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8 June 2025
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Schools notes

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Scoil Mhuire G.N.S.

Inter-Schools Library Quiz Success
We are incredibly proud of our 5th and 6th Class quiz teams, who represented our school brilliantly in the Inter-Schools Library Quiz. Both teams performed exceptionally well, showcasing their impressive knowledge and teamwork.
A special congratulations to our 6th Class team, who secured first place! They went on to represent our school in the next stage of the competition at Ballyroan Library and did exceptionally well.
Well done to all involved!

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Back Row (L-R): Tazkia Kalam, Ciara Hughes, Sophie Mannion, Aisling Maher
Front Row (L-R): Kaitlyn Hevey, Grace Burns, Leah Nolan, Ellie Wall


Camogie Success for Scoil Mhuire GNS
On May 27th, Scoil Mhuire's 6th class camogie team won their Semi Final, securing them a place in the final of the Cumann Na mBunscol competition. They played a fantastic game with a winning score of 5-4 to 4-1. Thank you to all the parents and staff that came along to support them! A huge thank you to their mentors Ms R Gleeson and Ms A Byrne.

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Back Row: Aisling Maher, Julieann Doyle, Jessica McGuire, Aoife Reehill, Vanessa Gladney, Daisy Mae McCormack, Caoimhe Fitton, Eve Dillon, Molly Whelan, Emily Rose Sheridan.
Front Row: Aobha Donnelly, Lana Daly, Kriti Tummala, Eadaoin Butler, Elyse McIlreavy, Holly Ennis, Hollie Lyons, Hannah Burke, Lily O'Connor, Martha Deighan, Sarah Bastible


First Holy Communion in Scoil Mhuire GNS
On Saturday May 24th, the girls from Second Class made their First Holy Communion in St Mary's Church. It was a wonderful day for all of the girls and their families. Their teachers Ms Walsh, Ms Dempsey, Ms Kenny and their SNA Ms Cooper were so proud of the girls. A big thank you to the pupils from Fourth Class who sang beautifully in the choir, led by Ms Faughnan.

Scoil Mhuire GNS Hockey Success
Scoil Mhuire GNS shone at the Rory Cunningham Cup held in Weston Hockey Club on a very sunny Friday morning on the 16th of May. All three of the school's hockey teams played with great skill, determination, and teamwork throughout the tournament. A special well done to all of our players, including some brand new to hockey, who showed great spirit and promise. We're especially proud of our Sixth Class team who emerged as overall winners!
A huge well done to all involved - a fantastic achievement for the school!

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Santry Sports
On Monday May 19th, pupils from Fifth and Sixth Class attended the Santry Sports Athletics event. They took part in various track and field competitions, showcasing their talent. The 5th class relay team performed exceptionally well throughout the heats, and secured a place in the final. It was a great day out for all.

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Grandparent's Day
On Wednesday, 7th May, First and Fifth Classes in Scoil Mhuire GNS welcomed some very special visitors into their school - their wonderful grandparents! Grandparents were treated to a concert, with songs, poems and beautiful tin whistle playing, followed by a tour of their granddaughters' classrooms to showcase their projects and art work. The girls enjoyed meeting each other's grandparents in the hall where tea and chats were flowing!
It was a joyful and heartwarming morning, and we were so proud of the children for making their Grandparents feel so welcome and loved.

Ruaille Buaille
The pupils of Scoil Mhuire GNS have been enjoying the lead up to the Ruaille Buaille Music Festival. Pupils in Ms Faughnan's Fourth class participated in a Composition workshop with composer Abigail Smith. They experimented with sounds in the environment to create a unique composition. Furthermore, our musicians from classes 4th-6th have been busy practising their performance which will take place on Saturday June 7th in Lucan House. Well done to all the girls involved.