HAVE YOUR SAY WHOLE SCHOOL MEETING: The Board of Management wholeheartedly thanks all parents and staff for their attendance and feedback at our school meeting on Wednesday night. It was a very informative evening. As outlined in the guidance documentation sent to all schools the Board of Management will hold a meeting and get back to the school community in October. Please see link to Department of Education guidance. : Guidance On Engaging With Your Community.
PARENTS & TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE: Please note that the Parenting and Technology Institute (PATI) Programme, begins on Tuesday, 29 September at 7.00pm.Dr Richard Hogan will open the programme with:Module 1 – Age of Technology
Module 2 – Boundaries. An email has been sent to all parents with more details on registration.
FIRST AID FOR PARENTS THURSDAY 1st October at 19:30. Just a gentle reminder about First Aid for parents. Please see below details of First Aid training organised by Our Lady of Mercy PA and Saint Mary's PA. Siobhan Butler will facilitate the workshop. Siobhan is extremely experienced. Please see more details below.Siobhan will look at such topics as CPR, choking, burns, head injuries, meninigitis & when to call emergency.It will be held on Thursday 1st October at 19:30 and it's free. It will be held in the OLOM hall.Hopefully see you there. The PA.
LOTTERY FUNDRAISING WEEKLY DRAW: Great news. Congratulations to this week's winner Ruth S. Ben is in 1st class and Senan is in 3rd. There was great excitement and rapturous applause in our school assembly as the jackpot winner was announced. Please see the fundraiser link button on our website. It would be hugely appreciated if you can contribute €5 for 3 lines, and you never know you might just win the jackpot. 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.
BLESSING OF ANIMALS: The blessing of animals will be held in Our Lady of Mercy Convent School on Sunday 4th October at 14:00. You are invited to bring your pet, a photo or drawing of your pet or endangered animal for a special blessing. Everyone is very very welcome. Please use the church car park entrance to school.
BÍ CINEÁLTA POLICY TO ADDRESS AND PREVENT BULLYING: Please see link to our Bí Cineálta Policy to address and prevent bullying. It is available on our school website , under the policy tab. See link Bí Cineálta Policy to Address and Prevent Bullying 2026-2027. LinkParental & student feedback and input is always welcome and can be shared with us at
BOOTERSTOWN CHILDCARE SERVICES: Booterstown childcare service is now firming up 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.
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS
Gaelic Football, Hurling & Soccer Training and match dates and times for Gaelic football, hurling and soccer will be communicated to the teams and parents via coaches
Homework Club: Monday to Thursday 2:15pm to 3:15pm(2nd to 6th Class)Contact Mr Briggs on
After School Sports: Starting Monday September 7 th 2:15pm to 3:15pm (1st -6th class only) David Gilheaney Contact
Alto School of Music: Starting 7 th September Monday- Guitar Wednesday-Ukulele & Fridays-Piano.Contact Anna on
Art: Tuesdays starting 8th September – Miriam O’Dea & Anna Lyons Junior & Senior Infants 1:15pm – 2:15pm
Johnny’s PE Club: Monday’s Junior & Senior Infants starting 31 st August – Johnny Carroll Thursday 1 st to 6 th Class starting 3rd Sept 2:15pm – 3.15pm. Johnny will collect from school and bring to Booterstown Park. Contact
Science Club: Junior infants to 6th Class. Starting Thursday Sept 10th 1.15-2.10 Junior/Senior Infants 2.15-3.10 1st to 6th ClassContact Rasha on
Spanish Class: With Pilar on Wednesdays 2.15 to 3.15 for 1st to 6th Class. Starting September 16th. Contact: