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 […]
As the year gets off to a flying start, we wanted to share the news that Springdale have recently purchased 16 iPads, a charging unit, airport express wi-fi and a variety of connectors to display on the classroom overhead whiteboards the work the children are doing. None of this could have been possible without the […]
Springdale Newsletter January 2018 Happy New Year!! Stella O’Malley Stella O’Malley, author of Cotton Wool Kids and Bully-Proof Kids, will give a talk on ‘Raising Happy Kids in an Anxious World’ on Monday 22nd January at 8pm in the school hall. This event will be hosted by the PTA. Further details will follow. AFTER SCHOOL […]
4th and 5th Class have now moved up to 5th and 6th, but are reaping the rewards of their hard work in the garden during the last school year. Before the summer holidays, they harvested their first crop of potatoes. They had sown two varieties: Colleen and Home Guard. Mr McCullagh cooked the potatoes in […]
Thanks to all who grabbed picnic mats, bicycles and of course children and headed to Saint Anne’s Park on Sunday afternoon for what’s become a relaxed, social, pre-school year get-together. Great to see some of the new Springdale children there. Big callout to Marie for organising the initiative. Roll on Wednesday! 🙂
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 […]
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 […]
Fourth and Fifth Class have been very busy gardening this term with the Incredible Edibles Programme. With all the dry weather, we have had to water the plants regularly, but we have tried to use rainwater from the water butt whenever possible. We have learned lots of new terms about gardening, and have enjoyed sharing our […]
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 […]
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 […]