September 2024
We are looking forward to welcoming all of the children back to school on Monday September 2nd.
Junior Infants: 9.00am - 11.30am
Senior Infants: 8:50am - 1:30pm
First Class: 8:50am - 2.30pm
Second Class: 8:50am - 2.30pm
Please note that an you will receive an email with further details in the coming days.
Junior Infants: 9.00am - 11.30am
Senior Infants: 8:50am - 1:30pm
First Class: 8:50am - 2.30pm
Second Class: 8:50am - 2.30pm
Please note that an you will receive an email with further details in the coming days.
A big hank you to Denise for the beautiful artwork which has brightened up the school's corridors.
25/06/24
Active Team
A big thank you to Ms Kenny and all of the Active Team who worked so hard this year to lead the school towards the awarding of the Active School Flag. Well done for all the hard work!
14/06/24
Sports Day and 50th Celebrations
All of the children had a wonderful day celebrating our annual Sports Day and the start of the schools 50th celebrations.
There was racing and song singing, a teddy bears picnic, magic and laughter with Sillybilly and lots, lots more!
A big thank you to the parents and guardians who organised goodie bags for the children and refreshments for the adults.
Thanks to everyone who attended and helped to make it such a special day for the children.
There was racing and song singing, a teddy bears picnic, magic and laughter with Sillybilly and lots, lots more!
A big thank you to the parents and guardians who organised goodie bags for the children and refreshments for the adults.
Thanks to everyone who attended and helped to make it such a special day for the children.
12/06/24
Sports Day
REMINDER: The St. Paul's Sports Day will take place on Friday June 14th. This will coincide with the start of the celebration of the school's 50th year.
We look forward to seeing you all on Friday morning.
We look forward to seeing you all on Friday morning.
13/06/24
Fire Engine Visit
A big thank you to Fireman Stephen who brought his friends from Kilbarrack Fire Station to visit his daughter's class today. All of the children in Junior Infants had a wonderful time!
12/06/24
Gardening at St. Paul's
The school was a hive of activity on the last day of May when a great group of parents, guardians and grandparents generously volunteered their time to tend to the school gardens. They did a phenomenal job planting trees and flowerbeds. It was a tough job! All of the children are delighted with their lovely garden space.
A sincere word of thanks to Simon who sourced the donation of the beautiful flowers and trees and provided refreshment to all on the day.
A sincere word of thanks to Simon who sourced the donation of the beautiful flowers and trees and provided refreshment to all on the day.
16/05/24
First Holy Communion
Best of luck to all of the children in Room 5 and Room 8 who will be participating in the First Holy Communion ceremony in St Paul's Church tomorrow. We hope that you have a happy and holy day.
23/04/24
Active Week
Active Week is in full swing at St. Paul's JNS! There's been lots of dancing, running and movement in every class. We even had a great visit to Croke Park, the headquarters of the GAA. A great time was had by all.
12/04/24
Thank you Robert
Today we said goodbye to our wonderful caretaker, Robert. Robert has been a core member of the St. Paul's JNS staff for the past 13 years. Robert was always at hand when any task needed to be done. He always had a smile or a high-five for the pupils. Here are some of the lovely comments that the children noted in their cards for Robert.
"Thank you for looking after our school."
"Thank you for keeping us safe."
"Thank you for fixing the pipes."
"We'll never get a better caretaker."
We wish Robert all the best.
"Thank you for looking after our school."
"Thank you for keeping us safe."
"Thank you for fixing the pipes."
"We'll never get a better caretaker."
We wish Robert all the best.
21/03/24
Easter Egg Hunt
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All of the children had a wonderful time on the Easter Egg Hunt. It was great that the Easter Bunny could make an appearance, especially at such a busy time of year.
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15/03/24
Lá 'le Pádraig
We had a wonderful time this week celebrating Seachtain na Gaeilge agus Lá 'le Pádraig. On Wednesday we had talented musicians from Seán Treacy Comhaltas who entertained us with fabulous music and dance.
On Friday we had a lovely ceolchoirm (concert) sa halla. There were songs, poems and a very well coordinated clap dance.
On Friday we had a lovely ceolchoirm (concert) sa halla. There were songs, poems and a very well coordinated clap dance.
Our wonderful Irish dancers.
Comhghairdeas to the colouring competition winners and the winners of Gaeilgeoir na Seachtaine, Maith sibh!
13/03/24
Taekwondo Superstars
Congratulations to two of our Taekwondo superstars, from First Class and Second Class who traveled to England to participate in the Taekwondo Championships. Well done on all of your hard work and dedication to your sport.
14/02/24
Olympian Deirdre Walsh
We had a wonderful morning at St. Paul's JNS as we welcomed Special Olympian Deirdre Walsh to the school. Deirdre showed off her gold medal and basketball skills to the infant classes in the school hall. Deirdre then visited each of the 1st and 2nd classes. She answered questions and shared some inspiring words of wisdom on how to become a top athlete and how to be a team player.
Thank you to Ms Cashman for liaising with her cousin, Deirdre to facilitate the visit.
Thank you to Ms Cashman for liaising with her cousin, Deirdre to facilitate the visit.
06/02/24
Safer Internet Day
Today is Safer Internet Day. Check out www.webwise.ie/parents/ for information on how you can keep your child safe online.
23/01/24
Parking Reminder
Please be considerate of our neighbours when parking your car in the morning and at home time. Remember that the church car park is always available.
