Meán Scoil Mhuire, Longford, has talks, programmes and a stand up week

Maynooth University Talk
Our Guidance Department College Talks Series continued today with a Motivational Talk by Kay Mitchell of Maynooth University for all our Fifth-Year students on Wednesday, November 5. Kay shared valuable information and practical guidance on how to maximise achievement at Senior Cycle. Kay then presented an informative and inspiring talk to our Sixth-Year students on how to prepare for college. Kay also outlined the range of courses and facilities available to students who choose to study at Maynooth University. We would like to thank Kay from Maynooth University for sharing her expertise with our students. Thank you also to Ms Fallon for organising this worthwhile event.

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Comhairle na nÓg
Our Student Council members were delighted to represent the student voice of Meán Scoil Mhuire at the Comhairle na nOg event in the Longford Arms on Thursday, October 23. The girls got the opportunity to share their opinions on matters that are relevant to the students of Longford including mental health, exam stress and youth facilities. The event also had workshops in drumming and the bodhran! Thank you to Ms Clancy and all the students for their time and dedication.

Social Enterprise Programme
As part of their Social Enterprise programme, TY students and their teacher, Ms O'Brien visited the EDI Centre in Longford on Wednesday, November 5 last. We would like to thank Margaret Mulligan (Just Transition Officer, Longford Co Council) for the very informative talk on Social Enterprise and to Enda McManus for the tour of the EDI Centre. The girls really enjoyed the visit!

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Stand Up Week 2025
Stand Up Week is a National Awareness Week where schools take a stand against homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying. Our Stand Up Week committee worked tirelessly at the beginning of the week, preparing and creating colourful displays to encourage members of the school community to reflect on the meaning of Stand Up Week and the importance of the Stand Up Week message. The week’s events culminated in a colourful fashion show on Friday, November 7, where students and staff were encouraged to dress in all the colours of the rainbow! Thank you to Ms Daly and her committee for all their efforts this week!