Page 6 - St Marys Newsletter March 2023

Egg-celent Assembly
NEWS IN BRIEF
One lucky girl from each year was named a winner of an

early Easter surprise as part of our Random Act of

Kindness! The draw took place at our Whole School
Italian Lakes Spring Tour
Assembly in the Hall last week. Well done to all winners!.

THE final preparations are being put
in place for the 2023 International
Tour – this year the TY students are
off to Italy.

The four day tour to the Italian Lakes
from March 29 to April 1 next. The
tour – departing from Dublin – will
take in Venice, Lake Garda,
Bordolino and Verona.

Students will enjoy a mix of cultural,
historical and entertainment events
– as well as some retail therapy!

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Dr Norah is Guest Speaker at Hollister STEM Expo

PAST Pupil Dr Norah Patten was the

Guest Speaker at the recent Hollister
STEM Expo held in Ballina.

The renowned aeronautical engineer and
keynote speaker took time out to speak
to some of the current students from her
alma mater, St. Mary’s.

On her website, Dr Patten notes her
passion for promoting STEM for students
today. “I have been an active space and
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering STAR-
and Maths) ambassador for many years STRUCK:
Students
and I have been able to use my platforms
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to create many opportunities, programs O’Reilly,
and projects for next generation.” Annie
McGreevy,
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The students – from TY and Fifth Year –
Geraghty and
also participated in several STEM Ellie Forde
experiments and showcases on the day pictured with
in the event organised by Hollister. Dr Norah

Patten