HAPPY NEW YEAR 2026: Saint Mary's reopens for all classes at 08:35 on Monday 5th January 2026. May we take this opportunity to wish you and all your families a happy, peaceful and safe 2026.
FUNDRAISING WEEKLY DRAW: St. Mary's Boys' National School has launched its weekly loot fundraiser. We have had three winners already, though the jackpot has yet to be won. Please see the fundraiser link button on our website. We hope that the weekly option of 1 line for €2.50 will allow everybody to contribute, but 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. Weekly Lotto Fundraiser
SCHOOL CLOSURE FOR STAFF TRAINING: Saint Mary's BNS will be closed for students on Thursday January 29th 2026 and Thursday April 30th 2026 for staff training for the New Primary Curriculum Framework.
BOOTERSTOWN CHILDCARE SERVICES: Booterstown Childcare Services offer morning and afterschool care services for children attending Saint Mary's BNS and Our Lady of Mercy Convent school. Please see link with times and contact details. Before and After School Booterstown Childcare Services.
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 4 Irish phrases of the month? 1.Tá Daidí na Nollag ag teacht. / Father Christmas is coming.2. Ta sé ag cur sneachta/ It's snowing. 3. Fuair mé bronntanas/ I got a present. 4. Táim preachta leis an bhfuacht. / I'm freezing with the cold.
Kind regards,
Noel Scully.