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Board of Management Adopts new Policies
Enrolment and Admissions Policy for St. Mary’s Secondary School (Reviewed and Adopted by BOM on 19TH January 2010) St. Mary’s Secondary School in an All Girls’ School grounded in the Mercy Philosophy of Education. We will only consider applications from or on behalf of females. It is a community, proud of its Catholic tradition and committed to developing each person’s full potential in a Christian environment. Inspired by the vision of Catherine Mc Auley, Mercy Education is particularly supportive of those who are disadvantaged or marginalized.
Students with special needs are catered for insofar as school resources supported by the Department of Education and Science will allow. Parents/Guardians of students with special needs should inform the school as early as possible so that an application may be made to the Department of Education and Science to have the resources necessary to meet the special needs of the student at the commencement of the school year.
Applicants to All Years are Advised that: 1. Secondary School students must meet the current Department of Education and Science requirements. 2. Before any student is enrolled, the school must be satisfied that her behaviour, attitude and educational competence have reached the standards required by St. Mary’s Secondary School. 3. The School reserves the right to refuse a place to applicants whose behaviour, attitude and educational competence, it considers, would be detrimental to the rights to other students in the school.
Procedure for Enrolment to First Year: 1. An Application Form is available from the school and a full and complete application must be submitted to the school office before or on the date and time specified. 2. The Parent/Guardian must make an appointment to meet the Principal/ Deputy Principal and the student applicant must be present at that meeting. 3. All applicants and their Parents/Guardians must sign a declaration that they have read, understand and accept the School’s Code of Conduct before enrolment is completed. 4. All Applicants will be required to sit the Entrance Assessment Standardised Tests and School Set Tests
Procedure for Enrolment to Other Years
1. An Application Form is available from the school and a full and complete application must be submitted to the school office immediately. 2. The Parent/Guardian must make an appointment to meet the Principal/ Deputy Principal and the student applicant must be present at that meeting. 3. All applicants and their Parents/Guardians must sign a declaration that they have read, understand and accept the School’s Code of Conduct before enrolment is completed. 4. All applicants will be required to furnish St. Mary’s Secondary School with copies of reports from her last school. 5. The Principal/ Deputy Principal will contact the Principal of the applicant’s current school. Applicants must be able to demonstrate acceptable standards of behaviour, attitude and educational competence in her current school. 6. The decision on the appropriate class placement will be made by the Principal.
Procedure for Enrolment to Senior Cycle 1. Students must have demonstrated acceptable standards of behaviour, attitude and educational competence while in Junior Cycle years. 2. Where there is a question over the re-enrolment of a student into Senior Cycle the matter will be referred to the Board of Management.
Criteria for Selection in the Event of Excess Applicants. 1. Full and complete applications must be returned to St. Mary’s Secondary School before or on the due time and date. 2. Sisters of students, past or present, and children of school staff, in all but exceptional circumstances. 3. Students from St. Joseph’s (Mercy Primary School) New Ross 4. Students from the traditional feeder Primary Schools within the catchment area 5. Daughters of past-pupils, in all but exceptional circumstances. 6. Special Needs/ Disabilities/Circumstances to be decided at the discretion of the Principal/ Board of Management. 7. Random Selection Late Applications: Late applications will only be considered when all applications received on time have been offered a place. Applications received after the due time and date are ranked according to their time of receipt by the school and any vacancies that subsequently arise will be filled from this ranked list.
SPHE PolicyWhole School Policy on Social, Personal and Health Education (Adopted by the BOM on 19th October 2009) Definition of Social, Personal and Health Education
SPHE provides students with an opportunity to develop their understanding of themselves, society and to make informed decisions about their health, personal lives, and social development. SPHE provides learning opportunities and experiences which help students’ social, moral, cultural and personal development. It helps students grow and develop as individual people, and in their relationship to others as a family member, friend or citizen.
The Aims of SPHE:
Building on the aims of SPHE in the primary school, at post-primary level SPHE aims: · To develop skills for self-fulfillment and living in communities. · To promote self-esteem and self-confidence. · To develop a framework for responsible decision making. · To provide opportunities for reflection and discussion. · To promote physical, mental and emotional health and well-being.
