September highlights at st mary's
puppetry workshop
The children of St Mary’s participated in a puppetry workshop with local drama teacher and artist Niamh McPhillips on Tuesday. They were inspired to use their creativity to create unique stick puppets, combining a range of materials such as cardboard, thread, buttons, sticks, glitter and much more! No two puppets were the same, highlighting the range of skills and interests across our pupils. These puppets can now be used in a range of different drama activities in each class.
A big welcome to our new pupils to Junior Infants & Cairde 1
St. Mary’s NS
Board of Management
Annual End of Year Report
2025-2026
Board of Management 2025/26
Chairperson: Sean Murphy
Patron’s Nominee: Perpetua Mc Kenna
Treasurer: Michael Mc Elroy
Secretary (Principal): Andrea Malone, Audrey Harraghy (Acting Principal)
Teachers’ Nominee: Lorraine Mc Laughlin
Parents’ Nominees: Carmel Kieran and Gary Toye
Community Rep: Olivia Mc Gonnell
Meetings
Five meetings of the Board of Management were held during 2025/2026. (Oct, Jan, May, June, July) All meetings adhered to the standard agenda, were minuted & there were opportunities for discussion. Child Safeguarding Oversight Report and Report on Bullying were presented at every meeting.
School Ethos
We are an inclusive Catholic school, in the parish of Kilmore and Drumsnatt. In co-operation with the clergy & parents, children were prepared for Sacraments of Reconciliation, Communion & Confirmation. We are inclusive of all faiths and none.
School Achievements, Activities & Events
Book Fair, Active Student Council; Wellbeing activities; School Choir and grúpa cheoil, Performances at Christmas & community events – Drumkill :St. Patrick’s Week performances; Gardening Activities; Local walks; Sports Day; Maths Week; Seachtain na Gaeilge; GAA football and hurling Coaching; GAA Blitzes; Formation of a Creative School Committee, Athletics; FAI soccer primary 5s, quizzes, Basketball tournament, School Tours; Parents Association fundraising events inclusive of children – Cash for Clobber, Festive Evening of music, Halloween disco, Ball Run.
Policy Review & Development: Policies worked on and reviewed by the BOM during this year included:
Curricular Development / School Self Evaluation
Teaching staff had 2 days of Primary Curriculum Framework training in school
Non- teaching staff completed a First Aid course
The teachers had 3 Oide Maths Support days
Use of Maths Journals introduced in all classes
AR library extended
Paired Reading introduced and time given each fortnight
Digital School House Programme
School Well-Being policy was enhanced by the roll out of the Bí Cineálta policyy
Staffing 2025/2026
Admin Principal, 6 class teachers, 3 Special Class Teachers, 2.5 SEN Teachers, 10 SNAs, school secretary, 4 bus escorts and cleaner. As always we work with the best interests of the children at heart. The Board would like to acknowledge and thank all of our staff for their tireless hard work and dedication to the school, for providing a happy & welcoming learning environment, giving each child every opportunity to achieve their full potential.
Finance
End of year Financial report presented to the BOM & proposed expenditure discussed. School accounts certified annually & submitted to DES & FSSU (Feb ’26). Parent’s Association fundraising went towards 6 more tablets, Music Generation Programme, Maths Resources, the 6th class half zip jumpers and providing ice cream on Sports Day.
Communication
Parent Teacher Meetings in person (November); Annual Reports sent in (June’26); our communication app Aladdin Connect and Aladdin Frame, have proven to be very useful for staff and parents, Particular/Incidental communication through Aladdin messages, email, telephone calls & if required in person meetings.
We would like to thank our staff, pupils, parents, BoM members & everyone who worked so hard & worked together during the school year. We look forward to returning to school in August/September! Enjoy your summer holidays!
Chairperson: Sean Murphy
Patron’s Nominee: Perpetua Mc Kenna
Treasurer: Michael Mc Elroy
Secretary (Principal): Andrea Malone, Audrey Harraghy (Acting Principal)
Teachers’ Nominee: Lorraine Mc Laughlin
Parents’ Nominees: Carmel Kieran and Gary Toye
Community Rep: Olivia Mc Gonnell
Meetings
Five meetings of the Board of Management were held during 2025/2026. (Oct, Jan, May, June, July) All meetings adhered to the standard agenda, were minuted & there were opportunities for discussion. Child Safeguarding Oversight Report and Report on Bullying were presented at every meeting.
School Ethos
We are an inclusive Catholic school, in the parish of Kilmore and Drumsnatt. In co-operation with the clergy & parents, children were prepared for Sacraments of Reconciliation, Communion & Confirmation. We are inclusive of all faiths and none.
