Our 6th year students visited the Open Day in ATU Sligo on Friday 17th November.  This was a great day giving the students the opportunity to ask questions and find out about the wealth of courses on offer in this University which is on our doorstep.  For more information on the University and the courses on offer, go to www.itsligo.ie/.

Congratulations to the winners of our recent college awareness quiz who managed to bag a seletion of college goodies including notebooks, pens and bags.  Throughout college awareness week students from all year groups took part in various activities to create an awareness around opportunities after school and the options that are available to them. 

Students from the Transition Year program embarked on a unique and enlightening visit to Finner Camp military training facility on Thursday 23rd November. Lieutenant Conor Smyth met the group at the camp gate and co-ordinated the visit.

The three-hour itinerary included a tour of the camp, a weapons demonstration, lunch in the camp's mess hall and a careers talk.Following the tour, students gathered in the gym for a weapons demonstration. Experienced instructors explained the intricacies of various firearms, highlighting the importance of responsible weapon handling. They were then given a talk about the physical training required in military life.

As midday approached, the group gathered in the mess hall for lunch, providing a taste of military dining. The meal offered not only a delicious array of options but also an opportunity for students to see military personnel in their everyday life.

The Finner Camp visit provided students with a multifaceted understanding of military life, from the  responsibility associated with handling weapons to a greater understanding of life in the army and the multitude of career options available in the army.  The experience went beyond a traditional school outing. Students left with a newfound appreciation for the dedication and discipline inherent in military service. Sincere thanks are extended to Lieutenant Smyth and all of the army personnel who facilitated this most memorable visit.

Well done to the schools 1st and 2nd year Boys GAA Team on beating Lough Allen College of Leitrim in the the Connacht GAA Centre of Excellance on Tuesday last. The boys put in a great display of skills on the day in a tense affair.Trailling by 2 points, Ballymote won the game in the final minute thanks to a goal from Ryan Faughnan.

Special thank you to Ms.Greene on managing the team on the day.  

Training continues on Fridays with Pat after school from 1:30-2:40.

The Transition Year students embarked on a creative Halloween adventure, carving pumpkins in Art class under the guidance of Ms. McGrath. This fun and spooky activity allowed the students to channel their artistic flair and Halloween spirit as they transformed their pumpkins. The students carved intricate and imaginative designs, adding a touch of Halloween magic to our school's seasonal decorations.

Our students went all out today for our Halloween fancy dress competition, where there were prizes for the best junior & senior individual, best junior & senior duo/group and the best teacher. A big well done to all the student who dressed up as it was a very tough to choose the winners. Our TY students also go the chance to learn some pumkin carving skills today. 

 Hi All, 

We were delighted to hear from Sligo Sports Partnership about HerMoves Socia Ball as this is a fantastic opportunity for teen girls to get involved in basketball in a non competitive format. Here in Colaiste Muire we have four girls basketball teams with U16 & U19 competing now and 1st and 2nd Years competing after Christmas. Take a look and see if this is something that interests your daughter. 

SSRP are delighted to be partnering with Sligo All Stars and Basketball Ireland to deliver a  HerMoves Socia Ball programme for teen girls (13-17). This is a great opportunity for teens to try basketball in a fun, laid back environment. The 6 week programme is completely free and all participants will receive a free hoodie at the end of the programme.

Details:

When: Starting Sunday 5th November, 4-5pm

Where: Sligo Regional Sports Centre

Who: Teenage Girls 13-17 (Non Club Members)

Cost: FREE

Pre booking is essential, places are limited.

https://sligoallstars.clubzap.com/pro.../15208/purchases/new

TY Student Organizers: Aoibheann Cassidy, Clodagh Conneely, Dáire-Éoin Corrigan-Breathnach, Sean Sweeney, Cormac McHale, Jake Healy, Nikodem Dudziak, Luke Ryan, Luke Scanlon, Aleksandra Gardiner-Kovalenkova, Shauna Davey, Joshua McGill, Lisa Golden, Ruadhán Sheerin, Grace McGlone, Oscar Ryan

The Halloween season at our school was made even more enchanting and spine-tingling this year as Transition Year students organized a Spooky Halloween Quiz for their younger peers. The event, which took place this morning October 27th as part of Wellbeing Week,  was a ghoulishly entertaining experience, bringing together first and second-year students for a  fun, brain-teasing Halloween-themed quiz.

To add an extra layer of excitement, each round of questions had a unique Halloween theme, ranging from spooky history and creepy movie trivia to famous monsters and Halloween traditions from around the world.

 The participants, consisting of first and second-year students, were eager and excited. With their costumes ranging from spooky and funny to creative and elaborate, they brought a festive atmosphere to the event. The quiz was open to all, and students formed teams of four, allowing for cooperation and camaraderie.

 The Spooky Halloween Quiz comprised nine rounds of questions, each carefully curated to fit the Halloween theme. Questions covered a wide range of topics, from the origins of Halloween and famous horror films to famous monsters and chilling legends. .

The competition was fierce, but at the end, the first and second-year students who emerged victorious were rewarded with prizes. 

The Transition Year students who organized and hosted the event made an exceptional team. Sincere thanks to all those involved and also to the teachers who supervised. 

On Thursday, October 26th, 2023, the Transition Year students embarked on an educational journey to Sligo Abbey, a historically significant site that has played a pivotal role in Sligo's rich past. The trip was a combination of historical exploration and interactive, on-site learning. The students were accompanied by Ms. McDonagh, Ms. O'Donnell, and Mr. Ó Mainnín.

Sligo Abbey is a majestic medieval structure steeped in history which became the perfect backdrop for this excursion. With Halloween just around the corner, the visit was designed to link the historical significance of the abbey to the world of Bram Stoker, the legendary author of Dracula, adding a unique and spooky twist to the trip.

Upon arrival at Sligo Abbey, the students were greeted by the sight of the medieval ruins. The tour guides provided an insightful introduction to the historical significance of the site and spoke about the abbey's foundation in the 13th century by the Dominicans and its role as a place of worship, education, and community life for centuries.

The connection to Bram Stoker came to life as students were informed Stoker had often visited the area and that the eerie and mysterious ambiance of Sligo Abbey and stories told by his grandmother had left an indelible impression on the author and inspired his iconic work, Dracula. This revelation added an exciting Halloween twist and the students left with a heightened sense of the Halloween spirit, as the visit to Sligo Abbey had connected them to the eerie world of Bram Stoker and Dracula.