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World Book 2026
World Book Day is in full swing here in St. Andrew's N.S. Our school has been taken over by a staff of Gangsta Grannies! It's going to be a fun day!
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Congratulations to the 18 boys who played in the FAI Schools' 5 a side competition in MDL, Navan. Team A came 2nd in their group and Team B came 3rd in theirs. Well done to everyone on great performances and teamwork all round!
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We had so much fun doing gymnastics over the past six weeks.
Thank you to Kevin and the team from Coolmine Gymnastics!
Congratulations to 5th and 6th class who received the
Sacrament of Confirmation on Friday, February 13th
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Thank you to our Parents Association for the wonderful reception for all the families of our Confirmation pupils. Thank you to those who helped prepare the hall on Thursday night, the parents who hosted the reception on Friday and those who helped clean up over the weekend. It truly was a team effort. |
We are so proud of the eight children who represented our school at the annual Credit Union Quiz in the Pillo Hotel on Friday, February 6th. Our senior team came 3rd and our junior team came 4th. Well done Layla, Elizabeth, JP, Saoirse, Avril, Finn, Jude and Odhran. It was particularly fantastic to see all of the children who came along on the night to support their friends!
You have all, once again done St. Andrew's N.S. proud!
You have all, once again done St. Andrew's N.S. proud!
MEP Nina Carberry Visits St. Andrew's
Thank you to MEP Nina Carberry who came to speak to 1st and 2nd class about her work and the European Union. Ms Gilligan's 1st and 2nd class are currently engaging with the Blue Star Programme. The aim of the Blue Star programme is to foster better understanding and knowledge of the European Union and how it affects our lives among primary school children, through a programme of tasks and projects on topics broadly related to the European Union.
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Congratulations to Avril, Donagh, Noah and Odhran who participated in today's county final in the Cumann na mBunscol Sports Quiz in St. Mary's GNS, Trim. They showcased their incredible sporting knowledge and we are very proud of their achievement! |
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This past month the children of third and fourth class have been learning about the Vikings, the Bronze Age and the Irish artist Jack B. Yeats. The children of fifth and sixth class have been learning about the Irish Famine. To support these topics we went on an educational tour to Dublin City where the younger classes visited the National Gallery and the National Museum and the older classes visited the Jeannie Johnston ship and the EPIC Emigration Museum. Click through the galleries below to see pictures from these great outings!
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After 10 days of fun, challenges and a bit of backstabbing Mr. Kinsella and Ms. O'Connor worked together to get rid of all of the Faithful and emerge victorious as Team Traitor!
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Well done to Odhran in 6th class on his selection for the Meath team that played in Croke Park at half time today! We are so proud of you! Well done also to Mr. Kinsella on his win with Meath! He came out to meet the team before their big game!
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We are so proud of our quiz teams who did themselves and our school proud at the regional round of the Cumann na mBunscol Sports Quiz. Team B finished in 6th place and Team A finished in 2nd place and will advance to the county final! Well done everyone!
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School Lotto
Congratulations to Colin McElduff who won this weeks Lotto prize. Thank you to Evan who accepted the prize on his behalf. Please scan the QR code or click on the image to join our Lotto draw.
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We enjoyed spreading the spirit of Christmas in our community!
Carol Singing for the residents of Kilbrew Nursing Home
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Carol Singing at Tesco
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Christmas Jumper Day in aid of St. Vincent de Paul
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Junior & Senior Infants
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First & Second Class
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Click below to watch a video of our Open Night!
Tuesday Morning Athletics
Tuesday morning athletics training has come to an end for term one!
After our extremely successful cross country season we enjoyed some indoor track and field stations!
After our extremely successful cross country season we enjoyed some indoor track and field stations!
Cumann na mBunscol Cross Country Championships
We are so proud of the 40 children from 3rd to 6th class who represented our school at the Cumann na mBunscol Cross Country Championship in Fairyhouse Racecourse. Each and every one of you did us proud! Well done to Luke in 4th class and Robyn in 6th class who each crossed the line in 6th place in their races out of over 100 runners. Congratulations also to our Under 13 Girls' team of Robyn, Maggie, Isla, Juliette, Alisha, Sophie, Evie, Chloe, Orlaith and Olivia who took home the bronze medal in their category and to our Under 11 Boys' team of Evan Mc, Luke, Cole, Louis, Sonny, Noah, Evan B, Sean, Callum and Hugo who took home silver medals in their category!
