We recently held a non-uniform day to support Veronica Feehily in her MS treatment journey.  Veronica's daughter Shayah and her friends organised the event and we thank all students who donated to raise a grand total of €680!  Shayah and her friend Grace are pictured with Veronica who came to the school to accept the donation.

Congratulations to Mark Dunleavy, Conor McDonagh and Lisa Golden who were recently nominated for a 'Spirit of Sligo' award with the Cathaoirleach of Sligo Co. Co.  Mr. O'Connor nominated the trio following their success at the Fleadh during the summer of 2022.  The Cathaoirleach issued a certificate of nomination to the students! Well done on your achievement!

Students lighting our CEIST candle this morning to begin our CEIST Ceiliúradh Day celebrations. CEIST Ceiliuradh Day, which we celebrate today is a new annual event which we share with 108 other schools around the country who are under the CEIST trusteeship like ourselves.  Today marks the 16th anniversary of the day we joined the CEIST trust, prior to this we were known as a Mercy school founded by the Sisters of Mercy.   

Our first year students have been very busy during their RE lessons creating beautiful St. Brigid's Day crosses from local rushes.

Thank you to our first years who have been busy for the past couple of days gathering rushes to make St. Brigid's Day Crosses. It is lovely to see this tradition continuing among our young people. 

St. Brigid's Day Blessing:

May Brigid bless the house wherein we dwell.

Bless every fireside, every wall and door.

Bless every heart that beats beneath its roof.

Bless every hand that toils to bring its joy.

Bless every foot that walks portals through.

May Brigid bless the house that shelters us.

Lovely to see our students and school represented in CEIST's congratulatory message today (middle top).  

Last Thursday 26th January our Transition year classes went on their Winter trip to Dundrum on Ice.  Students had a great day out and enjoyed some time in Dundrum Shopping Centre after their skating.

The TY Christmas fair was a roaring success on 8th December. Each mini-company was delighted with the level of support from staff and students, which proved that all their hard work in preparation was all worth it. The atmosphere was lovely, lots of smiling faces, sing alongs and bellies full. It was a great way to kickstart the run into the Christmas holidays.  Well done to all involved!  Keep an eye out for posts next week. There will be some products available for sale to students, staff and parents next week with details on how to order!