Tomorrow, Monday 2nd November, marks the beginning of Term 1.2 at Sacred Heart P.S.

Our Breakfast Club and After School Clubs will also get underway as normal.

It promises to be a very busy and exciting half-term as we build towards Christmas 2026. There will be lots happening both in and out of school, with details of all our upcoming events being published throughout this week.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back tomorrow!

A huge congratulations to the children who have earned our first Accelerated Reader certifications of the new school year. These awards reflect the fantastic reading habits, dedication and enthusiasm that pupils have shown since returning to school in September.

Achieving an Accelerated Reader certificate is a wonderful accomplishment and demonstrates a commitment to reading regularly, developing comprehension skills and challenging themselves with books at an appropriate level.

We are delighted to see so many pupils already reaching important reading milestones so early in the year. We hope this is just the beginning of another successful year of reading across the school.

Well done to all of our certificate winners. Keep turning those pages and enjoying new adventures through books!

Accelerated Reader & Freckle Ireland Liam O’Hare

The Eco Council challenged each class to create a spooky Halloween classroom door using only recycled, reused and natural materials. There was just one rule: nothing new could be purchased!

Classes got to work using a fantastic range of materials, including spare classroom paper and card, cereal boxes, magazines, old clothing, lunch packaging, bottle caps, straws, cardboard, bin bags, tinfoil and even natural items such as leaves, sticks, twigs, feathers and acorns. The creativity, teamwork and imagination on display were truly outstanding, and pupils had great fun bringing their spooky designs to life while learning about the importance of reusing and recycling.

After some very difficult judging, the Eco Council selected the following award winners: Most Creative: P1/2, Most Colourful: P3, Most Effort: P4/5, Best Use of Recycled Materials: P5/6 and Spookiest: P7.

Congratulations to all of our winners and a huge well done to every class that took part. The standard was incredibly high, and we are so proud of the enthusiasm shown for this fun and environmentally friendly challenge.

Fiadh and Eva P1

This week’s Striving for Greatness Together Award goes to Fiadh and Eva in P1! The girls really look out for each other throughout the day. They love working together during classroom jobs, play nicely together outside and enjoy role-playing in the home corner. They always encourage and support each other when things get tricky. Well done girls!

Neil P7

Neil is so deserving of the Principal’s Award. He approaches every task with enthusiasm, determination and a positive attitude, always giving 100% and never giving up when faced with a challenge. 

Neil has shown excellent progress in Numeracy and is becoming increasingly confident when working independently. He is also doing well with reading and consistently demonstrates a can-do attitude towards his learning. Neil’s homework is completed to a high standard, reflecting the pride and effort he puts into all that he does. 

Neil is a ray of sunshine in the classroom and his cheerful smile lights up the room each day. Well done Neil for always being so cooperative, respectful and ready to contribute in class. You are a kind and supportive friend to others and we are super proud of your progress in P7 so far!

A huge congratulations to our October Pupil of the Month award winners! These pupils have been recognised for their excellent attitude to learning, kindness towards others, positive behaviour and commitment to being the best that they can be each day.

Bria (P1), Éanna (P2), Max (P3), Manna (P4), Liam (P5), James (P6) and Caragh (P7).

October has been another busy and successful month in school, with pupils taking part in a wide range of learning experiences, including our recent Maths Week celebrations. Throughout the month, these children consistently set a wonderful example through their effort, resilience, respect and enthusiasm for school life.

We are incredibly proud of all our winners for embodying our school values and making a positive contribution to their classrooms each day. Keep up the fantastic work and continue to be role models for your peers.

Our school was transformed into a fantastic pumpkin gallery! Pupils put their creativity on full display, with a wonderful collection of carved pumpkins exhibited throughout the building. From spooky faces to imaginative designs, the effort and creativity shown by everyone was outstanding.

A huge thank you to all of the children and families who took part. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed viewing the amazing creations!

Congratulations to our Pumpkin Carving Competition winners: 🎃 P1: Ria, 🎃 P2: Bobby, 🎃 P3: Leena, 🎃 P4: Eimíle, 🎃 P5: Matty, 🎃 P6: Caoimhe and 🎃 P7: Neil.

The standard of entries was incredibly high this year, with pupils showcasing fantastic creativity, effort and Halloween spirit through their amazing pumpkin designs.

A special twist to the competition saw each class judged by the children from the year group above, who had the difficult task of selecting the winners. Thank you to all of our judges for taking their role so seriously and to every pupil who entered for making the exhibition such a colourful and impressive display.

