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 Catherine Ballance on her retirement from 31st August 2026. We wish Ms Cartwright every success in her role. The Board of Management.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR ATHLETICS TEAM: Our athletics team went to Santry Stadium last year and acquitted themselves very well in all events. Mr Cregan and Mr O’ Keeffe had coached the teams over the previous weeks and were very proud of how the boys conducted themselves and how they handled their losses and victories with great dignity and sportsmanship. We congratulate our silver medallists in the shot putt and the under 12s 600m relay race.
RAILWAY UNION HOCKEY: The next 3 Saturday afternoons we are holding 3 Open Sessions for Boys to try out hockey at Railway Union , Sandymount , D04 PF86. All Welcome ! 2.30pm-3.30pm on Saturday June 6th, 13th and 20th. Please contact Kenny Carroll if you have any queries. His details have been emailed to all.
FUNDRAISING WEEKLY DRAW: The winner of this week’s draw was Jessica. Mason is in 5th class and this is their second win. There is always great excitement and rapturous applause in our school assembly as the winners are announced. Please see the fundraiser link button on our website. Our Fundraiser Link. It would be hugely appreciated if you can contribute €5 for 3 lines, and you never know you might just win! Please pass the word on and invite friends and family. Remember, if you are not in you cannot win. Thank you for your support. The Parents' Association.
FRÁSAÍ NA MÍOSA/ GAEILGE/ CONTENT LANGUAGE INTEGRATED LEARNING:Más féidir libh cabhrú le bhúr bpáiste frásaí na míosa a chleachtadh sa bhaile. / If you can please help your child practise these four Irish phrases of the month. 1. Tá an ghrian ag scoilteadh na gcloch / The sun is splitting the stones. 2. Lá breá atá ann/ It’s a lovely day. 3. Laethanta Saoire/ Holidays 4. Uachtar gréine/sun cream
MY LITTLE LIBRARY BOOK BAG: The My Little Library initiative has for the past 3 years offered a free book bag and books to every child starting school in September through their local library. Families simply have to pop down to their library and pick up their bag and maybe take the opportunity to become library members. Each year the initiative has meant over 20,000 young children starting junior infants have joined the library. The project involves: Every child finishing pre-school and starting school in September receiving an invite to their local library to pick up a free transitions book bag. On visiting the library with their parents, families will hopefully join the library. The libraries have prepared a special wallet for the children for their own library card. Your local library has a sample book bag for your school to show the junior infant parents. Please visit your local library and get your child's little library bag.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SENIOR SOCCER TEAM: The Senior Soccer Team capped off a fantastic season with an outstanding 5–1 victory in the league final. From the first whistle to the last, the team showed incredible discipline, determination, and teamwork in a performance that reflected the hard work they have put in all this year. Every player played their part, working for one another and showing a positive attitude throughout the match. Each of the boys’ composure and sportsmanship set a great example for younger students. What stood out most was the strong sense of camaraderie within the squad. The players supported and encouraged each other from start to finish, celebrating every goal, tackle, and save together. This team spirit has been a key part of their success all season. Congratulations to the entire panel on a brilliant achievement and a memorable league final win and to Mr Briggs who has worked tirelessly to coach and mentor the team.
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 2026-2027: An email has been sent out to all parents/ guardians with the school holidays attached. The holiday dates are also available at this link. School Holidays 2026-2027.
BOOTERSTOWN CHILDCARE SERVICES: Booterstown childcare service is now finalising the bookings for September 2026.Please contact Najwa Mc Guinn on the details below. Very limited places available. Contact 087 3446188.
Kind regards, Noel Scully. Principal.