Relationship to School Ethos/Mission/Vision/Aims St. Mary's School is a community which is committed to developing each person's full potential in positive, supportive and Christian environment. The SPHE Programme has developed out of a vision for holistic education of the individual, providing a myriad of valuable life skills which is entirely compatible with the Ethos of St Mary’s and its commitment to education of the whole student in a Christian, caring and supportive environment. This policy is rooted in our fundamental aim to develop each member of the school community. Through the implementation of this policy we strive to enact the stated Mission, Vision and Aims of St. Mary’s Secondary School
Rationale for Policy St Mary’s understands that the home is the natural and primary place where students grow, develop and mature into adults. However, as educators we have a duty “to promote the moral, spiritual, social and personal development of students and provide health education for them, in consultation with their parents, having regard to the characteristic spirit of the school,” (Paragraph 9 (d) sub section of the Education Act 1998)
Goals of the Policy
That student members of the school
community will: 1. Be afforded an opportunity to develop their understanding of themselves, society and to make informed decisions about their health, personal lives, and social development. 2. Be provided with learning opportunities and experiences which help students’ social, moral, cultural and personal development. 3. Be enabled to grow and develop as individual people, and in their relationship to others as a family member, friend or citizen. 4. Experience a consistent and coherent programme of SPHE during each academic year.
Roles and Responsibilities in developing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating this policy
The Board will ensure that the ethos and values of the Trustees are reflected in the formulation and implementation of this policy.
The Principal and Deputy Principal are committed to supporting all those involved in delivering the SPHE Programme in St. Mary’s Secondary School. The management will facilitate in-house staff development and encourage participation in external programmes and courses particularly when these programmes/ courses have a direct influence on student learning within the SPHE Programme. 3. SPHE Coordinator The Coordinator will work with the SPHE Teachers to ensure a coherent and consistent delivery of the programme during each year of school and maintains records of meetings and updates. The Coordinator will work with the various partners in developing the programme to meet the emerging needs of students.
4. Teachers of SPHE Teachers conduct classes in a structured and ordered environment. The relationship fostered in the classroom is based on mutual respect. Teachers will avail of opportunities to participate in external programmes/ courses that have a direct influence on student learning within the SPHE Programme.
Policy Content
Outline of the Programme and Teaching Methods: The S.P.H.E. curriculum is delivered in ten modules at Junior Certificate. The Department of Education and Science recognises that each school has flexibility within this syllabus to plan and order the delivery of the SPHE Programme according to school or class needs and circumstances. The Ten Modules throughout the three year Junior Cycle are: · Belonging and Integrating. · Self-management: a sense of purpose. · Communication skills. · Physical health. · Friendship · Relationships and sexuality education (RSE) · Emotional health. · Influences and decisions. · Substance use · Personal safety.
Success Criteria
1. The student members of the school community will : · Experience a consistent and coherent programme of SPHE during each academic year. · Be afforded an opportunity to develop their understanding of themselves, society and to make informed decisions about their health, personal lives, and social development. · Be provided with learning opportunities and experiences which help students’ social, moral, cultural and personal development. · Be enabled to grow and develop as individual people, and in their relationship to others as a family member, friend or citizen.
2. The SPHE Coordinator and teachers will have access to in-house staff development and be encouraged to participate in external programmes and courses particularly when these programmes/ courses have a direct influence on student learning within the SPHE Programme.
Implementation Timetabling SPHE is timetabled for one period a week for each of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd year class groups. Provision for SPHE in Transition year is subject to the TY Programme. In 5th year the provision for SPHE/RSE is either one double class each week opposite LCVP Enterprise Education for non-LCVP students, or for LCVP students SPHE is incorporated into the non-examination Religious Education and Guidance programmes. Other RSE components are delivered as part of the PE programme (3 double lessons). In 6th year SPHE is also incorporated into the Religious Education, Guidance and PE programmes. Teaching & Learning Methods As the SPHE programme is mainly skills based, teaching and learning styles will be of an active, experiential nature with an emphasis on discussion, reflection and classroom participation. These teaching methods will be appropriate to the age and stage of development of the student. Incorporating assessment for learning into SPHE teaching methods, can inform the teacher of the personal response and understanding of pupils to particular topics. Creating a safe learning environment is vital, which can be achieved for example through distancing techniques such as the use of drama or non personalized debate. The class atmosphere needs to be one of respect for the privacy of each individual student and of sensitivity and care. Staff development, training, and resource issues: The Board of Management will endeavor to provide the necessary human and material resources to support the programme on an ongoing basis. School management will encourage and facilitate teachers to attend relevant in-service training for the continued development of the SPHE Programme. All teachers involved in the delivery of the SPHE programme in a given year together with the deputy principal are involved in the co-ordination of the programme. Participation: While SPHE is part of the core curriculum for Junior Certificate students, parents may withdraw their child from the RSE module. In this event, suitable supervision must be agreed with the school management. Publishing the Policy: An outline of the SPHE programme will be available in the school and on the school website. Further information may contact the Principal. The Role of Visitors: It is the duty of the teacher who organises the visit to ensure the suitability of the visit to the programme and the school. Teachers will remain with the class for the duration of the visit. Principal must be informed in advance of all visiting speakers and the content of their presentation. Sensitive Issues: Class discussion will be of a general nature and not be personally directed. The SPHE teacher will act as a facilitator and not a counsellor. Teachers advise students to keep parents updated when dealing with sensitive issues. If individual issues emerge they will be referred on by the teacher to the appropriate person(s). All teachers are aware of their responsibilities under Children First.
