. St. Mary's Grammar School, Magherafelt has welcomed Mr Paul McClean as its new Principal. The 2020 title was shared by St Colmans Newry and St Pats Maghera with the decider cancelled just days before it was scheduled to take place due to the pandemic. Midfielder Charlie Curley interrupted the run to tag on a point, but Johnstone and Lorcn ODonnell finished the first half scoring to make it 1-12 to 0-2 at the break. 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The current MP is Francie Molloy of Sinn Fin. We give them the freedom and leeway to do that. Will the Windsor Framework be enough for the DUP? It was the highest local school in the Sunday Times School Guide and number 34 in the UK as a whole. Sean OHare comes in for Shane Hughes at right full-back while Ryan Quinn replaces Michael McElhalton at top of the left. Mr McClean succeeds Mr Frank Dunlop who has retired after 36 years in the school. The town had its own Magherafelt District Council. We are just trying to keep the boys focussed and keep them grounded.. St Joseph's Primary School in Carryduff, for 435 pupils aged 5-11, with 52 part-time nursery places St Mary's Primary School, Portglenone, for 205 pupils with 27 part-time nursery places Our Lady and St Patrick's College, Knock, a Voluntary Grammar school for 1,260 pupils aged 11-18. The new Irish Sea Border: What does it mean? Oisn visited the school as part of the Sporting Chance Programme delivered b, St. Mary's Grammar School Thats the take of John McElholm, a member of the Magherafelt management team, as the Derry school bid to back up their maiden success of 2017. For many of these young Convent players the memories they created in the Cathedral City yesterday will never dim with time. St Mary's Grammar School in Magherafelt has been named the best performing secondary school in Northern Ireland. As a part of the admissions process for entry into Year 8, St. Marys is a member of the Post-Primary Transfer Consortium (PPTC), which uses the GL Entrance Assessment English and Mathematics. Three quarters achieved an A* or A grade, increasing to 92% for grades A* to B. There are currently no open days for St Marys Grammar School, Magherafelt but you can access the virtual tour from here. Our Cookies Policy can be found here via this link. [3] This represented an increase of 5.2% on the Census 2001 population of 8,372. St Macartan's Monaghan 1-07. No less impressive were his MacRory Cup colleagues James Sargeant and Niall ODonnell in the half-back line, while John McGurk hoovered up any ball that came past them. 260 Following. This is a wonderful reflection of the myriad elements that go together to make a successful school a huge range of extra-curricular opportunities, hard-working teaching and support staff, a supportive and responsive parental body, high expectations, high-quality learning and teaching and, of course, our dedicated and ambitious pupils.. We knew we were up against it and Omagh asked us different questions, but the most pleasing thing about it was how we regrouped after that bad start, he said. These additional programmes in schools have proven their worth, yet cuts to school budgets may endanger them. I recognise I am very lucky to have joined a school which is performing to such a high standard, said Mr McClean, who took over as principal in September. The league tables were determined by the percentage of examination entries gaining A* to B grades at A-level (given double weighting), the percentage of entries returning A* and A grades and the percentage graded 7, 8 and 9 at GCSE and iGCSE. Telephone: 02879628588. Two more Catholic grammar schools made up the top three in Northern Ireland. At the 2011 census, there were 8,805 people living in Magherafelt. They are expected to bring a good standard to every single training session, with intensity and a really good workrate.. St Marys new principal Paul McClean said while he was delighted with the result, grades were not his number one goal. I thank our staff right across the school for their efforts and energy over the past number of years, he said. It was those statistics which lifted the school to the top of the academic tree. Having worked within various education sectors, Mr McClean brings a wealth of experience to the role and I am confident that, with his vision and leadership, St. Marys will continue to evolve and maintain the provision of a first-class educational experience for its pupils. Co. Derry, BT45 6BE What kind of exam structure is it? Their 2022 management team will be John McKeever and Peter Canavan, who also manage Holy Trinity. Music Teacher - Miss A Mallon. The Sunday Times rankings used the first post-pandemic set of results for state and independent schoolsin England, Wales and Northern Ireland. League tables are a blunt tool and they fail to reflect the sterling work done in many secondary schools, helping children to realise and even surpass their potential. 