The present school was built in 1959. It replaced an older structure. The sisters of mercy had come to the town in 1850 and had been to the fore in education provision in the parish. The first principal was Sr Peter.
First Term:
August / September 2024
School Re-opens for pupils on: Thursday 29th August 2024 at 9.10 a.m.
Monday September 30th school closes at 12.30p.m. for staff meeting
October/November 2024
Mid-Term Break: School closed Monday 28th October – Friday 1st November 2024 (inclusive)
Christmas Holidays: Closing on Friday 20th December 2024 at 12pm.
Second Term:
January 2025
School Re-opening: Monday 6th January 2025 at 9.10a.m.
February 2025
Bank Holiday: School closed on Monday 3rd February 2025
Mid-Term Break: School closed Thursday 20th and Friday 21st February (inclusive unless changes are required as part of contingency arrangements to make up for lost time dues to unforeseen closures)
March 2025
School closes Friday March 14th at 12.30pm for staff meeting
St. Patrick’s Day: Closed on Monday 17th and 18th March
Easter Holidays: School Closed Monday 14th April –Friday 25th April 2025 (inclusive unless changes are required as part of contingency arrangements to make up for lost time dues to unforeseen closures)
Third Term:
May 2025
School Closed: School Closed Monday 5thMay 2024 (Bank Holiday)
School closes at 12.30om Monday May 26th for staff meeting
June 2025
School Closed: Monday 2nd June 2025 (Bank Holiday)
Summer Holidays: School closing for Summer holidays on Tuesday 24th June 2025.
In the event of any changes to the above during the year you will be notified in good time.