Search
Canteen facilities are provided in school - lunch orders are taken and provided in the school. Students may also bring their own lunch.
.jpg)
In Scoil Mhuire agus Íde, we are proud to have developed a peaceful and inviting space in our student library. A room that has been designed and decorated by past students, it is well stocked in terms of research materials to support student learning across all subject areas. We have space to promote group and project work, as well as an IT suite where students can work independently. The library catalogue is updated annually with lots of non-fiction titles as well as other resources, including board games and project materials. Of course, we also update our collection of young adult fiction regularly, and include audiobooks and graphic novels. Students also have the option of borrowing books for home reading.
Scoil Mhuire agus Íde has been granted an extension comprising of 16 rooms. This is to cater for the current student population and will give our students and staff more space and the environment needed to further develop our learning and skills required for an ever changing world.
The new building will consist of seven General Classrooms, Multi Media Room, Design and Communication Graphics Room, Home Economics Room, Art Room, two Science Laboratories, three Special Education Tuition Rooms, toilets and general purpose rooms. The building is now at an advanced design stage and plans will be available in the near future.
Students enrolling in Scoil Mhuire agus Íde with a diagnosis of Autism and the appropriate recommendation will have the opportunity to enrol in our Autism Classroom in 2024/2025 if a space becomes available.
Inclusion is central in Scoil Mhuire agus Íde and therefore students are offered dual enrolment allowing them to move between the Autism Classroom and mainstream school classes wherever possible. Students are offered a wide range of subjects and levels which are tailored to their specific needs. Each student has a bespoke timetable that responds to their needs and adapts dynamically with those changing needs.
Our Art Room is a sanctuary of creativity and self-expression. In this room, we encourage individuality, problem solving and design solutions, where we invite our young artists to explore their imaginations. We learn about the process and ideas of artists both past and present.
Our room offers state-of-the-art facilities designed to inspire creativity and support artists in their creative endeavors. Our walls, ceilings and indeed every inch of space is adorned with a diverse selection of our students' work, thus, providing the ideal environment for our visual artists to bring their visions to life. We also boast a full range of digital art equipment for digital artists and graphic designers. We foster a vibrant community of art enthusiasts. The Art Department is committed to providing artists with the tools and space they need to thrive and make their artistic dreams a reality.
Music education positively impacts a child’s academic performance, assists in developing social skills, and provides an outlet for creativity that is crucial to our student’s development. As well as being a way of relieving stress, music also helps students to manage their feelings better by expressing them through language. In addition to teamwork, music education creates long lasting friendships and relationships. The music room is equipped with a wide range of instruments to facilitate performance. There is a set of laptops and iPads enabling students to engage in modern methods of music production using apps and artificially generated sound. It also hosts rehearsals for our school choir, trad group and school musicals.
Science is a core subject for Junior Cycle in SMI. Junior Cycle Science aims to develop students’ knowledge of and about Science, consolidate and deepen their skills of working scientifically and develop their confidence in their ability to use and apply Science in their everyday lives. Students learn about the Biological, Chemical and Physical Worlds in addition to learning about Earth and Space. We are lucky in SMI to have three Science laboratories which are fully equipped to support both Junior and Senior Cycle Students. As well as Junior Cycle, we offer Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Agricultural Science at Leaving Certificate level.
Graphics develops a student’s visualisation, problem solving, spatial reasoning and digital literacy skills. The DCG Room is equipped with modern desktop computers with the latest versions of solid works (Auto-Cad) for planning, visual ideation and modeling. The room has a 3D printer to create your own 3D Models and is also equipped with specialised drawing tables. DCG is a Leaving Cert subject that continues to promote visualisation and problem solving skills using drawing equipment and Solidworks for the duration of the course.
SMI offers Wood Technology as part of our Junior Certificate Programme. Students have the opportunity to explore the natural and made world, through the medium of design, seeking out opportunities to creatively and innovatively apply the materials/resources in making and shaping their environment. SMI currently has 2 Wood Technology rooms. Both rooms are equipped with state of the art machines and hand tools to help build fun, attractive and creative projects. Construction Studies is a Leaving Certificate subject. Students develop the knowledge and skills associated with Construction Technology and construction materials and practices. This is achieved through both theoretical study and integrated practical projects. The subject opens up endless opportunities in careers such as product design, graphic design, engineering, architecture, trades & furniture design and production.
The Home Economics Department has 2 fully equipped classrooms with state of the art equipment where we teach students practical life skills which will greatly benefit them in the future. They develop their nutritional, social, consumer and textile skills. Junior Cycle Home Economics has a very high uptake. The practical exam which takes place in Third Year is worth 50% of the student’s overall grade. Senior Cycle Home Economics also has a high uptake. The Leaving Certificate course has a 20% coursework project where students investigate, evaluate and implement various assignment tasks. Home Economics opens up endless opportunities in careers for example teaching, environmental health officer, fashion design and microbiologist.
.png)
