Dear Parents, Guardians, and Members of the Community,

Looking Back on a Wonderful Year at Scoil Mhuire

As our final term comes to an end, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the many highlights that have made this school year so special. Scoil Mhuire has once again been a place of creativity, achievement, and community spirit.

Some of the standout moments from the year include:

• A festive and joyful Christmas Concert, raising funds for St Joseph’s Church and Connemara Therapeutic Riding
• Our talented school band led the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Clifden and performed at Trad Fest
• A successful and engaging Wellness Week, with a focus on mental health, mindfulness, and physical wellbeing
• The launch of our Bí Cineálta policy, promoting kindness and respect in everyday school life
• The establishment of our Student Council, encouraging pupil leadership and voice
• Delivery of Restorative Practice training for both staff and parents, supporting positive relationships across our school community
• Participation in the Clifden Arts Festival and a vibrant in-school Arts Week, giving pupils opportunities to explore drama, music, and visual art
• Strong participation in charity initiatives, including the Team Hope Shoebox Appeal, school raffles, and concerts

In total, €1,775 was raised by our pupils to support local and national charities, including St Joseph’s Church, Connemara Therapeutic Riding, St Vincent de Paul, and the Amber Flag mental health initiative

• Continued excellence in sport and extra-curricular activities, including GAA, rugby, swimming, chess, and various blitzes
• Peace Proms – A wonderful musical experience where our pupils joined with schools from across the region to perform in a spectacular choral celebration at the University of Limerick

These achievements, along with the daily joy of learning, friendship, and growth, have made this a memorable year for all at Scoil Mhuire.

We are proud of all that our pupils, staff, and wider community have achieved together this year, and we look forward to building on this success in the year ahead.

Wishing you all a wonderful summer.

Le gach dea-ghuí,
Dara McAleer
Principal