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Welcome to our school website!
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Summer Holidays
To mark the end of another great year, we were treated to ice-creams as we left for our holidays!
After 2 years of ‘bubbles’ and ‘pods’ we returned to a collaborative and happy school again in February. This year saw our pupils enjoy bodhrán, football, drama, athletics, chess, rounders, zumba, gymnastics, ukulele rugby & swimming. Our school tours to Tayto Park, Armagh Planetarium, Malahide Castle, Dublin Zoo, Crystal Maze and our first ever overnight trip to Tanagh Adventure Centre were all a huge success. We took part in the Amber Flag, Blue Flag and Active Flag initiatives which have further enriched our school experience. Our annual Sports Day returned in all its glory with the Red team winning the Mark Mooney Memorial Cup. Hosting Irish Grand National winners at school and 6th class being hosted by An Taoiseach Micheal Martin on Europe Day are two stand out memories of this year. Check out our class pages on this site for more activities!
I would like to congratulate our 6th class who graduated this year. They have contributed greatly to our school during their time with us, through their academic, musical and sporting achievements. I wish them continued success in their respective secondary schools next year. We bid a very special farewell to the Feane, Heather, and Ronan families whose youngest child is now leaving the school.
I look forward to welcoming all our students, especially our incoming Junior Infant class on Monday 29h of August.
I wish you all a happy and healthy summer.
Catherine O'Connor
Principal
After 2 years of ‘bubbles’ and ‘pods’ we returned to a collaborative and happy school again in February. This year saw our pupils enjoy bodhrán, football, drama, athletics, chess, rounders, zumba, gymnastics, ukulele rugby & swimming. Our school tours to Tayto Park, Armagh Planetarium, Malahide Castle, Dublin Zoo, Crystal Maze and our first ever overnight trip to Tanagh Adventure Centre were all a huge success. We took part in the Amber Flag, Blue Flag and Active Flag initiatives which have further enriched our school experience. Our annual Sports Day returned in all its glory with the Red team winning the Mark Mooney Memorial Cup. Hosting Irish Grand National winners at school and 6th class being hosted by An Taoiseach Micheal Martin on Europe Day are two stand out memories of this year. Check out our class pages on this site for more activities!
I would like to congratulate our 6th class who graduated this year. They have contributed greatly to our school during their time with us, through their academic, musical and sporting achievements. I wish them continued success in their respective secondary schools next year. We bid a very special farewell to the Feane, Heather, and Ronan families whose youngest child is now leaving the school.
I look forward to welcoming all our students, especially our incoming Junior Infant class on Monday 29h of August.
I wish you all a happy and healthy summer.
Catherine O'Connor
Principal
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Be Sun Smart this Summer
St. Andrew's N.S. supports the HSE’s SunSmart campaign. By increasing awareness of the dangers of sun exposure we can ensure we are prepared for summer. Visit here for more https://www.hse.ie/sunsmart/
Amber Flag Award & our Calm Cove Officially Opens
We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded the Amber Flag for promoting positive mental health in our school and community. Well done to our Amber Committee who have led the initiative this year guided by Ms Cremins.
Rory O'Connor, from Rory's Stories, a great advocate for mental health raised our flag on Tuesday 28th of June. He spoke of his own experience in school and the importance of talking about our feelings and mental health.
Rory also officially opened our sensory room, the Calm Cove. He commented on how this space will be a support to all children in our school. A special day was had by all in Curragha. Press play to see our Amber Flag video.
Rory O'Connor, from Rory's Stories, a great advocate for mental health raised our flag on Tuesday 28th of June. He spoke of his own experience in school and the importance of talking about our feelings and mental health.
Rory also officially opened our sensory room, the Calm Cove. He commented on how this space will be a support to all children in our school. A special day was had by all in Curragha. Press play to see our Amber Flag video.
School Reports
Please click on image below to watch a video about end of year reporting
Click play to see how 5th and 6th got on
during our AMAZING trip to Tanagh Adventure Centre
Junior Infants, Senior Infants and First Class enjoyed a wonderful day out at Dublin Zoo! Some of the highlights were the African Plains, the Reptile House and of course playing together in the playground! |
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A big thank you to our Parents' Association who hosted a fantastic end of year Summer Party on Friday 17th of June in the school hall. Pupils danced the night away to their favourite tunes and enjoyed lots of fun activities!
