September 2022 - Stolafs

Month: September 2022

September 28, 2022

Junior Football

The Junior footballers continued their winning start to the season with a win over St. Aidan's SNS from Tallaght on Monday afternoon. This time it was the turn of Ms. Conlon's 4th class to join the fifth class in representing the school. There were some great debuts all over the pitch with the boys playing […]

September 27, 2022

4th Class Nature Trail

Ms. Conlon's 4th class recently went on a nature trail around the school investigating natural and man made materials. They found lots of great examples and loved the opportunity to learn outdoors!

September 23, 2022

School Football Update

St. Olafs had a very successful week in the Cumann na mBunscol. The Juniors played away to St Maelruain's in Old Bawn on Tuesday and got their season underway with a win. The team which was made up of both 5th and 4th class played some excellent attacking football and showed great signs for future. […]

September 22, 2022

Science experiment

Science Experiment: What is soil made of? Second class explored what soil is made of this week as we carried out an experiment in groups. We needed a soil sample, a jar and water. We half-filled a jar with soil and added enough water to nearly fill the jar. We left it to settle for […]

September 22, 2022

Creative Castles

Second classes are busy learning about castles. They have been tasked with designing and creating their own castle. Mylie, from Ms. Cooney's 2nd class, has created an AMAZING castle from recycled materials. Check out Mylie's impressive castle below! Super work Mylie!!

September 20, 2022

International Dot Day

International Dot Day is a celebration of creativity. Second class were inspired by the book "The Dot" by Peter H. Reynolds which explores perseverance, growth mindset, self-esteem and creativity. Check out how Ms. O'Mahony's 2nd class "made their mark" with their beautiful dot artwork.

September 14, 2022

Meditation with Fr. Laurence Freeman

On Tuesday 4th, 5th and 6th class were very fortunate to get the opportunity to meditate with Fr. Laurence Freeman, the Director of The World Community for Christian Meditation. Fr. Laurence talked with classes about how beneficial meditation can be and how they can use it to help them deal with their own stresses and […]

September 14, 2022

Roald Dahl Day

There was great fun in St. Olaf's on Tuesday September 13th when we celebrated Roald Dahl day. Roald Dahl's stories are enjoyed by all classes and the kids enjoyed getting the chance to read stories and do activities based on his work. Some classes dressed up for the day and there were some wonderful costumes […]

September 7, 2022

Cumann na mBunscol Returns

Gaelic football returns to St. Olaf's next week. Training for all teams is on Monday after school in Naomh Olaf GAA club. Teams will be escorted to the pitches by teachers but will need to be collected form the GAA club at 15:30 sharp. Junior Boys games will take place on Tuesday's (unclear yet if […]

September 5, 2022

Minibeast hunting with 2nd class

The 2nd classes had great fun today on a minibeasts hunt around the school. Bee sure to check out their pictures!

September 5, 2022

New Junior Infants

Our Juniors have settled in really well! They are enjoying making new friends and having lots of playtime!

Ms. Geraghty's Class trip to The National Museum

October 10, 2024

Last week Ms. Geraghty's fourth class had a trip into town to visit The National Museum on Kildare St.. A great day was had by all!

Well-being matters

October 9, 2024

This week, our 5th class students helped their younger peers reflect on, and discuss their views on well-being in school. We used ipads to answer a survey.

Junior Football

October 9, 2024

Our junior teams both finished their gaelic football season this week. Our boys had a good win away to Star of the Sea while our girls team received a walkover from Scoil San Treasa. Well done to all the boys and girls who togged out for the teams this year.

Coding

October 8, 2024

Ten of our 5th Class students have been chosen as Microsoft Dreamspace Ambassadors. They will be partaking in live coding sessions with Microsoft in Leopardstown and then teaching what they have learned to their peers in the school. This week they were looking at "Microbits". We're looking forward to seeing what classes can do with […]

Month: September 2022

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