Open Night 2017
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- Published on Thursday, 08 September 2016 14:48
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Amber Flag
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- Published on Thursday, 15 October 2015 22:46
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Amber Flag Committee
Introducing the twenty student members of this year's Amber Flag Committee. These eager and energetic young ladies will now set about the business of promoting positive mental health and well-being among our school community.
It does bear mentioning that nearly 150 of our students put themselves forward for the committee. This is an amazing level of interest that we are all incredibly proud of. We would like to sincerely thank them for their enthusiasm and wholeheartedly encourage them to participate again next year
TY Musical
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- Published on Wednesday, 07 October 2015 21:38
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The Transition Year Musical 2016/17 is Back to the 80’s.
Dates 2nd, 3rd and 4th of December 2016.
Best of luck to the Transition Year students of Ardscoil Mhuire and St Munchin's College.
Let the rehearsals begin with gusto!
Updates to follow.
Anti-Bullying Week
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- Published on Wednesday, 07 October 2015 21:20
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Anti-Bullying Week 2015 ***
This year's Anti-Bullying Week couldn't be more perfectly timed as it coincides with both the launch of our Amber Flag Initiative and World Mental Health Day on Friday.
All students started the week by participating in a presentation on bullying with a special emphasis on cyber-bullying and online safety. They were also encouraged not to stand idly by in a situation where they see someone else being bullied and to report it immediately an...d appropriately.
This excellent work will be built upon all this week by the subject teachers, as they incorporate anti-bullying messages and themes into their lessons
Green Flag Energy
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- Published on Tuesday, 03 March 2015 11:57
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Online survey
Our survey indicated that levels of awareness were good.
65% of those surveyed knew the recommended temperature for a classroom was 18 oC.
Over half our participants were aware that it is estimated that we only have enough oil to last approx. 50 years. Participants showed good awareness regarding the savings that can be made by using energy saving light bulbs. Knowledge of renewable and non renewable sources of energy were also impressive
However, some responses demonstrated that there is room for improvement regarding practices at home. Examples include 73% of those surveyed tend to leave chargers pugged in when not using them. 76% leaving lights on when leaving the room, 59% boiling the full kettle for one cup of tea and 19% guilty of putting on the dishwasher or washing machine when only half full. Not surprising given that it is an all girls secondary school some VERY long showers were admitted. At least they were honest! We addressed these practices by trying to raise awareness in response to our findings. On the plus side we found some great practices regarding energy efficiency measures, for example, 75% responded that they have insulation in walls, attics or floors. 79% use low energy bulbs, 36% use draught proof measures on doors or windows and some vent reported impressive energy initiatives such a solar panels and heat recovery systems in their homes.
Green code
A -lways recycle
S- witch off
M -ake a difference
L- ove the planet
Exam years were not taken out of class, therefore, in class initiatives were devised for 3rd and 6th years mainly during RE and CSPE. Teachers made a particular effort to link energy where possible/appropriate.