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.
Jan 28
2026
Post Junior Cycle Options Information Evening for Parents
Jan 29
2026
The Merchant of Venice - 3rd Year
Feb 02
2026
St. Brigid's Day (School Closed)
Feb 04
2026
Mock Exams
Sunnyside, Drogheda, Co-Louth, A92K796
CEIST (Catholic Education An Irish Schools’ Trust)
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