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Mon<\/p>\n

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Take a break, get some fresh air, and catch up with friends while walking together.<\/p>\n

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Build your fitness step by step and see how far you can go\u2014maybe even a marathon!<\/p>\n

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Share your voice in a group that performs beautiful, uplifting music at school events.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Art \/ Journaling Club” _builder_version=”4.5.3″ header_font=”|800|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#3d52af” body_font=”||||||||” background_color=”#ffffff” text_orientation=”center” link_option_url_new_window=”on” custom_css_main_element=”background: #ffffff !important;||border-radius: 12px;||padding: 20px;||transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;||transform: translateY(-8px);||box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);” custom_css_blurb_title=”background: #ffffff !important;” custom_css_main_element__hover=”background: #ffffff !important;||border-radius: 12px;||padding: 20px;||transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;||transform: translateY(-8px);||box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);”]<\/p>\n

Get creative with drawing, painting, or journaling while relaxing with friends.<\/p>\n

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Join our exciting basketball teams!<\/p>\n

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Tues<\/p>\n

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Tuesday Lunchtime Choir is the second of our extra curricular choirs directed by Ms Hickey.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is an inclusive, non audition based choir open to all students in Mercy. We perform a mix of genres including musical theatre, pop, Irish folk and songs from movies.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Explore design, illustration, and creativity using digital tools and software.<\/p>\n

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Learn how to capture the perfect shot and tell stories through your photos.<\/p>\n

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Regular training and matches in soccer to build teamwork, fitness, and skills in this globally popular sport<\/p>\n

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Training every Tuesday in O’Mahony’s<\/p>\n

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A chance for students to explore different styles of dance, build confidence, and enjoy movement together.<\/p>\n

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Get extra help with homework, revision, or study skills in a friendly space.<\/p>\n

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Wed<\/p>\n

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Thurs<\/p>\n

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X<\/p>\n

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Regular training and matches in soccer to build teamwork, fitness, and skills in this globally popular sport<\/p>\n

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Founded in 2021, our vibrant History Society now has 30+ members and meets every Thursday at lunchtime in Room 5! <\/span><\/p>\n

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Express yourself through movement and try out different dance styles.<\/p>\n

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Roll up your sleeves, grow plants, and learn the art of gardening.<\/p>\n

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Write, design, and publish articles to share your voice with the whole school.<\/p>\n

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