17/01/24
Maths Curriculum Training and Polling Station
St. Paul's JNS will be closed on Tuesday 5th of March to facilitate the New Mathematics Curriculum in-service training.
As the school is used as a polling station, it will also be closed on Friday 8th March for the referendum.
Please be advised that the Senior School will be closed on these two days also.
As the school is used as a polling station, it will also be closed on Friday 8th March for the referendum.
Please be advised that the Senior School will be closed on these two days also.
11/01/24
Happy New Year
Happy New Year to all of the children and their families. We are looking forward to a very happy and productive 2024!
20/11/23
Cinéaltas: Anti-Bullying Workshop
All of the children in Second Class took part in an online Anti-Bullying Workshop facilitated by HIP Psychology. The workshop focused on identifying bullying behaviour and giving pupils the language to discuss bullying in a safe a clear way. The iPads enabled all the pupils to take part in Kahoot challenges. A big thank you to Cormac and all his team. The workshop was really beneficial to all involved.
17/11/23
Costume Swap
A huge thank you to the Green Team and the Parents Association for hosting our first ever Costume Swap in St Paul's.
A special thank you to all the children who brought in costumes for the day. There was so much to choose from. Well done to Ms. O'Neill for coordinating such a successful Green Schools' event.
A special thank you to all the children who brought in costumes for the day. There was so much to choose from. Well done to Ms. O'Neill for coordinating such a successful Green Schools' event.
13/11/23
A Busy Week at St. Paul's
This week we are all very busy at St. Paul's. We are marking Science Week, Wellbeing Week and Anti-Bullying Week. We have also started our Dare to Believe, Olympic Break Challenge.
12/11/23
Severe Weather Warning
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Due to the severe weather warning, St. Paul's JNS and SNS will remain closed to pupils until 10.30 am tomorrow.
Please stay safe and take your time when travelling to school in the morning.
Kind regards,
Ms. McDermott
Due to the severe weather warning, St. Paul's JNS and SNS will remain closed to pupils until 10.30 am tomorrow.
Please stay safe and take your time when travelling to school in the morning.
Kind regards,
Ms. McDermott
20/10/23
Maths Dress Up Day
Have a look at the amazing costumes from Rooms 5, 12, 11 and 15. What a wonderful way to bring Maths to life in the classroom. Well done to everyone on your creativity.
17/10/23
Goal Jersey Day
Goal Jersey Day took pace on Friday October 13th. The children had a great time and €566 was raised for the charity Goal. Thank you to all who contributed to this worthy cause.
Here's a picture of Room 9 in their jerseys and you can also see some wonderful jersey designs from Room 8.
Thank you to Ms Dutton for coordinating the charity event.
Here's a picture of Room 9 in their jerseys and you can also see some wonderful jersey designs from Room 8.
Thank you to Ms Dutton for coordinating the charity event.
16/10/23
Time for Maths Week
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We are celebrating Maths Week in our school. There are lots of fun Maths activities, games, lessons and art displays happening all over the school. Have a look!
16/10/23
Congratulations
Congratulations to our 1st and 2nd class pupils who took part in the Korean Ambassador's Cup. We are so impressed by your dedication and determination. Maith sibh!
06/10/23
Parking Reminder
*Please be considerate of our neighbours when parking your car in the morning and at home time. Remember that the church car park is always available to park securely.*
02/10/23
Maths Dress Up Day Ideas
19/09/23
Back at the books.
The children are making a gradual return to the school library. They are really enjoying the beautiful space in which they can take a quiet moment to read or share a story with their friends. The joy of reading is such a gift to give to children. Is your child a member of the local library?
21/08/23
Fáilte Ar Áis
We hope that everyone had a lovely summer break.
We are looking forward to welcoming all of the children back to school on Thursday the 31st of August.
A special welcome to our new Junior Infants who will be joining us for the first time.
For further information please click the link below.
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Second Class Graduation
Congratulations to our two wonderful Second Classes. We wish them all the best as they move onto the next part of their adventures. We loved their two amazing performances today in assembly - all the rehearsals and practicing paid off.
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Active Schools: Fun Friday
05/05/2023
Today was our first Fun Friday dance event. Each class recommended some fun music to dance to and we had a great time singing and dancing in yard! Check out all of the funky moves.
Lámh Week
24/04/2023
This week we are marking 'Lámh Week' in St Paul's JNS. The children are learning signs and songs that will help them to communicate through Lámh. On Friday we will share our songs at a whole school assembly. Check out www.lamh.org/ for more information.
Football Superstar
20/04/2023
One of our pupils from Second Class had the great privilege of being a mascot for Celtic Football Club during the Easter holidays. His sister from Room 9 was able to share in this great experience. There was great excitement in Room 11, Room 9 and all around the school on Monday morning, with eager ears ready to hear all about this exciting experience.
Earn Your Egg!
30/03/23
All of the children had a wonderful time at our Easter celebrations today. The children were hopping, skipping and jumping to earn the their delicious Easter eggs. A huge thank you to the Parents' Committee and Ms Kenny who organised the event. Of course a special word of thanks goes to the Easter Bunny who is very busy at this time.
Easter Raffle
30/03/23
Congratulations to the winners of the Easter Raffle.
Patricia Garry - Ticket sold by Luke in room 10
Karen Clarke - Ticket sold by Daniel in room 5
Patricia Garry - Ticket sold by Luke in room 10
Karen Clarke - Ticket sold by Daniel in room 5
Have a look around our school.
