Naomh Pol News Issue 2

Our New Vice Principals!
An interview with Mrs Mc Mahon
How do you like your new job?
I love it. It is very enjoyable; I am the pastoral VP, so I consider the welfare of pupils. I work
closely with the pastoral care team, as well as numeracy and the special need needs staff.
What are your past roles and experiences in St Paul’s?
I came to St Paul’s in 1985 to do teaching practice and then became a full-time French
teacher in 1989 before becoming Head of Department. Then in 2008 I became a Year Head
until 2013 when I took the on the role of SENCO, which is Special Educational Needs Coordinator.
Finally, in 2020, I became a VP and I love it. Form student teacher to Vice-
Principal! St Paul’s has been good to me!
What are your hopes for your new role?
I just hope I am successful and can support and help people. I have a lot of areas. I will focus
on wellbeing, especially after lockdown, when students may have experienced bereavement
or mental health issues. I have loved working with the Student Leadership Team and hope
to work with subject ambassadors and mentors. I am also open to new ideas and challenges.
Do you like St Paul’s?
I absolutely love St. Paul’s. I have been here for 32 years and have worked under all four
principals, Mr Mooney, Mr Duffy, Mr Ward and Mr Burns. I have been given so many
opportunities in my time at St Paul’s. I also love the fact that even though the school has
grown massively, the sense of community and family has always remained the same.
Is there anything you are looking forward to when we come out of lockdown?
I am turning 60 this year so had hoped to go on a cruise which is unable to go ahead, so I will
hopefully go to France instead. Besides travelling, I am looking forward to seeing people and
hosting dinners etc. I am also looking forward to getting back to school and normality.
By Orlaith McVerry, Year 13