Mission Possible Winners

We're always so impressed by the creativity and commitment of schools across in Ireland to raise awareness of positive mental health and wellbeing in a creative way. Here's a look back at some of the winning schools in our Mission Possible school achievement awards.

2024 winners

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  • Primary school

    St Clare's National School, County Cavan
    The primary school winning entry was around a Self-Expression Day, where the children dress in a way that allows them to express their identities, define themselves as unique individuals and portray their true selves on the day.

  • Secondary school

    Coláiste Muire Ballymote, County Sligo
    Coláiste Muire's idea helped deepen collaborations with their Student Council and student body. Their project involved setting up art signposting areas which will serve as daily reminders for the importance of mental health and self-care; introducing information boards which showcase supports in the school community and beyond; and installing a new greenhouse to offer another wellbeing space for students and contribute to sustainability.

  • FET centres (including Youthreach)

    Kilkenny Youthreach, County Kilkenny
    The winners planned to enhance the wellbeing of young people attending their centre by developing a sensory room and adding gym equipment. These initiatives aim to improve mental health, physical health, and overall student engagement.

2023 winners

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2022 winners

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  • Best Standalone Project

    Primary school: Scoil Treasa Naofa, Donore Avenue, Dublin 8.

    Secondary school: Trinity Comprehensive School, Main Street, Ballymun, Dublin 9.

  • Most Creative Idea

    Primary school: St Patrick's Boys and Girls Primary School, Lombard Street, County Galway.

    Secondary school: Loreto Secondary School, Vevay Rd, Bray, County Wicklow.

  • Best Programme Activity

    Primary school: Scoil Treasa Naofa, Donore Avenue, Dublin 8.

    Secondary school: St Patrick's Comprehensive School, Shannon, County Clare.

2021 winners

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  • Primary school winners

    Best Standalone Project

    Scoil Treasa Naofa | Donore Avenue, Dublin 8

    Most Creative Idea

    St Oliver’s National School | Carlingford, County Louth

    Best Programme Activity

    St Colman’s National School | Cloyne, County Cork

  • Secondary school winners

    Best Standalone Project

    St Patrick’s Comprehensive School | Shannon, County Clare

    Most Creative Idea

    Kildare Town Community School | County Kildare

    Best Programme Activity

    St Patrick’s Cathedral Grammar School | Dublin

2020 winners

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  • Primary school winners

    Best Standalone Project

    St Stephen’s National School | Johnstown, County Meath

    Most Creative Idea

    Woodland National School | Letterkenny, Donegal 

    Best Programme Activity

    St Joseph’s National School | Dún Laoghaire, Dublin

  • Secondary school winners

    Best Standalone Project

    Marino Community Special School | Bray, County Wicklow

    Most Creative Idea

    Mercy College | Coolock, Dublin

    Best Programme Activity

    Merlin College | Galway

2019 winners

  • Primary schools

    • First Place: St Mary’s Boys National School, Belturbet, County Cavan
    • Second Place: Balbriggan Educate Together, Balbriggan, County Dublin
    • Third Place: Ballygiblin National School, Gurteenaboul, Mitchelstown, County Cork.

       

      In no particular order, runners-up in the Primary School category were:

      • Ballyraine National School, Letterkenny, County Donegal
      • Edeninfagh National School, Glenties, County Donegal
      • St James' Primary School, Basin Lane, Dublin 8
      • St Clare's Primary School, Harold's Cross, Dublin 6W
      • St Attracta's National School, Charlestown, County Mayo
      • Gaelscoil an Bhradáin Feasa, Bothar an Mhuilinn, Droichead Atha, Contae na Mí
      • Rathbeggan National School, Dunshaughlin, County Meath
      • Scoil Mhuire Allenwood, Allenwood, County Kildare
      • CBS Primary School Kilkenny, Stephen Street, Kilkenny.
  • Secondary schools

    • First Place: Rosmini Community School, Drumcondra, Dublin
    • Second Place: St Peter’s College, Dunboyne, County Meath
    • Third Place: Royal School Cavan, County Cavan.

    In no particular order, runners-up in the Secondary School category were:

    • St Joseph’s Secondary School, Tulla, County Clare
    • St Paul's Secondary School, Greenhills, Dublin 12
    • Cabinteely Community School, Dublin 18
    • Merlin College, Galway City, County Galway
    • Mountrath Community School, County Laois
    • St Gabriel's Special School, Dooradoyle, Limerick
    • Mercy Secondary School, Ballymahon, County Longford
    • St Louis Community School, Kiltimagh, County Mayo
    • St Anne's Secondary School, Tipperary Town, County Tipperary.

2018 winners

  • Primary schools

    • First place: St Killian’s Junior National School, Tallaght, Dublin 24
    • Second place: Rathbeggan National School, Dunshaughlin, County Meath
    • Third place: Killeen National School, Louisburgh, County Mayo.

    Runners-up in the 2018 awards were:

    • Dalkey National School, Dublin
    • Galway Educate Together National School
    • Scarleigh National School, Cork 
    • Scoil na Croise Naofa, Cork City.
  • Secondary schools

    • First place: Mountrath Community School, County Laois
    • Second place: Presentation College Carlow 
    • Third place: Colaiste Íosagain, Portarlington, County Laois.

    Runners-up in this category were:

    • Maryfield College, Drumcondra
    • Newtown School, Waterford
    • St Clement’s College, Limerick
    • St Kevin’s College, Dublin 11.

2017 winners

  • Primary school winners

    • First place: St James’ Primary School, Basin Lane, Dublin 8
    • Second place: Edeninfagh National School, County Donegal
    • Third place: Scoil an Linbh Íosa, County Donegal
  • Secondary school winners

    • First place: St Kevin’s College, Ballygall Road, Dublin 11
    • Second place: Mountrath Community College, County Laois 
    • Third place: Coláiste Bride, Clondalkin, Dublin