School notes - 05/05/2022
Darkness into Light 2022
Well done to all students who participated in Ballymahon's Darkness Into Light event which was hosted by Ballymahon VS on Saturday last. We are so delighted that so many of you supported this fantastic event in aid of Pieta House. Well done to all involved. Well done also to Mr Jones’ 2nd and 3rd year students who participated in an awareness video competition to highlight the importance of this Darkness Into Light event. We look forward to sharing these videos on our social media.
TY activities
It has been a fun-filled week for our TYs. All classes took to the waves in Strandhill, Co. Sligo, to carry out surfing lessons. Meanwhile, on Thursday, students went to Newcastle Woods for a photography session with Shelley Corcoran from Longford Schools Photography.
Surf’s Up! Mercy Ballymahon TY students enjoy a day of surfing at Strandhill Beach.
VHI Mini Marathon
Well done to our TY students who hosted a Bake Sale to fundraise for the VHI Mini Marathon on Thursday last. Students are also hosting a soccer blitz to raise money for the event. This year, students and staff will participate in the marathon to help raise funds for a new MRI scanner in Mullingar Hospital. Well done to all involved.
Athletics news
Well done to 3rd year students Sian Gallagher, Katie Duignan, Evie Grant and Amy Jordan who competed in the North Connacht Schools’ Outdoor Track and Field Championship at Sligo IT last week. The girls placed 5th overall in the Intermediate 4X100m relay and all put in strong performances in their individual events. Well done to Sian Gallagher who now advances to the Connacht Schools’ final later this month.
Mercy Ballymahon’s Katie Duignan, Amy Jordan, Sian Gallagher and Evie Grant who competed in the North Connacht Schools’ Outdoor Track and Field Championship at Sligo IT recently.
Leaving Cert exams
Well done to our LCVP students who sat their written exam on Wednesday last. Best of luck to you all as you continue to study for your exams in June.