Please click play below to see some of the photos from the night or click the icon to access the photos on Google Drive
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Positive Transitions
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As we enter the month of June, we are mindful of our incoming Junior Infants. The NCCA have some excellent resources to support the transition from Pre-School to Primary School. Click on the image to access the NCCA's advice for Parents. |
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The INTO have published Tips for Parents, a comprehensive guide in preparing your child for primary school. Click on the image to view or download |
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Our 6th class pupils are currently preparing for their transition from Primary School to Secondary School. They are working on their Mind the Gap workbooks. This workbook encompasses exercises to help pupils negotiate second level time tables, teacher expectations, new environments and the journey from established social groups into new social relations. Click on the image to view or download the Mind the Gap workbook. |
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Pupils from 6th class were delighted to be invited to Government Buildings today to meet Minister of State for European Affairs Thomas Byrne and An Taoiseach Micheál Martin to celebrate Europe Day! Click on the images below to see us on Twitter and click the play button in the middle to see us on the news!
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Second Class received their First Holy Communion
on Saturday, May 7th. Congratulations!
World Book Day 2022
We dressed up as popular book characters for World Book Day!
Covid-19 Symptoms Guidance from 28th of February
Fr. Kevin in Lourdes
Fr. Kevin visited Lourdes over the weekend and delivered the prayers and petitions of all the pupils and staff of St. Andrew's. Thank you Fr. Kevin!
Confirmation 2022
5th & 6th class were Confirmed by the Most Reverend Tom Deenihan, Bishop of Meath on 10th of February.
Catholic Schools Week 2022
Friday
As Catholic Schools Week comes to a close, we are asked to think about how we live life to the full and face the future. The COVID-19 pandemic brought so many changes and challenges to our lives. As we reflect on this, we look forward with hope to the future. While we have come through these dark days, through Jesus’ death and resurrection we are reminded that even the darkest days give way to the dawn. Together, as a community that is kind and cares for each other, we look to the future with the hope and the joy of the resurrection. Lord, help us to live like you taught us to. Together we pray the prayer that Jesus taught us: Our Father …
Prayer for Grandparents on Wednesday
Lord Jesus, you were born of the Virgin Mary, the daughter of Saints Joachim and Anne.
Look with love on grandparents the world over. Protect them!
They are a source of enrichment for families, for the Church and for all of society. Support them!
As they grow older, may they continue to be for their families strong pillars of Gospel faith,
guardians of noble domestic ideals, living treasuries of sound religious traditions.
Make them teachers of wisdom and courage, that they may pass on to future generations the fruits of their mature human and spiritual experience. Amen.
As Catholic Schools Week comes to a close, we are asked to think about how we live life to the full and face the future. The COVID-19 pandemic brought so many changes and challenges to our lives. As we reflect on this, we look forward with hope to the future. While we have come through these dark days, through Jesus’ death and resurrection we are reminded that even the darkest days give way to the dawn. Together, as a community that is kind and cares for each other, we look to the future with the hope and the joy of the resurrection. Lord, help us to live like you taught us to. Together we pray the prayer that Jesus taught us: Our Father …
Prayer for Grandparents on Wednesday
Lord Jesus, you were born of the Virgin Mary, the daughter of Saints Joachim and Anne.
Look with love on grandparents the world over. Protect them!
They are a source of enrichment for families, for the Church and for all of society. Support them!
As they grow older, may they continue to be for their families strong pillars of Gospel faith,
guardians of noble domestic ideals, living treasuries of sound religious traditions.
Make them teachers of wisdom and courage, that they may pass on to future generations the fruits of their mature human and spiritual experience. Amen.
Feast of St. Andrew - 30th of November
We attended Mass for the Feast of St. Andrew on 30th of November. Thank you to Fr. Kevin who told us all about the Patron Saint of Curragha. Robyn & Noah from Junior Infants lit the Advent Candle. Girls & boys from 5th and 6th class did readings and prayers of the faithful.
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Hymn to St. Andrew
Jesus calls us; o'er the tumult Of our life's wild, restless sea, Day by day His sweet voice sounding, Saying, "Christian, follow Me." As of old Saint Andrew heard it. By the Galilean lake, Turned from home and toil and kindred, Leaving all for His dear sake. In our joys, and in our sorrows, Days of toil, and hours of ease, Still He calls, in cares and pleasures, That we love Him more than these. Jesus calls us by Thy mercies, Saviour, may we hear Thy call; Give our hearts to your obedience, Serve and love you best of all. |
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Congratulations to the winners of our Halloween Art Competition!
Happy Halloween from St. Andrew's N.S.
Congratulations to 3rd Class on their First Holy Communion
Curraha Parish Link
Please click on image for Parish website
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