Minister Helen McEntee Launches New Primary Curriculum at SMGS

On Monday 22nd September 2025, Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál (SMGS) was honoured to host Helen McEntee TD, Minister for Education and Youth, for the official launch of the redeveloped Primary School Curriculum—marking a historic moment in Irish education.

This event was part of a national rollout, with SMGS one of approximately 3,300 primary schools across Ireland chosen to share in this landmark launch.

Ms. McEntee was greeted by Principal Mr. Gough, and all the pupils in 2nd, 3rd & 4th class. She also visited Ms Mc Intyre’s 1st class as well as both 6th classes to witness the new curriculum in action. Ms. Mc Intyre was teaching wellbeing, Mr Moynihan was teaching STEM & geography whislt Juliette Saumande was in Mr. Lacey’s class teaching French.

The Minsiter was then joined by Chairperson of the Board of Management, Mary O’Brien, Mr Gough and Arlene Forster CEO of the NCCA to formerly launch the new curriculum.

We thank Minister Mc Entee for choosing our school to launch the new curriculum at SMGS. This launch signified more than just a national policy shift—it is a chance for our students, teachers, and wider community to lead in putting the vision of modern education into action. We are proud to be part of this transformation, highlighting our school’s commitment to innovation, excellence, and student-centred learning.