St Mary's Grammar School, Magherafelt - Staff Welcome to the website of St. Mary's Grammar School, Castledawson Rd, Magherafelt, Northern Ireland PrincipalMr P. McClean Sunday Times Secondary School of the Year 2023 Home Our School Our Story Our History Vision and Aims Catholic Ethos Staff Governance Policies Partnerships Vacancies Admissions An injury time free from Ronan McKenna saw St Mary's Magherafelt pick up their first win of the season (0-7 to 0-6) in their MacRory Cup Round 1 clash with St Patrick's Cavan on Saturday afternoon in Breffni Park. 74 members Join group About Discussion More About Discussion About this group After an astounding 25 years has passed since leaving school, it's time to get together and reminisce on the old days and catch up on the times since Private 'The Convent' lost all three group games, despite sterling performances against Omagh CBS and St Patrick's Armagh. This is a wonderful reflection of the myriad elements that go together to make a successful school a huge range of extra-curricular opportunities, hard-working teaching and support staff, a supportive and responsive parental body, high expectations, high-quality learning and teaching and, of course, our dedicated and ambitious pupils.. A few generic questions are asked towards the end of the article. English paper: 60 questions must be answered in 50 minutes by the students. Perrott Hill School. It is not hard to see the capability of individuals and teams across the broad spectrum of our school. Our school is a unique place with a long tradition of academic excellence and service to our local community. Mercifully, last September the Ulster Schools GAA schedule returned and it has resulted in a unique final pairing with the Cookstown men bidding to win their first ever title against the a side who have been in two of the three most recent finals, winning in 2017 before losing the decider to St Ronans Lurgan a year later. E-mail: info . St. Mary's Grammar School, Magherafelt has welcomed Mr Paul McClean as its new Principal. And without them the bottom five schools on the GCSE league table where less than 20% achieved pass grades will certainly not be able to improve. When you see the names on paper, they have lots of good footballers, he said, while referring to their sheer size across the middle. Thats the take of John McElholm, a member of the Magherafelt management team, as the Derry school bid to back up their maiden success of 2017. Omagh Integrated PS. DCI John Caldwell: The New IRA threat after Omagh shooting, The Firm: Inside Lurgan and Portadowns cross-community crime gang. She added: These have been a challenging few years for teachers, pupils and their parents, and the success of many in our league table is testament to the stamina and support shown by all concerned. It is about respect for others and respect for themselves. The Athletic Grounds in Armagh hosts the meeting between the 2017 winners from Magherafelt and first-time finalists Holy Trinity. However, the academic outcomes, which are first class at every level, are a by-product of the culture of challenge and support that exists here in the classroom and far beyond. 3 Castledawson Road Corrigan Park, Belfast 2:30pm St Mary's Magherafelt are back in consecutive Danske Bank U19 Casement Cup Finals, . St Mary's Grammar School in Magherafelt has been named the best performing secondary school in Northern Ireland. Holy Trinity Cookstown: Rian Smith; Sean OHare, Callan Kelly, Luke Cullen; Michael Oscar Devlin. Will the Windsor Framework be enough for the DUP? Michael Ceglinski, principal of McCracken County High School in Western Kentucky, has been suspended with pay and charged with two misdemeanors after allegedly not . Mr McClean left St. Dominics to take up the role of Principal in Cross and Passion College, Ballycastle in 2016, leading the school during a period of great success for the college community. In fairness Edgar responded with a decent goal at the other end and Caoimhn Killyleagh added a point. [5], The Salters Company of London[6] was granted the surrounding lands in South Londonderry in the seventeenth century as part of the Plantation of Ulster. . Then in the 50thminute a long clearance out of defence was taken at pace by Johnstone who ran straight through the centre and fired the sliotar to the roof of the net for his second goal. In that time, our students have been shaped and developed by world events in a way that none of us could ever have i, St. Mary's Ladies Crowned Ulster Champions, The St. Marys Under 20s ladies made school history on 26 January 2023 by defeating Loreto Omagh - last years Under-16 All-Ireland winners - in the Ulster Final which was played at the Mid-Ulster Sports Arena, Cookstown. Magherafelt Check Pages 1-32 of St. Mary's Grammar School, Magherafelt Prospectus in the flip PDF version. It liftedits second MacRory Cup in Gaelic football, while A-level pupilsbroke records with exam success. St. Mary's Grammar School Official Facebook Page Mr McClean was keen to highlight the hard work that goes on in the background, often carried out unnoticed. Helen Davies, editor of The Sunday Times Parent Power guide, said pupils, teachers and families could be proud of their efforts after a difficult period. St Patrick's Academy Dungannon 0-09. They are boys that have played in big games and this will not faze them, he said. The green ribbon is the international symbol of mental health awareness and all pupils and staff wer. It was those statistics which lifted the school to the top of the academic tree. It was the highest local school in the Sunday Times' School Guide and number. It was the highest local school in the Sunday Times School Guide and number 34 in the UK as a whole. Download 16062 St Mary's Magherafelt Prospectus 2016 WEB PDF for free. The road is a single-carriageway around the eastern edge of the town connecting