February 2023 - Stolafs

Month: February 2023

February 28, 2023

Green Schools Poster Competition

Green Schools and Irish Water are running a poster competition around the theme of "Local Water Actions for Global Change". To enter, give your poster to your class teacher post to the address on the poster. Best of luck, Green Schools Committee

February 23, 2023

Ash Wednesday

On Ash Wednesday out 3rd to 6th classes attended a ceremony in Balally celebrated by Fr. Jim and Fr. Dermot. Brendan and Vinny provided some beautiful music to make it a very special occasion. During the ceremony the children made a pledge to endeavor to do more to protect our environment.

February 23, 2023

GAA Blitz for 1st Class

1st class recently took part in a GAA blitz in Naomh Olaf. A great day was had by everyone!

February 22, 2023

Shrove Tuesday in 6th Class

Ms. Duffy's 6th class had great fun decorating and eating their pancakes on Tuesday!

February 21, 2023

Shrove Tuesday in the Infant Classes

All classes enjoyed celebrating Shrove Tuesday before the start of lent tomorrow. Check out the pictures of the kids enjoying their pancakes below! Ms. Murray's Junior Infants Ms. Brady's Senior Infants Ms. McGuinness' Senior Infants

February 15, 2023

St. Olaf's Soccer Team

St. Olaf's are delighted to be entering a soccer team into the FAI's Schools competition this year. We would like to thank Family Grass for sponsoring our fantastic jersey's from Balon Sports and St. Mary's F.C. in Sandyford for allowing us the use of their fantastic facilities. Please get out and support our team when […]

February 9, 2023

Peace Proms

Our school choir was singing at the Peace Proms on Saturday night in the RDS. It was an amazing night. Our choir was well rehearsed by Ms Brady.

February 2, 2023

Fair Trade Week

This week we are celebrating all things Fair Trade. Junior Infants were sorting Fair Trade Products, Senior Infants made Fair Trade lunchboxes and 4th class designed posters to encourage people to buy Fair Trade.

February 2, 2023

St. Brigid's Day

On Wednesday we celebrated St. Brigid's Day in St. Olaf's. The children learned about the lreland's patroness saint and many created some beautiful Brigid inspired artwork. Ms. Quinlan's Junior Infant's Ms. Brady's Senior Infant's Ms. O'Mahony's 2nd Class Ms. McGuinness' Senior Infants

February 1, 2023

Pen Pals

Ms. O'Mahony's 2nd class have been very busy writing letters to their Pen Pals in St. Pius X Girls National School. Check out these delighted students after they received their responses today! Well done everyone on their super work!

Ms. Leavy's Class

October 2, 2025

This week, Ms. Leavy’s 3rd Class went on a 2D Shape Hunt around the school grounds. The children used their Maths Eyes to spot shapes hidden in everyday places. They found triangles in roof edges and signs, circles in clocks and playground markings, and squares and rectangles in windows, doors, and tiles. The activity helped […]

Junior Boys and Girls

October 1, 2025

Both our boys and girls junior teams continued their good form this week picking up 2 wins. The boys team beat St. Laurence's at home while the girls team have now finished their season unbeaten by winning away to Scoil Mhuire Shankill. Well done all!

Senior Boys

September 26, 2025

Senior Boys Football Team Progress to Quarter Final! Congratulations to our Senior Boys Football Team who won their final group game against St. Pius, Terenure, securing a well-deserved place in the Division One Quarter Final. This is a particularly special achievement, as it marks the first time in many years that St. Olaf’s has competed […]

Mr. Kearns’ 3rd Class – Using Our Maths Eyes! 👀➗✖️

September 25, 2025

This week, 3rd Class in St. Olaf’s have been busy opening their Maths Eyes to spot 2D shapes all around our school environment. The children discovered that maths isn’t just in the classroom – it’s everywhere! With their sharp eyes, they found:🔺 Triangles in roof lines and signs⬛ Squares in windows and tiles⚪ Circles in […]

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