Review and Evaluation
1. The policy will be reviewed after three years
2. The review team will comprise of representatives from: · the Board of Management · Students Council · Parents Council · SPHE teachers.
3. The evaluation of the SPHE programme will take place annually and will include teachers, students and the principal/deputy principal.
Appendix 1 :Examples of activities and support structures in the school:
· Year Heads · Class Tutor system · Pastoral Care Committee · Students Council · Prefects · Meitheal Leaders · Parents Council · Student Counselling · Career Guidance · Learning Support · Religious Education · Chaplain · Breakfast Club · Book Rental Scheme · L.C.V.P. Programme · Transition Year Programme · 1st year Induction Programme · Enterprise Education · Supervised Study · Peer Reading · School Trips · Retreats · Gaisce Award · Friendship Week · Lunchtime activities · Games/Sport
This is not a definitive list.
Policies: Admission Policy Dignity at Work/Anti-Bullying Code of Conduct Substance Misuse Acceptable Internet Use Policy RSE Policy
Admission and Enrolment PolicyRecent EventsBest Wishes Best wishes to 'Flames' mini-company, that is Mary Cummins, Mairead Barnwell and Megan Laney of 1st year, who will represent Co. Wexford in the Celtic Enterprise National Finals in Tullamore tomorrow Thursday. We wish the girls the best of luck and congratulate them for all their hard work over the year. Friendship Week 2008/2009 St. Mary's begins its final term with a celebration of friendship. Activities have been going on throughout the week to celebrate old friendships and make new ones. Today's Grande Finale is the whole school quiz that takes place this afternoon. Good luck to all. Meitheal Awards Ceremony Congratulations to our Meitheal
Leaders who were presented with awards, for their work with 1st year
students, at a ceremony in the Riverside Hotel in Eniscorthy earlier this
week. Our sincere thanks to
Marguerite Brereton, Ciara Foley, Tina Furlong, Aoife Coleman, Donna Gahan, Emma Scully, Shauna Harrington, Carrie Lyng, Siobhán Cashin,
Leanne Rowe, Naomi Ryan
Student Enterprise Awards County Final Congratulations to all our students who took part in the Student Enterprise County final. The girls put months of hard work and effort into making their Mini-Companies so successful and won a total of 6 categories in the County Finals. Award Winners Junior Category
Best Interview Geraldine Walsh
Runner Up
Orlaith Whelan and Alison Boland
Intermediate Category
Best Interview Tina Cullen, Siobhan Kelly,
Kate Cullen, Best Report Ciara Erskine
Celtic Enterprise Mini Company Well done to all students who did us proud in the Celtic Enterprise Mini Company County Finals.
Arts Fest Programme 2009
Arts Fest 2009 Begins March 18th Welcome to St Mary’s 2009 Arts Festival. A selection of Arts Activities has been organised for you. These include a contemporary Dance Workshop by Paul Doyle based in Wexford. Jessica Yeats will give a 1920’s Jazz flavour to her Dance Workshop. Could we give a special welcome to Sean Higgins, who has participated in all our festivals with classes in Set Dancing. With the help of “Poetry Ireland” we will have a storyteller in residence Pat Speight from Cork is well known nationally for his storytelling. This year “Waterford Youth Arts” will give Drama Workshops with Ollie Breslin. Niamh Green a recently published writer and former pupil of St Mary’s will visit the school to talk about Commercial Women’s Future. David Daly a Wexford based Wildlife Artist will give Workshops to 1st years. Under the “Artscope Education Programme” there will be Percussion and Juggling Workshops. Finally the Arts Education Advisory Committee for the South East are offering a concert Workshop with “Valdimir Joblokov and members of the Slovak Festival Orchestra. They will play a mixture of classical gipsy Jazz and European folk music. May we wish you three days of fun and enjoyment.
