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Christmas Comes Early for 1st Class!
🎅✨ A Magical Day in First Class! ✨🎅
The boys in first class had an unforgettable day when Santa Claus himself paid them a visit! 🎄 From the moment they heard the jingle of bells, excitement filled the air. Santa arrived with a hearty “Ho, ho, ho!” and a bag full of beautifully wrapped gifts, handpicked by his hardworking elves. 🎁✨
Each boy received a special present, from toy cars to storybooks, sparking priceless joy and wonder. Santa stayed to share magical stories about the North Pole and spread the festive joy! 🦌❄️
To top it off, there were plenty of smiles and photos, creating memories they’ll treasure forever. Before leaving, Santa reminded everyone about the spirit of kindness and giving. ❤️
For these boys, it was a day of pure Christmas magic. Let’s all carry that same joy and generosity into the season! 🎄💫
Community Award!
6th Class Boys and Ms. Maher Earn Community Award for Ringsend Clean-Up Efforts
Our 6th class boys, led by the inspiring Ms. Maher, have truly gone above and beyond in making a difference for our community. Their commitment to cleaning up Ringsend has not only transformed the area into a cleaner, greener space, but has also earned them a well-deserved community award.
Throughout last year, these young students worked tirelessly to remove litter and help improve the environment for everyone. Their efforts showed incredible teamwork, dedication, and care for the world around them. Under the guidance of Ms. Maher, the boys took this project to heart, understanding the importance of giving back and taking pride in their local area.
The community has noticed their hard work, and the positive changes are evident to all who pass through Ringsend. It’s no surprise that the local council recognised their efforts with a prestigious community award. This accomplishment not only highlights their contributions but also serves as a reminder of the impact that young people can have when they work together for a common goal.
We couldn’t be prouder of our 6th class boys and Ms. Maher. They have set a fantastic example for the entire school and have shown that even small actions can lead to big results. A huge round of applause for their dedication and for making Ringsend a better place for everyone!
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ADMISSIONS NOTICE 2025-2026
St Patrick’s BNS Ringsend will accept applications for admission to the school for the academic year 2025-2026 from October 1st 2024 until October 25th 2024. Late applications will be accepted after this date. We have 24 places available in our Junior Infants class. Our admissions policy, enrolment forms and admissions notice are available on our website www.stpatricksbnsringsend.ie or by emailing ringsendbns@gmail.com
Visit from An Gardaí
Garda Visit Makes School Day Extra Special!
We had a super exciting day at St. Patrick’s BNS! The Gardaí came to visit us, and it was awesome!
The officers showed us their cool uniforms which was really fun and they talked about what they do to keep us safe and answered all our questions.
We played some games where we learned about making smart choices and staying safe. It was great to see how the Gardaí help our community and how we can all work together to stay safe.
A big thank you to the Gardaí for visiting us and making our day so special! We can’t wait to see them again!
Visit to the National Gallery of Ireland.
The boys had a great day taking in the wonderful artwork on display during their visit to the National Gallery of Ireland.
St Patrick’s BNS is a proud DCU Changemaker School.
Nominated in 2022, our school is a member of the DCU community.
We work with other schools in the DCU Changemaker Schools Network, engage in research and
enhance our pedagogy and practice with support from the University.
To learn more about the DCU Changemaker Schools Network please visit:
Visit to Ringsend Library
We were lucky to have Gerard Siggins, author of the Rugby Spirit book series visit Ringsend Library. The boys were invited to listen to Gerard talk about his inspiration when it comes to writing books, how he goes about starting a story and the pleasure that all the hard work gives him. There were plenty of questions from the boys and they were given a great insight into what it takes to become a published author.
Marathon Kids
The boys in 5th and 6th Class have been taking part in Marathon Kids. Over the space of 8 weeks, they will have run a total of 42km, a full marathon. Exercise is key for both our physical and mental health and the boys are really feeling the benefits of taking part in their daily runs.
This week, Irish Olympian and former European Gold Medalist David Gillick came by to see how the boys were getting on. He was very impressed by what he saw and was delighted to see how much work has been done.
Well done lads.
Minister of Education visited our school.
Norma Foley visited our school recently to present our teachers with Kinia Credentials for completing training in digital learning. She also visited a Be Internet Legends workshop in the school hall featuring children from schools in the locality.
We were delighted to welcome Minister Foley and she very kindly gave the children homework passes. it was great to have the opportunity to discuss the various challenges facing us at the moment in terms of recruiting teachers in the midst of a cost of living and housing crisis, finding substitutes and the usual 
funding issues.
Building Computers
The boys in Sixth Class had great fun coding, problem solving and discovering how computers function using Turing Tumble. It was great to see them putting their heads together to come up with solutions and enjoying learning as they tried to get through the different tasks. Brilliant fun.
