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St Mary’s College A-level Results 2021

St Mary’s College A-Level Results 2021 Holly Harkin and her proud grandfather celebrating her excellent A-level results. Holly-Ella McLaughlin first pupil to receive her excellent A-level results this morning pictured with Principal Mr McGinn. Acting Vice Principal Mrs Kealey, Taylor …


Mrs Marie Lindsay – Silver Award for Lifetime Achievement

++ Saint Mary’s College headteacher wins Silver Award in The Award for Lifetime Achievement ++ ++ Marie Lindsay honoured as schools across the country celebrate Thank a Teacher Day to highlight families’ gratitude to school staff ++ Selected from thousands …


Appointment of New Principal

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Brendan McGinn as Principal of St Mary’s College, Derry. Mr McGinn began his career in 1993 as a music teacher at St Eugene’s High School, Castlederg. In September 2000, he joined …


Happy Retirement Mrs Finola Downey

Congratulations and best wishes to Mrs Finola Downey on her retirement. Mrs Downey served the school community of St Mary’s for 40 years and enjoyed a wonderful career, serving under 4 Principals. Her Legacy is central to the success of …


Happy Retirement Mrs Helena McLaughlin

Wishing Mrs Helena McLaughlin a very Happy Retirement after 26 years of service to the school community of St Mary’s College. Mrs McLaughlin gave many years of voluntary service prior to her employment. May our Lady Guardian of St Mary’s …


International Women Engineering Day 2021

STEPS Engineers Week is an annual campaign which promotes engineering and the importance of the profession to children in Ireland and is funded by Science Foundation Ireland, the Department of Education and Skills and industry leaders ARUP, ESB, Intel and …


Pope John Paul II Award 2021

Congratulations to the young people of Derry Diocese who received their Pope John Paul 11 Award last night in St Eugene’s Cathedral. Thank you to sisters Enya and Abbie for receiving the awards for the Year 14 students of Saint …


Celebrating 89th anniversary of Amelia Earhart in Ballyarnett

Thank you Amelia Derry Earhart & Mayor of Derry City & Strabane District for hosting our student competition winners Alex, Leah and Lucy at Ballyarnett to celebrate the 89th anniversary of #AmeliaEarhart #Derry historical flight.


Mrs Marie Lindsay – Retirement Gift

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Cllr Brian Tierney presenting Mrs Marie Lindsay, former principal of St Mary’s College, with a gift to mark her retirement.


Mental Health Awareness Week 2021

#connectwithnature was well and truly accomplished last week with Year 8 getting their hands dirty planting these beautiful pot plants! A great theme for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek which all pupils thoroughly enjoyed. Great #positivethoughts accompanied the plants too. We would like to …