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The achievements of students of Scoil Mhuire Mercy Secondary School Kanturk were recognised at the 2015 Awards Ceremony on Friday October 23rd.

Deputy Principal Denis Keating acted as MC as the afternoon’s proceedings began with a song by Green Day performed by the school choir under the direction of music teacher Mary Farrell.

The special guest for the occasion was Dr. Marie Griffin CEO of CEIST.

Addressing the award recipients, the student body, school staff and guests, Dr. Griffin said it was both an honour and a pleasure to be invited to speak at and present the Scoil Mhuire awards. Before presenting the awards Dr. Griffin congratulated the award winners, parents and staff on their wonderful talents and achievements.

The introductions and citations were read by Ms Caitriona McNamara and Mr. Rickie O’Keeffe and following these presentations School Principal Ms Miriam Downey addressed those present. She congratulated all the winners who have contributed in some remarkable way in their chosen award category. She said ‘This is our way of publicly acknowledging this contribution, of saying that while we are proud of all of our students, you earn a particular accolade. Success does not come easily, but demonstrates what can be achieved by effort, determination and self-belief’. Ms Downey thanked all the musicians, singers and performers under the guidance of Mrs. Farrell for the afternoon’s entertainment, special guest Dr. Marie Griffin, MC Mr. Keating and Mr. O’Keeffe and Ms McNamara for reading the citations.

The afternoon’s proceedings ended with a performance of ‘Tell me it’s not true’ from the musical Blood Brothers sung by the school choir.

The full list of award winners is as follows:

Prospective students and their families attended Open day on October 3rd 2015 in huge numbers. Principal Miriam Downey addressed those attending and highlighted the impressive range of subjects available to students, the stunning results achieved in recent State Examinations and superb modern facilities and resources provided by Scoil Mhuire. Visitors on the day were treated to an amazing range of activities including a Magic Science Show, Deal or No Deal presented by the maths department, fun and games in the Gym, a scene from Blood Brothers, an Irish musical play as well as face painting and movie make-up created by the art department. We would like to thank to all those who took the time to visit us on the day. We look forward to welcoming students intending to start in Scoil Mhuire in September 2016 to our enrolment morning on November 14th.

Scoil Mhuire is delighted to welcome pupils from 6th class, their families and the wider community to our Open Day on Saturday 3rd October. Viewing of school facilities along with displays and presentations will take place from 10:00 to 15:00. An address by Principal Miriam Downey will take place at 11:30 and will be repeated at 14:00. Enrolment for incoming students will be on Saturday 15th November.