Highest Award for Therese Grace: Last week the Minister for Education and Science, Mary Hanafin, T.D. presented a commemoration medal and certificate to Therese Grace from Ballyanne who was awarded the Joseph Mary Plunkett Easter Week Scholarship for 2006. This Easter Week Scholarship rewards Therese for her exceptional performance in last year’s Leaving Certificate Examination where she achieved the highest marks out of all those who sat the Leaving Certificate in higher level Irish, English and Accountancy. It is an astounding achievement to come first in the country in even one subject out of a cohort of 51, 000 students but to do so in three subjects is a phenomenal success. It goes without saying that everyone in St. Mary’s takes great pride in what we have helped Therese to accomplish. Therese is a wonderful ambassador of St. Mary’s and an excellent role model for all of our students. The Joseph Mary Plunkett Easter Week Scholarship commemorates one of the signatories of the 1916 Proclamation of Independence and was first awarded in 1966, the fiftieth anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising. Minister Hanafin described the scholarship as the Department of Education’s most prestigious and coveted award and paid tribute to Therese, her teachers, her family and her community. Therese started her education in Scoil Naomh Aine , Rathgarogue before moving onto St. Mary’s. The Principal of St. Mary’s, Mr. Gene O’ Sullivan, represented St. Mary’s at the function which was held in the Department of Education’s headquarters in Marlborough Street, Dublin. He acknowledged the great joy Therese’s achievement brought to the whole school community and particularly to the teachers of the subjects that earned this award: Mr Paul Deavy (English), Ms. Brid Ni Fhogartaigh (Gaeilge) and Ms. Colette Tinnelly (Accountancy). Teachers, as educationalists, not only delight in academic excellence but in nurturing a well-balanced personality and in this regard Therese is also a star. While keeping up with her studies Therese was involved in a full range of school activities. She was a Prefect, a volunteer in the Credit Union, and an excellent member of the school’s debating and public speaking teams. Therese was accompanied at the prestigious Awards Ceremony by her proud parents, Eileen and Sean, as well as her sister Joanne and brother Michael. Her other sister, Oonagh, missed the wonderful occasion due to upcoming college final examinations. Therese is now attending Trinity College studying BESS (Business, Economics and Social Studies) and was also honoured with an Entrance Exhibition Award by that university. Within a few days of receiving her award, Therese returned to meet her former teachers in St. Mary’s to share her delight with them and to express her appreciation for the excellent teaching she had received in St. Mary’s. We are very proud of Therese. She has shown what can be achieved in St. Mary’s. Who will be next to follow in her footsteps?
Celtic Enterprises County Final 2007Over the past number of months, students have been working hard on their mini-companies. They came up with their ideas last September and months of market research, production, selling and profit making ensued. A huge number of junior students got involved in the after-school activity and took part in a very successful Market Day in December. After Christmas, those students that wished prepared a business report, detailing all aspects of their business and what they have learned about running a business. They then went on to prepare a presentation, delivered to 3 judges in Enniscorthy as part of the County Final. Congratulations to all students involved in the programme – they worked hard all year and gained a valuable insight into the world of entrepreneurship. Below are the students who took prizes on the day: Niamh O’Leary & Sinead Murphy – Merit Award Anna Grace, Laura Bennett & Olivia MacDonald – 2nd place Junior Category Ciara Foley – 3rd place Intermediate Category Bernadette Foley, Pearl Prendergast & Nichola Sinnott – 2nd place Intermediate Category.