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Speaking of his appointment as Principal of St. Marys, Mr McClean said: I am privileged to join the staff of St. Marys Grammar School as Principal. This building previously housed the town's court-house and gaol (jail). St Marys will now face Rathmore Grammar in the final after the south Belfast school overcame St Colmans Newry in the other semi-final. On Friday 30 September 2022, Year 14 students and staff from St. Mary's Grammar School, Magherafelt attended the annual school formal in the Galgorm Hotel, Ballymena. Watch: Peter Crouch sings the Fields of Athenry with Liverpool fans in Dublin pub, We need government and we need it now Mary Lou McDonald, Schools in Northern Ireland becoming financial victims of their own success. It has since been refurbished and now houses the town's library and tourist centre. St Mary's Magherafelt are the 2022 MacRory Cup champions following a seven-point win over Holy Trinity Cookstown! In a re-match of last season's decider the Magherafelt boys turned the table to book their place in the final. [3] It is the biggest town in the south of the county and is the social, economic and political hub of the area. Joining the school at the beginning of its 95thyear, Mr McClean will lead the school towards the very significant milestone of its centenary. He was also impressed with their semi-final win and hailed the spirit of them when backed into a corner. The School is a coeducational school established in 1927, is for students aged 11-18, and now edcates around 1099 pupils. "More important than any set of grades or access to university is leaving St Mary's with a value system that sets pupils up for life," he says. DCI John Caldwell: The New IRA threat after Omagh shooting, The Firm: Inside Lurgan and Portadowns cross-community crime gang. Weve provided parents with a . Holy Trinity Cookstown, managed by John McKeever and Peter Canavan, have made two late changes to their starting 15. 3.6K views, 128 likes, 7 loves, 7 comments, 5 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from St. Mary's Grammar School, Magherafelt: St. Mary's GS. . 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Numerous questions on grammar and spelling are included. He put this down to an additional emphasis on literacy and numeracy. Sunday Times Secondary School of the Year 2023 Home Our School Our Story Our History Vision and Aims Catholic Ethos Staff Governance Policies Partnerships Vacancies Admissions Virtual Tour Prospectus Year 8 Year 9-12 Sixth Form Learning Stmarysmagherafelt.com.This domain provided by meshdigital.com at 2000-08-12T16:13:32Z (22 Years, 197 Days ago), expired at 2023-08-12T16:13:32Z (0 Years, 167 Days left). Mercifully, last September the Ulster Schools GAA schedule returned and it has resulted in a unique final pairing with the Cookstown men bidding to win their first ever title against the a side who have been in two of the three most recent finals, winning in 2017 before losing the decider to St Ronans Lurgan a year later. Football ace Johnstone, showed he adapt to the small ball with no trouble, as he proved far too difficult for the St Malachys defence to contain and he shot a goal and seven points in the wind-assisted first half to put the game to bed at half-time. The school is widely regarded as a leading grammar school in Northern Ireland and I know that it is highly valued by the community it serves. Oisin McGrath Cup Winners 2020 Due to Covid the final of the Oisn McGrath Cup wasn't played. Mr McClean left St. Dominics to take up the role of Principal in Cross and Passion College, Ballycastle in 2016, leading the school during a period of great success for the college community. They are able to develop sweepers, to pass men on and they are all comfortable in their own role.. The Sunday Times rankings used the first post-pandemic set of results for state and independent schools in England, Wales and the North of Ireland. Congrats to St Mary's ladies who defeated Loreto Omagh in the Ulster final today on a scoreline of 1-12 to 3-01. In February 2023, St. Marys will mail GL statements of outcomes to parents and guardians (first class). 