SPHE Inspection
21/03/03
In November 2022 we had a Department of Education inspection which focused on the teaching and learning of Social Personal and Health Education(SPHE) in our school. We were very pleased with the inspectors' report. Please click here to view the document.
St Patrick's Day agus Seachtain na Gaeilge
15/03/23
Bhí lá iontach againn sa halla scoile inniu. We had musicians from Seán Treacy Comhaltas who shared their wonderful musical talents with us. Some of our own pupils were ag rince agus bhí gach rang ag canadh ar an lá. A big go raibh míle maith agaibh to Ms McDermott for organising the event and to Ms Travers for helping the dancers on the day.
Bláthnaid and Rose,
DJ for a Day
Congratulations to sisters, Bláhnaid Maguire ( 3rd Class) and Rose Maguire (Senior Infants) who took to the airwaves over the weekend. The were DJing on RTE Junior. They very kindly gave all of their friends in St. Paul's a big shout out!
Click here to read a nice little write up about the girls on the RTE Junior website. Well done girls, you did an amazing job!
Have a listen to their amazing DJing skills!
www.rte.ie/radio/rtejrradio/clips/11502623/
Click here to read a nice little write up about the girls on the RTE Junior website. Well done girls, you did an amazing job!
Have a listen to their amazing DJing skills!
www.rte.ie/radio/rtejrradio/clips/11502623/
Grandparents' Day 2023
14/02/2023
There was a joyful atmosphere around the school today as we welcomed a record breaking number of grandparents to our Grandparents Day celebrations. Thank you to Ms O'Neill for co-ordinating the wonderful event and to Fr Deegan for leading the celebration in the school hall. A special word of thanks goes to the newly formed Parents Association who were kept busy making cups of tea and treating the grandparents to some delicious sweet treats.
A final word of thanks goes to all of the grandparents who were able to attend the celebrations. This is always a very special day for the school community and one that the children will remember for a long time to come.
Have a look at some of the photographs from the day.
A final word of thanks goes to all of the grandparents who were able to attend the celebrations. This is always a very special day for the school community and one that the children will remember for a long time to come.
Have a look at some of the photographs from the day.
Parents' Association
13/02/2023
Please note that the Parents' Association will be meeting in the school on the morning of Friday 24th of February to hold elections.
Grandparents' Day 2023
We will be celebrating Grandparents' Day in the school on February 14th. We look forward to meeting the grandparents at this event. More information regarding times etc will follow.
Catholic Schools Week & St Brigid's Day
01/02/23
Everyone was busy this week celebrating St. Brigid's Day. Catholic Schools Week was celebrated at assembly times. We will invite our grandparents in on February 14th for a prayer service to mark Grandparent's Day.
Parents' Association
25/01/23
It was great to meet the parents at the coffee morning on January 20th. They are full of enthusiasm and are already making plans to support the children and the wider school community through their activities. We look forward to working with them on behalf of the children in our school.
16/01/23
Coffee Morning
13/12/22
Christmas Concerts and December Events
Thursday 15th & Friday 16th: Christmas Concert in the School Hall at 9.15am. All family and friends welcome.
Monday 19th: School Prayer Service & Jingle Bell Job for St. Vincent de Paul.
Tuesday 20th: Cinema visit.
Wednesday 21st: School Closes at 12.00midday
Monday 19th: School Prayer Service & Jingle Bell Job for St. Vincent de Paul.
Tuesday 20th: Cinema visit.
Wednesday 21st: School Closes at 12.00midday
08/12/22
HSE Memo on Viral Infections
14/11/22
The Book Fair is Back
The Book Fair will take place in the school from Wednesday November 23rd. We really look forward to seeing you there. We have no facility for card payments so please shake out the wallets and bring your small change. Have a look at some of the titles that are on offer.
09/11/22
Department of Education Visitors
We will be welcoming representatives from the Department of Education to our school on Monday and Tuesday of next week. This is a wonderful opportunity for the school community to share our teaching and learning with the Department of Education.
08/11/22
Room 4 Welcomes New Pupils
Ms Campbell, Ms Harte and Ms Lowry gave a big St. Paul's welcome to some wonderful new pupils this week. We are delighted to welcome our new friends to the St. Paul's school community and we look forward to developing new friendships through play and learning.
24/11/22
Fundraising for GOAL
Jersey Day
A big thank you to everyone in the school community who contributed to the GOAL jersey day collection. €430 was raised on the day. Thank you to Ms Dutton for coordinating the event.
19/10/22
Maths Week
Maths Week is in full swing! All of the children are enjoying maths games, problem solving challenges, and exploring Maths in every day life. The older children are taking part in Maths for Fun, which they're really enjoying!
26/09/22
Food Dudes Week
Last year we were very lucky to be part of the Food Dudes, healthy eating programme. It was a great success and throughout the programme the children became more adventurous with their food choices.
This week we are taking part in 'Food Dudes Week'. Each day the children have delicious fruit and vegetables to try. We are delighted to see that most of the children have very healthy lunchboxes each day too! Keep up the good work everyone! Remember, a healthy body is a healthy mind!
This week we are taking part in 'Food Dudes Week'. Each day the children have delicious fruit and vegetables to try. We are delighted to see that most of the children have very healthy lunchboxes each day too! Keep up the good work everyone! Remember, a healthy body is a healthy mind!