Multiple Award Winner - Stamps 4 Charity Mini –Company This unique mini company was formed in November 2006 Since then with the help of the entire school and many others outside the school community they collected over 23,000 used postage stamps. Their novel idea saw their company make a handsome profit not for themselves but for a Mission charity when they handed over €350 – the proceeds of the sale of the used stamps. On Wednesday 21st March their team work, organisational skills and contribution to the environment was formally recognised when they won the L.C.V.P. category environmental award. In addition they won the overall environmental award out of a total of 51 entrants from all the schools in Wexford. As well as this prestigious award they also took second place in the L.C.V.P enterprise section. This is a wonderful achievement for the girls. Their business acumen was clearly identified by the many panels of judges who interviewed the girls though out the day. Well done – Emma Bradley, Triona Bohanna, Ciara Kehoe, Aileen Murphy, Áine O’Connor, Jamie Whelan and Prizes: All prize winners
returned with a selection of beautiful trophies and some of the prizes also
included trips away to Delphi Outdoor Pursuits Centre in Co. Mayo (See
photo gallery at the end
Lourdes 2007St. Mary’s will be sending two students to Lourdes as helpers again this year as part of the Diocesan pilgrimage in May. The students who will be travelling are Aileen Murphy and Susan Boyle. Fifth year students are currently raising money by fundraising in the school. They organised a Bake Sale for the whole school community, while a quiz for second years will take place on Tuesday March 27th and first years will watch a film on Wednesday 28th March. Many thanks to all the fifth years for their dedication and enthusiasm. Photography Award One of St. Mary’s staff recently received an award in photography. Mr Fogarty was one of 24 people from Ireland who were invited to an award ceremony hosted by RTE in the Berkley Court Hotel in Dublin. The awards were given to the finalists in the RTE Weather Photo competitions for 2006. The competition is open to amateur photographers nationwide and attracts over 2000 entries. The finalists’ photos and those of the runner-ups appear during the RTE weather forecast. Mr Fogarty who has been interested in photography for many years is currently Enniscorthy Camera Club photographer of the year. Through the modules in photography, which he regularly teaches to transition years, Mr Fogarty has shared his interest with the students in St. Mary’s. A number of his photographs are also to be seen in the hallways of St. Mary’s. The Arts Festival is now well established in St. Mary’s Calendar of events and this year’s celebration was a marvellous occasion. The three day festival was organised and co-ordinated by Ms. Corbett with students and staff introduced to a wide range of professional performers at local and national level. These include Joe Meagher from The Red Kettle Theatre Company, who provided his usual brand of enthusiasm, energy and good humour with his drama workshop. Various forms of dance were well catered for, ranging from the ever popular set dancing classes with Sean Higgins, a contemporary dance workshop by the Wexford based Paul Doyle, while Monica Paz of Artscope gave a lively and pulsating workshop on salsa dancing. Gerry Foran gave a very well received workshop in Art Construction from recycled and found Materials with his ‘Constructive Waste’ Programme, which the 1st year students really enjoyed. Brian Fleming gave a marvellous
percussion workshop whish had the school resounding with the beat of drums and
cymbals. Brian Murray and friends did a splendid series of Concert / Workshops of traditional and blue grass music, working loosely with the theme ‘Immigrants Tale’. Well done to all concerned for such an uplifting and enjoyable series of events. St. Patrick’s Day ParadeWell done to all the Transition Year Students and their Art teacher Ms. Cantlon for winning the adjudicators award at this years event. The girls paraded in a marvellous variety of creative hats which were visually stunning pieces of art, which were much admired and remarked upon. Fifth Year Trip to UCD Fifth Years attended a tour in UCD on the 8th of March. It was an open day with a difference. UCD have recently started a policy of guided tours for individuals or groups rather than the traditional open day. This type of day provides a more personalised tour and a better insight into daily life on campus. We arrived at the college at 11pm and every single girl was impressed by the size of the campus. We were welcomed in the welcome centre by administrators and student ambassadors. Each group was assigned a student to guide us around the campus, introduce us to the social centres of college life and show us each department that we expressed an interest in. Our tour of the college consisted of all the main buildings in U.C.D, including lecture halls, all the social meeting points and the extremely impressive sports facilities. The tour took an hour and a half. While the UCD campus was very impressive, many of the girls felt that it was too impersonal and the tour was extremly rushed. Seachtain na Gaelige D’éirigh go geal le Seachtain na Gaelige sa scoil í mbliana. Ghlac an chéad bhliain páirt I ndrámaí éagsúla agus bhí comórtas postaeir acu, 2nd & 3rd year students went to Good Counsel College and enjoyed the Seachtain na Gaelige Cèilí. 2nd years organised a No Béarla Day to raise money for the Cancer Unit in Wexford Hospital. To date over €1300 has been collected. Maith sibh a chailíní! Ghlac an cuigi bliain páirt I ndíospóireacht. Bhain na daltaí taitneamh as na himeachtaí seo. “Beatha teanga í a labhairt”.Trip to MosqueOn Thursday March 22nd,second year students travelled to Dublin for a guided tour of the Mosque in Clonskea. The tour was very informative and students got to see for themselves various Muslim traditions. The trip meant that the girls could gain a better understanding of Section C- World Religions, on their Junior Certificate course. Before leaving Dublin, the group also paid a quick visit to the Chester Beatty Library in Dublin Castle. Many thanks to the teachers involved – Mrs. Ward, Ms. C Murphy, Miss Fogarty and Miss Walpole.
