Author: JOS

For the week that’s in it

Firstly, a big thank you to the members of the Active School Committee who put so much effort into and applied such commonsense to the preparation of our Monster Olympics which we held yesterday...

Maths week…

As we head into the last quarter of the fist termlet, I am happy to report that Maths fortnight is in full swing in the School. On Friday last Misses Bolger, McCaughey Roisín and...

Traffic on Vernon Court

As a suburban school situated in an area with several large primary and secondary schools very close to us, heavy traffic at certain ‘hot spots’ during the day is unavoidable. The safety of children...

John McGahern Memorial Lecture

In an event promoted by Clontarf Tourism, Dr. Derek Hand from the English Department in DCU at St. Patrick’s College will deliver a lecture on McGahern’s life and work. As some of you may...

Vincent Conway

Vincent, who was principal teacher here for many years, has asked me to let everyone know that the jersey day held  on 28th April for the benefit of his charitable work in Africa raised...

Arts Day 2016

This year’s Arts Day was held in the school on Tuesday last 31st May. It is one of the most enjoyable days in our school each year and is entirely funded from voluntary contributions...

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First Confession Ceremonies Firstly, a big thank you to all the Parents who were present at our three First Confession ceremonies which were held this week in St. John’s Church on the seafront. I...

Laces, dates and other hazards…..

Occasionally, I (and much more frequently the staff) tie laces for boys in the yard. I use the opportunity to model the task as well as giving the now routine weekend homework of ‘get...

Visit from Jordan

On 2nd December, both boys’ schools were delighted to host a visit by a delegation from the Higher Council for Affairs of Persons with Disabilities from Jordan. The visit was organised through the National Disability Authority (NDA)...