St. Mary's Secondary School, Ballina

Guidance Counselling

Guidance Counselling

Counselling is a key part of the guidance programme, offered on both an individual and group basis, in order to assist students to make choices about their lives and to provide support at times of personal crisis. The Guidance Counselling Department provide Personal, Social, Educational and Career Guidance Counselling.

Personal and Social Guidance Counselling aims to promote self-awareness, the ability to plan, interpersonal communication skills and decision making capabilities among students.

Educational Guidance Counselling assists the decision making process regarding the choice of course, subject and level within the school, as well as developing motivation, study skills and examination techniques.

Career Guidance Counselling facilitates the decision making process in relation to further education, training and employment opportunities. Career Guidance Counselling also explores job seeking skills, work and other life roles.

Guidance Counselling is delivered through a range of classroom activities, group work assignments and one to one counselling to all students, in both junior and senior cycle.

Dec 05
2025
Staff Training Day: No classes for students
Dec 08
2025
Fifth Year Parent Teacher Meeting
Dec 19
2025
Classes end for Christmas Holidays at 12.35pm
Jan 05
2026
Classes resume after Christmas
02-Dec-2025
We are delighted to announce that the St. Mary’s Secondary School Christmas Concert will take place on Wednesday, December 17th at 7.30pm in the School Assembly Hall.
21-Nov-2025
At St. Mary’s Secondary School, we are committed to supporting every student to reach their full potential. Regular attendance is one of the most important factors in student learning and wellbeing. That’s why we are delighted to take part in the nat
19-Oct-2025
Beth was presented with the prestigious Naughton Scholarship
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