Archive for 2013

On Thursday morning we had our Advent mass in Emmaus Chapel, Deaf Village Ireland. The boys from the primary school had prepared a Nativity play for us and lead us in some carols. Then after lunch we had a Christmas party for all the boys and a special visitor, Santa Claus, arrived and told the...

This year we are delighted to welcome our Author in Residence, Mr. Conor Kostick,PhD Conor is an historian and successful children’s writer of 14 books to date, including such titles as “Epic”, “Edda”, “Strongbow” and his latest novel “Wishes”. We have already had two wonderful creative writing workshops with Conor and are looking forward to...

This week from 9th to 13th December, our students and staff are enjoying the “Drop Everything and Read” initiative. Everyday we down tools for 20 minutes and get together to enjoy the gift of reading. We have purchased a variety of new books, magazines and other reading materials to add to our ever-expanding library. Thanks...

Once again we participated in the Team Hope Shoe Box Appeal. The entire school-pupils and staff- entered into the spirit and we managed to surpass last year’s number of boxes. Our final total was 58 and we hope that they will bring some joy to the boys and girls who receive them....

FETAC Certificates were presented to three students today (Friday 15th November 2013) by Liam O’Dwyer (CEO of CIDP). The students who got certificates were Piaras, Adrian and Laura. The FETAC programme is a joint programme between St Mary’s and St Joseph’s school for the Deaf in Cabra. Well done to all involved!...