Autism Bake Sale
Navan Chess Tournament
On Thursday the 21st of March, 2024, St Francis NS played against other schools as "The Master Knights." 5th and 6th Class pupils from across the North East played against each other in Simonstown Gaels GAA Hall in Navan, Co. Meath. Competition was fierce because these were the best players from the best schools in the Ficheall competitions from this part ...
Seachtain na Gaeilge Scoil Phroinsias Naofa 2024
Thosaigh Seachtain na Gaeilge 2024i Scoil Phroinsias Naofa le stáisiún léitheoireachta i ranganna 2-6. Bhain na páistí sult agus spraoi as gníomhachtaí léitheoireachta bunaithe ar fíor-leabhair éagsúla. St. Francis NS started Seachtain na Gaeilge 2019 with 2nd – 6th class taking part in reading stations in Irish. They enjoyed fun reading activities based on a range of story books. Le ...
The Daily Mile
This week we have re-launched our Daily Mile for 2024. The Daily Mile is a social activity wherein children run or jog, at their own pace, for 15 minutes every day during school hours with their classmates. Everyone has fun taking part – it is not P.E. nor is it competitive – while building relationships, confidence and resilience. For more ...
Happiness in a Box
The Impact of the Shoebox Appeal Dear teachers and school children, We cannot thank you enough for being a part of the Shoebox Appeal Project. Your selfless acts of kindness have brought immense joy and warmth to the hearts of impoverished and displaced children in Romania and Ukraine. The children in Ireland, with their kind hearts, collect and ...
Thank You to The Geraldines GFC
Thank you to The geraldine GFC for their €500 donation to the school following their recent family fun day. Pictured receiving the cheque are Oreena Lawless (Principal), Elise Kierans (Chair of Parents Association of St Francis) and Kevin Soraghan (Geraldines).
Congratulations to Our Quiz Teams
Congratulations to the two St Francis NS Quiz teams who represented the school at the Tráth na gCeist Cumann na mBunscol quiz yesterday afternoon at Knockbridge NS. Sadly we did not get through to the next round, but the pupils did the school very proud with their performance.
Cineáltas Flag
This week we were delighted to receive the CINÉLTAS (Kindness) flag. St Francis NS is prides itself in being a diverse and inclusive school, where individual difference is valued and celebrated. Pictured are members of the Student Council with Mrs Lawless and Miss Lundy.
Active Travel Presentations
At the St Francis NS Parents' Association Annual general Meeting on the 19th of October, 2023, two experts in active travel and sustainable transport, Susan Doorley and Nadia Williams each gave a presentation on the benefits of active travel and other matters relating to it such as organising walking buses. Susan Doorley is an active travel expert with more ...