Moneymore Road and Castledawson Road. St Mary's Magherafelt, managed by Kevin Brady, Ronan Devlin and John McElholm, have named an unchanged team from their semi-final win over Omagh CBS. [8], Magherafelt lies on the A31 route which connects the south west of the province (Tyrone, Fermanagh) to the north east (Coleraine, Ballymena etc.). A wonderful tower and stonework. At the 2011 census, there were 8,805 people living in Magherafelt. St. Mary's Magherafelt v Holy Trinity Cookstown Live coverage of the 2022 Macrory Cup Final between St. Mary's & Holy Trinity. The school was founded by the Christian Brothers' in 1866 and moved to our current site in 1968. With Jack Convery placing ODonnell for a fine point a minute later, St Marys were building up a head of steam. Subs: Ray McKenna for D Martin (45), Pdraig McKevitt for E Stanley (45). St Mary's Magherafelt 1-10. Also pictured (left) are Colm's son and QUB Allstar Hurler of the Futur, St. Mary's supports The Olive Branch on World Mental Health Day 2022, To mark World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2022, St. Marys Take 5 Pupil Champions made green ribbons which were distributed to pupils and staff. Sunday Times Secondary School of the Year 2023. This is a wonderful reflection of the myriad elements that go together to make a successful school a huge range of extra-curricular opportunities, hard-working teaching and support staff, a supportive and responsive parental body, high expectations, high-quality learning and teaching and, of course, our dedicated and ambitious pupils.. But, as always for. St. Mary's Grammar School is a grammar school located in Magherafelt, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. St Marys Grammar School is ranked second in Magherafelt based on its performance data and Ofsted rating. Aquinas Diocesan Grammar School in Belfast was second in the list, with Our Lady and St Patricks College in Knock coming in third place. From my first day in post, I have received such a warm welcome from staff and pupils. Magherafelt 0.6 mi $$ - $$$ Steakhouse Irish Bar. 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There is some buzz around the school and its great times, McElholm commented. Magherafelt 11:00 AM Wednesday 01-Mar-2023 Daily Mass (Weekly ) 11:00 AM Our Lady of the Assumption, Magherafelt centre@magherfeltparish.org www.magherafeltparish.org Next Scheduled Event Daily Mass (Weekly ) Today 11:00 AM Recordings of past events at Our Lady of the Assumption, Magherafelt It is also clear that more attention is being placed on wellbeing and mental health, from meditation rooms to counselling support. Tel: 028 796 32186 Email: info@stpiusx.magherafelt.ni.sch.uk Admissions Criteria Admissions Criteria Admissions Year 8 Admissions Year 9-12 Admissions Year 13-14 College Open-Day for pupils & parents will launch on Saturday 14th January 2023 at 9.30am (Visits to the school can be arranged by appointment). Back - Eva Small, Kate Higgins (capt), Niamh O'Donnell, Leah Brewster, Sarah Heron. 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Rebekah spoke about her experience of using languages in her day to day work. Looking ahead to Sunday and McElholm isnt surprised its Holy Trinity who advanced on the other side of the draw. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Danske Bank Casement Cup Hurling semi-final, St Marys Magherafelt 2-17 St Malachys Belfast 2-4. More important than any set of grades or access to university is leaving St Marys with a value system that sets our pupils up for life. [3] It is the biggest town in the south of the county and is the social, economic and political hub of the area. Holy Trinity's Road to the final Round 1. Joining the school at the beginning of its 95, year, Mr McClean will lead the school towards the very significant milestone of its centenary. 5.65% of people aged 1674 were unemployed. > The Work of the Assembly > Questions > Weekly Answers Booklet > Friday 12 November 2010 : This publication contains the written answers to questions tabled by Members. Having gained a degree in accounting from Queen's University, Belfast, Mr McClean later pursued a career in education and held teaching positions in schools in England . Mr McClean was keen to highlight the hard work that goes on in the background, often carried out unnoticed. As a part of the admissions process for entry into Year 8, St. Marys is a member of the Post-Primary Transfer Consortium (PPTC), which uses the GL Entrance Assessment English and Mathematics. These additional programmes in schools have proven their worth, yet cuts to school budgets may endanger them. We wish him a long and healthy retirement.. 212 were here. We give them the freedom and leeway to do that. "More important than any set of grades or access to university is leaving St Mary's with a value system that sets pupils up for life," he says. Football ace Johnstone, showed he adapt to the small ball with no trouble, as he proved far too difficult for the St Malachys defence to contain and he shot a goal and seven points in the wind-assisted first half to put the game to bed at half-time. "I think Holy Trinity . Co. Derry, BT45 6BE 60 questions must be answered in 50 minutes by the students. The Armagh venue was packed last Sunday as the Orchard County defeated All-Ireland champions Tyrone and another bumper crowd is expected here today. 028 7963 2320 It has since been refurbished and now houses the town's library and tourist centre. St. Mary's Primary School and Nursery Unit St. Mary's Primary School and Nursery Unit Principal: Mrs Ita McMullan BA Hons PGCE PQH Telephone: 028 79 . Belfasts Strathearn School and the Friends School Lisburn completed the top five. Tweets & replies. Education Magherafelt stmarysmagherafelt.com Joined April 2015. Will the Windsor Framework be enough for the DUP? 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