Meánscoil Mhuire Longford

Meán Scoil Mhuire, set in the heart of Longford town, was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1861. Meán Scoil Mhuire is a centre for the formation of youth. It respects the dignity of each person, with her unique background, tradition and beliefs. It provides a disciplined atmosphere in which the pupils can grow and mature.Pupils are exposed to a rich cultural heritage, and acquire knowledge and skills which enable them to understand and respect themselves, others and the environment in which they live.

Choosing the right school for your daughter is probably one of the most important decisions that you will ever make. In an atmosphere of mutual understanding and respect, your daughter will be challenged by an exciting academic curriculum allied to a wealth of sporting and cultural activities. At the core of any great school is its staff  and  Meán Scoil Mhuire's teachers are experienced and highly qualified professionals committed to the holistic development of each student.

We believe that interacting with students and staff is central to understanding what is so special about our School.

Co-Curricular Activities

Basketball: 

We have a very strong reputation where basketball is concerned in our school.  Our Teams are being lead by coaches Ms. B. McGrath and Ms. C. Hardiman who strive to get the best out of our girls. Pictured above; 1st Year A Basketball Team who won silver in the All Ireland final 2011.

Concern Debating:

Our school also has an English debating team which takes part in the Concern Debates each year with the help of Ms. Keogh. Our team this year reached the top sixteen schools in the country.

ECDL:

Mean Scoil Mhuire offers the ECDL programme to TY, 5th and 6th Year Students. The cost for the student in 2011/2012 is €135. This includes an online learning system, an automatic testing system (including seven mock exams and seven certification exams) and certification from ICS Skills.

Equestrian:

Another Extracurricular activity our school is involved in is Show Jumping. Our Equestrian team this year consists of Joanne Whyte, Evie Moloney, Rebecca Casey and Aisling McGreal, Alice Whyte, Jade Hoare….

Gael Linn Debating:

Mean Scoil Mhuire has an Irish debating team which takes part in the Gael Linn debates each year. Our team this particular year, which was made up of Rachel Bourke (Captain), Ann-Marie Mc Dermott and Niamh Mahon, reached the All Ireland finals under the guidance of Ms. Keogh.

Gaelic:

Football teams are available to girls of all ages in the school. This year in particular our Gaelic teams were very successful as the Under 16 team, coached by Mr. Carroll, brought home the All Ireland title.

Gaisce:

Every year, students from Mean Scoil Mhuire take part in Gaisce – the President's Award. This award is Ireland's National Challenge Award, the country's most prestigious and respected individual award programme, and a challenge from the President of Ireland, to young people between 15 and 25 years of age.

Music:

Students participate in a wide range of musical activities. The school choir sing at liturgical services & present an annual carol service. The chamber group perform on formal school occasions. Students participate in song writing workshops where they compose and perform original songs.

Peer Mentors:

A small group of fifth year students take part in the "Peer Mentors" programme. They become a "Peer Mentor" to a small group of first year students. This initiative was put in place to help the first year students settle in to their new school and surroundings. First year students are encouraged to take on board the advice of their Peer Mentor.

Swimming:

Congratulations to Ciara McNevin who won a silver medal in the 100m freestyle at the All Ireland Schools swimming championships in Galway recently. Leia Valentine won a bronze medal in the intermediate 100m breaststroke. The intermediate team of Leia Valentine, Ciara McNevin, Rachel Ward and Ciara Flynn won bronze in the freestyle relay.

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