Month: October 2017

Mad Hair Day

Mad Hair Day on Friday, 27th October, was as crazy as ever with a variety of different styles from spider webs to cupcakes. The day ended with great fun playing board games. All funds raised (amount to be published after mid-term) will go to the Irish Cancer Society. Money collected on Friday will be added to funds […]

€400 for Crumlin

Towards the end of last year, two students from 5th Class collected money on our concert evenings for Crumlin Children’s Medical & Research Foundation. Rachel Daly visited Springdale on Friday, 27th October and was presented with a cheque for €400. She spoke to the children and showed a short video outlining how the funds will be spent. Thank […]

Halloween Spooktacular!

Despite the best efforts of storm Brian, Springdale’s annual Halloween walk took place with fruit and a few biscuits for the children and tea and coffee for the adults. Once again the bar was raised with creativity reaching new heights! Ghouls, superheros, boats, popcorn machines, princesses and so much more paraded throughout the school to […]

Sports Activities

This term Ms.Stirling’s and Ms. Stafford’s classes are going swimming in Trinity Sports and Leisure Club, Donaghmede. Classes will last for 8 weeks. Meanwhile all other classes have GAA sessions led by our popular coach Will.

Coffee Morning

On Wednesday 13th September, 6th class ran their first coffee morning in aid of Action Ireland Trust. It was held in the school hall. 6th class proved to be great hosts and raised a total of €334.70. Action Ireland Trust helps to train teachers and to renovate classrooms in Lesotho. One of our past pupils, […]

Absenteeism Note

Dear Parents/Guardians, As you are aware, schools are obliged to report school attendance since the commencement of the Education (Welfare) Act, 2000. This obligation exists to protect children’s educational welfare. Because of this, it is important that you fill out an Absence Form if your child misses school. You should also telephone the school on […]

Congratulations to Past Springdaler

A huge congratulations to Ellen Colbert, a past pupil of our school. She was recently identified as a high achiever in Maths and Science based on her Junior Certificate Examination results. Ellen, a student in Manor House School, is now in with a chance to be chosen as part of a team that will represent Ireland at either the […]