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22 Mar

Annual Basketball Blitz

Sport Inter Schools Basketball Blitz This week was the Annual Waterford Schools Basketball Blitz. For the first time ever, we entered the 3rd class competition and we are delighted that we did. It was a great experience for the girls and we look forward to entering the blitz again next year. We also had one […]

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15 Mar

Wearing Of the Green

Seachtain na Gaeilge 2024 Wearing green for St Patrick’s Day To end off a jam packed week of Seachtain na Gaeilge activities, the girls wore green to school. They danced in the yard. Great fun was had by all. Seachtain na Gaeilge

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14 Mar

Céilí over in Mount Sion Primary

Céilí Mount Sion and the Mercy Today, our 6th class students went over to Mount Sion hall. The girls took part in a céilí with the 5th and 6th class Mount Sion boys. It is a great annual tradition and we look forward to welcoming the boys over to the Mercy next March. The girls […]

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12 Mar

Céilí sa Halla le muintir Ms Mannion

Céilí Mór sa halla Today, as part of our Seachtain na Gaeilge celebrations, we welcomed Ms Mannion’s family back to the school again this year. The students danced to live music for Ionsaí na hInse, Balla Luimní, An Dreoilín. They listened to Ms Mannion and her family play some traditional Irish music. It was a […]

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29 Feb

Basketball 3rd Class

Our 3rd class girls have just completed 4 weeks of basketball. The basketball sessions were led by Nae and Jade. Both of these american ladies currently play on the Waterford Wildcats Senior Women’s team. A big thank you to Wildcats Basketball Club for liaising with the school in order to get these sessions up and […]

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23 Feb

F.A.I. Schools Primary 5s

Eight of our students represented the school today in the FAI Primary 5s. The competition took place at SETU Arena. The girls played four matches and we are so very proud of them. They displayed great team spirit throughout and were a credit to the school. Well done girls. A special word of thanks to […]

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23 Feb

Solas Centre Fundraiser

Solas is a great organisation to help people that have cancer and their families. Ms.Russell’s 6th class decided to raise money for this organisation because of the work they do for cancer patients and their families. We decided to wear orange, go for a walk and bring in a small donation. Our school raised around […]

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22 Dec

Local S.E.S.E “Dolphin Watch 2023” and Winterval

Dolphin watch 2023: Word came through that dolphins were in the river down by Edmund Rice Bridge. Classes went in search. They headed down Bridge Street and took up position on the Quay. The girls were delighted when they spotted the dolphins and returned to school excited after the adventure Also during the month of […]

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22 Dec

Ukrainian and Brazilian Food Christmas Celebrations

To celebrate the variety of Christmas traditions from around the world, Ms Barry and Ms Pettit (EAL teachers) brought together pupils from countries such as Ukraine, Brazil, India and more. The girls sampled treats from other countries. From Ukraine they enjoyed ‘Roshen’ chocolates and Zefir (marshmallow treats). From Brazil, they enjoyed Guaraana Antarctica drink, Pacoca […]

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22 Dec

Junior Achievement in 3rd Class

Junior Achievement Ireland Mrs. Kinsella and Ms. Kennedy’s 3rd class were chosen to participate in Junior Achievement Ireland this term. An employee from West, Ms. Lorna Cotterell (also known as Heidi-Mae’s Mam), facilitated the course over the duration of six weeks. The objective was caring for our planet and sustainability. Each session delved into a […]

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