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Christmas Concert

by ian / On December 19, 2018 / In Uncategorized

We had our annual Christmas show in Ringsend church on Tuesday evening and it was a lovely occasion. All of the classes sang beautifully but the highlight of the show was the final song, sung by the top-floor boys with the help of some girls from The GNS. There wasn't a dry eye in the house.

Murphy and Cameron meet Mick!

by ian / On December 12, 2018 / In Sports, Uncategorized

Good header Murphy! Cameron and Murphy were asked to launch the Spar 5 a side football competition in the Aviva with Ireland Football bosses Mick McCarthy, Colin Bell and FAI president John Delaney. Mick was impressed by the boys' skills.

Forest Schooling with Ms Sherry

by ian / On November 29, 2018 / In Forest Schooling, Uncategorized

The boys have been getting in touch with nature in Ringsend Park as part of our Creative Cluster Project. Ms Sherry is doing amazing work with the boys in Forest Schooling her pupils. The project has been a great success so far and the boys love every minute of it.

Ms Purcell’s class present their projects.

by ian / On November 29, 2018 / In Uncategorized

Here are some pictures taken by Carlos' mum of the boys' projects. Great work boys!

New Tablets and Speakers

by ian / On November 29, 2018 / In Digital Learning

The school received 20 new Lenovo tablets and speakers yesterday which will be a huge help in implementing our new Digital Learning Plan. Huge thanks to Eddie and Hilary from Dublin Lions Club who secured funding from ESB Aid for the tablets. We will use them for Accelerated Reading and in all classes for digital learning. The boys were delighted to receive them and can't wait to start working...

Garda Band visit

by ian / On November 9, 2018 / In Uncategorized

The Garda Band played a concert in the school hall on Thursday to a crowd of excited boys and girls. Everyone loved it. We learned all about the different instruments and sang along to lots of different crowd-pleasing tunes such as the SpongeBob Squarepants theme tune. It was a fun hour for all in attendance .

Boys of the month

by ian / On October 24, 2018 / In Boys of The Month

Here are our prize winners for September and October. Well done Darragh, Finley, Sean, Imayan, Lucas, TJ, Sean, Jay, Jas, Leon,Ollie and Tadhg. Keep up the good work!

Gaelic Football Champions in Croke Park!!

by ian / On October 22, 2018 / In Sports

Our school Gaelic Football team won their Final in Croke Park to cue wild celebrations. This win was based on brilliant teamwork, effort, skill and heart. The boys showed great courage to hang on for the victory as they came under huge pressure towards the end versus a strong St Mary's, Lamb's Cross team. Daragh was excellent in goal, Murphy a colossus at the back, Lucas an artful dodger in the...

Sam Maguire came to our school.

by ian / On October 8, 2018 / In Sports

Dublin All-Ireland winner Brian Howard brought the Sam Maguire Cup into the school today and most of our boys went to the school hall to see the cup and ask Brian some great questions about his sporting career. After 4 years in Dublin, Sam Maguire has picked up a Dublin accent but says that he expects to head to Galway in 2019!!

GAA 2018: 3 wins from 3 so far….

by ian / On September 27, 2018 / In Sports

Our Gaelic Football team has won its first three games. We have one league game left to play and we are looking good for a place in the knockout stages. Keep the winning run going boys!