8 October
Congratulations to all of the members of the Student Council. The Council is made up of a representative from each class in the Senior School.
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Congratulations to our Green Committee 24/25. Pupils from 5th and 6th class were asked to present a speech outlining why they should be on the Green Committee. These girls were elected by their classmates. They will be working with Mrs Atkins, Ms Mannion and Mr Dudley. The committee will to continue the Mercy’s […]
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In September, 6th Class went on a tour of some of the Waterford Walls. They had two outings, and they drew/wrote about their favourite wall when they came back to the classroom.
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The 6th class pupils and staff have started their journey to run a marathon over 8 weeks. They are on Week 3 now, and they are running 1000m four days a week. The distances increase every week, by the end the 6th class should be able to jog 8 laps of the yard. The girls and the […]
READ MORE30 September
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Dr. Seuss Reading is a highly valued pastime in the Mercy, therefore, all pupils join the library and have their own library card. Each class walks to Carrickpherish Library once a month. Time […]
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On one of our few fine days, 3rd class teachers brought their pupils to Mount Sion playground for some fun in the sun. The girls had a wonderful time, out of school, enjoying the swings, slides and other amenities.
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In early September, all of the third classes went on a nature walk to People’s Park. It was a lovely day and they found 7 horse chestnut trees, 8 entrances to the park and a few woodland creatures along the way.
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Active School Athletics A group of our students took part in the Waterford Schools’ Cross Country competition. We are very proud of all of the girls that ran in very warm conditions and over a very long distance. Well done girls and thank you to Ms Murray and Ms Lynch for bringing the girls along […]
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E.A.L. Brazilian and Ukrainian food Some of our EAL students made some delicious food with our teachers, Ms Barry and Ms M Walsh. EAL
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National Winners Junior Achievement Mrs Kinsella/Ms Kennedy’s 3rd class took part in the Junior Achievement It’s Our Planet Programme where the students submitted posters as part of the optional competition at the end and one of the posters has won. Lorna Cotterall was the volunteer who delivered the programme. This programme has been developed and […]
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E.A.L. Ukrainian Reading Month A huge thank you to the staff of Ardkeen Library and to all the Ukrainian pupils of the school for celebrating Ukrainian Reading Month on Tuesday 21st May. Zlata, Marusia, Nikol, Vavara, Alina, Elina and Polina (Anna and Adelina were absent) welcomed librarians Tracy and Kate to discuss the competition that […]
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Active Waterford City Schools Athletics A group of 31 students took part in the Waterford City Schools’ Athletics competition today. Well done girls. We are very proud of you all. Thanks to Ms Murray and Ms Lynch for bringing the girls down to the Regional Sports Centre today. ‘ Athletics 2024
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Marathon Kids – Report by Layla and Jessica in Ms Duggan’s 6th Class Marathon Kids Ireland is an 8-week programmed targeting 6th class students in schools across Ireland. Students learn about the health benefits of sport and perform four running sessions each week, completing their first marathon and learning about the benefits of physical activity. […]
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Functional Literacy Baking – Life Skills Our 6th class girls baked scones in class as part of their literacy class. Life Skills
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Games Junior Infants Fun with the junior infants on the 29th of April 2024 Yesterday after break Ms. Russell’s 6th class set up lots of fun games in their classroom for Ms. Anderson’s and Ms. Kavanagh’s junior infants. They played cards, Jenga, Connect 4, Snakes and ladders, Bingo and Connex. There was a lot of […]
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Author Workshop Ms O’Sullivan’s 5th class attended a literacy workshop in the Book Centre. Author Méabh McDonnell spoke to the girls about her first book “Into the Witchwood” and the girls also listened to an extract from the book. Literacy
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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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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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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 […]
READ MOREOur Lady of Mercy Senior National School, Military Rd, Waterford, X91 XN28
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