Emmet McDonnell
Principal’s Welcome
Dear students, parents, and esteemed members of our community, on behalf of the entire school and staff, it brings us immense joy to extend a warm and enthusiastic welcome to our school website.
Our school prides itself on nurturing a culture of excellence, where each student is encouraged and empowered to explore their passions, unlock their full potential, and become lifelong learners. With a strong emphasis on academics, character development, and extracurricular pursuits, we are committed to providing a well-rounded education that equips our students to face the challenges of the future with confidence.
At our secondary school, we believe that education extends beyond the classroom walls. We are dedicated to fostering a safe and inclusive environment that promotes creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Our experienced and passionate educators are devoted to igniting the spark of curiosity within each student, inspiring them to think critically, ask questions, and pursue knowledge with vigor.
Latest News
🎓📚 Teaching and Learning Newsletter November 2023 🍎📝
🌟✨ Stage Sensations: A Dazzling Showcase of Talent! ✨🌟
🎃👻 Spooktacular Halloween Fun at SME! 👻🎃
🎉 St. Mary’s Secondary School Celebrates Grand Opening of New Extension! 🎉
🌟 Congratulations To Our STEM Week Prize Winners! 🌟
Upcoming Events
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Some of our students got to try out golf on the first day of our Active Schools "Give it a try" programme. Thanks to Maria from @GolfIreland and of course to our former teacher Mary Farrell for giving their time & expertise! @activeflag @healthyschools @offalySP #GiveItaTry 🏌️⛳
👏 Well done to the U-19 Boys' Basketball team, who have topped their group after defeating Kilbeggan & Killina teams this week to reach the Midland League Final in Portlaoise on December 5th! @BballIrl @offalylocalnews
Well done to Ewan, Hannah, Jemma & Sara, who completed an Alpha Training programme as part of their Papal Cross work. Looking forward to working with a local youth group in the new year! @KANDLEi @KandLeYouth @BishopDNulty @offalylocalnews
Well done to our 5th year LCA class who were doing great work for #offaly local biodiversity this morning, planting 5 fruit trees & installing 2 bee hotels for lonely bees! 🐝 @hostinireland @schneiderUK1 #bees #biodiversityinireland #cleanairweek2023 @offalylocalnews…
🎄🎅 @TeamHopeIreland Christmas boxes are on their way! Well done to our TY's & Ms Dunbar 👏 @tydotie @offalylocalnews
It's #cleanairweek2023, so our busy @GreenSchoolsIre committee are busy educating everyone in St Mary’s about clean air, starting with a 'no idling' campaign to reduce emissions from 🚘 engines at drop-off times. Busy data collection as well this morning completing @TaisceAn…
@SMESecondary @edengc @GolfIreland_ @ShaneLowryGolf_ @OffalySP Looks like an excellent initiative
- well done to all 👏👏👏
@edengc @GolfIreland_ Well done to the Laochra students & Mr Geraghty! The lads are inspired @ShaneLowryGolf_ & are enjoying taking up golf so much, that they created this video! 👏 to Eric, the editor in chief! 🎬 @OffalySP @ActiveFlag
There was a hive of activity in @SMESecondary today where the TYs held their second event as part of the 6 week program. Well done to all and big thanks to Ballybryan NS for making the journey in #coaching #fun #sports
Our TY Active Schools team finished their Coaching Module with @oreillyliam25_o of Offaly Sports Partnership today by coaching the brilliant kids of Ballybryan Primary School - Fun & Fitness was the aim and it didn't disappoint! 🏀⚽🎾 @ActiveFlag @bodiarmada @tydotie
Our students have created a beautiful remembrance book with names of loved ones, which will be presented to Fr Liam at the Remembrance Mass in St Mary’s Church at 7.30 this evening 🙏 @KANDLEi @KandLeYouth @BishopDNulty
Well done to all our ISTA Senior Science Quiz participants last night! Our winning trio now move forward to the National Final on Saturday, 2nd December in Trinity College, Dublin! @IrishSciTeach @midlandsscience @ScienceWeek @SciFest4STEM #ScienceWeek #BeTheBestThatYouCanBe
Champions! Regional Senior Science Quiz Champions 2023! @IrishSciTeach Well done Peter, Doaa and Daniel! #scienceweek2023 🏆
Best of luck to our 3 teams competing in the @IrishSciTeach Senior Science Quiz in Maynooth University tonight! #QuizTime #scienceweek2023 🧪👨🔬👩🔬🔬
Victoria Ward is a PhD Researcher from @uniofgalway. Victoria is presenting her thought-provoking research titled "Healing Hearts with Hyaluronic Acid Hydrogels" now at the #IUA3MT
2023 has been a year filled with fantastic talks and this one is particularly special. I am the IUA National Three Minute Thesis Runner-up. I am proud of my research and grateful for all the support along the way. Up Galway! @Galway_Research @uniofgalway @gduffy00 @JoanneODwyer4
https://youtu.be/PrZBHbqOpgohttps://youtu.be/PrZBHbqOpgo Congratulations to our past pupil, Victoria Kirsten Ward, PhD candidate @uniogalway runner-up in @thesisin3 Irish Universities Thesis in 3 minutes competition 👏 click on the link ⬆️ to view! #collegeawarenessweek2023
Fantastic coverage of last week's talent show in our local newspaper, 'The Topic.' Great support for our amazing students, busy staff, and of course our talented music teacher, Ms Collette McEntee. Well done, EVERYONE!👏 @offalylocalnews @edenderrybiz
