St Raphaelas Secondary School

03/06/2026

29/05/2026

Well done to our 1st, 2nd, and 5th Years on completing their Summer Exams! 🎉
This morning, everyone enjoyed ice cream 🍦 and a quiz hosted by our wonderful Prefects.
Wishing all our students a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved summer break! ☀️

29/05/2026

Yesterday, we marked a special occasion with the planting of a Pear tree donated by Ms O’Dwyer to celebrate her retirement. The tree was planted by Ms O’Dwyer, Mr Brennan and Ms O’Dowd.
Wishing Ms O’Dwyer a long, happy, and well-deserved retirement , thank you for all your years of dedication and contribution. 🌳✨

27/05/2026

📢 Attention 3rd & 6th Years 📢

Before exams begin, make sure you watch the Candidate Information Video shared by the SEC. It contains important information on how to correctly complete your exam answerbooks and avoid common mistakes.

✅ Fill in your exam number & date of birth correctly
✅ Use the correct pen
✅ Follow all instructions carefully

Small mistakes can cause unnecessary stress during exam time, so please take a few minutes to familiarise yourself with the guidelines before exams start.

🎥 Watch the video here:
https://www.examinations.ie/?l=en&mc=ex&sc=e26

Best of luck to everyone preparing for the Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate exams!

27/05/2026

The final TY Rewind video of the year!
Our TY students made every moment count! From trips to Airfield, Glendalough Gaisce Hike, Emerald Park and Delphi , to creative highlights like the Radio, Barista and School of Improv workshops. The TY Musical took centre stage this term from rehearsals to a cinema screening of the show and the well-earned musical wrap bowling party. 🎭🎬 Huge congratulations also to our finalists across various competitions and to all students who embraced every opportunity along the way. The term ended with the fabulous TY Showcase Ceremony. We look back on a term full of energy, teamwork and memories that will last a lifetime. Wishing all our TYs the very best of luck in what lies ahead. ✨🎓

27/05/2026

Our Head Girls for 2026/2027

Sofia O’Neill - Head Girl
Rose Bushnell - Deputy Head Girl
Evie Stanley - Deputy Head Girl

Congratulations 🎉

26/05/2026

Welcome to Japan! 🇯🇵 日本へよこそう what a first weekend for our students in Japan. Our annual Mukogawa Exchange has kicked off with a visit to Kyoto, Kobe and USJ. School on Monday included some tea ceremony.

26/05/2026

3rd year Home Economics

3rd year Home Economics’ students tested their accuracy skills on the sewing machines this week! We may have some fashion designers on our hands 👀✂️📏

22/05/2026

The School Choir got highly commended at The New Ross Choir competition today! Well done to all 🎶 🎉

21/05/2026

Medals & Awards🏅

Medals & Awards for Academic Achievement in Individual Subject Areas

English
Presented by Ms.Dunne

Irish
Presented by Ms. Eagers

Maths
Presented by Mr. Molloy

Applied Maths
Presented by Mr. Cole

Modern Languages
French
Presented by Mr. Condon

Spanish
Presented by Ms. O’Boyle

Japanese
Presented by Ms Eagers

Business Department
Business
Presented by Ms. Moran Gallagher

Accounting
Presented by Ms. Cosgrove

Economics
Presented by Ms Hogan

LCVP Student of the Year Presented by Ms Hogan

Leaving Cert. P.E.
Presented by Ms Dempsey

The Arts
Art
Presented by Ms. Halligan

Music
Presented by Mr. McHugh

Home Economics
Presented by Ms. Swan

Science Department
Biology
Presented by Mr. Cummins

Physics
Presented by Ms Shine

Chemistry
Presented by Ms Brennan

Agricultural Science
Presented by Mr Daly

Humanities

History
Presented by Ms Kinsella

Politics & Society
Presented by Mr Brennan

Geography
Presented by Mr Lawler

Well done to all 🏅