Calling all students and teachers to wear a Christmas jumper or something Christmassy tomorrow Monday 19th December and donate €2 for the St Vincent de Paul who will support many families in our community this Christmas time.

Dear Parent, Student, Staff Member

In light of the orange weather warning that extends to 12pm tomorrow and in the interest of safety of all, coupled with not being able to purchase salt to treat our grounds, school will close tomorrow, Friday 16th December. We look forward to seeing all students and staff back on Monday 19th December.

It is unlikely that buses will run tomorrow - TY students should contact their employers if you are unable to attend.

Kind regards,

Michelle McDermott

Dear Parent/Student

Please see below information from accesscollege.ie regarding upcoming information sessions for the DARE and HEAR schemes.  These are access schemes for students who may find it difficult to go to third level due to a disability (DARE scheme) or for financial reasons (HEAR Scheme).  If a student applies through either the HEAR or DARE scheme, they may receive additional supports in college and even get into their desired course on reduced points.  You can register below to attend the information sessions. 

The DARE HEAR Application Information Sessions will take place online on Saturday 14 January 2023. Each session includes a general presentation on DARE or HEAR and how to apply to it, as well as a Questions and Answers session on how to make a successful application. It will also provide an opportunity for applicants and/or parent(s)/ guardian(s) to meet members of the DARE and HEAR team online and find out how the scheme works. They will be able to ask questions about the application process through the Q&A function and can submit questions in advance to be answered by a panel of DARE HEAR Advisors. Attendees will be able to ask questions in a public or private capacity to a DARE HEAR advisor.
The DARE Application Online Presentation and Q&A Session will take place on Saturday 14 Jan 2023 at 10am. This provides an opportunity for students & parent(s)/guardian(s) to meet members of the DARE team & find out how the scheme works. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_v1LSXKOhRvepIq3MEawmkQ

The HEAR Application Online Presentation and Q&A Session will take place on Saturday 14 Jan 2023 at 12.30pm. This provides an opportunity for students & parent(s)/guardian(s) to meet members of the HEAR team & find out how the scheme works. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zOTC_u51SiWtDdjc02lgdA

Good morning Parent/Guardian/Student,

School will open this morning from 9am with first class beginning at 9.50am.    

This arrangement will likely continue for the remainder of the week.  I will be in touch again, ONLY if there are changing conditions.

Kind regards,

Michelle McDermott

Good morning parents and students,

We will open for all who can travel at the later time of 11.25am this morning.  Buses will likely not be running owing to icy conditions on narrower roads.

Take care if travelling.

Kind regards,

Michelle McDermott

Good morning Parents/Guardians,

Today, 1st February, we celebrate CEIST Ceiliuradh Day - a new annual tradition to celebrate all that is good about our school, which is part of the CEIST community and trusteeship for the past 16 years. 'Ceiliuradh' or celebration is something that is a regular occurance in Coláiste Muire, as you have seen from our numerous posts over the past months in our app and on social media. 

'Ceiliuradh' has a second meaning, that of farewell and it is appropriate today that I formally announce my departure from Coláiste Muire as Acting Principal.  It has been a privilege to lead your school for the past three and a half years and as Deputy Principal before that. I take this opportunity to thank you, parents/guardians for your support. 

My final day will be Friday 10th February and the Board of Management are currently in the process of working out a start date for Ms. Dayna Byrne who has been appointed as Deputy Principal.  

I leave with many fond memories and wish the school community the very best for its very bright future. 

A Prayer at Exam Time

Lord, as I face into examination time

I turn once more to you, asking for your blessing and assistance.

I ask you to give me peace of mind with a strong sense of work at this time.

May I give myself space and time to revise and prepare to sit my examinations. 

Help me to keep focused on this task and not get too distracted by other aspects of my life.

Keep me from getting into a panic and help me to do justice to all my work and preparations.

On the days of my examinations, keep me calm, help me to think clearly,

and understand what I’m being asked, and so to recall the study and work that I have put in this past year.

Above all, Lord, I ask that you will allow my efforts to bring about the life you have planned for me.

May I be open to your vision of what you wish for me and may I accomplish this now and in my future life.

Amen.