Notice Board
Science Week 2024!
As part of Science Week 2024 we were so lucky to have a real life scientist visit our school to share her knowledge and demonstrate some awesome experiments. Not only is Dr. Martina McGuirk a scientist but she is also a mammy to students in our school. We are so...
Live Webinar with Kellie Harrington
St. Margaret’s N.S. took part in the “Dare to Believe” programme on Friday 15th of November where we participated in a live webinar via zoom with Olympians such as Kellie Harrington, Phillip Doyle and Dáire Lynch. Like many other schools who had tuned in across the country, the children in St. Margaret’s N.S. had the chance to virtually meet their heroes. Check out the slideshow below!
Annual Admissions Notice
St. Margaret’s N.S. is now accepting applications for our Junior Infant 2025 class! Applications are being accepted from Monday 18th November 2024. Applications will close on Friday 6th December 2024. A copy of the school’s Admission Policy and the Application Form for Admission for the school year 2025/2026 is available upon clicking this page.
5th and 6th Class visit the Dáil
On Thursday the 7th November, 5th and 6th class went on an exciting trip into Dublin city centre to visit Dáil Eireann. They learned that the Dáil is the lower house of the Oireachtas. The main function of the Oireachtas is to make laws for Ireland. The Oireachtas...
Trick or Treat for Temple Street
We had our annual Halloween Costume day before the October mid-term break. It was great fun and we raised €100 for Temple Street Hospital. Well done to all!
Active Slogan Competition Winner!
St. Margaret’s National School celebrated a momentous occasion today as Laura Patton McDonald was crowned the winner of the highly competitive Active Slogan Competition. Her inspiring slogan, *”Get Fit to Get Fast ’cause if you Sit you’ll be Last!”*, stood out among numerous entries from students, encapsulating the essence of an active lifestyle with creativity and enthusiasm.
Book-keeping:
Extras outstanding from the start of the school year should be paid to the teacher/office as soon as possible.
The Board of Management wishes to thank those of you who have already paid the Voluntary Contribution and also to those who have set up a Standing Order arrangement which includes the payment of the voluntary contribution. We hope even more families will set up standing orders for the next school year.
The suggested contribution for this school year is €100 per family.
Swimming:
Swimming for 1st and 2nd Class commenes Wed 2nd Oct for 6 weeks – pool is close Wed 16th Oct so no swimming that day. -Hats are compulsory – No hat – No swim – €50 to be paid to class teacher before 2nd Oct.
Cash for Clothes
There is a cash for clothes collection on Wednesday 16th Oct. Please leave bags at front shelter on the morning of the collection. This is a simple and easy way to raise funds for our school.. Please spread the word to friends and family.