Academic Awards
Congratulations to Leaving Certificate 2020 students Urte Vityte and Joseph Kenny who have both been commended for their academic achievements. Urte was one of five Longford students to receive an Entrance Award from Trinity College Dublin while Joseph has received an academic scholarship from GMIT where he is studying Computer Programming. We wish them both continued success with their studies.
Zoom Talks for TYs
Although our Transition Years have been studying remotely, they have attended two Zoom talks with guest speakers over the past couple of weeks. Thank you to Franky Wright who talked to the students about First Aid. Furthermore, thank you to James Cawley from Independent Living Movement Ireland who spoke to students about the social model of disability and his role within a national Disabled Persons’ Organisation.
Leaving Certificate Geography
Thank you to Brian Ross, Senior Executive Engineer at Longford County Council, who talked to our students on Tuesday 2nd February. Brian spoke to students about Ghost Estates in the midlands as part of their Human Geography module.
Catholic Schools Week
Thank you to the RE Department who virtually celebrated Catholic Schools Week with students from Monday 25th - Friday 29th January. The students explored the themes of Faith, Community, Love, Challenges and Hope in their Religion classes and created prayers, diary entries and inspirational posters, some of which can be seen on our social media.
Dúshlán 2021
Transition Year and 5th Year Gaeilge students are participating in Dúshlán 2021 this week. The competition, in association with Conradh na Gaeilge, encourages students to engage with Irish in a fun way outside of the classroom. Their task will be to undertake 30 challenges ‘as Gaeilge’ which they must complete within 50 hours!
Safer Internet Day
On February 9th we participated in Safer Internet Day (SID), an EU wide initiative to promote a safer internet for all users, especially young people. 1st year students celebrated the day in their Digital Wellbeing classes by creating presentations, TikTok dances, posters and more, some of which can be seen on our social media. Thank you to Ms. Noone for promoting this important event.
Cómórtas Óráide an Phiarsaigh
Comhghairdeas to 5th Year student Cathal Keenan who has been successful in the first round of Comórtas Óráide an Phiarsaigh, a Gael Linn public speaking event. Cathal will now progress to the second round where he will compete to earn a place in the regional phase of the competition.
TY Future Leaders
Well done to all students and staff members who have participated in the #GAASolo2 challenge in association with GAA Future Leaders. Make sure to follow mercy_ty_futureleaders on Instagram to see weekly challenges and entries.
Remote Teaching and Learning
Ensure to follow the school’s Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts to see examples of digital technologies being used to assist remote teaching and learning as well as samples of our students’ work. Thank you to all students and staff for the fantastic effort you have made while working remotely since January. #InThisTogether.