5th Year LCVP A number of 5th Year LCVP students have recently been awarded a certificate of achievement by the New Ross Lions Club in recognition for the funds that the girls raised for charity earlier this year. Well done to all the students concerned and their teacher Ms. Forde.
Eucharist of Thanksgiving Celebrating 150 Years of Mercy Secondary Education A wonderful
Eucharist celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the foundation of St.
Mary’s Secondary School took place in the School Hall on Friday 29th
September 2006. The deeply symbolic liturgy emphasising continuity of Service
was crafted by Mrs. Marianne Ward and Ms. Shirley Walpole. School Chaplain, Fr.
Joe Mc Grath P.P. concelebrated Mass with Fr. Brendan Nolan and Fr. Jackie Power
OSA. Mr Mark Minihan, Chairperson of the Board of Management led members of the current and previous Boards that extended all the way back to the first one established 1987. The very important role that the Board of Management plays in charting the course of the school is central to the success of St. Mary’s and the generosity of their time freely given was acknowledged. Mrs. Mary Sinnott, Chairperson of our current Parent’s Council along with members of previous Parent’s Councils led a very representative group of Parents to the celebration. The confidence Parents show in our school is truly appreciated and their support and encouragement is truly heartening in the challenging work of educating today’s young people. Many Principals and Deputy Principals from the many wonderful Primary Schools whose pupils move onto St. Mary’s were in attendance. A special welcome was extended to Ms. Deborah Murphy, Principal of St. Joseph’s, our sister Primary School that was also founded by the Mercy Community in New Ross. A great mark of respect was extended to St. Mary’s by the Principals/ Deputies from neighbouring Post-Primary Schools who joined in the celebrations. Mr. O’ Sullivan welcomed the Students and recognised that without them there would be no school in existence. He thanked them for coming to school in spite of the temptation to head off the Ploughing Championships! St. Mary’s is blessed in a wonderful group of girls who are tremendous ambassadors for the school in all walks of life. A wide cross-section of Past-Pupils spanning many generations added a great depth to the occasion. No school can operate in a Vacuum and “The Mercy” has been blessed in the support we have received from the people of New Ross and surrounding areas. Councillor John Dwyer who, as Chairperson of New Ross Town Council, represented the people of New Ross and Mr. O’ Sullivan used the occasion to publicly acknowledge our indebtedness to the people of the town and surrounding areas. Closer to home – and the Irishtown is our home- a special warm welcome was extended to our patient neighbours for whom the school year means a return to buses and cars parking outside their homes and plenty of teenage activities on their doorstep. A school such as ours cannot thrive as we do by human labour alone. We are blessed by Almighty God and along with many others, the Sisters of Mount Carmel Monastery constantly pray for us. These Sisters showed a signal honour to “The Mercy” by sending Sr. Mary Brigid and Sr. Breda to pray with us on our big day. We recognise the significance of this gesture and are truly grateful for their friendship and support. The magnificent hall was transformed into a place of Worship as a fitting place to welcome into our midst Almighty God who has assured us that where 2 or 3 gather in His Name that He is present. An exquisite wall hanging of the Mercy Crest gifted to the school by Mrs. Mary O’ Connor, Mrs. Philomena Wallace and Mrs Eileen Murphy, to mark this Jubilee was given pride of place. A replica of the Mercy Cross was made by Steele & Co. and was beautifully painted by Mr. John Corcoran. An anonymous donor provided all of the floral decorations which complimented the Art The School Folk Group and Orchestra had been well prepared by Ms. Barr, Mrs. Duhig, Mrs. Reidy, Ms.Ronayne, Ms. Stafford and Ms.Tinnelly and their singing and playing was a joy to hear. Ms. Corbett conducted the School Choir in the exquisite rendition of choral pieces. During the Liturgy the Prefects made their Promise of Service. Mrs Ward’s Refection after Communion captured the sense of continuity where we are standing on the shoulders of those who came before us. This theme was rounded off with the whole congregation singing “The Circle of Mercy”. It was a very fitting end to a celebration of a School with a proud and rich history and tradition that looks with confidence towards the future, full of hope for Mercy Secondary Education in New Ross.
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The directors of "Stamps for Charity" who won 3 Celtic Enterprise awards.
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