School notes - 11/11/2022
Top of the Pops!
Our #topofthepops TY production is underway! Thank you to everyone who attended our opening night last night. The show continues tonight, Wednesday, and tomorrow, Thursday, bringing a huge variety of talent to the stage with all year groups involved. The production has been fully organised and directed by our TY students. We thank them for all the work they have put in to make the show as incredible as it is!
Team Hope Shoebox Appeal
Thank you to all students who donated to this year’s Christmas Shoebox Appeal. The shoeboxes were collected by a representative from Team Hope on Thursday last. This is an excellent cause and we are delighted that so many of our students got involved.
Subject Learning Review
Thank you to all 6th year students and their parents who attended our SLR Parent-Teacher Meeting on Thursday last. 5th year review meetings will take place on Thursday November 24th.
Basketball News
Congratulations to our U16 basketball team who had a fantastic 1 basket win against De La Salle, Waterford, on Thursday last on a scoreline of 43-41. Thank you to coaches Mr Guerin and Ms McDonagh for their work with the team so far this year.
LGFA / GAA
Congratulations to our senior ladies who had a fantastic victory over The Bower, Athlone, on Wednesday last. Well done to the team and their coaches Ms Colgan and Ms Curley. On Friday last our senior boys gaelic footballers faced Gallen CS, Ferbane, in the first round of the championship securing a 1-16 to 2-10 victory. The second round is on Wednesday November 23rd versus Mercy Kilbeggan at St. Loman’s GAA grounds at 11am. Best of luck to the lads and coaches Mr Jones and Mr Kenny as they progress in the competition.
Trick or Treat
Thank you to all staff and students who took part in our annual ‘Trick or Treat’ fancy dress fundraiser on Friday October 28th. We are delighted to announce that €783 was raised for Temple Street Children’s Health Foundation on the day.
Admissions
Application for Admission can now be accessed on www.mercyballymahon.ie. Closing Date for Application for Admission is Friday the 25th of November @ 5:00 PM.