News
Aquatics
Pupils from 5th and 6th class have resumed their swimming lessons in Trinity Sports and Leisure Centre. These classes have been undertaking swimming lessons for four years now and are making incredible progress. Many thanks to the Parent Association for contributing to the costs of these lessons to make them more affordable for all pupils. Next term, pupils from 3rd and 4th class will begin their lessons.
Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation
Students who wish to recieve the sacrament of First Holy Communion will do so at the First Holy Communion ceremony on Sunday 19th May in St John the Evangelist Pairsh Church Kilbarrack.
Students who wish to recieve the sacrament of Confirmation will so at the Service of Light and Confirmation ceremony on Thursday 23rd May in St John the Evangelist Pairsh Church Kilbarrack.
Boys and Girls Football
Both the girls football team and the boys football team have been training every Thursday after school this year. They are both taking part in the FAI School League and Cup Competitions 2024. This year, our local Councillor Daryl Barron kindly offered to sponsor our brand new football kit for our girls and boys teams. It is fantastic to have such community support and it is greatly appreciated by all students and staff.
Trinity Access Programme Workshops
Our school has a proud link with Trinity College Dublin through the Trinity Access Programmes. This year, our 5th class and 6th class students have had many opportunities to take part in a range of different workshops to give them an insight into the areas they could study at third level. The students have had the opportunity to take part in communication workshops, physics workshops, zoology workshops and film making workshops this year in Trinity College.
Shore to Sea
Pupils from Senior Infants and 1st class joined Dublin City Council for the launch of the 'Shore to Sea' project. Our pupils are leaders in our local community encouraging others not to litter in order to protect our very important local marine life. Our school is situated along the Shore to Sea pathway between Kilbarrack and Bull Island Strand. Approximately 80 gullies have been painted with the project stencil, hoping to raise awareness locally about the impact litter and various pollutants have on our sea life when disposed of in the gullies.
Grandparents Day
Our hearts were filled with warmth after all our visitors for Grandparents. A day of looking back on old memories and making new ones. It was also a very special occasion for us to support the 50th celebrations of Naomh Barrod, our local GAA club. Our 5th class students created fantastic projects to reflect the history of the club in our community.
Baking Activities
This year groups of students from Junior Infants to 2nd class have had the opportunity every Friday to do some cooking and baking with Elaine and Charlotte. The children have really enjoyed learning and practicing all the skills needed to make scrumptous cookies, madeliene sponges, sausage rolls, pizza and much more. Thank you to the Parents Association for sponsoring our baking aprons and equipment.
20 Day Challenge
This November, we ran a whole school attendance drive to improve our students attendance for the month. Traditionally, school attendance is low in November. We challenged our students to be in school for 20 days in a row and in their line for 10 to 9.00am each morning. There were daily, weekly and overall prizes won over the 20 days. 63 students completed the 20 Day Challenge. The 20 Day Challenge had a very positive impact on our whole school attendance figures. Thank you to our students and their parents for their support and enthusiasm throughout the 20 Day Challenge and a thank you to local sports clubs who sponsored prizes.
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Fighting Words
Well done to our talented young authors from 3rd-5th class who participated in the 'Fighting Words' creative writing workshop in December. The children created some brilliant stories and enjoyed the opportunity to develop their writing skills. They worked collaboratively to write a story that they entitled ' The Lego Man' with the help of illustrator Aidan. Each pupil had the opportunity to create their own endings which they presented at our whole school assembly. Thanks to Fighting Words Ireland for a fantastic day and to Mrs Hearnden for organising the workshop.
Maths Week 2023
Maths Week took place from 16th-20th October and the theme this year was 'Shape and Space'. The pupils took part in lots of fun and educational activities such as shape hunts and walks, games, quizzes and an art competition. 6th class pupils hosted a workshop on the topic in the hall and created hands on activities for all the pupils to enjoy. Many thanks to 6th class for their hard work and dedication on the day. They had to figure out how to make each activity harder or easier depending on the age of the visiting class and showed excellent problem solving ability and mathematical thinking!
FAI Football Primary Schools Championship Winners 2023
Our school boys football team had great success this year and won the FAI Primary School Championship! They trained diligently every week with Ms Kearney. Their perseverance, teamwork and football skills were evident in a nail biting and emotional final against Dalkey Project School. Well done to the team and their coach Ms Kearney.
Athletics 2023
Students from 5th and 6th class represented us in Cumann na mBunscoil Athletics Championship. Students took part in running, long jump and shot put competitions. Well done to the whole team for their hard work and dedication
Winners:
Girls under 12s relay 1st place: Chidera, Avia, Zara, Kate,Lilly
Sprint under 14s boys 3rd place: David
Winner of the Race of Champs: Jon
Active Week
Active Week took place from 12th-16th June. Pupils took part in activities such as gymnastics, yoga, dance, daily mile, football, hurling, sponsored walk and 'Wake up shake up' . We finished off the week with our annual Sports for all Day. It was a great day and pupils enjoyed the sack race, egg and spoon race, three legged race, parachute games, tug o' war, penalty shootout, obstacle course , water race amd much more. Thanks to the Active Week Committe for organising a fantastic week.
Inclusion Week
Inclusion Week took place from 20th-24th April between Scoil Eoin and Abacus. Pupils and staff came together from both schools. It was a great success. We featured on RTE News Today.
Book Week 2023
There was great excitement in the school during Book Week. Many activities took place. The Parents' Association organised the Book Fair to come to the school. Pupils participated in the Design a Book Cover competition and all pupils dressed up for World Book Day. Ms Coppinger organised Secret Readers to visit some of the classes.
