Art Exhibition

On Thursday 23rd  November, over 50 local artists arrived with their fabulous paintings, photographs and sculptures to display in our annual art exhibition. There was great excitement as Junior Infants to Sixth Class took turns to visit the exhibition on Friday and choose their favourite pieces. The opening night was a great success. Many thanks […]

Shoebox Update

Well done to everyone who brought in a shoebox for Team Hope. In total 167 shoeboxes were donated. Three of our pupils (Evan, Conor and Abigail) went to the warehouse to look at the shoeboxes being checked. One boy’s box is going to go to Eastern Europe with one of Ms Hogan’s friends and after […]

Mad Hair to Shave or Dye

On Wednesday 22nd November Jack Staines, a former pupil, joined us for assembly. There were gasps of amazement when he removed his hat to reveal his newly dyed purple hair! Jack dyed his hair as part of the Shave or Dye Campaign in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. On Wednesday we presented him with […]

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 […]