Mount Anville Secondary School
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Mount Anville Secondary School is a Roman Catholic, private all-girls post-primary school in Goatstown in Ireland
. It was originally an all-boarding school, but in recent years due to decreased demand for such schools it has become a day-school. It has approximately 659 students, and is attached to Mount Anville Junior School, Mount Anville National School and Mount Anville Convent.
It was established in 1853 by nuns of the Society of the Sacred Heart
in the former home of William Dargan
, an influential railway tycoon.
, where Mass is said every Friday morning which is optional for the students and parents to attend. It is generally offered in aid of something, and during Lent, mass is said every day, with prayers and thoughts going to a certain class. The school has extensive sporting facilities, including a large sports-hall, three astro-turf playing pitches and tennis courts.
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
. It was originally an all-boarding school, but in recent years due to decreased demand for such schools it has become a day-school. It has approximately 659 students, and is attached to Mount Anville Junior School, Mount Anville National School and Mount Anville Convent.
It was established in 1853 by nuns of the Society of the Sacred Heart
Society of the Sacred Heart
The Society of the Sacred Heart is a Roman Catholic religious congregation established in France by St. Madeleine Sophie Barat in 1800. It has presence in 45 countries. Membership to the Society is restricted to women only. Its members do many works, but focus on education, particularly girls'...
in the former home of William Dargan
William Dargan
William Dargan , an engineer, often seen as the father of Irish railways, came from Killeshin, County Laois, Ireland. Born in 1799, he constructed Ireland's first railway from Dublin to Dún Laoghaire in 1833. He constructed over of railway to important urban centres of Ireland...
, an influential railway tycoon.
Notable Alumnae
- Alison DoodyAlison Doody-Early life:The youngest of three children, she was born in Dublin, Ireland. Her mother, Joan, was a beauty therapist, and her father, Patrick, worked in the property business and farmed...
, actress. - Sheila HumphreysSheila HumphreysSheila Humphreys, sometimes known as Sighle Humphreys, was an Irish political activist and member of Cumann na mBan.-Background:...
, political activist - Catherine DayCatherine DayCatherine Day is the current Secretary-General of the European Commission. She has been in that position since 2005 during the Barroso Commission, having previously been the Director General for the Environment....
, secretary general of the European Commission - Mary RobinsonMary RobinsonMary Therese Winifred Robinson served as the seventh, and first female, President of Ireland from 1990 to 1997, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, from 1997 to 2002. She first rose to prominence as an academic, barrister, campaigner and member of the Irish Senate...
, the 7th (and first female) President of IrelandPresident of IrelandThe President of Ireland is the head of state of Ireland. The President is usually directly elected by the people for seven years, and can be elected for a maximum of two terms. The presidency is largely a ceremonial office, but the President does exercise certain limited powers with absolute...
, United Nations High Commissioner for Human RightsOffice of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human RightsThe Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights is a United Nations agency that works to promote and protect the human rights that are guaranteed under international law and stipulated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948...
(1997–2002)
Grounds
The school has its own chapel, featuring a stained-glass window by renowned Irish artist Harry ClarkeHarry Clarke
Harry Clarke was an Irish stained glass artist and book illustrator. Born in Dublin, he was a leading figure in the Irish Arts and Crafts Movement.- History :...
, where Mass is said every Friday morning which is optional for the students and parents to attend. It is generally offered in aid of something, and during Lent, mass is said every day, with prayers and thoughts going to a certain class. The school has extensive sporting facilities, including a large sports-hall, three astro-turf playing pitches and tennis courts.