Archive for March, 2017

Womens’ Rugby World Cup Visits Mercy Primary

We were thrilled to welcome the Womens’ Rugby World Cup to the school today – huge thanks to Ann O Connor and Birr Rugby Club for bringing the cup to us. The Womens’ World Cup takes place in Ireland from 9th – 26th August this year. See www.rwcwomens.com for details. The girls cheered the cup […]

Grandparents’ Day 2017

As always, we had a fabulous day for Grandparents’ Day. There was a great crowd and they thoroughly enjoyed the performances by 2nd and 6th classes. The girls sang, played and read poetry and sayings about their wonderful grandparents. Enjoy the photos.                                       […]

Junior Entrepreneur Programme in 5th Class

Our Journey Through Junior Entrepreneur   We the girls from 5th Class, Mercy Primary School, Birr, have been working extremely hard participating in the Junior Entrepreneur Programme.  The Junior Entrepreneur Programme is a seven step journey which allows primary students to have the opportunity to become an entrepreneur.   To begin our journey, we found […]

Senior Infants- March 2017

                              A very happy Mother’s Day to all our Mammies. We hope you liked your cards and enjoyed a lovely sunny Mother’s Day.

Green Schools’ Quiz!

Many thanks to Mieke for coming along on our sponsored walk today to mark all the work we have been doing towards achieving our 4th green flag! We had great fun in the afternoon participating in Mieke’s green schools’  quiz! Well done to all the girls for taking part so sportingly!    

Seachtain na Gaeilge

Bhí an spraoi agus craic againn inné ag damhsa agus ag déanamh Tráth na gCeist! Bhí an lá go hálainn!  

World Book Day

What a day was had in Mercy Primary on Monday 6th March celebrating World Book Day. The pictures speak for themselves!!                                                                                          

February Activities in Senior Infants

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