Our Lady of Mercy Secondary School
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Our Lady of Mercy Secondary School, Waterford, is a co‑educational post‑primary institution that has been delivering guidance‑focused, holistic education since 1965. The school’s ethos centres on nurturing each student’s academic, spiritual and personal development, aiming to achieve excellence across the curriculum while fostering a supportive community grounded in Catholic values. A strong partnership with the CEIST (Catholic Education an Irish Schools Trust) network underpins its commitment to moral education and social responsibility. The college provides a modern learning environment equipped with digital platforms such as GSuite for collaborative work and VSWare for administrative services, ensuring that students develop the ICT skills essential for contemporary life. Facilities include well‑resourced classrooms, science laboratories, and dedicated spaces for arts, sport and pastoral care, enabling a broad range of curricular and extracurricular activities. The school’s guidance programme offers comprehensive support for exam preparation, career planning and personal wellbeing, reflecting its dedication to preparing learners for further education and active citizenship.