Well done to our top carvers and to everyone who took part!

Our school was full of Halloween fun and excitement as the children enjoyed a fantastic Party Day! From traditional games such as conkers, pin the donkey and bobbing for apples, to spooky discos, Halloween movies and creative arts activities, there was something for everyone to enjoy.

The classrooms were filled with laughter, music and plenty of Halloween spirit throughout the day. It was wonderful to see the children having so much fun while making special memories with their friends.

A huge thank you to all the staff who helped organise such a fun-filled day and to the children for embracing the occasion with such enthusiasm.

Our Young at Heart group had a fantastic time celebrating Halloween with a brilliant afternoon of games, activities and spooky crafts! 

A huge thank you to Toni and Orla, who continue to do such wonderful work leading the group and making every session so enjoyable. 

Another great day of fun, friendship and Halloween spirit!

The Ballymote Centre hosted a brilliant indoor soccer tournament featuring hosts St Colmcille’s, Downpatrick, alongside St Joseph’s P.S. Carnacaville and Sacred Heart P.S. Dundrum. The event was played in a wonderful spirit, with all schools demonstrating excellent skill, teamwork and sportsmanship throughout an enjoyable morning of football.

What a fantastic Maths Week we enjoyed at Sacred Heart P.S. Dundrum!

Our pupils took part in a wide range of engaging and practical numeracy activities throughout the week. 

P1/P2 students enjoyed a numeracy scavenger hunt, while P3 took their maths learning outdoors through a Forest School classification lesson.

P4/P5 explored maths through games including 24, Pig and Place Value Battles. They also became Dahlia Detectives, investigating flowers from Mr Doyle's garden by estimating and counting petals, measuring and comparing sizes, creating human graphs and designing posters about their favourite numbers.

P5/P6 worked together on a giant outdoor Jumping Maze challenge, developing their problem-solving, teamwork and perseverance skills as they searched for the route to the centre.

P7 pupils took part in interactive maths games, a dice challenge requiring them to reach a target of 100, problem-solving puzzles, favourite number posters and a numeracy hunt. They also applied their understanding of negative numbers by ordering temperatures on a number line.

From scavenger hunts and outdoor investigations to puzzles, games and challenges, our pupils discovered that maths really is everywhere!

#mathsweekireland

Our P4/P5 class had a fantastic first ASPIRE session with the Hedgehog Class from Knockevin today. The children enjoyed a shared break before taking part in a fun "getting to know you" activity, helping them make new friends and learn more about each other.

The pupils then explored woodland animals and created hedgehogs, foxes and badgers using modelling clay, leaves and twigs. Afterwards, the Hedgehog Class taught P4/5 how to sign "hedgehog" and "thank you" using Makaton. The session continued outdoors with relay games and teamwork challenges before finishing with some fun in the play park.

It was a wonderful day filled with friendship, creativity, inclusion and lots of smiles. We are already looking forward to our next ASPIRE session!

Knockevin School

Our P1/P2 pupils enjoyed a fantastic pumpkin investigation this week. They carefully explored the inside of a pumpkin, identifying its different parts and discussing their purpose. The children then separated the seeds from the fibrous strands and made predictions about how many seeds they thought the pumpkin might contain.

Using ten frames, they worked together to count the seeds in groups of ten, reaching a remarkable total of 280 seeds. To complete their learning, the class explored how pumpkin seeds can be planted and grown into new plants, helping them understand the life cycle of a pumpkin and how nature begins all over again.

A wonderful practical learning experience full of curiosity, counting and discovery!

Comhghairdeas mór le Max (P3) atá roghnaithe mar Ghaeilgeoir na Míosa do mhí Dheireadh Fómhair. Max has made a fantastic effort to use Irish both in the classroom and around the school. Maith thú, Max, and keep up the great work! 

Scoil Spreagtha

P7 took part today in a fantastic HIP Psychology workshop focused on understanding and overcoming worries. Led by Carlos, the session encouraged pupils to think about the importance of "swimming in their own lane" and avoiding comparisons with others.

The children engaged in thoughtful discussions about the pressures they can sometimes face, both in and out of school, and explored practical strategies to help them manage these challenges positively. 

Through a range of activities and conversations, pupils developed a greater understanding of how to build confidence, resilience and a healthy mindset.

A huge thank you to Carlos for delivering such an engaging and valuable workshop. The pupils took away many important messages that will support their wellbeing as they continue their journey through P7 and beyond.

