Welcome from the Green School Committee 

We are delighted to introduce our new Green School Committee for this year! Our team is excited to get started and to continue building on the great environmental work already happening in our school.

This year, one of our main goals is renewing our Green School Flag, and we are already making fantastic progress. We have our litter pickers helping around the school, we have begun our Green School Statement review, and we are in the process of getting new recycling, battery, compost, and waste bins to help improve how we manage our waste and protect our environment.

As the year goes on, we will also be introducing new initiatives and projects that everyone can get involved in – from reducing waste and saving energy to protecting nature and making our school an even greener place to learn and grow. We believe that small actions can make a big difference, and together we can create lasting positive change.

We are really looking forward to seeing what the rest of the year holds and working with the whole school community to make our school greener, cleaner, and more sustainable for everyone.

Both First Classes, Ms. Quinn’s Class and Mr. Moraghan’s Class, conducted a Spring Tree Bud Investigation in Griffith Park. They were looking at what native Irish Trees are growing in the park and the difference between deciduous trees and evergreen trees.

Today is Safer Internet Day. This year’s theme is AI Aware: Safe, Smart, and in Control.

You can access more information here.

To mark this annual day of awareness, we organised a ‘Design a Poster’ competition. We had a great response as more than a hundred pupils got involved.

The girls and boys made posters about the benefits and potential dangers of AI.

Many of these posters are on display in the Senior School foyer at the moment.

Congratulations to David (Ms Horan’s 3rd) and Iarlaith (Mr Lynch’s 6th) who were the overall winners.

Well done to all who took part; you have helped to raise awareness about AI amongst the whole school community!

Last Sunday evening was a special occasion for the boys of 4th class. It marked the culmination of many months’ practice.

Accompanied by their teachers, the lads arrived by bus to the RDS in time for their Peace Proms dress rehearsal. After that they took a well-earned break and enjoyed their packed lunches before the actual show commenced.

They were absolutely brilliant throughout – they sang and danced their hearts out!

We are so proud of them all for the way they represented the school – no doubt their families were also thrilled with their performance.

Thanks to the class teachers, Mr Doyle and Mr Comerford, and to Ms McGinty as well.

Once again St Pat’s Parents’ Association hosted a fabulous afternoon for the grandparents of pupils in 3rd class.

This annual gathering, coinciding with Catholic Schools Week, is a much-loved event in our school’s calendar.

Our thanks, as always, to Audrey (PA Chairperson), and her dedicated team of parent volunteers for the amazing hall transformation, and the delicious treats.

The 3rd class pupils under the supervision of their teachers, Mr Ryan and Ms Horan, behaved impeccably and represented the school admirably.

Thanks, most of all, to the wonderful grandmothers and grandfathers who joined us to celebrate the occasion.

It is a truly special event for all involved!

Our 5th class recently enjoyed a school tour to Dublin Castle, linking perfectly with their recent study of the Normans. The pupils explored the castle grounds and learned how the Normans built the original castle and why it was important for defence and control. They visited historic rooms, listened carefully to the guide, and discovered how the castle was used throughout Irish history. Everyone had a fantastic day and really enjoyed bringing their learning to life.