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
Wednesday, April 01, 2026
01-2886830
8:35 - 14:15
  01-2886830

Our First Class boys have been busy balancing, stretching and moving their way through an exciting block of gymnastics โ€” and what a fantastic experience it has been!

From the very first session, there was a real buzz of energy and enthusiasm in the hall. The boys showed brilliant effort, courage and determination as they learned new skills and challenged themselves in fun and active ways.


๐Ÿคธ What Weโ€™ve Been Learning
Throughout our gymnastics lessons, the boys explored:

  • Different types of balances
  • Safe and controlled rolls
  • Creative shapes using their bodies
  • Travelling movements such as jumping, hopping and sliding
  • Simple sequences, linking movements together
    They worked both individually and alongside their classmates, supporting and encouraging one another every step of the way.


๐Ÿ’ช The Benefits of Gymnastics
Gymnastics is not just about movement โ€” it supports so many areas of development:

  • Strength and flexibility
  • Balance and coordination
  • Body awareness and control
  • Confidence and resilience
  • Listening and concentration skills
  • Teamwork and respect for others
    The boys learned how to move safely, take turns, and challenge themselves to improve each week. We saw huge growth in their confidence โ€” especially when they mastered a new skill they had been practising!


๐ŸŒŸ Fun, Fitness & Big Smiles
Most importantly, the boys had great fun and truly enjoyed every session. There were big smiles, lots of laughter, and a wonderful sense of achievement throughout.

It has been fantastic to watch their confidence grow as they realised what their bodies are capable of. Our First Class boys are becoming stronger, braver and more coordinated with every lesson!

We are so proud of their effort and positive attitude โ€” they really are gymnastics superstars in the making! ๐Ÿ…โœจ

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