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Sancta Maria College, Louisburgh, was named as an Apple Distinguished School by the US tech giants.
A Mayo secondary school is celebrating today (Tuesday, September 16), having been handed prestigious global recognition by one of the world's largest technology companies.
Sancta Maria College, Louisburgh, has been recognised as an Apple Distinguished School, placing it in an elite group of leading schools across the globe.
The recognition, which runs for the next three years, recognises the school's innovation in using Apple's technology in their teaching and learning.
You can watch a video on how the school integrates Apple products, such as iPads, into academic day-to-day life below:
Áine Moran, the principal of Sancta Maria College, expressed her delight at the decision.
“Technology is no longer an add-on in education; it is essential, especially with the reforms of the Junior Cycle and Senior Cycle," she stated.
"At Sancta Maria College, we are proud to be front-runners in showing how technology can be integrated for maximum impact on learning. This award highlights the adaptability, creativity, and commitment of our staff, who always put the needs of our students first.”
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