40% of the marks go to spelling, grammar, and general questions, and 60% of the marks are for the comprehension questions that come after the reading sections. 212 were here. . The finalists, St. Mary's Magherafelt and St. Colman's Newry shared the trophy. But wed like to think we have a strong team. Kevin Small and Declan Cassidy starred. We were delighted to welcome our GSCE and A Level students to the first St. Marys Grammar School Annual Awards Ceremony since 2019. McElholm praises how the players were able to evaluate the complexion of a game that couldve slipped away from them. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Seven schools in the North were ranked in the top 50, but their strong showing is not without controversy. Magherafelt [5], The Salters Company of London[6] was granted the surrounding lands in South Londonderry in the seventeenth century as part of the Plantation of Ulster. St. Mary's Grammar School, Magherafelt Prospectus was published by EQuinn514 on 2019-01-23. St Malachys: Liam McCafferty, Jake Massingham, Conor McAllister, Emmett Casey, Eoin Brown, Cian OConnor, Oisn Kelly, Caoimhn Killyleagh (0-1), Evan Stanley, Segdae Mac Adaimh (0-1), Ronan Edgar (2-1, 0-1 free), Eoin Duffy, Diarmuid Martin, Callum Walsh (0-1), Cillian OBrien. It was the highest local school in the Sunday Times School Guide and number 34 in the UK as a whole. Years from now, when they think back to St Patrick's Day 2017, they will always be 17. St Mary's Magherafelt 1-10. Magherafelt (/ m h r f l t, m k -/ MA-h-r-FELT, MAK--; from Irish: Machaire Folta, meaning 'plain of Folta', pronounced [max filt]) is a town and civil parish in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland.It had a population of 8,805 at the 2011 Census. Three reading passages are presented at the beginning of the paper, followed by a number of comprehension questions for each. The school was founded by the Christian Brothers' in 1866 and moved to our current site in 1968. 6,127 fans are in attendance at the Athletic Grounds this afternoon! "I think Holy Trinity . Sunday Times Secondary School of the Year 2023. Co. Derry, BT45 6BE Seven Northern Ireland schools were ranked in the top 50, but their strong showing is not without controversy. Also pictured (left) are Colm's son and QUB Allstar Hurler of the Futur, St. Mary's supports The Olive Branch on World Mental Health Day 2022, To mark World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2022, St. Marys Take 5 Pupil Champions made green ribbons which were distributed to pupils and staff. Check Pages 1-32 of St. Mary's Grammar School, Magherafelt Prospectus in the flip PDF version. In November, 2023, St. Marys Grammar School hosted the 202223 PPTC Entrance Assessment. Check Pages 1-40 of 16062 St Mary's Magherafelt Prospectus 2016 WEB in the flip PDF version. St. Mary's is a co-educational, Catholic Voluntary Grammar School located on the north side of Magherafelt. St. Mary's Church was a must see for us! Media. St Mary's corner-forward Niall O'Donnell was man-of-the-match in the MacRory Cup final against Holy Trinity after scoring 1-3 from play (Image: Matt Mackey/Press Eye.) St. Mary's Magherafelt 2-6 Colaiste Oiriall Monaghan 3-10 PPS U20 Ladies final There was disappointment for the girl's from St. Mary's Magherafelt and their Moneyglass contingent when they were beaten in the Ulster College's PPS U20B final in Clones on Thursday. St Patrick's Academy Dungannon 0-09. The new Principal of St. Mary's Grammar School, Magherafelt has praised the achievement of its pupils in the 2022 GCSE examinations. Omagh CBS 1-07. Covid-19 then forced the cancellation of all competitions through the 2020/21 school year. St Eunan's . For 2023-2024 Admissions Criteria click here. They are a great group of lads and once they got a taste of that, the standards on the training field have gone up. On Friday 8th December 2017, St Mary's Grammar School, Magherafelt celebrated the 90th Anniversary of its foundation. Mr Paul McClean reported that 99.4% of pupils achieved A* - C grades in at least 7 subjects, including English and Mathematics. Patrick Birt got in on the scoring just before Johnstone crashed home the opening goal in the 12thminute. 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