St
Mary's Senior National School


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Our
aims are:
- To foster an understanding
and critical appreciation of the values - moral, spiritual, religious,
social and cultural - which have been traditionally accorded respect
in society.
- To nurture a sense
of personal identity, self-esteem and awareness of one's particular
abilities, aptitudes and limitations combined with respect for the rights
and beliefs of others.
- To promote equality
for all, including those who are disadvantaged, through economic, social,
physical and mental factors, in the development of their full educational
potential.
- To develop intellectual
skills combined with a spirit of inquiry and the capacity to analyse
issues critically and constructively.
- To develop expressive,
creative and artistic abilities to each child's full capacity.
- To foster a spirit
of self-reliance, innovation, initiative and imagination.
- To promote physical
and emotional health and well-being.
- To create tolerant
and caring members of society.
- To promote a keen
awareness of national and European heritage and identity.
Extra Curricular Activities
Athletics
Olympic Handball
Soccer
Gaelic Footbal & Hurling
Basketball
Volleyball/Spikeball
Homework Club
Swimming
Music
Music:
Recorder & Wind Instruments - Tutor: Mr. Terry Clancy
European Languages:
German - Tutor Ms. Iris Rouse
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