We had an amazing Science Week! On Tuesday, two professors from the Department of Medicine in UCD visited us to do experiments, including showing 5th and 6th class how to extract DNA from strawberries! On Friday all classes took part in our annual Super Science Quiz! During the week we all did lots of fun experiments and science activities in our classrooms. Check out the gallery!
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We proudly donated 52 shoeboxes to the Team Hope Appeal today!
School Attendance - Every Day is a New Day!
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Members of our Student Council launching the campaign in St. Andrew's N.S.
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Enrolment for 2025/2026 is now open!
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Heritage in Schools
Classes 1st to 6th took part in Heritage in Schools workshops with Francesca Caddedu on Wednesday 5th of November. The workshops included a fascinating presentation on the origins of Samhain and the Irish archaeological heritage connected to it. Francesca then worked on a variety of crafts related to Samhain. A wonderful day exploring the ancient Celtic festival.
Spooky Fun at St. Andrew's N.S. Today!
Dyslexia Awareness Assembly
Thank you to our Parents' Association who held our annual Halloween Bake Sale today. It was a huge success raising an impressive €1431.23 for our school. Thank you to parents who helped out all week and of course our fabulous bakers!
We had so much fun during maths week, both in class and at the end of the week with our annual MATHS ESCAPE ROOM! Congratulations to the blue team on solving all of their maths puzzles the fastest and 'escaping' first from their classrooms! Click through the gallery to see some photos!
Ireland AM Appearance - 1st & 2nd Class on the Tricky Trail in Emerald Park. Click the picture to see more photos and footage!
Hero in the Hallway
Our Hero in the Hallway initiative is back up and running! Pupils are nominated for showing kindness, consideration and leadership . Congratulations to this month's recipient Emma. |
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Our Green Schools Committee 2025/2026
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Children's Book Festival - Meeting Author Tatyana Feeney
As part of the Meath Children's Book Festival, First and Second Class attended a workshop with children's author and illustrator Tatyana Feeney in Ashbourne Library this week. Tatyana read her new book Skipping Stones to us and we took part in a wonderful art activity where we created monsters of all sorts! We had a lovely morning and enjoyed chatting to Tatyana about her writing and illustrations.
Congratulations to the 51 boys and girls from 3rd to 6th class who
did us proud at today's Brother Cross Country event!
Football season has started again!
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SNA Appreciation Day
Today we thanked our wonderful SNAs for all they do for us in St. Andrew's.
We appreciate how they care and support our pupils every day.
Today we thanked our wonderful SNAs for all they do for us in St. Andrew's.
We appreciate how they care and support our pupils every day.
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Congratulations to past pupils Niamh and Aisling who won a bronze medal
at today's European U20 Clubs Athletics Championship!
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Thank you Emerald Park for another amazing Wellbeing Day!
Morning training for the senior school is back with a bang! Join us at 8.30am
on Tuesdays and Thursdays for cross country and football.
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Cycle & Climb Coffee Morning at St. Andrew's N.S.
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We were delighted to host a coffee morning on Friday 5th of September for the Cycle and Climb fundraiser. We raised €300. The cyclists were delighted with the children's artwork and their enthusiastic send off. Thank you to all who came to support.
The cyclists successfully completed the cycle on Saturday and they climbed Croagh Patrick on Sunday morning. Former St. Andrew's teacher Ms McWalter organised posters, welcoming the Meath cyclists, to be displayed in the local school at the base of Croagh Patrick. Comhghairdeas le gach duine! (Pictured is Sadie from 1st class presenting €300 to local cyclist Padraic O'Dowd) |
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Deposit Return Scheme
We are proud to run the Deposit Return Scheme at school. Every Thursday morning, we will collect plastic bottles and aluminium cans in our new orange returns bin which will be located at the hall door. Thank you to members of the PA who researched and applied for the scheme and got the bin delivered to the school. The money raised will go towards the funding of our new play space.
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End of Year Reporting - Advice for Parents
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