Friday 26 November 2021

Isolation Quick Guide and Instagram Update

Isolation quick guide for parents and guardians of children older than 3 months and up to 13 years of age from the HSE: CLICK HERE



There is a new 'link in bio' feature on our school Instagram page to make accessing frequently used links more convenient for parents. Please see video below:  







Tuesday 2 November 2021

Book Fair

Our annual Book Fair arrives next Monday the 8th of November!

The Book Fair has proven a great way for our school to get new books for our school library (60% of sales goes towards new titles for our library)

Please see the information leaflet here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c4MpO00GQUSE5P34JXHLOzvKA_FuQCv0/view?usp=sharing

Please see the bottom section (in red) for the different ways in which books can be bought at the fair

Timetable for class groups (one parent volunteer from our P.A will look after the book fair each day)

Junior/Senior infant parents - please accompany your child to the fair on Monday should you wish to buy a book(s). 

Please be mindful of social distancing & wear a mask. 

The fair will be outside but in case it's raining, here is the timetable for the junior room - Junior Infant parents: 1.50p.m. - 2.10p.m. Senior infant parents: 2.10p.m. - 2.30p.m. 1st class: 2.30p.m. - 2.50p.m.)

Monday: 1.50p.m. - 2.50p.m - Junior Room 

Tuesday: 1.50p.m. - 2.50p.m - Middle Room 

Wednesday: 1.50p.m. - 2.50p.m. - Senior room




Monday 1 November 2021

Bag2School P.A Fundraiser

St. Patrick’s N.S are running a clothing collection in conjunction with Bag2School which will be collected at the school on Tuesday the 16th of November. (bags to follow soon)

(Please drop bags at the school gate - please have all bags dropped off before 12p.m. on Tuesday the 16th. Bags can be dropped off on any day before this date & we will store them here in the school)

By getting involved in our Bag2School collection you have an opportunity to sort through your cupboards and wardrobes and donate any unwanted textiles in the bag provided.

In addition, it will raise awareness amongst the children of the benefits of recycling and reuse. We can accept adult and children’s clothes, shoes (tied together please), hats, belts, handbags, scarves & belts, soft toys.

Please NO Duvets, Pillows, Curtains, Blankets, Towels, Charity shop items or items not fit for re-use. 

The clothes have to be of good quality for reuse in Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe. The LauraLynn House will also receive an additional 10% from Bag2School. The LauraLynn House is the only Children’s Hospice in Ireland. 

 Their mission is “The LauraLynn House cares for children with life limiting conditions, and their families, by providing high quality transitional care, home support, respite, crisis and end-of-life care. Our services are available to children with high medical and nursing needs from birth to 18.”

Please try to fill as many bags as you can, don’t forget to ask grandparents, friends and neighbours to have a sort out too!

You can return clothes in any kind of bag. Bag2School will be collecting on 16/11/21. 

Please return your bag (or bags!) to us and help us have a really good collection! Many thanks indeed for helping us with this unique fundraising opportunity. 

Thank you!


We accept the following ‘good quality’ items for RE-USE:

  • Men’s, Ladies and Children’s clothing
  • Paired shoes (tied together or elastic band around)
  • Handbags
  • Hats
  • Bags
  • Scarves and ties
  • Belts
  • Soft toys

We DO NOT accept:

  • Duvets, blankets, bedding
  • Pillows and cushions
  • Charity shop items
  • Carpets, rugs and Mats (including bath, shower and toilet mats)
  • Soiled, painted, ripped or wet clothing
  • School uniforms with and without logo
  • Corporate clothing and workwear
  • Textile off cuts, yarns or threaded material