by StMarysSchoolAdmin | Feb 27, 2026 | General News
Chronic absences at ages nine and 13 linked to depression and higher stress levels in early adult years Even short spells of school absence of one to two days at age 13 are linked to lower Leaving Certificate grades, a report from the Economic and Social... 
by StMarysSchoolAdmin | Feb 26, 2026 | General News
Our First Year team placed 4th at the Irish National VEX Competition at MTU in Cork on Wednesday The lads were very competitive all day, climbing from 7th at the lunch break to finish an incredible 4th overall Congratulations to Tom Sheeran, Ben Cahill, Charlie... 
by StMarysSchoolAdmin | Feb 25, 2026 | General News
Closing Date is this coming Monday, March 2nd. AMS will return to our school to carry out cardiac screening on students during a school day who register online by March 2nd. The screening will take place at the end of March. If your family is a member of Laya Health... 
by StMarysSchoolAdmin | Feb 24, 2026 | General News
On Friday 13th February, members of Ms. Lalor’s 2B History class took a tour of the Old Fort of Portlaoise and visited the Local History Room in Portlaoise Library. There they listened to a talk by Sinéad Holland on how to approach History CBA1 The Past in Our... 
by StMarysSchoolAdmin | Feb 24, 2026 | General News
The wait is over! Meet some of the incredibly talented students bringing this year’s production to life. Get ready to ‘Hit Me With Your Best Shot’, because this cast is bringing big energy, big vocals and even bigger 80s vibes! Rock of Ages – Teen Edition...
