Sacred Heart Secondary School
Drogheda

Student Support Team (SST)

The Student Support Team (SST) is a key structure within the Sacred Heart Secondary School that provides holistic support to students, addressing their academic, social, emotional, and behavioural needs. Comprising a team of dedicated staff members—including the Deputy Principal, Year Heads, Guidance Counsellors, AEN (Additional Educational Needs) Coordinator, Induction of New Students & Mentor System Coordinator, —the SST plays a vital role in ensuring the well-being of all students.

Members of the Student Support Team (SST)

  • Deirdre Lynch - Deputy Principal
  • Emma Haran - Guidance Counsellor & Year Head to Fifth Year .
  • Liz Byrne - Guidance Counsellor
  • Laura Shanahan - AEN Coordinator
  • Brid Fox - Induction of New student & Mentor System Coordinator

  • Laura Dempsey - Year Head to Sixth Year
  • Miriam O'Hara - Year Head to TY
  • Fiona Cairns - Year Head to Third Year
  • Marcella Austin - Year Head to Second Year
  • Sharon Stafford - Year Head to First Year.
Mar 11
2026
TY Cupcake Competition
Mar 12
2026
Enterprise Final
Mar 17
2026
St Patrick's Day
Mar 21
2026
CEIST Student Leadership Conference
Sunnyside, Drogheda, Co-Louth, A92K796
CEIST (Catholic Education An Irish Schools’ Trust)
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