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.

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Grotto Place, Booterstown, Co. Dublin A94 AC97
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Thursday, April 30, 2026
01-2886830
8:35 - 14:15
Uniform
Fundraiser
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Active Week Junior Infants Sports Day

Active Week Junior Infants Sports Day

Caravaggio at National Gallery

Caravaggio at National Gallery

Student Council helps create Student Friendly Bí Cineálta Policy

Student Council helps create Student Friendly Bí Cineálta Policy

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

Is Brea Linn Gaeilge

Is Breá Linn Gaeilge

Brat Beo

Active Flag Brat Beo

Nice Ones

Nice Ones

Green Schools Committee

Green Schools Committee

Think, Share, Examine, Revoice, Extend, Reflect

Think, Share, Examine, Revoice, Extend, Reflect

Principal's News

Weekly Update April 27th-May 1st 2026

SCHOOL CLOSED STAFF TRAINING DAY:  Saint Mary's will be closed for all students on Thursday 30th April. It is the 2nd staff training day for the new Primary Curriculum Framework. 

SCHOOL CLOSED MAY BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND: Saint Mary's BNS will be closed for all on Monday 4th May 2026.  It is the May Bank Holiday weekend. May we wish all a safe, healthy and restful bank holiday weekend. 

CONFIRMATION PREPARATION MEETING: 6th class are now setting their focus on the celebration of their Confirmation on Thursday the 7th of May. The parish preparatory evening for this celebration will take place on Thursday next the 30th of April at 6pm in the Church. As with the preparation session for the Service of Light, we ask that one parent accompany each of the boys to the session. Please ensure you know your son’s chosen Confirmation name as well as his sponsor’s name as we will be

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