Scoil Mhuire agus Íde has a whole school approach to the provision of Pastoral Care and the Student Support programme within the school. This programme and policy development is overseen by the Student Support Team which is drawn from the various departments within the school - Guidance, Religion, Additional Educational Needs, Wellbeing and Yearheads.

Each year group is assigned a Year Head and each class in First Year has a Class Tutor. The Class Tutor establishes a relationship with the class and also works on a pastoral level with students. 

We have a strong pastoral care system comprising of the following:

Class Teacher

The Class teacher is an essential frontline support to link with students on a daily basis to mentor and guide while observing how the students are progressing academically and emotionally.

Class Tutor

Each class has a Class Tutor who liaises with students on a daily basis to monitor progress and provide support.

The Counselling Team

The Counselling Team provides support for students through personal counselling and referrals to relevant outside agencies where necessary.

The Guidance Team

Our Career Guidance Team deals with the development of our students and their capacity to understand, assess and make informed decisions about their education and career plans. 

The Student Support Team

The Student Support Team is designed to specifically support and assist in any personal issues that a student may encounter. These issues may range from helping a student cope with particularly stressful situations to a student who may be considered at risk. This team is made up of teachers who have a wide range of expertise in these areas.

Learning Support Team

The Learning Support Team works specifically to support students who may be struggling to achieve their goals. We believe a good school is one which not only strives for high academic achievement but also cares particularly about each of its students achieving his/her individual potential. We encourage active rather than passive involvement in learning situations and we pride ourselves in supporting the all-round development of the child.

Peer Mentoring

‍The Big Brother Big Sister Mentoring Programme pairs 5th year students with 1st years who are looking for friendship and support from a person who has been in their shoes. By meeting up once a week and sharing interests, new students have another level of support in SMI. This can have an extraordinary impact on the day to day life of a student who chooses SMI.

Evening Study

Evening Study is open to all students and takes place Monday to Thursday from 3.45 to 5.45 and Friday from 1.30pm to 3.30pm.

Saturday Study

‍Saturday is open to 3rd and 6th year students on Saturday mornings during term time. 

Other Key Supports

First Year Transition ProgrammeSubject Taster Programmes at Junior CycleAdditional Educational Needs TeamStudent CouncilBook Rental Scheme Lunchtime Activities Clubs