News for the Academic Year 2009-2010
The Cabin
The Cabin is now fully complete and is currently open to all students at lunchtime from 1:30 to 1:50 on a Tuesday, and on Wednesdays from 1:05 -1.50 for "Cabin Fever"!
The Cabin provides a space where students can come to sit or think etc.... There are lots of interactive objects! For example we have a shredding machine if a person feels the need to write a problem down and say sorry to God and this way it can symbolise being forgiven and getting rid of it! Also, there is a notice board where people can pin up prayers.
Inside the cabin it has a homely feel! There are books, paper, a DVD player and lots more. Left - two students escaping from their hectic lives!
snow!!!
After the Christmas holidays the school was due to open again on Thursday 7th January. But due to the cold snap not many people turned up. The school then decided not to open on Friday as it would have been too dangerous for the pupils to come in. Over the weekend the Minister for Education announced that all schools will stay shut until Thursday 14th, much to the delight of the students!!! But he then retracted this statement on Monday, and the school opened its doors again on Wednesday 13th.
Carol Service
The annual Carol Service was held again this year in Calry Church. It was the traditional '9 Lessons and 9 Carols' and as always the choir gave a stunning performance.
"The Cabin" - Our New Sacred Space
Right you can see Harry building
on our new Sacred Space -"The Cabin" which is situated to the right of
the school building entrance.
The purpose of this new cabin is
to provide an area within the school to support Christian Spiritual
growth and exploration in an innovative and fresh way.
The interior is still being
developed - w
"Prize Day"
The annual school prize day was held in Calry Church. It started with an short Service of Worship and was followed by the head boy and head girl (left) delivering the Annual School Report. The guest speaker was Dr. Wendy Marsden from the University of Edinburgh.
Revd. Noel Regan spoke on behalf of the Board of Directors and the headmaster also addressed the gathering.
Academic attainment and effort as well as a range of extra-curricular achievements were honoured in a presentation of awards.
Following the ceremonies everyone adjourned to the dining hall for lunch.
Junior Certificate results are announced
Great excitement greeted the announcement of the Junior Certificate results - there were plenty of happy smiles! This group are now in Transition Year and are about to take over updating this webpage.
Farewell to MR. Costello
We say a fond farewell to Mr. Costello after years of service to the school. He will be missed by all especially his students, who'll miss his amiable character and his good sense of humour. We wish him good luck in his retirement.
Congratulations to Mr. Griffin, our new vice principle
Following the retirement of Mr. Morris at the start of this year Mr. Griffin took over his position as the new vice principle of our school. He is keeping a tight reign on the uniforms and also doing many other things behind the scenes. But he is enjoying his new role and hopes to make many more improvements to the school.
Morris' farewell party
Oliver Morris' many achievements and contributions to the life of Sligo Grammar School were celebrated at a gathering in the Clarion Hotel. Presentations were made by the Staff, the Board of Directors, the Parents Association and the Past Pupils. The evening was rich in memories, laughter and emotion. We may have lost Mr. Morris as a deeply committed colleague but know he will always remain as a friend.
Hello and goodbye!
We wish to welcome all our new pupils - we hope they will be happy in our school. We also welcome our new teachers. Left first years studying history.
Our warmest congratulations are extended to the students who have just got their Leaving Certificate. Good luck to you all as you move on into college or the work-place - do keep in touch!