red sean wrote: » Sligo Grammar School is coed. You'll get negative feedback about every school. In a lot of cases it's not the schools fault!
Ham Sambo wrote: » Hi Mayogirlie, Welcome to Sligo!! , it really depends on where you live, I would stay well clear of the Grammer school as this school caters for a certain section of the community. St. Attracta's in Tubbercurry is one of the best schools in the north west, Google their website and see for yourself, best of luck!!! Colaiste Mhuire and Coola are ok too but St. Attracta's is miles ahead of any of them.
BOBIDGE wrote: » I am from Sligo and went to St. Attracta's. I think of all the Sligo schools it is the best option. It opened in 2002 and has all the best facilities. Academically, it goes above and beyond. In terms of extracurricular activities there is football, basketball, choir etc. Plus there is a gym which 5th and 6th year students can use. I personally enjoyed my time there, all the teachers are enthusiastic and very helpful should you have any worries or questions about the L.C.
Ham Sambo wrote: » Sean, with respect, the Grammer school will enroll Church of Ireland students first and all other students after that.
samsid wrote: » hard to believe schools can still be judged on religious beliefs. It's over 30 years since I left Sligo Post Primary & Technical College, since Ballinode College, & I wonder has the name changed again recently? Back then, the Catholics & Protestants mentality, had begun to wane, among my peers, disgruntled post punk teens, anyway. One great teacher there, & former Mayor of Sligo, John Harrison, taught us people are all the same, speak as you find,form your own opinions rather than rely on those of others. Back then there was always schoolboy rivalries, between the three post primaries, but there were also friendships, race creed or colour, never entered into it, didn't need to , we were mates. I know this may sound simplistic, but judging a school on how it approaches it's students, includes them in educational choices & supports their choices, creating an atmosphere where students can express themselves, is more important in my mind than what way you talk to your God or even if you acknowledge a God, religion is a personal thing, for some a source of comfort & belief, not a badge to wear or a stick to wave. At the end of the day I hope the op finds the school she feels happiest with ,enjoys her time there, & gets the results she wants. Remember the old adage 'Schooldays are the best days of your life' a pity we only realise this when they're gone
Kettleson wrote: » Heavy post dude...the kid just wants "points" man. They cant connect with your vibe. The educational system is letting them down in that respect.
samsid wrote: » Just making observations on thoughts that emerged in this thread,I can't fathom how you would decide the usefulness of a post on behalf of another person
redarmyblues wrote: » Sligo GS will enroll students from a protestant background first (not a Church of Ireland background) as it has a "protestant ethos", similarly, St Attracta's which has a "catholic ethos", will enroll catholic students first and all other students after that. The truth is that non protestants probably form a majority in the GS, while I guess at least 95% of St Attracta's student population are catholics. Can you please explain why the OP should "stay well clear" of protestants or a "a certain section of the community" as you euphemistically term them, have they something catching? Ballinode College is also co-ed.
BOBIDGE wrote: » Get your facts right - St. Attracta's is a community school, there is no catholic / protestant ethos.
Kettleson wrote: » Some words from the Principal: "St. Attracta's Community School came into being through the successful amalgamation of Banada Abbey Secondary School and the Marist Convent in 2002. This school continues the work initiated by the Marist Sisters, the Sisters of Charity, Co. Sligo V.E.C. and the Diocese of Achonry, to maintain the ethos which they established in accordance with their vision of Christian Education. We are, therefore, a Christian Community, committed to educating our students in an atmosphere of mutual respect, integrity, sincerity, honesty and tolerance in partnership with the Board of Management, teachers, parents, ancillary staff and the wider community. St. Attracta's Community School strives to create a caring environment for the holistic development of each individual".
Ham Sambo wrote: » Not too sure where you are getting your facts from but my experiences with Church of Ireland primary schools would put anybody off going to the Grammer, It was in the public forum regarding a Church of Ireland school in Collooney a few years back where the Principal of the school abused a number of pupils over a number of years (It finished in the high court). Principal was .. eh..asked to resign. There are people who are associated with this Collooney school that have connections with Sligo Grammer School, I rest my case.
redarmyblues wrote: » By your logic, nobody should go to Saint Attracta's either, sure weren't half the teaching staff from St Johns in the 1970/80's imprisoned in recent years for the serious sexual and physical abuse of young boys and isn't there people who are connected to both places, catholic boards of management you know like, nudge nudge, wink, wink. If you are going to come on here and pretend to know what you are talking about don't make it obvious you are talking through your ar*e by spelling the name of school incorrectly, its Sligo Grammar School not Sligo Grammer School, and at least when you have your nose in your spelling book you won't be on here spreading your stupid innuendos. Jesus wept, he really did.