School Achievements, Activities & Events
Book Fair, Active Student Council; Wellbeing activities; School Choir and grúpa cheoil, Performances at Christmas & community events – Drumkill :St. Patrick’s Week performances; Gardening Activities; Local walks; Sports Day; Maths Week; Seachtain na Gaeilge; GAA football and hurling Coaching; GAA Blitzes; Formation of a Creative School Committee, Athletics; FAI soccer primary 5s, quizzes, Basketball tournament, School Tours; Parents Association fundraising events inclusive of children – Cash for Clobber, Festive Evening of music, Halloween disco, Ball Run.
Policy Review & Development: Policies worked on and reviewed by the BOM during this year included:
- Admission’s Policy was amended
- Child Protection training delivered to all staff and BOM
- Bí Cineálta policy implemented
- Continued work on our Maths Policy
- WSE recommendations were implemented as far as possible with emphasis on teachers ensuring a greater balance between teacher led and pupil led methodologies to give pupils further autonomy in their learning and to enhance collaborative and playful learning pedagogies.
- The other recommendation was to ensure progression in the focus for learning in teacher preparation underpinned by assessment, for all curricular areas. Our emphasis this year has been on maths.
Curricular Development / School Self Evaluation
Teaching staff had 2 days of Primary Curriculum Framework training in school
Non- teaching staff completed a First Aid course
The teachers had 3 Oide Maths Support days
Use of Maths Journals introduced in all classes
AR library extended
Paired Reading introduced and time given each fortnight
Digital School House Programme
School Well-Being policy was enhanced by the roll out of the Bí Cineálta policyy
Staffing 2025/2026
Admin Principal, 6 class teachers, 3 Special Class Teachers, 2.5 SEN Teachers, 10 SNAs, school secretary, 4 bus escorts and cleaner. As always we work with the best interests of the children at heart. The Board would like to acknowledge and thank all of our staff for their tireless hard work and dedication to the school, for providing a happy & welcoming learning environment, giving each child every opportunity to achieve their full potential.
Finance
End of year Financial report presented to the BOM & proposed expenditure discussed. School accounts certified annually & submitted to DES & FSSU (Feb ’26). Parent’s Association fundraising went towards 6 more tablets, Music Generation Programme, Maths Resources, the 6th class half zip jumpers and providing ice cream on Sports Day.
Communication
Parent Teacher Meetings in person (November); Annual Reports sent in (June’26); our communication app Aladdin Connect and Aladdin Frame, have proven to be very useful for staff and parents, Particular/Incidental communication through Aladdin messages, email, telephone calls & if required in person meetings.
We would like to thank our staff, pupils, parents, BoM members & everyone who worked so hard & worked together during the school year. We look forward to returning to school in August/September! Enjoy your summer holidays!
Parents’ Association Successful Ball Run!
The Parents’ Association do a huge amount of work for our school. We extend our sincere thanks to our hard-working, dedicated Parents’ Association who have supported this school throughout the year. Through their many fund- raising initiatives: Festive Evening of Music with Tully, the Halloween disco, Cash for Clobber and the recent Ball Run, they have enabled us to purchase valuable resources that greatly enhance the children’s learning. They funded this year’s Music Generation Programme for junior classes, 6 new tablets, Mathematic resources, the 6th class half zip jerseys and the ice cream van on Sports Day!
We are grateful for the time, the energy, commitment given so generously. Their willingness to volunteer, organise events and support our school community is truly appreciated. Their dedication makes a real difference. Míle buíochas.
On Tuesday 16th June 2026 they had their successful Ball Run in Threemilehouse. Congratulations to all winners:
Rachel Healy, Nicola Connolly and Bláithín Lambe won 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes.
Other winners of vouchers were: Finn, Alex Addie, Jake Toal, Tadhg, Ewan, Patrick, Finley, Noah, Jake Mc Quillan, Alex Mc Nulty Healy and Dylan.
Congratulations!
We are grateful for the time, the energy, commitment given so generously. Their willingness to volunteer, organise events and support our school community is truly appreciated. Their dedication makes a real difference. Míle buíochas.
On Tuesday 16th June 2026 they had their successful Ball Run in Threemilehouse. Congratulations to all winners:
Rachel Healy, Nicola Connolly and Bláithín Lambe won 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes.
Other winners of vouchers were: Finn, Alex Addie, Jake Toal, Tadhg, Ewan, Patrick, Finley, Noah, Jake Mc Quillan, Alex Mc Nulty Healy and Dylan.
Congratulations!
Sliothar for all pupils!
Benny Kieran presented our student council with sliothars for all pupils recently.
