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Monday Morning at the Centre of the World

St Mary's pupils recently performed The Showcase, Monday Morning at the Centre of the World, which took place in the Sean Hollywood Arts...

Mrs Cosgrove's Retirement Celebrations

Friday, 3rd May was a special day in the life of St Mary's as we celebrated the retirement of our esteemed Principal and friend Mrs...

New Appointments in St Mary's

Wednesday 1st May was a day of mixed emotions in St Mary's as we bid farewell to our Head Girl, Deputy Head Girls, Rights Respecting...

Irish Pilgrimage Trust Trip to Lourdes

We are very grateful to the Irish Pilgrimage Trust for supporting pupils Jasmin Hughes, Toni Connolly, Sophie Casey and Caitlin White on...

Year 13 Trip to Barcelona

Our Year 13 Business Studies students recently enjoyed a trip to Barcelona. The students began their trip with a walking tour, learning...

Year 8 and 9 Creative and Digital Masterclasses

On 12th April, Year 8 and 9 pupils enjoyed both creative and digital masterclasses. Both workshops provided students with an opportunity...

Rowing Technique Workshop

St Mary’s would like to thank Newry Rowing Club for providing our pupils with a Rowing Technique Workshop before the Easter Holidays. ...

Easter Baskets

Our Year 8 Pupils created some beautiful Easter baskets in Home Economics. Well done girls.

Every Day Counts Monthly Winners

Congratulations to our EVERY DAY COUNTS Monthly Draw Winners for March 2019 0815 - Kaitlin Fox 0823 - Holliemarie McGrogan 0824 - Erin...

Top Lent Fundraisers

Prizes were given out at assembly to recognise the fantastic fundraising efforts of pupils during Lent. Best in each year group are Year 8...

Warrenpoint Feis Success

Congratulations to Eve Carolan, Emma O’Reilly, Kayla Keighery, Rebecca Brannigan and Sophie McConville who recently participated in the...

Work Placement Success For Year 13 Student

Congratulations to Year 13 student Aimee McArdle who has been successful in securing a place on the prestigious Price Waterhouse Cooper...

‘Dance For Africa’ Day

Pupils and staff enjoyed a wonderful day of music, dance and song to kick off St Patrick’s Day celebrations. Our 'Dance for Africa' Day...

Students Nominated for YAFTAS

Congratulations to students Lara O'Neill and Hannah Kelly who have been shortlisted for the YAFTAs. The Youth and Future Talent Awards...

Every Day Counts Monthly Draw Winners

Congratulations to our EVERY DAY COUNTS Monthly Draw Winners for February 2019 0815 - Sarah Hanna 0823 - Nikkita Lovell 0824 - Sarah...

Literacy Week

Our English Department celebrated Literacy Week with activities such as daily puzzles and quizzes which were displayed around the school....

English Department Welcomes Local Author Pauline Burgess

As part of our Literacy Week celebrations we were extremely fortunate to welcome renowned author Mrs Pauline Burgess to St. Mary’s on...

World Book Day Celebrations

To coincide with Literacy Week, St Mary's celebrated World Book Day in style. Teachers dressed up as characters from books and the...

Ulster Wildlife Cross Curricular Project

0912 took part in Session One of the Ulster Wildlife Project which is being piloted in just four schools in Northern Ireland. Rebecca...

GCSE Home Economics Practicals

Congratulations to our GCSE Home Economics students who have completed their practical examination. The girls had to plan and cook their...