PARENT /TEACHER INFORMATION MEETINGS: Over the coming fortnight all class teachers will host a face to face or online meeting with all parents/guardians in each class level. Some have been held already. Each class teacher will send out details. This meeting is an opportunity for teachers to introduce themselves and go through the school year and how best to support your child. If you need a one on one meeting please request same via your child’s teacher’s email address or via Aladdin.
ALLERGIES/ ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION: Just a reminder that we are a “Nut Free” & “Kiwi Free” School. If your child has any allergies or any other medical condition that may require the administration of medication please alert his new class teacher immediately.
“HUG & GO”: Just a reminder that from this Monday, September 11th, all classes including our new Junior Infants "Hug & Go" at the school gates in the morning and we ask that parents/ guardians allow their child to walk independently to their classroom lines in from of Door 4. The class teacher will be there to meet them and we will have students from the senior classes to guide children over to their lines. The Junior Infant Day will now be 08:35-13:15 as will the Senior Infant day. All other class finish at 14:15. “COLLECT & GO We kindly request that all adults wait behind the green cycle lane line when collecting your child. We encourage the boys to independently walk over to adults and then leave the school grounds.
USING PATHS ON GROTTO PLACE AND GROTTO AVENUE: For Health and Safety reasons can all children and adults use the paths on Grotto Place and Grotto Avenue when coming to and leaving school. For health and safety reasons please avoid walking on these roads as there are cars entering and leaving the school and the neighbourhood.
ALTO SCHOOL OF MUSIC: Alto School of Music is thrilled to announce that is offering music classes for students attending Saint Marys Boys' National School. If you are interested please read below and email Alto School of Music directly. Instrument Choices: - Ukulele group class (JI,SI & 1st-6th class);In this class all students would be also working on rhythm & pitch development;- Piano, Guitar, Violin individual tuition; There would also be an opportunity for all students to perform in Winter & Summer concerts.Please email all queries to Anna at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to express an interest in music classes.In the email specify your preferred instrument/day/ time. All classes will run after school hours are finished.
FRÁSAÍ NA MÍOSA/ GAEILGE/ CONTENT LANGUAGE INTEGRATED LEARNING: Más féidir libh cabhrú le bhúr bpáiste frásaí na míosa a chleachtadh sa bhaile. 1. Dia Dhaoibh...Dia is Muire duit. 2. Slán Tamaill.3. Cé leis é? Is/ Ni liomsa é. 4. Líne dhíreach gach duine.
CTYI: CENTRE FOR TALENTED YOUTH: CTYI -Centre for Talented Youth, Dublin City University is offering courses for children, ages 6-12, in such areas as: Forensic Science ; Marine Biology, The World of Harry Potter, Novel Writing and Computers and Animation.CTYI carry out assessment to see if students are suitable for courses. Please open link for more details and an application form. Centre for Talented Youth Information & Application.
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Please see link to school website for after school activities that are currently running. All have contact details. Please contact each directly if you have any queries. After School Activities
SWIMMING LESSONS: 4th class and 6th class will attend swimming lessons every Monday in Blue Pool, Monkstown @ 10am. This will start next Monday 11th September. The Parents Association have very kindly funded the cost of the lessons. Parents will only be required to pay the cost of the DART for the 7week term which is €14. A payment link is available on Aladdin for this. Boys should wear their swimming shorts under their tracksuit that morning so that we ensure they are in the pool on time. They will not be allowed to swim without a swimming hat. Please ensure they bring a change of clothes and that all items of clothing a labelled clearly. Your child does not need to be able to swim already in order to attend.
COUNTY PHOTOS: County Photos will visit the school on Friday 29th September. An email with more details and their flyer will be sent to you all this week.
OATLANDS COLLEGE OPEN EVENING & APPLICATIONS: Please see link and information below from Oatlands College regarding their Open Evening and closing date for 2024 First Year Admissions.
Oatlands College Open Evening & First Year Application .
Open Evening: Thursday 21-9-2023 from 17:30-19:30. 6th class students and parents all welcome. Closing Date for Applications forms: Monday 23-10-2023 at 17:00. Late applications will be put on waiting list according to date of application. Students must be 12 by January 1st of First Year following entry.
COVID-19 UPDATE FROM HSE:Please see the latest advice from the HSE on Covid-19 for children who test positive for Covid -19, how long they should stay at home and when they should return to school. Covid-19 and Returning to School.
PARENTS' ASSOCIATION UNIFORM SALE: The PA would like to hold a second-hand uniform sale. Please bring any clean uniforms or tracksuits in good condition to the school at drop off or pick up on Monday and Tuesday. A date for the sale will be decided once we have enough items to hold a sale. With thanks, From your PA.
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS ON NEW PRIMARY MATHS CURRICULUM: Please see link to our school news on Information Leaflet for parents pertaining to the New Primary Maths Curriculum. New Primary Maths Curriculum: Parents Information Leaflet.
BOOTERSTOWN PARISH RESOURCES FOR YOUNG FAMILIES & CHILDREN 2023-2024: Please see link. Booterstown Parish Resources 2023-2024. This brochure outlines parish events for children and young families throughout the 2023-2024 school year.
BOOTERSTOWN CHILDCARE SERVICES: Booterstown Childcare Service is delighted to have started taking bookings for the Early Morning Club from 7:00 am until school drop off starting this September. Please contact them directly to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone Najwa at 0873446188.
HOMEWORK CLUB: An email with an enrolment form was sent out to all parents on Tuesday the 29th August regarding Homework Club. It will start on Monday 4th September. Please contact Ms Judy Doyle directly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. is you have any queries.
STEAM ACADEMY: Steam Academy will begin the afterschool lessons on Wednesay 13th September 2023. Classes will be held in room 4 via entrance door 4. Please conatc Steam Academt diecrly if you have any queries. Please see link. Steam Academy Pro
AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES & CLUBS: We are in the process of organising ther after-school activities and clubs. When these activities, clubs, days and times have been finalised we will send an email to all parents with all details with same.
ALADDIN CONNECT & ABSENCES: Thank you very much for engaging with Aladdin Connect in notifying teachers directly of your child's absences and the reason. Please continue to do so. This allows you to also keep an eye on your child's attendance. If the class teacher does not receive a notification explaining your child's absence it is recorded on Aladdin attendance records as unexplained. Aladdin is recorded at 09:30 every school morning.
UKULELE CLASSES: Anna Melescik Director of Alto School of Music is delighted to announce Ukulele classes starting on the 12th of September in Booterstown Parish on the grounds of the Booterstown Primary School. She is more than happy to welcome students of St. Mary's school to her ukulele class if someone is interested. Please contact Anna at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
CLASS BOOKS AND PENCIL CASE EQUIPMENT: As of September 2023, in keeping with guidelines from the Department of Education, the school has purchased all books, workbooks, and copybooks for children. €96 has been allotted for each child. Below you will find the link to Pencil Case Equipment required for each class year. Just click on the year to expand and show the list. Books & Pencil Equipment. The lists are also available on the school website.
NEURODIVERSITY IRELAND: Please see link to a "Let's Be Friends" Back to School Campaign. The " LETSBEFRIENDS’’ campaign aims to help with the transition of starting or going back to school. Neurodiversity Ireland in this video shares a story about neurodiverse friendship & about how understanding and small supports can allow autistic children to feel safe, comfortable and happy to be themselves in their day to day school environment.
Kind regards,
Noel Scully
Principal.