Italian Trip 2018
Thursday began earlier than normal (2.30am) for those St. Mary's students travelling to Northern Italy. After an enjoyable flight, they arrived in Verona for their first experience of Italian culture and history. Verona, 
with visits to the magnificent Roman Arena and Juliet's Balcony, were the highlights of that day.
The evening was spent on a local farm learning pizza making before heading to Sirmione. Venice was the next city on the itinerary and a guided tour, visit to a glass factory, a gondola and boat journey, made sure Venice would have a place in the
hearts of all of the St. Mary's group.
Saturday was the day for the thrill seekers in the group as Gardaland was the plan. Excitement was high as everyone enjoyed the theme park and there is no doubt all experienced an adrenaline rush or two.
The final day of the tour began with a boat tour on Lake Garda around the town of Sirmione and finished with the all important trip to the Orio Shopping Centre, before heading to the airport for the flight home. All students really enjoyed the experience and many thanks to Mr. Brogan, Ms. Feighery, Ms. Howard (tour organiser), Ms. Kiernan and Ms. O'Sullivan who accompanied the students.
March - an Eventful Month
Many thanks to staff, parents and the army who did wonderful work on Monday 4th March to clear pathways and the school avenue so that classes could resume after Storm Emma.
Well done to all those involved in the Transition year Musical, 'The Wizard of Oz'. The musical, despite the setback of snow and reduced rehearsal time, was performed to a full house each night and the audiences were treated to a spectacle of song, dance, costumes and lighting effects. All were delighted when Tin Man, Lion and Scarecrow each discovered their heart's desire and Dorothy realised 'there's no place like home'.
Well done to Hazel McLoughlin, TY, who finished 13th in the intermediate girls race & qualified for the All Ireland Schools Cross Country which will be held in Waterford IT. Best of luck to Hazel, Ms. O'Sullivan and Ms. Feherty from all in St. Mary’s.
Board of Management Awards
Students from the Leaving Certificate class of 2016/17 at St. Mary’s College, Naas, were honoured at the annual Awards Night, held in the school, on Friday, January 12th. The award recipients and their guests, present and retired staff, members of the Board of Management, Parents’ Council, Past Pupils’ Association and Student Council were in attendance at the ceremony. The girls received awards in recognition of their exceptional academic achievement and their overall contribution to school life. Board of Management Chairperson, Mr. John Clancy and Principal, Rita McCabe, spoke of the honour these girls brought to themselves, their families and the school. They are to be heartily congratulated and are living proof of the school’s ethos which encourages both talent and effort.
42 students received Academic Excellence awards, achieving 500 points or more in their Leaving Certificate exam: Sarah Behan Cahill, Bethaney Blaney, Sadie Byrne, Kate Coffey, Áife Conboy, Orla Conboy, Aoife Condon, Isabel Connors, Maria Cooke, Lauren Corkery, Mary Creaton, Ailbhe Cullen, Emma Cusack, Oonagh Deegan, Niamh Dempsey, Natasha Doyle, Ciara Durkan, Ruan Gormley, Rebecca Greevy Dillon, Grace Hanlon, Alice Hennelly, Sarah Kelly, Niamh Kinahan, Alice Linehan, Córa Moloney, Margaret Mullaney, Louise Murphy, Méabh Ní Raghallaigh, Aoife O’Boyle, Eimear O’Connor, Jessica O’Hanlon, Ruth O’Hara, Clare O’Sullivan, Laura Owens, Éadaoin Rice, Gemma Robotham, Emily Roche, Aoife Ryan, Áine Sheehan, Amy Slattery, Ekaterina Smirnova and Alison Walsh.
Cycle against Suicide Congress
On January 18th, 64 TY students had the opportunity to attend this year's annual Cycle Against Suicide congress in the 3Arena. The organisation's powerful message “it’s ok not to feel ok; and it’s absolutely ok to ask for help” was delivered throughout the day by inspirational guest speakers who shared their stories of hope and overcoming difficulties in their lives. While it was an emotional and thought provoking day, the girls thoroughly enjoyed the experience and now look forward to Schools Go Orange on February 9th.
John Paul 11 Awards
Congratulations to St. Mary's John Paul 11 recipients who received their awards recently from Bishop Denis Nulty. 
This award, created to commemorate the late Pope John Paul 11, is committed to helping young people enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional and social development through participation in school, parish and community activities.