Academic Calendar 2025-2026

SCHOOL STARTS

Thursday 28th August. School gates open at 08:25.

MID TERM BREAK

School closes on Friday 24th October 14:15.
School Reopens Monday 3rd November

PARENT TEACHER
MEETINGS

17th November-28th November. Teachers will be in touch nearer time to organise meetings.

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS

School closes at 12.00 noon Friday 19th December. School Re-opens Monday 5th January.

SAINT BRIGID'S DAY

Monday 2nd February. School Closed.

MID TERM BREAK

School closes Friday 13th February at 14:15.
School Reopens Monday 23rd February

ST PATRICK'S DAY

Monday & Tuesday 16th & 17th March. School Closed.

EASTER HOLIDAYS

School closes at 12.00 noon Friday 27th March
School Reopens Monday 13th April.

MAY BANK HOLIDAY

Monday 4th May. School Closed.

STANDARDISED TESTING

Tuesday 5th May-Thursday 28th May.

JUNE BANK HOLIDAY

School closed Monday 1st June

ACTIVE WEEK/
MULTICULTURAL DAY

Active Week will be from Monday June 15th-Friday June 19th.
Multicultural Day Friday 19th June 12:45-14:00. School Yard.

GRADUATION CEREMONY

Wednesday June 24th at 10:30.

SUMMER HOLIDAYS

School closes at 12.00 noon on Friday 26th June

 

Details regarding Staff Training Days, First Holy Communion, Confirmation, Sports Days & 6th Class Graduation will be shared once the dates are confirmed.

  Academic Calendar

Grotto Place, Booterstown, Co. Dublin A94 AC97
01-2886830
Friday, June 05, 2026
01-2886830
8:35 - 14:15
Uniform
Fundraiser
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Caravaggio at National Gallery

Caravaggio at National Gallery

Visit to Casement Aerodome in Baldonnel

Visit to Casement Aerodome in Baldonnel

Carlingford Adventure Centre

Carlingford Adventure Centre

Kayaking on the River Liffey

Kayaking on the River Liffey

ESB Blast at the RDS

ESB Blast at the RDS

Brat Beo

Active Flag Brat Beo

Think, Share, Examine, Revoice, Extend, Reflect

Think, Share, Examine, Revoice, Extend, Reflect

Principal's News

Weekly Update June 8th-12th 2026

SCHOOL REPORTS:School reports will be released on Aladdin on Friday morning 12th June  at 09:30. Please ensure that you have furnished the school with  your correct current email details. All parents/ guardians have been emailed the following: 1)A general information leaflet from the Department of Education about "Understanding Standardised Tests. 2) BIAP (Belfield Infant Assessment Profile Administered to Junior Infant) explanation. 3) MIST (Middle Infant Screen Test- Administered in Senior Infants) explanation. 4) NCCA (National  Council for Curriculum and Assessment) STEN scores explained for classes 1st-6th. 

NEW DEPUTY PRINCIPAL APPOINTMENT : Following the completion of the Deputy Principal interview process Aoife Cartwright was nominated and approved as the successful candidate. Aoife Cartwright will take over the role of Deputy Principal from Ms

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