Fáilte Ar Áis
We are looking forward to welcoming all of the children back to school on the 1st of September. A big welcome to our new Junior Infants who will be joining us for the first time.
ASD Class Enrolment
We are currently accepting enrolments for September 2022 for our new Junior ASD class.
The closing date for enrolling is August 25th 2022.
The closing date for enrolling is August 25th 2022.
22/06/22
Wellbeing Day
Teddy Bears' Picnic, yoga, music, art, sports and lot, lots more added to the wonderful Wellbeing Day at St. Paul's JNS.
22/06/22
The Lord Mayor of Dublin Raises the Green Flag
14/05/22
Discover Primary Science
We are very proud to receive the Discover Science and Maths Award from Science Foundation Ireland. Well done to all of the children and teachers who carried out experiments, went on field trips, explored computer science and examined the importance of Maths in Science. A special word of thanks to Ms Fitzpatrick who co-ordinated the programme.
01/05/22
Sports For All Day
We had a fantastic time at our School Sports Day. It was great to get some lovely sunshine to add to the fun. We enjoyed the races, activities, the Teddy Bears Picnic and the ice-cream treats. Thanks to Ms McDermott for co-ordinating the wonderful day and thank you to Chris, Tony and the SNAs who guided all of us through the activities.
It was great to see so many friends and family who came to support the children on the day.
It was great to see so many friends and family who came to support the children on the day.
30/05/22
Green School Award
St. Paul's JNS has been awarded the Green School Flag or Global Citizenship, Congratulations to everyone for doing their part. A very special word of thanks to Ms O'Neill who co-ordinated and led the programme. Thanks to the Green School Committee who kept all of the classes on track throughout the year.
16/05/22
First Holy Communion
Congratulations to all of the children in Room 4 and Room 5 who celebrated their First Holy Communion on Saturday. Thank you to Fr Deegan who led the lovely ceremony and to the wonderful musicians, Catherine and Martin who were accompanied by Ms McDermott. A very special thank you to the class teachers, Ms Dutton and Ms Travers, and the SNAs, Ms Hanlon and Ms Pierce who worked so hard to prepare the children for their special day.
13/05/22
Spring Clean
This week everyone in the school took part in the National Spring Clean. Wearing our hi-viz jackets we headed out with our litter pickers and bags. We cleaned the school grounds and some of the surrounding area. It was a great way to get involved in the local community and to get some understanding of social responsibility.
06/05/22
Red Cross Appeal
Thank you to everyone in the school community who generously contributed to the fundraiser for the Red Cross Ukraine appeal. A total of €1,187.50 was raised. The money has been donated and will no doubt be put to good use.
26/04/2022
Lámh
This week in St. Paul's we are learning Lámh. Lámh is a language that allows people to communicate through signs and gestures. By the end of the week we will know lots of signs, including 'Hello', 'Goodbye', 'Thank you' and many more. We might even know how to sign our names.
15/03/2022
Lá Fhéile Pádraig & Seachtain na Gaeilge
Bhí an-sport againn ag ceiliúradh Seachtain na Gaeilge.
We finished off the celebrations with a ceolchoirm sa halla. Thank you very much to the wonderfully talented musicians from Seán Treacy Comhaltas who were invited to the school by Ms McDermott. The children were so impressed and learned lots about the traditional Irish instruments. They clapped along agus bhí siad ag damhsa freisin.
We finished off the celebrations with a ceolchoirm sa halla. Thank you very much to the wonderfully talented musicians from Seán Treacy Comhaltas who were invited to the school by Ms McDermott. The children were so impressed and learned lots about the traditional Irish instruments. They clapped along agus bhí siad ag damhsa freisin.
09/03/2022
Food Dudes
"Food Dudes is an award winning curriculum-linked evidence-based healthy eating programme, developed to encourage children to eat more fresh fruit and vegetables. It is based on repeated tastings of fresh fruit and vegetables, rewards and positive role models."
From Monday 14th of March all classes will take part in the Food Dudes programme.
Junior Infants, Senior Infants and 1st class will take part in a 16 day programme and 2nd class will take part in an 8 day programme.
No doubt the children will enjoy this wonderful initiative.
From Monday 14th of March all classes will take part in the Food Dudes programme.
Junior Infants, Senior Infants and 1st class will take part in a 16 day programme and 2nd class will take part in an 8 day programme.
No doubt the children will enjoy this wonderful initiative.
27/02/2022
Dear Parents/Guardians,
I hope you all had an enjoyable Mid-Term break. In light of the easing of public health measures from tomorrow, 28th February 2022, schools can now resume normal school routines and normal teaching and learning activities. It is no longer a requirement for any pupils or staff to wear a face covering/mask when in school. Hand hygiene and increased cleaning practices will remain in place. Physical distancing no longer applies and schools are no longer required to maintain class pods and bubbles. Our staggered start and collection times will remain in place for the time being. In the coming weeks the staff and the Board of Management will have an opportunity to collectively make a decision on this and we will update you then. The requirement to stay at home if you have symptoms remains for students and staff alike. Thank you for your continued support.
Kind regards,
Elaine Mc Nulty
I hope you all had an enjoyable Mid-Term break. In light of the easing of public health measures from tomorrow, 28th February 2022, schools can now resume normal school routines and normal teaching and learning activities. It is no longer a requirement for any pupils or staff to wear a face covering/mask when in school. Hand hygiene and increased cleaning practices will remain in place. Physical distancing no longer applies and schools are no longer required to maintain class pods and bubbles. Our staggered start and collection times will remain in place for the time being. In the coming weeks the staff and the Board of Management will have an opportunity to collectively make a decision on this and we will update you then. The requirement to stay at home if you have symptoms remains for students and staff alike. Thank you for your continued support.
