Author: Lesley Cahill

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Staff Update

Hopefully everyone is enjoying the sunshine between the showers. I realise everybody has been waiting to hear the staffing arrangements for next year. I would like to congratulate Ms. Fiona Ince and M.s Linda Morrow on becoming permanent members of staff and Ms. Rachel Fallows on her temporary positon for the following school year. I would […]

Sports Day

On Thursday 22nd June, Sports Day 2017 kicked off with a sprint for Junior Infants. The day was a great success. Although there was plenty of competition on the field, everyone was in great spirits. Many thanks to Aisling Griffin who presented this year’s medals. Thanks also to the PTA who prepared the race track and organised […]

News from Santry

Well done to everybody who participated in Santry Sports. While Under 12 girls succeeded in winning Bronze in the relay, many of our athletes made it to finals. Their behaviour was excellent throughout the two days and their team spirit was second to none. Thank you to all the parents who offered lifts and cheered our […]

Springdale’s Got Talent

We were very proud of Ms.Morrow’s – Ms. Stirling’s classes when they took to the stage to perform on Wednesday and Thursday night. Despite a number of actors being struck down with the chicken pox, Ms. Jackson’s and Ms.Morrow’s class gave two fantastic performances of The Pied Piper of Hamelin. A special mention goes to Johnny […]

Keep on Running!

Well done to the early morning runners who are training for Santry. They have been very enthusiastic and making a great effort. We are looking forward to hearing how they get on in Santry Sports which will take place on the 22nd & 23rd May. We plan to continue training for anyone interested from 3rd – 6th […]