The Sean Mc Dermotts club is encouraging all our pupils to spend some time practicing over the summer months. It is hoped to commence coaching at the club very soon. Time and day to be confirmed. Míle buíochas Benny
The Sean Mc Dermotts club is encouraging all our pupils to spend some time practicing over the summer months. It is hoped to commence coaching at the club very soon. Time and day to be confirmed. Míle buíochas Benny
Graduation and Summer Assembly 2026
On Friday 19th June, Canon Mc Quaid celebrated the 6th class Graduation Mass with us in St Mary’s Church Threemilehouse. The theme of the Mass was ‘Gratitude.’ Indeed, we were grateful for sharing in this class’s primary school journey. Pupils fully participated in prayers, readings, reflections and in singing. It was wonderful to join with the school community in being thankful to the children, the parents, the school staff, Canon Mc Quaid, John Freeman, The Board of Management and the Parents’ Association.
Another school year has come to a close. It was a special day for our entire school community, where we paused and reflected on another great school year. It didn’t come without challenges but we have embraced it together and continued to grow. We gave thanks for the experiences we have shared and the wonderful people we have shared them with.
Class of 2026:
‘Behind you- all of your memories and achievements,
Before you- all of your dreams and new adventures,
Around you- All who love you and lifelong friends,
Within you -You have all you need and endless potential.’
Later in the day we had a very long and busy Summer Assembly sprinkled with beautiful singing and ceol.
Presentations were made to:
The 6th class graduates
The Student Council
The Creative School Committee
Those children who read Prayers of the Faithful at Sunday Masses
Winners of the Summer League
Cumann na mBunscol girls’ and boys’ teams
Much praise and thanks was given to our school choir, grúpa cheoil, the school athletic team, and the Primary 5s FAI soccer teams.
At this assembly we said slán to Mrs Turley, who has taught in Monaghan and Kilmore Drumsnatt Parishes over the last 17 years. She has exemplified empathy, compassion, gentleness and creativity in her teaching and learning. Her patience, kindness, dedication and genuine care for her pupils has made a lasting difference in their lives. We were the lucky ones to have worked with Mrs Turley and learned from her. She epitomised loyalty, respect in how she treated all children and staff regardless of the situation. She is leaving us to follow another path and another career. May the Holy Spirit and Mary our Mother bless her on her onward journey of life. Míle buíochas Mrs Turley.
Another school year has come to a close. It was a special day for our entire school community, where we paused and reflected on another great school year. It didn’t come without challenges but we have embraced it together and continued to grow. We gave thanks for the experiences we have shared and the wonderful people we have shared them with.
Class of 2026:
‘Behind you- all of your memories and achievements,
Before you- all of your dreams and new adventures,
Around you- All who love you and lifelong friends,
Within you -You have all you need and endless potential.’
Later in the day we had a very long and busy Summer Assembly sprinkled with beautiful singing and ceol.
Presentations were made to:
The 6th class graduates
The Student Council
The Creative School Committee
Those children who read Prayers of the Faithful at Sunday Masses
Winners of the Summer League
Cumann na mBunscol girls’ and boys’ teams
Much praise and thanks was given to our school choir, grúpa cheoil, the school athletic team, and the Primary 5s FAI soccer teams.
At this assembly we said slán to Mrs Turley, who has taught in Monaghan and Kilmore Drumsnatt Parishes over the last 17 years. She has exemplified empathy, compassion, gentleness and creativity in her teaching and learning. Her patience, kindness, dedication and genuine care for her pupils has made a lasting difference in their lives. We were the lucky ones to have worked with Mrs Turley and learned from her. She epitomised loyalty, respect in how she treated all children and staff regardless of the situation. She is leaving us to follow another path and another career. May the Holy Spirit and Mary our Mother bless her on her onward journey of life. Míle buíochas Mrs Turley.
Tá fáilte romhaibh go léir go Scoil Naomh Mhuire, Teach na dTrí Mhíle.
We are a rural co-educational primary school with special classes for Autism. Our school is located in the beautiful village of Threemilehouse at the top of the hill opposite St. Mary's Church.
A warm welcome to our school website. We hope that it will give you a flavour of life at St. Mary's N.S. Our school is a very happy place filled with love and laughter, lifelong education and learning, where the unique character of every child is celebrated. We hope you enjoy the website of our happy and caring school community.
Bainigí taitneamh as!
We are a rural co-educational primary school with special classes for Autism. Our school is located in the beautiful village of Threemilehouse at the top of the hill opposite St. Mary's Church.
A warm welcome to our school website. We hope that it will give you a flavour of life at St. Mary's N.S. Our school is a very happy place filled with love and laughter, lifelong education and learning, where the unique character of every child is celebrated. We hope you enjoy the website of our happy and caring school community.
Bainigí taitneamh as!
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