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Sancta Maria College, Louisburgh

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Sancta Maria College is a secondary school located in Louisburgh, County Mayo, Ireland. There are approximately 350 students enrolled. The school was Irelands first Catholic co-educational secondary school.[1]

Subjects offered

  • Junior Certificate[2]

Religious studies, Gaeilge, English, Mathematics, History, Geography, Home Economics, French, Materials Technology Wood, Business Studies, Science, Technical Graphics, Technology, Physical Education, Civic, Social and Political education, Computing, Health and Personal Development class

  • Leaving Certificate[3]

Religious studies, Gaeilge, English, Mathematics, Accounting, Construction Studies - building, Geography, Social and Science - Home Economics, French, Mechanical Drawing, History, Biology, Physics & Chemistry, Physical Education, Computer studies, Enterprise Education, Health & Personal Development, Conversational German, Career Preparation and information Classes, Media Studies, and Crafts/home craft.

Staff

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The school currently has 250 teachers and 5 support staff. The Principal is Mrs. Pauline Moran and the Deputy Principal is Mish fayy

Musical

The school produces a musical that is shown annually in Louisburgh Town Hall, usually the first weekend in February.

Famous pupils

  • Bridget Gavin, Chief engineer of Ulysses, the Irish Ferries Dublin to Holyhead cruise ferry.[5]
  • John Lyons, Author and former Deputy Principal.
  • P J Gibbons, Editor of Social and Personal Magazine.[6]

In 2008, the school was ranked 15 (out of 28) in Mayo for third level attendance with 77% progressing to third level.The vast majority of students enrolled in NUI Galway.[7]

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