Kind regards,
Elaine Mc Nulty
02/02/2022
The children had a wonderful time yesterday celebrating Grandparents' Day and St. Brigid's Day. Have a look at some of the class pages for beautiful art, songs and videos dedicated to the fabulous grandparents who are so precious to the children.
16/01/2022
Updated Covid-19 Advice
05/01/2022
Welcome Back
Happy New Year to our pupils, their families and all in the wider community.
18/12/2021
Christmas Raffle
Congratulations to Alfie Killeen and Noah Lynch for selling the winning tickets in the Christmas Raffle.
The three winners in each of the classes were also overjoyed with their prizes.
A big thank you to the Parents' Committee for organising all of the wonderful prizes.
The three winners in each of the classes were also overjoyed with their prizes.
A big thank you to the Parents' Committee for organising all of the wonderful prizes.
18/12/2021
Christmas Fun
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It has been a fun filled week at St. Paul's.
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07/11/2021
School Closure
The Department of Education has confirmed that schools in Dublin are to remain closed tomorrow, Wednesday December 8th, as a result of Storm Barra.
22/11/2021
Wellbeing Fortnight
There continues to be a strong focus on wellbeing throughout the school. Last week we began Wellbeing Fortnight. This gives us the opportunity to review, refocus and embed wellbeing practices within the school. We are using the '5 Ways to Wellbeing' throughout the fortnight and we encourage children, parents and guardians to use the Wellbeing booklets at home to discuss ways to maintain good wellbeing. This year we are focusing on kindness, both kindness towards others and kindness towards ourselves.
14/11/2021
HSE Guidance
Please click on the following links for HSE Guidelines regarding Covid19.
www2.hse.ie/conditions/covid19/
www2.hse.ie/conditions/covid19/contact-tracing/if-your-child-is-a-close-contact/
www2.hse.ie/conditions/covid19/
www2.hse.ie/conditions/covid19/contact-tracing/if-your-child-is-a-close-contact/
08/09/2021
Well Done!
Well done to all of the children for settling back so well into school. A special word of congratulations to the Junior Infant children who are really enjoying their time with Ms Treanor, Ms Gilligan and Ms O'Neill.
24/08/2021
Some Back to School Information
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23/08/2021
The New School Year
We hope that everyone is making the most of the last few days of the summer holidays. All of the staff at St. Paul's JNS are looking forward to welcoming the children back to the classrooms in September.
30/06/2021
We would like to wish all of the children and their families a very happy and safe summer break. We look forward to seeing you all again in September.
A special congratulations to all of the boys and girls in 2nd Class who graduated on Friday. We wish them all the best as they progress to St. Paul's Senior School.
A special congratulations to all of the boys and girls in 2nd Class who graduated on Friday. We wish them all the best as they progress to St. Paul's Senior School.
18/06/2021
Wellbeing Day
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We had a fantastic time at our school Wellbeing Day.
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Junior & Senior Infants
First and Second Class
Sports Day 2021
20/05/2021
Footright Fortnight
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10/05/2021
Green-Schools News
St Paul’s is a Green-School and this year we are busy working towards our sixth Green-Schools flag, “Global Citizenship, Litter and Waste”. This theme enables us to see how our work on the Green-Schools programme so far, positively influences people around the world and allows us to revise our Litter and Waste theme. We are learning about children from different countries around the world and are trying to reduce, reuse and recycle our litter and waste as much as we can in school.
Check out our Green-Schools page for more information.
Check out our Green-Schools page for more information.
26/04/2021
Important notice regarding change of e-mail address
The school's e-mail address has been changed to [email protected]
The current e-mail address will be phased out over the coming weeks.
The current e-mail address will be phased out over the coming weeks.
Keep an eye on our blog for some useful links and ideas.
25/03/2021
Easter Newsletter
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15/03/2021
Seachtain na Gaeilge
Seachtain na Gaeilge
Tá an-bhéim ar an nGaeilge an seachtain seo. Tá gach páiste ag foghlaim amhráin agus dánta as Gaeilge sa rang. Chuir Robert comharthaí Gaeilge suas sa chlós, le frásanna simplí. Tá siad go hálainn ar fad. Tá muid ag súil go mór le ceolchorm Zoom Dé Luain is Dé Máirt. Béimid ag féachaint ar na ranganna eile ag canadh ar an scáiléan.
Is breá linn an Ghaeilge. Bain triail aisti!
There is a great emphasis on Irish this week. Every child is learning Irish poems and songs in their class. Robert put up Irish signs in the yard that display simple phrases. They are lovely. We are really looking forward to the Zoom concerts on Monday and Tuesday. We will be watching the other classes performing their songs on the screen.
We love Irish. Try it out!
Tá an-bhéim ar an nGaeilge an seachtain seo. Tá gach páiste ag foghlaim amhráin agus dánta as Gaeilge sa rang. Chuir Robert comharthaí Gaeilge suas sa chlós, le frásanna simplí. Tá siad go hálainn ar fad. Tá muid ag súil go mór le ceolchorm Zoom Dé Luain is Dé Máirt. Béimid ag féachaint ar na ranganna eile ag canadh ar an scáiléan.
