Wednesday Letter 11th March 2026
Annual SNAG Paráid
Beidh an Pharáid ar siúl sa chlós ar an 13ú lá de Mhárta ag 11:00. Our annual parade will take place on our junior yard (the rear of the school) at 11 am on Friday, March 13th. Due to the weather warning for tomorrow, March 12th, we will move our Paraid to Friday, March 13th. Please let people know.
For any parents, guardians, or grandparents who want to view the paráid, the arrival time is 10:45. You can enter the junior yard (at the rear of the school) via the grey gates at the side of the school. On arrival, follow the instructions from our 5th & 6th class pupils who will lead the logistics plan on the day! The Paráid will last approximately 30 minutes.
Seachtain na Gaeilge
Tá Seachtain na Gaeilge a chéiliúreadh againn sa scoil. Tá na buachaillí ar bís! Tá imeachtaí ar siúl timpeall na scoile- Comótas Ealaíne, Grúpa Ceoil, Tráth na gCeist, Céilí leis na Cailiní, Raidió Sheachtain na Gaeilge ar an idirchum agus Rásaí ar an Astro. Tá seans ag na buachaillí duaiseanna a bhuacaint sa chomórtais “Gaelgeoir na Seachtaine”. Tá na buachaillí gnóthach ag foghlaim amhráin, dánta agus rainn le haghaidh an Pharáid.
Beidh an Pharáid ar siúl sa chlós ar an 13ú lá de Mhárta ag 11:00.
For any parents/ guardians/grandparents that want to view the paraid, arrival time is 10:45. You can enter the Junior Yard (the rear of the school) via the grey gates at the side of the school. On arrival, follow the instructions from our 6th class pupils who will be leading the logistics plan on the day! The Paráid will last approximately 30 minutes.
Thank you to Mrs. Regan and Ms. Power for leading our SNAG celebrations.
SUPER KEEPER!
A huge congratulations to our very own caretaker Jeff, who jetted off to Spain last week to represent Ireland at Over-55s hockey and by his own account, he absolutely played out of his skin! While we always knew Jeff was handy with a brush, a drill, and an emergency fix, it turns out he’s just as impressive with a hockey stick. He hasn’t stopped smiling since he got back, and we’re not surprised. We’re all incredibly proud to have an international sports star quietly keeping the school running smoothly. Well done Jeff—next stop, the Olympics!
STAR OF THE FUTURE
Congratulations to Shaurya, who achieved a fantastic second-place finish at the Leinster Table Tennis Junior Classic. This is a brilliant accomplishment and a testament to the skill, focus and determination he brings to the table. Competing at such a high level takes real dedication, and we are incredibly proud of the effort and sportsmanship he showed throughout the tournament. Well done, Shaurya, an outstanding achievement and hopefully the first of many podium finishes to come!
SCHOOL CALENDAR 2026/2027
CyberSafeKids Online Survey
We were delighted to welcome Cybersafekids to our school this week to speak with our 4th, 5th and 6th class students about online safety and digital awareness. Their engaging and age-appropriate sessions helped our students better understand how to stay safe, be responsible, and make smart choices online. It was a valuable opportunity for everyone to reflect on the importance of respectful and safe internet use, and we greatly appreciate the important work they do in supporting young people in the digital world.
As part of the visit, boys from 4th, 5th and 6th class were surveyed about their online use. Please see the report below.
This report provides insights into the online lives of students at this school, based on data collected through the CyberSafeKids online survey. All responses were given anonymously—no names or identifying information were collected. The findings reflect children’s access to the online world, the level of supervision they receive at home, their digital interests, and the types of experiences they encounter online. Where possible, and depending on the number and distribution of responses, the report includes a breakdown of results by class group. At various points, findings from our research conducted during the last academic year—published in September 2025—are referenced for comparison. The infographic below summarises key insights from over 7,000 children aged 8–12 who took part in last year's survey. The full report, A Life Behind The Screens, is available on the CyberSafeKids website at www.cybersafekids.ie/report
Click the link below to read the full survey
This week is a special week for these great boys: James Barron, Finn Ryan, Daniel Igoe, Henry Balfe, John Mc Kenna & James Mc Kenna.
Have a wonderful celebration boys!
Beir bua agus beannacht,
Principal
11.3.2026
SCHOOL CALENDAR 2026
Hurling & Soccer | Soccer | Testing Month | Reports | ||||||||
March | April | May | June | ||||||||
1 | Su | 1 | We | Easter Holidays | 1 | Fr | 1 | Mo | School Closed | ||
2 | Mo | 2 | Th | Easter Holidays | 2 | Sa | 2 | Tu | School Closed | ||
3 | Tu | 3 | Fr | Easter Holidays | 3 | Su | 3 | We | |||
4 | We | 4 | Sa | Easter Holidays | 4 | Mo | Mid Term | 4 | Th | New Infant Story Day | |
5 | Th | 5 | Su | Easter Sunday | 5 | Tu | Mid Term | 5 | Fr | ||
6 | Fr | 6 | Mo | Easter Holidays | 6 | We | Mid Term | 6 | Sa | ||
7 | Sa | 7 | Tu | Easter Holidays | 7 | Th | 7 | Su | |||
8 | Su | 8 | We | Easter Holidays | 8 | Fr | 8 | Mo | |||
9 | Mo | 9 | Th | Easter Holidays | 9 | Sa | 9 | Tu | |||
10 | Tu | 10 | Fr | Easter Holidays | 10 | Su | 10 | We | Sports Day | ||
11 | We | 11 | Sa | 11 | Mo | 11 | Th | Reserve Sports Day | |||
12 | Th | Paráid | 12 | Su | 12 | Tu | 12 | Fr | BNS Street Party 60th | ||
13 | Fr | 13 | Mo | School Re-opens | 13 | We | Staff Inservice School Closed | 12 | Fr | ||
14 | Sa | 14 | Tu | 14 | Th | 14 | Su | ||||
15 | Su | 15 | We | 15 | Fr | 15 | Mo | ||||
16 | Mo | School Closed | 16 | Th | 16 | Sa | 16 | Tu | |||
17 | Tu | School Closed | 17 | Fr | 17 | Su | First Communion 11:30 | 17 | We | ||
18 | We | 18 | Sa | 18 | Mo | Ceremony of Light 18:30 | 18 | Th | |||
19 | Th | 19 | Su | 19 | Tu | 19 | Fr | ||||
20 | Fr | 20 | Mo | 20 | We | 20 | Sa | ||||
21 | Sa | 21 | Tu | 21 | Th | 21 | Su | ||||
22 | Su | 22 | We | 22 | Fr | 22 | Mo | ||||
23 | Mo | 23 | Th | 23 | Sa | 23 | Tu | 6th Class Graduation | |||
24 | Tu | 24 | Fr | 24 | Su | 24 | We | ||||
25 | We | 25 | Sa | 25 | Mo | 25 | Th | ||||
26 | Th | 26 | Su | 26 | Tu | Confirmation | Fr | Last day 11.50-12 | |||
27 | Fr | Easter Holidays | 27 | Mo | 27 | We | 27 | Sa | |||
28 | Sa | 28 | Tu | 28 | Th | 28 | Su | ||||
29 | Su | 29 | We | 29 | Fr | 29 | Mo | ||||
30 | Mo | Easter Holidays | 30 | Th | 30 | Sa | 30 | Tu | |||
31 | Tu | Easter Holidays | 31 | Su | |||||||
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