St. Mary's CBGS Belfast

Congratulations to seven of our St Mary’s pupils who helped Sarsfields GAC win the Portaferry Under 13 Gerard McGratton Hurling Tournament on Saturday.

Well done to Caleb, Connor, Barra, Mason, Darragh, Eoghan and Conor on being part of a fantastic tournament-winning team.

All seven pupils are heading into Year 9 this September, apart from Eoghan, who will be starting Year 10.

We are very proud of their achievement and the commitment, teamwork and talent they have shown. Congratulations to the boys and to everyone at Sarsfields GAC on a fantastic tournament win.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE START OF THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR – AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2026

Please take note of the following induction, registration and start-of-term dates:

Monday 24 August

• Year 8 Pupil Induction & Registration: 9.00am–11.00am

• Year 11 Parent Induction & Pupil Registration: 1.30pm–2.30pm

Location: School Assembly Hall

Tuesday 25 August:

• Year 8 Pupil Induction: 9.00am–3.00pm

Wednesday 26 August

• Year 8 Pupil Induction: 9.00am–3.00pm
• Year 12 Pupil Registration: 9.30am–10.15am
• Year 9 Pupil Registration: 10.30am–11.15am
• Year 10 Pupil Registration: 11.30am–12.15pm
• Year 14 Pupil Registration: 12.30pm–1.15pm

Registration takes place in the Edmund Rice Lecture Theatre.

Thursday 27 August
• Staff INSET Day

Friday 28 August
• Classes begin for Year 8 pupils only.

Tuesday 1 September

• Classes begin for ALL PUPILS in Years 8–12 and Year 14.

Please save these dates and make sure you are aware of the arrangements relevant to your son’s year group. We look forward to welcoming everyone back.

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And we’re back!

A lovely start to the morning with staff enjoying a well-deserved coffee dock, delicious traybakes and a chance to catch up before the year gets fully underway.

Wishing all our staff a happy, healthy and successful year ahead!

Here’s to a great one!

Post 16 at St Mary’s – Now Open for Applications

Are you driven, ambitious, and ready to take the next step? Join a dynamic and supportive community where high achievement and personal growth go hand in hand.

At St Mary’s, our wide-ranging KS5 curriculum is paired with exceptional enrichment and extracurricular opportunities, helping you develop the skills, confidence, and leadership to stand out.

Start your journey with us today:

https://stmaryscbgs.com/news/post-16-at-st-marys-cbgs/

St Mary’s CBGS Celebrates Strong GCSE Results!

St Mary’s Christian Brothers’ Grammar School is celebrating another strong set of GCSE results, with 91% of pupils achieving at least five passes at grades A*–C or equivalent.

There were some exceptional individual performances across the Year 12 cohort. Alan Yu Xuan was the school’s highest-achieving pupil, securing 3 A* and 11 As. Kealan McCrea followed closely with an outstanding 9 A* and 4 As.

Reece Peoples achieved 4 A*, 6 As and a B, while Finn Brady secured 2 A* and 9 As. Conor McKee recorded 3 A*, 6 As and 2 Bs, with Ryan Carlin achieving an A*, 9 As and a B.

Malachi Smyth also featured among the school’s highest-performing pupils with 7 A*, 3 Bs and 2 Cs. Conall Dempsey achieved 2 A*, 6 As and 3 Bs, while Jude McCrea secured 2 A*, 6 As, 2 Bs and a C.

Strong performances were recorded across a range of subjects, with several departments returning particularly high A–C pass rates. 100% pass rates were recorded in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computing, Gaeilge, Business and BTEC Sport. Mathematics continued an impressive record over recent years with 92% A*-C, alongside a fantastic 90% A*- C in English.

These results were a continuation of the return to pre-pandemic standards, with headline results surpassing those of last year, highlighted by 72% of students achieving 7+ A*-C including Mathematics and English.

Principal Mr Brendan McComb said:

“GCSE results day is always an important occasion at St Mary’s and I am delighted to see our pupils celebrating the rewards of their hard work. There have been some exceptional individual performances, alongside achievements across the year group of which pupils and their families can be very proud.

“Our staff have invested a huge amount of time and energy in supporting these pupils throughout their GCSE studies, and I want to thank them for their commitment. Parents and guardians have also played an invaluable role, providing encouragement and support throughout what can be a demanding two years.

“For many of our Year 12 pupils, the next step will be Sixth Form here at St Mary’s. Others will pursue new opportunities elsewhere. We congratulate them all on what they have achieved and wish them every success in whatever path they choose.”

Post 16 Registration Morning today

We look forward to welcoming new students and their families to St Mary’s for our Post 16 Registration Morning today, from 10am to 12pm.

The registration morning will take place in the Edmund Rice Lecture Theatre and is an opportunity for our new Post 16 students to meet staff, find out more about life at St Mary’s and complete the registration process.

For further information, please contact the school on 028 9029 4000 or visit stmaryscbgs.com.

We look forward to seeing you there.

If you are unable to attend today you can apply to Post 16 at St Mary’s here:

https://stmaryscbgs.com/news/your-post-16-journey-starts-here/

GCSE Results Arrangements

A reminder to our pupils and families of the arrangements for GCSE results:

Year 10–12 GCSE Results
Thursday 20th August
9:00am–10:00am
School Assembly Hall

We look forward to welcoming our pupils into school and celebrating their achievements with them.

For new students hoping to apply St Mary’s further information can be found here:

Sending congratulations to Dr Patrick Hickey on the achievement of his PhD.

Patrick is a valued member of our AEN Department and a role model for our pupils, demonstrating a love for Art and a commitment to life long learning.