Is breá linn an Ghaeilge. Bain triail aisti!
There is a great emphasis on Irish this week. Every child is learning Irish poems and songs in their class. Robert put up Irish signs in the yard that display simple phrases. They are lovely. We are really looking forward to the Zoom concerts on Monday and Tuesday. We will be watching the other classes performing their songs on the screen.
We love Irish. Try it out!
25/02/2021
Return to In-School Teaching and Learning
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Click on this link to find some Department of Education support information for parents/guardians.
22/02/2021
Parent/Guardian-Teacher Meetings
We hope that all of our children and their families had a well deserved rest over the mid-term break.
The parent/guardian-teacher meetings are taking place this week. This meeting is a great opportunity to discuss your child's progress, so make sure to make an appointment if you have not already done so. Please remember that the teachers will be calling from a blocked number.
The parent/guardian-teacher meetings are taking place this week. This meeting is a great opportunity to discuss your child's progress, so make sure to make an appointment if you have not already done so. Please remember that the teachers will be calling from a blocked number.
04/02/2021
Seesaw Webinar for Parents
Drumcondra Education Centre is hosting a free webinar "SEESAW for Parents".
Tutor: Declan Ward. Taking place Mon 15th February at 7pm.
For more details and to register CLICK HERE
When registering enter 'xxxx' for TC number and school roll number.
There is a limited number of places so if you are interested book early.
Tutor: Declan Ward. Taking place Mon 15th February at 7pm.
For more details and to register CLICK HERE
When registering enter 'xxxx' for TC number and school roll number.
There is a limited number of places so if you are interested book early.
Follow the link below or click on the image to find out about a fun GAA activity planned for every Thursday in February.
www.facebook.com/DublinGaaCoachingAndGamesDevelopment
www.facebook.com/DublinGaaCoachingAndGamesDevelopment
19/01/2021
Letter to Parents/Guardians
Dear Parents/Guardians,
I hope you are all keeping well and staying safe at home. I understand that trying to juggle home life, remote learning and working from home are not easy tasks right now. We must all do what we can to protect each other, our families, your children and school staff from Covid-19 and for now home is the safest place for everyone to be.
The Department of Education may give schools further guidance for pupils with significant additional needs in the coming days and we will be in touch with those families when we have more clarity on this. For now, it is anticipated that remote learning will continue for all pupils this week.
All the staff here in St. Paul's JNS are really looking forward to welcoming everyone back to school again when it is safe to do so. In the mean time please stay safe and take good care of each other.
Kind regards,
Elaine Mc Nulty.
I hope you are all keeping well and staying safe at home. I understand that trying to juggle home life, remote learning and working from home are not easy tasks right now. We must all do what we can to protect each other, our families, your children and school staff from Covid-19 and for now home is the safest place for everyone to be.
The Department of Education may give schools further guidance for pupils with significant additional needs in the coming days and we will be in touch with those families when we have more clarity on this. For now, it is anticipated that remote learning will continue for all pupils this week.
All the staff here in St. Paul's JNS are really looking forward to welcoming everyone back to school again when it is safe to do so. In the mean time please stay safe and take good care of each other.
Kind regards,
Elaine Mc Nulty.
13/01/2021
Book Collection
Thank you to everyone who collected the children's books in such a safe manner over the past two days. We really appreciate your co-operation. A small number of books have not been collected. Class teachers will be in touch to make further arrangements for these.
13/01/2021
School Phone
Due to difficulties with Eircom the school phone is currently not in use. We are waiting for an engineer to rectify the issue. If you need to contact the school please do so by emailing your child's class teacher or via [email protected]
13/01/2021
Letter From the Minister of Education
Click on the link below to read a letter from the Minister of Education to parents and guardians.
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11/01/2021
Happy New Year
A very 'Happy New Year' to all our pupils, families and staff.
07/01/2021
Book Collection
The children's books will be available for collection in the School Hall on Tuesday 12th and Wednesday 13th at the times listed below.
Please only come at the time allocated for your child's class.
Siblings' books can be collected together, just inform a member of staff in the hall.
All Covid 19 safety measures must be followed.
Please ensure that you wear a mask while on school property and maintain social distance at all times.
Please only come at the time allocated for your child's class.
Siblings' books can be collected together, just inform a member of staff in the hall.
All Covid 19 safety measures must be followed.
Please ensure that you wear a mask while on school property and maintain social distance at all times.
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Tuesday 12th January
Room 1 – 9.30 – 10 am Room 2 – 10.05 – 10.30 am Room 15 – 10.35 – 11 am Room 16 – 11.05 – 11.30 am |
Wednesday 13th January
Room 10 – 9.30 – 10 am Room 11 – 10.05 – 10.30 am Room 12 – 10.35 – 11 am Room 5 – 11.05 – 11.30 am Room 8 – 11.35 – 12.00 |
We would like to wish all of our pupils, their families and the community of Ayrfield, a very happy and healthy Christmas.
22/12/2020
Ms. McCarthy's Retirement
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While there is a great sense of excitement in the school today in anticipation of the Christmas holidays, there is also a sense of sadness at the retirement of Ms Noirín McCarthy. Her dedication to her pupils, warmth and sense of fun in her classroom will be greatly missed. In her long career at St. Paul's, Ms McCarthy has influenced the lives of 100s of children, many of whom have sent warm wishes in recent days.
