News 2004

Over academic year 2003-2004 we updated this section with items or photographs which we felt were of interest and are not otherwise covered in our web page.

New Head Appointed

Mr. Wynn Oliver has been appointed Headmaster of Sligo Grammar School. Originally from Castleblayney, a past pupil of Monaghan Collegiate School and graduate of Trinity College Dublin he is presently based in Dublin. Mr. Oliver has been Head of First Year and a teacher of Business Studies and Accounting in St. Andrew’s College for the past eleven years. We look forward to him joining our school

Canon Merrick Resigns

Sadly this summer we say "goodbye" to our headmaster Canon John Merrick. Canon Merrick has led the school for 18 years during which time the school has grown significantly. Over these years the fabric and extent of the campus has been extensively and tastefully developed. Under his guidance the family, pastoral and value driven atmosphere of the school remained a distinctive and important feature. Alongside this the intellectual, personal and social development of each and every member of the community was important to Canon Merrick.

On Thursday 20th May in Calry Church we recognised and gave thanks for these and the many other achievements and attributes of Canon Merrick and his wife Roberta. Presentations were made following the service. Click here to view photographs and get a flavour of the warmth of the evening.

Mrs Carter Retires

After a long and dedicated career in the Grammar School Mrs Carter one of our Home Economics teachers has retired.

We wish her and her husband many years of happiness as they taste freedom from the chains of work!!

Sports Day

At our most successful sports day recently we again included a Special Olympics section for our friends from Cregg House who join us each week for a Physical Education class. See the photo to the right
Click here to see a photo of the day's Cup winners.

May Day Parade

As Sligo welcomed Hungary into the EU SGS took part in the May Day Parade - left pupils from forms 2 and 4 prepare to dance the Samba in colourful costumes!!!

Jumble Sale

A group of Second year students had been organising a jumble sale with Mrs. Swinburne for three weeks in aid of trócaire, the sale achieved great interest and raised €300

CSPE Elections

The recent election held by form3 CSPE class came to a nail biting finish at the count in the school's Calry Hall!!

Pictured left the votes are anxiously being counted.

St. Patrick's Day Parade

A number of First Year and Transition Year students, with the help of Mrs Johnston, created a float for the St. Patrick's day parade. It was, a big success, enjoyed by the crowds and gaining the honour of best float by a school in the parade.

Form 6 Concert

Our talented 6th years took time out from study to raise money for their "Debs". They got a group together and performed a medley of "golden oldies" to an enraptured audience - or so they believe. €250 was raised - every little helps - they are open to ANY additional donations for this good cause!

Sligo Grammar School Staff turns International!...

Sligo Grammar School is proud to announce our three new languages teachers. Hiroko Moore and Ito Tadayuki, her assistant, are from Japan. For the first time ever Japanese is being taught in Sligo Grammar School to Transition Year students. Brigitta Müller is our new German assistant. We are delighted to welcome them all.

And so do the students!

This year we have an astonishing twenty-five boarders who are visiting us from foreign countries, we hope that they enjoy their stay. Double click the picture for a larger picture.

We welcome Jake!

One of our students who was unfortunate to lose his sight, has been given a guide dog to aid him. Incidentally this is the first time a student of Sligo Grammar School has ever had the assistance of a guide dog. The student and his assistant are pictured right.

Lissadell House

Before its imminent closing to the public, a group of Transition Year students visited the historic building on for a joint English and History trip.

Sligo Abbey

A group of Transition Year students also visited Sligo Abbey for a History trip recently. The Abbey is a major historical point in Sligo.

SGS becomes a Green School

The school has registered with the international Foundation of Environmental Education and we hope to achieve a Green Flag within three years. As part of the campaign we are currently recycling plastic, cans, paper and cardboard. Already waste from the teaching block has reduced by about 25%.