Partnerships
Partnerships within and outside the school are an important aspect of the Active School Flag. When a school participates in the Active School Flag Programme it is vital to interact and engage with other organisations and clubs. We invite sports clubs, athletes and physical activity providers from the local community to talk to the pupils or to give taster sessions of their activity. We constantly try to raise awareness of the huge variety of ways in which people can be physically active.
Within St.Margaret’s N.S we established our own ASF committee at the outset of the process. The committee is made up of two pupils from each class in the school and they meet regularly with Ms. South to discuss their plans and initiatives for this active school year. The members keep all classes up to date on ASF news and events and they have various leadership roles and duties. Some of these duties include active yard monitors, PE equipment monitors, dance troop leaders and much more. Our school has an ASF notice board which is updated and monitored regularly.
Our school informs pupils and parents about physical activity opportunities that are available in the local community. The school has a strong relationship with St. Margaret’s Gaelic Athletic Club and we have weekly sessions with an external coach from the club.
St. Margaret’s N.S. acknowledges physical activity and sporting success achieved during and outside of school hours. The children’s achievements are documented on our school ASF notice board and they love to see their photos displayed.
Active Squad 2021 – 2022
Science in Action – 5th & 6th Class Assembly
This week, 5th and 6th Class wowed us with their Science Assembly all about plants! Students worked in groups to explore topics such as photosynthesis, transpiration, and the life cycle of an oak tree.
Fingal Athletics League
We are incredibly proud of our school athletics team who took part in the Fingal League Athletics event in Porterstown in March and April. A huge congratulations to the team members who have qualified to participate at ALSAA Sports Complex this May!
Fingal Football League
Well done to our school football team who took part in the Fingal League this season! ⚽
They have been an absolute credit to the school, showing incredible effort, determination, and sportsmanship every step of the way. We’re so proud of everything they’ve achieved!
Green House Project – Planting Peas
Spring has sprung, and so has our excitement in the classroom! As part of our ongoing Green House project, the children rolled up their sleeves and got their hands dirty planting garden peas. With great care and big smiles, each child placed their seeds into soil-filled pots, ready to nurture them over the coming weeks.
Winner of the Mr. Mooney Shield 2025
Congratulations to Oisín Daly who won the Mr. Mooney Shield Swimming Competition for 2025. St. Margaret’s N.S. retired principal, Mr. Mooney and last years winner Michael Stankevics was delighted to present the coveted shield to him in person. Well done to all the children who participated.
Parents’ Association Easter Fundraising Week & Raffle
From the 7th – 11th April our school’s Parents’ Association is running an Easter Activities fundraiser & Raffle.
€6 per child covers entry to Easter egg hunt and two guessing games. Parents can now pay on Aladdin. The PA are also selling raffle tickets for a bumper Easter raffle.