Springdale National School was selected to be part of a Department of Education project in Ireland’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP). As a result, we now have high speed broadband connectivity through the Department of Education School Broadband Programme under the Recovery and Resilience Facility funded by the European Union through NextGenerationEU. We appreciate being part of this initiative- thank you!
Well done to everybody who participated in Cumann na mBunscol Santry Sports this week. There was great excitement when three of our Springdalers managed to secure medals and our U14 boys’ relay team made it to the final. We had a gold medal in the high jump and 600m race and a silver in the […]
On Wednesday, 14th May, 5th and 6th Class sang their hearts out as they gave a wonderful send off to Gemma in the Raheny Community Nursing Unit as she prepares to retire. For the past 7/8 years Gemma has helped us to build a great relationship with our neighbours. We have enjoyed meeting the residents […]
There was great excitement today as the Big Bear mobile planetarium arrived in school. Some children thought we were getting a swimming pool while others thought we’d hired a bouncy castle! However, judging by the squeals of delight coming from the dome as our Springdalers discovered the universe, they weren’t disappointed. Many thanks to the […]
A Springdale cricket team of pupils from 3rd – 6th Class played their first match against Holy Child National School, Whitehall, on Tuesday. Captain Cosgrave won the toss and chose to bowl. The team bowled accurately and their fielding was superb. They got off to a great start at the crease too. Their batting didn’t […]
Garden sign with April’s signature, designed by Tom Cassidy On Friday 4th April, we paid a special tribute to April Banks when we dedicated our new garden space to her. We were joined by the most Reverend Archbishop Michael Jackson, members of the Board of Management, the Board of Governors, parents of 6th […]
Well done to Anna for organising her first Purple Day in Springdale NS in aid of Epilepsy Ireland. Thank you to everyone who arrived to school in purple and helped Anna raise €348.50 in aid of this great cause!
Bhí an chraic againn ar scoil i rith Seachtain na Gaeilge (10ú- 21ú Márta) . Chríochnaigh an chéad seachtain na Gaeilge le céilí. Rinceoirí iontacha a bhí ann! Bhí Cluiche Ciaróg ag Rang 1, 2, 3 & 4 agus bhí an spraoi acu. San iarnóin, bhí tráth na gceist ag Rang 5 & […]
Our girls’ football team honoured their best pal, April, before kick off on Wednesday. It was their first match of the season and they made sure to remember their Number 1 supporter, April. Before kick off they paid tribute to April as they stood with the opposition and applauded their brave superstar. Although it wasn’t […]
It was a busy week in Springdale celebrating World Book Day and playing chess. As well as that, our boys’ football team played their first league match on Friday against St. Lawrence O’Toole’s National School. They showed plenty of skill on the pitch, despite the rain, and came away with a win. We are looking […]