HIP Psychology

Tommy - P1

Tommy is the recipient of this week’s Principal’s Award! He has made a fantastic start to school life and comes into P1 with a wonderful attitude towards learning. He always tries his best, is eager to give new activities a go and has a wide range of interests during play. Tommy plays happily with his classmates and is always polite, displaying excellent manners. 

Tommy has made fantastic progress in his short time in P1, particularly with his mark-making and letter formation skills. He is already beginning to blend CVC words and is doing a brilliant job of having a go at writing simple sentences. During outdoor play, Tommy particularly enjoys the large-scale construction area and loves exploring and playing in the sandpit. 

Well done, Tommy! We are so proud of the fantastic start you have made to school life. Keep up the great work!

A big well done to our latest Pupils of the Week, who have been recognised for their excellent effort, positive attitude and the way they contribute to school life each day.

⭐ P1: Méabh, ⭐ P2: Cora, ⭐ P3: Leena, ⭐ P4: Daire, ⭐ P5: Jessica,⭐ P6: Jake and ⭐ P7: Michael-Joseph.

We are delighted to celebrate these pupils and the wonderful example they set for others through their hard work, kindness and determination.

Congratulations to all of our award winners. Keep up the fantastic work!

Daniel, Ryan, Eilish, Declan Óg and Harry P7

These five children are a wonderful example of striving for greatness together. They demonstrated outstanding teamwork during PE and used their brilliant listening skills whilst instructions were being given. they followed the rules, communicated effectively and worked together to achieve success. Their positive attitudes and determination even helped them to win the game. Daniel, Ryan, Eilish, Declan Òg and Harry – well done on supporting each other, encouraging your friends and having fun. We are very proud of you!

This morning's assembly saw pupils from P1 to P7 take part in our annual Maths Bee, one of the highlights of Maths Week Ireland 2026. 

Throughout the competition, children demonstrated excellent numeracy skills, quick mental calculations, problem-solving abilities and the confidence to answer challenging questions in front of their peers.

Each class held preliminary rounds in front of the whole school before the winner of each progressed through to the class final. The atmosphere was fantastic, with pupils cheering on their classmates and showing great encouragement and respect throughout the event.

Congratulations to our 2026 Maths Bee Champions:

P1: Leo, P2: Ella, P3: Kohan, P4: Jude, P5: Caolán, P6: Shea and P7: Mark Óg.

A special word of congratulations to all of our finalists who represented their classes so well and displayed excellent mathematical thinking under pressure. Events such as the Maths Bee help to promote a love of mathematics across the school while encouraging children to develop confidence, resilience and a positive attitude towards problem-solving.

Well done to everyone involved in making the competition such a success. It was wonderful to see so many pupils engaged, enthusiastic and excited about mathematics.

#mathsweekireland

This Saturday sees the return of the GR8 Dundrum Run in our village.

As always, Sacred Heart P.S. is delighted to support this fantastic community event through the use of our school facilities.

Today, some of our young Murlough AC members gathered to wish all competitors the very best of luck ahead of race day. We are especially proud that a number of these young athletes will also be taking part in the junior race as well as having some staff members participating in the adult run.

We wish every runner a safe, enjoyable and successful day and look forward to another wonderful community event in Dundrum.

Good luck to everyone taking part!

This week, we will be celebrating Maths Week 2026 with a range of fun and engaging numeracy activities across the school, including our annual Maths Bee on Friday! 

Maths isn't just about numbers on a page. It's all around us! Throughout the week, classes will be taking part in practical, hands-on learning experiences designed to make maths meaningful, creative and enjoyable.

From exploring patterns and measurement at the beach to problem-solving in the forest, our pupils will have opportunities to see how maths works in the real world.

Parents may also wish to check out the fantastic resources available on the Maths Week website, particularly the interactive scavenger hunt activities for younger children.

We look forward to a week of mathematical thinking, outdoor learning and plenty of fun!

#mathsweek

Patrick P2

Patrick is a wonderful role model to everyone in his class and is a fantastic ambassador for our school. He has excellent social skills and always treats others with kindness, care and respect. Patrick consistently uses beautiful manners and is always polite and respectful towards both adults and his peers.

He is hardworking, responsible and always does his very best. Patrick never gives up when things are difficult and shows incredible resilience and determination. He is also a very humble and nurturing child who is always thoughtful and caring towards others.

Patrick represents our school exceptionally well when we are out and about, and we are incredibly proud of the positive example he sets every day.

Well done, Patrick!

