As you may have already heard, we were presented with our first Active Flag during the last week of June. The Active Schools’ judge was so impressed by our entry that she recommended that we enter a European competition which provides the opportunity for schools across Europe to be nominated for the #BeActive Education Award. Unfortunately, […]
The following are the staffing arrangements for 2018/2019: Junior Infants: Ms. Anne Marie Lenehan Senior Infants: Ms. Julie Boyle 1st Class: Ms. Linda Stafford 2nd Class: Ms. Emma Cornyn 3rd Class: Ms. Fiona Ince until 9th October, followed by Ms. Julie Hutchinson 3rd & 4th Class: Ms. Alison Lodola 4th Class: Ms. Jessica Jacob 5th […]
Well done to the Springdale Boys’ Basketball Team who participated in the Senior B Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, June 13th 2018 in Coláiste Éanna, Rathfarnham. The boys certainly gave it their all and were very enthusiastic as they supported each other. In the end we lost our first match, we were beaten by just one […]
On Sunday, 27th May 2018 five pupils from Springdale represented us at the Dublin Primary Schools 21st Annual Judo Championships, which were held in St. Joseph’s National School, Fairview. These pupils were: Hugh Jorgensen Frank Jorgensen Charlotte Brierley Jake Good Anthony Good All five did us proud […]
On Friday, May 25th, fourteen girls from 5th and 6th Class left school by minibus to play in the Senior B Girls’ Basketball Tournament in the National Basketball Arena. For the majority of the girls it was their first time to play basketball at a competitive level and, although they didn’t manage to secure a win, […]
Springdalers didn’t let us down in Santry Schools Sports this year. Yesterday four athletes represented us in long distance races. They each ran really well, with two 6th Class girls managing to secure bronze medals. Today the competition continued with individual sprints and relay races. Two teams made it to finals, while three of our […]
On Monday 14th May, Farmer Ashley visited Springdale with Margo the goat, Custard the sheep and many of their friends. It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience for all Springdalers, from Junior Infants to Sixth Class. Ben S.really enjoyed the visit: “It was an exciting day for the pupils in Springdale. A silver van arrived at […]
Despite today’s rain we launched our new Active School Walkway. You can watch our entry to the Active School Walkway competition and see if you recognise any wonderful creatures!
Another great day of activity was had this week in St. Anne’s Park when over 60 Springdalers took to the cross country track. Congratulations to all our athletes who made a great effort. Our new Active School initiatives are really starting to give results! A special well done to Ben and Rhian who came first […]
Springdale was one of 31 Dublin Primary school teams to play Mini 3on3 basketball in the National Basketball Arena on Tuesday April 10th. As well as playing basketball, the players had the opportunity to practise refereeing and table officiating. Once again our Springdalers did not let us down. They all thoroughly enjoyed the tournament, winning […]