Over the last number of weeks, 32 pupils from 3rd Class onwards participated in an in-school chess tournament. The top eight contestants travelled to St. George’s N.S., Balbriggan to take part in a Ficheall Primary School Chess Tournament against 5 other schools on Friday the 7th of March. Our eight chess enthusiasts represented Springdale with […]
There was great fun in Springdale National School last week while celebrating World Book Day 2025. As the week went on, more and more classes added to our fantastic displays in the school hall. 6th Class were joined by our Junior Infants for stories in the hall on Wednesday. It was great to see how […]
5th and 6th Class boys kicked off to a great start in this year’s Boys’ Junior FAI Cup. During an exciting match against St. Finbar’s Boys’ National School, they finished with a 5 nil win to move into the next round. Well done to the whole team on such a great result and especially to […]
It was great to welcome Neil from Drum Nature back for our annual drumming workshop. As you can see from our short movie at THIS LINK, Junior Infants to 6th Class really got into the beat! I am sure Neil inspired a few budding musicians! Many thanks to Mr. Vincent for capturing the fun on camera […]
This week we celebrated Safer Internet Week 2025. This year’s theme was, “Prepare / Protect / Thrive: Navigating Algorithms and Influencers.” Throughout the week’s assemblies we learnt lots of great tips on how thrive in the digital world while staying safe and responsible. There were dramas, poems, PowerPoints and SONGS. In our final assembly of the […]
6th Class pupils held their second coffee morning of the year in aid of Oscar’s Kids Ireland. This is a charity close to their hearts as it was their pal, April’s chosen charity. They were the perfect hosts and served up a tasty selection of homemade treats. Thanks to the amazing turnout, 6th class […]
Friday the 20th of December was a very busy day in Springdale. Our morning began with our Junior and Senior Infant nativity play in All Saints’ Church, Raheny. Junior and Senior Infants enthralled their audience during their performance of ‘A Christmas Recipe’. They reminded us all of the true meaning of Christmas. This nativity […]
5th and 6th Class were busy carol singing during the last week of term. They visited the Raheny Community Nursing Unit and the Rehabilitation Unit in St. Joseph’s, followed by a visit to the Residence Carton. They wowed their audiences as they spread some Christmas cheer. It was a great opportunity for us to meet […]
There were squeals of excitement when the man with the white beard, dressed in a red suit, arrived in Springdale on 19th December. Having being welcomed with a great rendition of ‘Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer’, Santa had presents for our very deserving JI – 2nd Class Springdalers! Thank you Santa for taking the time […]
On Tuesday, 10th December, pupils from 5th & 6th Class joined the Christ Church Cathedral Choir for their Christmas Concert dress rehearsal. They enjoyed a few well known carols performed by the choir and also joined them for a carol or two! We are looking forward to further singing workshops with Tomos Watkins in the […]