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Beach Cleaners

November 11, 2019

Second and fifth class today had very special visitors from Flossie and the Beach Cleaners charity. Flossie, a girl from Dublin, who is now twelve wanted to clean up the beaches in Dublin and set up a beach cleaning group over two years ago.

Harried and kristina taugh...

Garda Band Visit

October 24, 2019

The Garda Band made a visit to the school this week. Entertaining the children and staff with all types of music and song. Mr O'Donnell and some of the boys were on hand to make fresh scones to feed the band. A great treat for everyone, raising over €800 towards refurb...

Maths Trail

October 23, 2019

This week the school were concentrating on Maths Week with maths trails being held in all different classes and a visit from a Mathemagician.

Ms. Delaney’s class, junior infants, took park in a junior maths trail this week as part of Maths Week 2019. The children worked...

Old Bawn CS Open Evening

October 14, 2019

Registration for 2020-201 First Year students will be on Saturday November 9th from 8.30 - 11.30. An open evening of the school is being held next Monday October 21st 7.00pm - 9.00pm

Christmas Annuals Offer

October 11, 2019

Yes its the beginning time of the year again - Christmas Annuals.

A special offer for this month €1.00 per book, orders must be received in the school before Thursday October 24th 2019.

3rd class visit Civic Theatre

October 11, 2019

On Tuesday October 8th Ms. Coffey and Mr. de Roiste's 3rd classes were invited to a show in the Civic Theatre. The show was in the main auditorium. The show was all about myth and magic storytelling. The storytellers name was Wayne O'Connor. The show was one hour and f...

Schoolchildren on news2day

October 7, 2019

Some of St. Martin de Porres children were interviewed in the Civic Theatre for "news2day" on RTE 2.

They spoke about poetry and the importance of self expression in their lives. The children were highly complimented for their confident responses.

SEE THE FULL EPISODE :...

Library Exhibitions

September 20, 2019

The County Library is hosting many interesting and enjoyable events during October and November this year.

These include free Hallowe'en activities, an Autism Experience Exhibition and a Technology training project to support people with additional needs.

If anyone is in...

Hallowe'en at Tallaght Library

September 20, 2019

The County Library is hosting many interesting and enjoyable events during October and November this year.

These include free Hallowe'en activities. If anyone is interested please contact Tallaght Library 01 462 0073.

Term Bulletin

September 16, 2019

All the children have been given a copy of the term bulletin below.

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A big thank you to everyone for their co-operation on rainy days. The plan for children only, going into the hall is a wonderful success and there is no more congestion at the entrance doors.

School times

SJunior & Senior Infants 9.00 - 1.40 1st class to 6th 9.00 - 2.40

Classes depart at the following points

Junior Infants front door to left of main door

Senior Infants Middle door in yard

Ms. Fox, Ms. McEvoy and Ms. Mealiffe

front door right of main door

Ms. Steedman, Ms. Doyle, Ms. Smith, Mr. de Roiste and

Ms. C. Coffey back door through yard.

5th and 6th classes through front door

PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE SCHOOL THROUGH THE SCHOOL CAR PARK AT ANY TIME.

Christmas Concerts December 17th times to be confirmed

Choir and band will visit Kiltipper Woods on Wed Dec. 18th

Raffle Wed Dec. 18th at 1.00pm

Santa Claus will visit school Thurday Dec. 20th

Blood Bank - Thursday December 12th 5.00pm - 8.30pm

Local Garda Clinic

The Local Garda Clinic is held in the school the first Wednesday of every month from 7.00pm - 8.30pm

Next school closure

School will be closed

Monday December 9th

Full closures on our Calendar under Parents Page

Welcome St Martin de Porres National School

St. Martin de Porres N.S. is a Catholic Primary School under the patronage of the Archbishop of Dublin. It is a caring learning environment where children of all race and religion are cherished and encouraged to reach their full potential.

Our school seeks to involve and ensure that all members of the school community work in partnership to ensure the full development of each child in our care.

Together we will strive to provide an education that reflects Ireland in the 21st century by supporting the academic, physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the children using a child-centred, holistic approach.