Róise and Niamh P6 

These girls' teamwork is out of this world! On our recent school trip they were wonderful ambassadors for our school, behaving fantastically throughout and following instructions from school staff and planetarium staff. They worked together superbly to design, build and launch a rocket in the workshop.

Our P7 boys recently enjoyed a fantastic GAA outreach session delivered by St Colman's College, Newry. A sincere thank you to Mr Mark Magill, GAA Co-ordinator, for taking the time to visit and lead such an engaging and enjoyable session. The boys greatly benefited from the experience and thoroughly enjoyed developing their skills.

Dundrum GAC
St Colman's College Newry

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Tesco, Newcastle, for their recent donation of fresh fruit to the school. This generous contribution was greatly appreciated and provided a healthy and enjoyable snack for our pupils. We are grateful for the support shown to our school and wider community.

Tesco

As part of their ‘Food Glorious Food’ topic, the P4/P5 pupils enjoyed a fantastic trip to the Tayto factory in Tandragee!

The children discovered how crisps are made, from storing, washing and slicing the potatoes to cooking and seasoning them. They were amazed to learn that an incredible 100,000 potatoes are used every week!

There were plenty of tasty treats to sample too! The children tried a variety of Tayto favourites, including Witches’ Hats, Popcorn, Potato Craft and Fry Bites, as well as a sneak peek at a brand-new flavour, Christmas Stars, which isn’t even on the market yet!  The highlight for many was tasting freshly made, still-warm crisps – delicious! 

They also learned how Tayto works sustainably, with potato skins and other waste being reused on farms as animal feed, helping to reduce waste.

A huge thank you to our brilliant tour guides, Josh and Catherine, who made the visit so enjoyable and answered all our questions. The children had a wonderful day filled with learning, laughter and lots of crunching! 

Tayto

We were delighted to welcome local beekeeper Marty Cardwell to our school for a fascinating talk about bees and beekeeping. 

Marty brought along a real hive for the children to observe and investigate, as well as fresh honeycomb, beekeeping equipment, a beekeeper's suit, a smoker and a special brush used when working with bees.

The children were amazed to learn that a hive can contain up to 70,000 bees at certain times of the year and that while worker bees may only live for around 35 days, the queen bee can live for up to two years. They enjoyed tasting delicious local honey and asking Marty lots of thoughtful questions.

To finish the visit, the children received certificates, stickers and seed bombs to help support pollinators by growing sunflowers at home.

A huge thank you to Marty Cardwell for such an engaging and memorable experience. The children were thoroughly enthused and inspired by everything they learned about these incredible insects as part of their WAU topic, 'Food Glorious Food'.

Loretto Honey

P5/P6 enjoyed a fantastic educational visit to Armagh Planetarium as part of their World Around Us topic, ‘Space.’ 

The children began the day by watching an informative and interactive film about the solar system in the planetarium dome. They then listened to an engaging presentation about stars and constellations before experiencing an exciting space rollercoaster ride.

The pupils also took part in a rocket-making workshop where they designed and built their own rockets. Afterwards, they tested their creations outdoors, launching them into the sky to see whose rocket could travel the furthest.

The day continued in the exhibition area, where the children explored a variety of interactive displays and learned about the lives of astronauts and the challenges of living and working in space. They had great fun investigating the exhibits, gadgets and hands-on activities while deepening their understanding of our fascinating universe.

It was a thoroughly enjoyable and memorable day, with the children demonstrating excellent enthusiasm, curiosity and engagement throughout.

Armagh Observatory and Planetarium

A huge good luck to our staff members Toni, Michelle and Orla as they travel to New York tomorrow with Dundrum G4MO’s to take part in Rockland GAA’s annual G4MO Blitz.

Representing both club and county, we wish them every success and hope they enjoy this wonderful experience. From all at Sacred Heart P.S., safe travels and best of luck! 

Dundrum GAC

To celebrate National Poetry Day 2026, pupils across Sacred Heart P.S. explored this year's theme, "Wonder."

Children engaged in a range of creative poetry activities designed to spark imagination and encourage self-expression.

Pupils in P4/P5 created thoughtful and imaginative acrostic poems, using the theme of wonder to inspire their writing. In P5/P6, children took part in enjoyable Open Mic Sessions, confidently sharing their poems with classmates and celebrating the power of spoken word. Meanwhile, our P7 pupils used J2Create to publish and present their poetry digitally, combining creativity with technology to produce impressive pieces of work.

The day was a wonderful celebration of language, creativity and imagination, with pupils embracing the opportunity to explore what inspires awe and curiosity in the world around them.