The staff and pupils of St. Paul's JNS would like to wish our wonderful Deputy Principal, teacher, colleague and friend health and happiness in her retirement. |
Christmas Raffle
Congratulations to the Christmas Raffle Winners.
Megan Mulvaney - Ticket sold by Andrei Tosa Room 12
Joanne O'Rourke - Ticket sold by Bobby O'Rourke Room 10
Megan Mulvaney - Ticket sold by Andrei Tosa Room 12
Joanne O'Rourke - Ticket sold by Bobby O'Rourke Room 10
Christmas Performances 2020
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Wonderful news!
Our fabulous Christmas songs and poems are now ready for your viewing pleasure. The children and the teachers worked really hard to get their performances just right. So, get comfy and soak up the festive cheer by clicking the link above. Remember to share the link with Granny and Granddad and all the aunties and uncles who would enjoy this festive treat. |
11/12/2020
Christmas Festivities Begin
The school is feeling really festive at the moment with all the children's wonderful Christmas art decorating the corridors. The Christmas tree has been beautifully decorated and the crib is ready for the children to visit.
We had great fun today recording our Christmas performances, You will be able to see our wonderful songs and poems on the website on December 16th.
We had great fun today recording our Christmas performances, You will be able to see our wonderful songs and poems on the website on December 16th.
04/12/2020
Looking Back at Wellbeing Fortnight
The children and staff at St. Paul's JNS really enjoyed 'Wellbeing Fortnight'. All of the children took part in mindful colouring, meditation and physical activities. There was a strong focus on kindness and gratitude. Here is a little look at some of the activities carried out.
Check out the photos below to see all of the wonderful activities carried out.
- The children in Junior Infants worked really hard to create their 'Garden of Gratitude'.
- Senior Infants carried out a daily 'Random act of Kindness'.
- The children in First Class sent letters to each other.
- Second Class wrote beautiful cards and messages to send to people who are living in nursing homes.
Check out the photos below to see all of the wonderful activities carried out.
Junior Infants and Senior Infants Photos
First and Second Class Photos
16/11/2020
Wellbeing Fortnight
There has been a strong focus on wellbeing throughout the school since the start of September. Over the next two weeks we will take the opportunity to review, refocus and embed wellbeing practices within the school. We will use the '5 Ways to Wellbeing' throughout the fortnight and we encourage children, parents and guardians to look at some of the activities listed below and give them a go at home.
09/11/2020
Bain triail as na frásaí seo.
02/11/2020
Welcome Back
It was great to see all of the children in school today, ready to get stuck in to the second half of the term. We heard wonderful news about the exciting and interesting ways that some of our pupils celebrated Halloween. There was 'trick or treat' trips to kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms and any other room that has a door! People got really creative with Halloween Hunts in the garden. It was great to hear that the children had a happy and safe Halloween. It was certainly one that they'll never forget.
Check out your child's class page to get an idea of how Halloween was celebrated in St. Paul's JNS.
Check out your child's class page to get an idea of how Halloween was celebrated in St. Paul's JNS.
14/10/2020
Getting Ready for an Unusual Halloween
Check out this article for some helpful ideas to make Halloween 2020 a fun and safe time for children.
blog.ncirl.ie/how-to-have-a-safe-and-spooky-halloween
blog.ncirl.ie/how-to-have-a-safe-and-spooky-halloween
Maths Week Fun
Check out some of the fabulous work going on this week to highlight the importance and joy of Maths. Why not try out some of the websites and games on our Links for Learning page.
| isolation_quick_guide.pdf |
Letter from the Assistant Chief Medical Officer
02/08/2020
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| open_letter_acmo_to_parents_.pdf |
01/08/2020
Updated Government Guidelines
28/08/2020
If accessing on a phone and unable to view the document, click on one of the files below. opening_of_school_update_28th_aug.pdf
opening_of_school_update_28th_aug.docx
opening_of_school_update_28th_aug.docx
Parents and guardians, please check out the video and documents below for some government advice as the children return to school.
| back_to_school_advice_for_parents.pdf |
| covid_advice_for_parents.pdf |
Junior Infants' Induction Day
26/08/2020
It was wonderful to see all of the incoming junior infants in the school today. Everyone was full of excitement and there were smiles all around. Ms McCarthy and Ms Munnelly were delighted to meet all of the children and their parents/guardians. The teachers, SNAs and all of the school staff are looking forward to seeing everyone again on Monday.
A Short Video for Children about the Return to School
26/08/2020
Arrangements for Reopening
18/08/2020
If accessing on a phone and unable to view the document, click on one of the files below.
Arrangements for Reopening - Word document
Arrangements for Reopening - PDF
Arrangements for Reopening - Word document
Arrangements for Reopening - PDF
Safe Return to School Update
14/08/2020
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We are looking forward to welcoming all of the children back to school on Monday August 31st. We are currently working on our Covid Response Plan, to ensure that the school will be a safe, secure and happy environment for all. In June the staff met to identify possible challenges and procedures for the upcoming school year. The Government Roadmap, published at the end of July has given us some clarity on what is expected.
As you can imagine, there are a lot of things to consider and we appreciate your patience and cooperation as we finalise the plan. When the Covid Response Plan has been ratified by the Board of Management we will ensure that all parents and guardians are informed.
