Congratulations to both 4th classes, Spideoga and Smólaigh on their successful ‘Sleep Out’ in aid of Dundalk Simon Community. Having studied the topic of homelessness, and from an informative visit from Yvonne and Laura from Dundalk Simon Community, the children have learned about the different types of homelessness, it’s impact and how it is a huge problem across Ireland and in our own community. The children have particularly focused on.
We are delighted that Peter Sherrie’s “Little Cherrie’s Academy” is starting up Saturday Football, Fitness & Fun sessions for children at St Francis NS. Available to boys and girls aged 4-10 years, every Saturday from 12.30-1.30pm, 1.30-2.30pm and 2.30-3.30pm. Please call or text 085 108 4426 for book your child’s place. Sessions start this Saturday, 9th October. This first week will be free of charge “taster session”, although donations, if.
As part of their topic on Homelessness, the pupils and teachers of our two 4th Classes are holding an all-night sleep-out in the school grounds on Friday 8th October to raise awareness of the plight of the homeless in Ireland. They have connected with volunteers from the Dundalk Simon Community who will do a presentation to the children in school next week. For their sleep out, the children will be.
We are delighted to once again be participating in the Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal. For parents who are not familiar with it, Team Hope’s Christmas Shoebox Appeal is an annual campaign that delivers gifts straight into the hands of children affected by poverty. Often these shoebox gifts are the only gift that a child will receive at Christmas and the joy that they bring is incredible. Since 2010, Team.
The school will commence accepting applications for admission on 1st October 2021 The school shall cease accepting applications for admission on 22nd October 2021 at 3.00pm The date by which applicants will be notified of the decision on their application is 5th November 2021 The period within which applicants must confirm acceptance of an offer of admission is 19th November 2021 For more information please visit the the Admissions and Enrolment Page
We are delighted that Junior Einsteins Science Club is starting back on Saturdays at St Francis NS. Details below. For information on all after school activities, please click here.
Just to remind parents that next Monday, 24th May, school will finish early for the termly Curriculum Planning Meeting, as per the school calendar. Due to the building work and congestion at the school gates we are going to stagger the pick up times as follows: 1. All siblings will leave at 11.30am. Older pupils will collect their younger siblings from the classrooms to escort them out of the school.