#NationalPoetryDay

Sacred Heart P.S. were delighted to welcome representatives from Scoil Spreagtha as part of our Case Study Day. The visit focused on celebrating and promoting the use of Irish throughout our school community as we work towards achieving three-year Scoil Spreagtha accreditation.

During the day, pupils from P5/P6 and P7 participated in two engaging workshops, including the popular and interactive game of Traitors, which encouraged communication, teamwork and the use of Irish in a fun and meaningful context.

The visiting representatives also met with focus groups of children to gather their views and experiences of learning and using Irish within the school. Pupils spoke confidently about the opportunities they have to use Gaeilge in class and across school life.

A special word of thanks goes to Mrs O'Toole, who has been leading this initiative within our school. Her commitment and enthusiasm have played a key role in developing and promoting Irish language learning and culture throughout Sacred Heart.

We look forward to continuing our Scoil Spreagtha journey and further strengthening the role of Gaeilge in our school community.

Scoil Spreagtha

Congratulations to our Pupils of the Month for September! These children have impressed us with their excellent attitude, hard work, kindness and positive contribution to school life.

Recipients: Nola (P1), Oisín (P2), Annie (P3), James (P4), Logan (P5), Shea (P6) and Annie (P7).

We are extremely proud of each of these pupils for setting such a wonderful example in their classrooms and around our school. 

Keep up the fantastic work!

Congratulations to our September Mathletes of the Month who have demonstrated excellent mathematical thinking, problem-solving skills and enthusiasm for numeracy throughout these four weeks.

Niamh (P1), Jasper (P2), Kohan (P3), Jude (P4), Niamh (P5), Hugh (P6) and Darragh (P7).

We are incredibly proud of their hard work, determination and positive attitude towards Mathematics. Keep up the fantastic effort!

Comhghairdeas mór le Fiadh (P1) a roghnaíodh mar Gaeilgeoir na Míosa do Mheán Fómhair!

Tá sár-iarracht déanta ag Fiadh ag úsáid focail agus frásaí Gaeilge sa seomra ranga gach lá. Táimid an-bhródúil as a díograis agus a dearcadh dearfach i leith na Gaeilge.

Maith thú, a Fiadh!

Scoil Spreagtha

Rosie and Úna P5

Rosie and Úna are a wonderful example of what it means to strive for greatness together. They produce fantastic work as a pair, build positive relationships with the adults they work with both in and out of the classroom, and are always there to support and look out for one another.

Leah P3

Leah is a pleasure to have in class. She is always kind, polite and respectful and sets a wonderful example for others everyday.

She works incredibly hard in everything she does and is always keen to do extra learning both at school and at home. Leah’s reading and writing are excellent and she consistently produces work to a very high standard.

In Numeracy, Leah is a confident learner who has shown a fantastic understanding of partitioning and applies her mental maths strategies with great success.

Leah is also a caring and supportive friend who gets along well with everyone. She gives 100% effort every day, approaches all tasks with enthusiasm and always tries her very best. Leah is incredibly responsible and takes excellent care of our classroom. She is always willing to help tidy up and ensures our learning environment is neat and organised before break and lunchtime.

Leah is a very deserving recipient of the Principal’s Award for her hard work, positive attitude and outstanding contribution to our school.

Well done!

Mr Doyle, our Designated Teacher for Child Protection and Safeguarding, led a whole-school safeguarding assembly. Pupils were reminded about the importance of staying safe, both in and out of school, knowing who their trusted adults are, and understanding that there is always someone available to listen and help if they have a worry or concern. 

The assembly reinforced key safeguarding messages, including being respectful to others, making safe choices online, looking out for friends, and speaking up when something doesn't feel right. Through discussion and age-appropriate examples, pupils were encouraged to build confidence in seeking support and helping to create a safe, caring and inclusive school community for everyone. 

At Sacred Heart P.S., the wellbeing, safety and happiness of every child remains at the heart of everything we do.

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the brand-new Sacred Heart P.S. website.

The website has been completely redesigned to provide an engaging, easy-to-navigate hub for parents, pupils, prospective families and the wider community. Whether you're looking for key school information, the latest news, upcoming events, curriculum information or a glimpse into daily life at Sacred Heart, you'll find it all in one place.

Our new website reflects who we are as a school: a caring, inclusive and ambitious learning community where every child is supported to thrive. Visitors can explore our school vision, celebrate pupil achievements, keep up to date with school activities and gain an insight into the many experiences that make Sacred Heart such a special place to learn and grow.

We would like to thank everyone involved in bringing this project to life and invite you to take a look around our new online home.