Best regards,
Elaine McNulty and Staff
We are looking forward to welcoming all of the children back to school on Monday August 31st. We are currently working on our Covid Response Plan, to ensure that the school will be a safe, secure and happy environment for all. In June the staff met to identify possible challenges and procedures for the upcoming school year. The Government Roadmap, published at the end of July has given us some clarity on what is expected.
As you can imagine, there are a lot of things to consider and we appreciate your patience and cooperation as we finalise the plan. When the Covid Response Plan has been ratified by the Board of Management we will ensure that all parents and guardians are informed.
Best regards,
Elaine McNulty and Staff
A little Note to all of the Boys and Girls in Second Class
Although we are not together to celebrate at this time, your friends and teachers are thinking of you and we are all looking forward to seeing you again to celebrate your special day.
Thank you to Ms Dutton and Ms Maguire. A huge thanks to Ms Gilligan for producing the video.
A special message from the staff at St. Paul's JNS.
Thank you to all the staff (and some of their dogs) for getting involved. A special word of thanks to Ms. Gilligan for producing this lovely video.
20th April 2020
Dear Parents/Guardians,
In ordinary times we would currently be listening to enthusiastically told stories about wonderful Easter holidays. In lieu of that we have made plans to ensure that the children can engage with their teacher and their learning.
The teachers have worked together and compiled a body of work for this week. New work will be uploaded every Monday. We understand that every household is managing the current situation in their own way and will therefore engage with the suggested work as appropriate for their child and family.
To access the work, go to the 'School Closure Links for Learning' page and select the appropriate class level. Teacher email addresses are located at the top of the page. Please email your child's teacher with your child's full name as the subject. This will let us know who is able to access the work and we can reach out to others as needed.
We look forward to hearing from you,
The Staff of St. Paul's JNS
Dear Parents/Guardians,
In ordinary times we would currently be listening to enthusiastically told stories about wonderful Easter holidays. In lieu of that we have made plans to ensure that the children can engage with their teacher and their learning.
The teachers have worked together and compiled a body of work for this week. New work will be uploaded every Monday. We understand that every household is managing the current situation in their own way and will therefore engage with the suggested work as appropriate for their child and family.
To access the work, go to the 'School Closure Links for Learning' page and select the appropriate class level. Teacher email addresses are located at the top of the page. Please email your child's teacher with your child's full name as the subject. This will let us know who is able to access the work and we can reach out to others as needed.
We look forward to hearing from you,
The Staff of St. Paul's JNS
School Closure Update
Dear Parents/Guardians,
I hope you are all keeping safe and well. I know that, like all of us here in St. Paul's JNS, you are very much looking forward to a return to normal. Hopefully, if we all continue with our social distancing, hand-washing and cough etiquette, that will be sooner rather than later.
There is no doubt that this is a challenging and worrying time for us all. We do not in any way want school or school work to add to those burdens. We are acutely aware that the health and wellbeing of our pupils and school family is of the utmost importance. In these unprecedented times I can assure you that we in St. Paul's will do everything we can to help and support our pupils, you their parents/guardians and each other through these strange times.
Minister McHugh has this morning announced that schools will remain closed after March 29th. We have not yet been given a proposed date for this extension. Should this closure remain in place post-Easter please be assured that we will prepare lessons for the boys and girls through our school blog. Please keep an eye on the website for any further updates.
In the mean time please take care. E. Mc Nulty and staff.
I hope you are all keeping safe and well. I know that, like all of us here in St. Paul's JNS, you are very much looking forward to a return to normal. Hopefully, if we all continue with our social distancing, hand-washing and cough etiquette, that will be sooner rather than later.
There is no doubt that this is a challenging and worrying time for us all. We do not in any way want school or school work to add to those burdens. We are acutely aware that the health and wellbeing of our pupils and school family is of the utmost importance. In these unprecedented times I can assure you that we in St. Paul's will do everything we can to help and support our pupils, you their parents/guardians and each other through these strange times.
Minister McHugh has this morning announced that schools will remain closed after March 29th. We have not yet been given a proposed date for this extension. Should this closure remain in place post-Easter please be assured that we will prepare lessons for the boys and girls through our school blog. Please keep an eye on the website for any further updates.
In the mean time please take care. E. Mc Nulty and staff.
12th March: School Closure
As per government directive the school will be closed from today, 12th March @ 2.30 until further notice. Please continue to check here for updates. Your child's teacher will send home work that can be completed at home.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding at this time. Stay safe and we look forward to seeing the children on their return.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding at this time. Stay safe and we look forward to seeing the children on their return.
Policy Review
About Us
St Paul's Junior National School is an active and award-winning junior school, catering for 230 boys and girls from Junior Infants to Second Class. We are a Catholic school and an active part of the local parish and community.
Our campus is located in the quiet residential area of Ayrfield, Dublin 13, just off the Malahide Road and only two minutes drive from the Darndale roundabout. We are joined to St Paul's Senior National School.
St Paul's Junior National School is an active and award-winning junior school, catering for 230 boys and girls from Junior Infants to Second Class. We are a Catholic school and an active part of the local parish and community.
Our campus is located in the quiet residential area of Ayrfield, Dublin 13, just off the Malahide Road and only two minutes drive from the Darndale roundabout. We are joined to St Paul's Senior National School.
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• Mixed Catholic junior school in Dublin 13
• Junior Infants to Second Class • Award-winning and progressive |
Call us: 01-8470479
Email us: [email protected] Find us: Eircode: D13 PK10 Google Maps link https://goo.gl/maps/4A9rup9kr9C2 |
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