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Welcome to St Francis National School
St Francis NS is located in Blackrock, County Louth. We were established in 2007 and we are now an 18 class Primary School, with 2 classes per year and two Special Autism Classes. We are a vibrant and supportive community and we strive to bring out the best in every child, working alongside parents to achieve this aim.
Pupils
Pupils’ News
4B Work: Alma
Some work from 4B on the scary short film "Alma."
Ardee Chess Tournament
Special congratulations to Rordan and Nazar from 6th and Daniel from 5th for winning all six of their matches! Our Chess Tournament In the morning the three chess teams were waiting for the bus to arrive. The chess teams ...
Leinster Minor Schools Gala
Congratulations to our swimming champions! On Sunday Cian, Robert and Matthew woke up early to go to the Leinster Minor Schools gala. The first stroke was freestyle. Cian got 42.3 sec, Robert got 48.21 and Mathew got disqualified. ...
School News
CrossCause Shoebox Appeal 2024
St Francis NS families have done it once again and made nearly 200 shoeboxes, which were collected today by CrossCause and they will be making their way to children in Ukraine and in Romania this weekend. Thank you to everyone ...
CrossCause Christmas ShoeBox Appeal 2024
Every year St Francis NS families generously support a Christmas Shoebox Appeal. Last year, and again this year, the Student Council has decided to do the Shoebox Appeal with local Blackrock charity, Crosscause, run by Conor Hughes. Crosscause's Christmas Shoebox ...
Visit from Newgrange Falconry
Today, 4th of October, is St Francis Day, the day of our school's patron Saint. For this special day we arranged a visit from Newgrange Falconry, who showed our senior classes their fascinating birds of prey. Thank you to ...