St. Mary's College, Arklow

Mission Statement

St. Mary's College is a Catholic Secondary School for girls under the Trusteeship of CEIST and welcomes students of all persuasions. We are committed to educating the whole person to her full potential in a caring, supportive and joyful environment in partnership with parents and community.


CEIST (Catholic Education an Irish Schools Trust) is a newly formed organisation consisting of a group of religious orders, including the Sisters of Mercy, which was set up to pass on their educational heritage to lay colleagues. To mark this significant occasion, Oana Gaftoi, (Leaving Cert class of 2009) was selected to undertake a large painting that would symbolise the spirit of CEIST. This painting is now on display on the main corridor and is greatly admired. Many thanks to Oana for all her beautiful work.

Aims

· To foster an awareness of the dignity and uniqueness of each person by promoting the
self esteem of each student.

· To educate the full potential of each student aesthetically, academically, spiritually and
physically.

· To develop good relations between staff and students and between students, in the
daily life of the school.

· To provide stimulating challenges for all students through a wide range of activities.

· To use every opportunity to improve and maintain the physical and social environment
in the school.

· To develop good links between the school, the home and the community, making full
use of the specialist services in the community for advice and support.

· To facilitate and develop informed, loving, discerning students who have a sense of
social responsibility and a sensitive active response to human need in keeping with the
Catholic Ethos of the school.