ms Keegan and Ms Casey for presenting.
TY Activities
This week our Transition Years received a school visit from Martina Glennon from Longford Enterprise. The students are busy working on their mini companies. Thanks to Martina for her guidance. Thank you also to Gerry Smith from Longford Volunteer Centre who spoke to the students. This year, a number of students have been volunteering in Bridgeways Family Resource Centre. Students have been selected to volunteer at various groups such as the toddler group, a group for sixth class pupils, a girls youth group and a boys youth group.
Giving back to our community. Mercy Ballymahon Transition Year students who have been volunteering at Bridgeways Family Resource Centre.
Green Schools
Well done to Green School committee members Aisling Lane, Alannah Hannan and Kiera Dunican who completed a fantastic presentation on ‘Water Conservation’. The girls presented to classes from every year group last week. The school is working hard to reduce water consumption this year as part of our Green Schools initiative.