Visit our website here: https://www.sacredheartdundrum.co.uk

Thank you.

Work is starting on the parochial hall today and will last for the next 3/4 months. The hall will be completely out of bounds during this period. Parking and pick ups/drop offs is still workable at the rear of the hall in the carpark. However, there will be an area that will be closed off with fencing by the contractors.

Thanks.

Well done to a number of our P6 and P7 boys who were part of the Dundrum U-11 team who won the Shield at the prestigious Roche Emmett’s tournament in County Louth on Saturday. A superb showing!

Dundrum GAC

Our pupils have been busy developing their coding and computational thinking skills across the school last week through a range of exciting, hands-on activities.

P1/P2 worked alongside their P7 buddies using Just2Easy to code the Big Bad Wolf, creating instructions to help him travel to the houses of the Three Little Pigs.

P3 used Micro:bits to create and code their very own digital dice. After shaking their Micro:bits to generate numbers, they put their creations to the test in a game of Snakes and Ladders.

P4/P5 explored the concepts of algorithms and debugging. Following an unplugged activity, they used Spheros to create and test instructions, guiding their robots to different locations around the hall.

P5/P6 joined a live Just2Easy coding lesson where they programmed a spider to navigate its web and successfully reach different flies. Careful coding was required to ensure the spider found its meal!

P7 became data detectives using JIT Branch to create branching databases. By asking a series of yes/no questions, they classified animals and learned how databases can be used to organise information efficiently.

A fantastic week of problem-solving, creativity and teamwork, with pupils developing valuable digital skills that will support their learning both now and in the future. Well done everyone!

The activities reflect our ongoing commitment to developing coding, digital literacy and computational thinking skills throughout the school.

#NationalCodingWeek

Last Thursday we celebrated the rich variety of languages spoken across Europe. Through fun activities, games and language challenges, our pupils explored different cultures and discovered how learning languages helps us connect with others.

From Dia duit to Bonjour, Hola and Guten Tag, every language opens a door to new friendships, experiences and opportunities.

#EuropeanDayofLanguages

A huge thank you to Abbey CBS GAA Outreach Coach, Kevin McKernan, who visited Sacred Heart today to deliver a series of brilliant coaching sessions with our P6 and P7 pupils.

The children thoroughly enjoyed the activities and benefited greatly from Kevin's enthusiasm, expertise, and encouragement. 

It was fantastic to see such high levels of participation, teamwork, and skill development throughout the sessions.

We are very grateful to Abbey CBS, Newry, for supporting Gaelic Games in our school and inspiring the next generation of players.

Abbey CBS
Dundrum GAC

Today we celebrate and recognise the invaluable contribution of our Classroom Assistants, whose dedication, care and professionalism help make Sacred Heart P.S. a happy, nurturing and successful place for every child.

From supporting learning and encouraging independence to offering reassurance, kindness and a helping hand whenever needed, our Classroom Assistants play a vital role in the daily life of our school.

We are incredibly grateful for their commitment, patience and unwavering support of our pupils and staff.

Thank you for everything you do. Your hard work does not go unnoticed and is greatly appreciated by our entire school community.

​Our first Mass to welcome in the new school year will take place this coming Monday at 9:30am in the chapel. Our whole school will be in attendance and all family members and those in our school community are most welcome to attend as well.

Thank you.

Laetare P4

This week’s Principal’s Award goes to a pupil who brightens up the classroom every single day. They come into school with a smile on their face, fantastic manners, and a wonderful attitude to learning. 

This pupil is always listening carefully, with their eyes on the teacher, and they give 100% in every activity. They take great pride in their work and always present it beautifully. 

What makes them extra special is their kindness. They are always willing to help others and make sure nobody feels left out, especially if someone is feeling lonely. They are a fantastic friend and role model to everyone around them. 

Their caring nature and responsibility have even earned them a place on our Student Council, where they continue to make a positive difference to our school. 

Well done, Laetare. We are all so proud of you!

Grace, Ailbhe, Jude, James and Elaina P4

Our Striving for Greatness Together Award this week goes to a fantastic group of pupils who have shown a brilliant attitude to their learning and have worked exceptionally hard.

They have impressed us with their detailed reading and thoughtful discussions about our class book. It is clear they have taken great care with both their classwork and homework, always giving their best effort.

They have also fully engaged with our 'Food' topic, producing excellent work and showing great enthusiasm for learning. Outside the classroom, they are a wonderful team, playing fairly, including others, and setting a great example in the playground.