Academic Calendar 2024-2025

SCHOOL STARTS

Thursday 29th August.

GRANDPARENTS’ DAY

Friday 18th October

MID-TERM BREAK

School closes on Friday 25th October 14:15.

School Re-opens Monday 4th November

PARENT-TEACHER MEETINGS

25th November-29th November. Teachers will be in touch nearer the time to organise meetings.

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS

School closes at 12.00 noon Friday 20th December School Re-opens Monday 6th January

SAINT BRIGID'S DAY

Monday 3rd February. School Closed.

MID-TERM BREAK

School closes Friday 14th February at 14:15.

School Re-opens Monday 24th February

ST PATRICK’S DAY

Monday 17th March. School Closed.

EASTER HOLIDAYS & MATHS TRAINING DAY

School closes at 12.00 noon on Friday 11th April .School closed for Maths Training Day Monday 28th April. 

School Re-opens Tuesday 29th April

MAY BANK HOLIDAY

Monday 5th MAY. School Closed.

STANDARDISED TESTING

Thursday 1st May-Friday 23rd May.

JUNE BANK HOLIDAY

School closed Monday 2nd & Tuesday 3rd June 

School Re-opens Wednesday 4th June

ACTIVE WEEK/ MULTI-CULTURAL DAY

Active Week will be from Monday, June 16th-Friday June 20th.

Junior Sports Day Monday 16th Booterstown Park 8:50-09:40.

Senior Sports Day Tuesday 17th Booterstown Park 08:50-10:00

Multicultural Day Friday 21st June 12:45-14:00. School Yard.

GRADUATION CEREMONY

Wednesday, June 25th at 10:00.

SUMMER HOLIDAYS

School closes at 12.00 noon on Friday 27th June

Details regarding Staff Training Days, First Holy Communion, Confirmation & 6th Class Graduation will be shared when we have dates.

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Friday, February 07, 2025
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8:35 - 14:15
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School & Class News

Education and Parenting news stories of interest on Classes & Newsletters

Incoming  Junior Infants parents/guardians  Information Morning  24th May at 09:00  Room 5. in room 5

EVERYTHING BOOK: Our 6th class boys launched their Junior Entrepreneur product "The Everything Book" on  Friday morning May 17th in the school yard at a cost of 10 euro per copy.More copies are available to purchase.Cash only please. Find out:if you are a dog expert; if you can solve riddles that may stump your friends; how to tie your shoe laces;how to make choctora or a mug cake; how to make a  Harrier paper plane or an egg parachute, and finally read our wonderful fiction stories;"When Dawn Breaks" & "Game Night". There is something for everyone. A really great gift for any of your friends celebrating their birthdays, First Communion or Confirmation or going away on holidays.  Thanking you in advance for your support.Ms Doyle, Ms Phillips and the 6th Class Boys.

INCOMING JUNIOR INFANTS WELCOME MORNING: We look forward to meeting all incoming Junior Infant parents/guardians this  Friday at 9:00 in room 5. Room 5 can be accessed through  entry door 5 and turn left. Just a reminder that the information meeting is for parents/guardians only and we will meet your child later in June. Can you please email the office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to confirm your attendance. Please see link to presentation. Incoming Junior Infants Presentation 2024-2025

PARENT VOICE: MLL WSE-Management Leadership & Learning:Whole School Evaluation The Inspectorate of the Department of Education will carry out an evaluation in Saint Marys BNS from May 27th to May 29th. The evaluation will look at key aspects of the school’s work including its management and organisation, and the quality of learning and teaching. The process is designed to evaluate the work of the school and to promote school improvement. Further information on inspection for children, young people and for parents and guardians is available at https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/d3832-guide-to-inspection/

A parent survey has been sent out to all via Aladdin & we ask that all parents/ guardians take a few minutes to complete it and help us in this evaluation process. Please see more information for your child at this link:  Information Videos for Children When Inspectors are Visiting Their School. 

See more information on our school website at the following link: School News

AGREED REPORT : 5-5-2024. Board of Management.  Please see link to Agreed Report from BOM 15-5-2025. BOM Agreed Report 15-5-2024. The Board extend a particular thank you to Michael and Bríd Brassill and all the members of the Booterstown Community Centre and the Madigan Family for organising and donating the proceeds of their Art Sale held on 26/4/2024 to The Lighthouse. A huge effort was put in by all and it is very much appreciated.  The Board also extend a heartfelt thank you to all the staff, parents and priests involved in the preparation for Confirmation and Holy Communion ceremonies with special mention to our parish catechists, Catherine Ballance and Fiona Henry for all the work they put in for these special days. 

SCHOOL BOOKS FOR 2024-2025: COMMUNICATION FROM EDUCATION MINISTER NORMA FOLEY : Please see link to recent letter from Minister of Education Norma Foley regarding school books for primary schools 2024-2025. It's on our school wesbite under the school news tab. School News

FRÁSAÍ NA MÍOSA/ GAEILGE/ CONTENT LANGUAGE INTEGRATED LEARNING: Más féidir libh cabhrú le bhúr bpáiste frásaí na míosa a chleachtadh sa bhaile. Chosen by 4th class.  1. Uachtar Gréine / Sun cream. 2. Eitleán/ Aeroplane 3. Laethanta Saoire/ Holidays 4. Ta an ghrian ag scoilteadh na gcloch./ The sun is splitting the stones. 

IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR DIARY: More details to follow nearer time. 

  • MLL-WSE: Management Leadership & Learning Whole School Evaluation 27th-29th May 2024.
  • Standardised Testing: First-Sixth Classes 1-5-2024 until 24-5-2024
  • New Junior Infants Parents’ Meeting: Friday 24-5-2024 at 09:00
  • Active Week: Monday 17-6-2024-Friday 21-6-2024
  • Multicultural Day: Friday 21-6-2024
  • Graduation Ceremony for 6th class: Wednesday 26th June 2024
  • Summer Holidays: Friday 28th June. School closes at 12:00 for all classes. 

     

    AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS: 

    • After School Sports: Ms. Cartwright/ Ms. Doyle Monday afternoons. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
    • Homework Club: Monday to Thursday afternoons. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
    • Johnny's After School PE Club: on Tuesdays for junior classes and Thursdays for senior classes in Booterstown Park. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
    • Chess Club with Paul: Thursday afternoons:  Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
    • Spanish Club with Olé: Thursday afternoons. Contact Sergio @ ✆ +353857884001 |  ︎ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
    • Art Club with Evelyn: Tuesdays afternoons. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
    • Alto School of Music: Ukulele and guitar lessons. Monday afternoon. Piano lessons have started on Friday afternoons. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more details.
    • STEAM Academy. Wednesday afternoons. Contact  https://steamacademy.pro/ireland/registration/

    TRAINING DATES & MATCH DATES: for soccer, hurling, and football will be given to classes and students involved when up and running throughout the school year. 

    Kind regards, 

    Noel Scully. 

    Principal.