February 2024 - Stolafs

Month: February 2024

February 28, 2024

5th and 6th Class Assembly

On Wednesday our assemblies recommenced. Well done to all the kids and in particular the award winners on their hard work in recent months. Attendance Awards Class awards

February 26, 2024

Our Well-Being committee have been busy organising a lovely, mindful week for staff and children here in St.Olaf's NS. The children will have the opportunity to practice yoga and meditation throughout the week with a 'pyjama day' fundraiser taking place for Pieta on Friday. We are all really looking forward to the week ahead!

February 26, 2024

3rd Class projects

Mr. Kearns' class have been hard at work using the "Book Creator" app on the ipads for their projects lately. Check out the healthy eating menus/recipes they made here. Below are images of them presenting their recent county projects.

February 23, 2024

Girls Soccer

Our new girls soccer team are hard at work training for their inaugural season. Many thanks to St. Mary's F.C. for the use of Balally Hill and to Anthony and Jessica Kelly for their sponsorship of a new set of jerseys for the team.

February 22, 2024

Cricket

A coach from Cricket Leinster has been in school lately giving all students from 1st to 6th class a lesson on the game.

February 22, 2024

Microsoft Visit

A big thank you to Islam from Microsoft who visited Mr. Kearns and Ms. Geraghty's class recently. The kids got to try out coding their own game and really enjoyed it.

February 14, 2024

Pancake Tuesday Junior Infants - 2nd Class

Ms Conney's Ms. Roche's Ms. Brady's Ms. Murray's Ms. O'Sullivan's

February 14, 2024

Pancake Tuesday 3rd Class - 6th Class

Mr. O'Loinsigh's Ms. Geraghty's Ms. Duffy's

February 9, 2024

Peace Proms

On Saturday night our wonderful choir took place in the annual "Peace Proms" in the RDS. A fantastic night was had by all. Well done to all the kids, Ms. Brady and Ms. Campbell for all their hard-work in preparation for this.

February 7, 2024

Grandparents' Day 3rd - 6th Class

3rd Class 4th Class 5th Class 6th Class

February 7, 2024

Grandparents' Day Junior Infants - 2nd Class

Introduction and Junior Infant Classes Senior Infants 1st Class 2nd Class

February 2, 2024

Garda Band

On Friday we were lucky to welcome the Garda Band to the school for the first time. They played many great hits like "Happy" and "Dance Monkey" but the children really enjoyed "Ireland's Call" and "Amhrán na bhFiann" ahead of the big game tonight.

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3D Shapes in 3rd Class

November 25, 2025

Ms. Leavy and Mr. Kearns' class were busy last week learning all about 3D shapes. On Friday they constructed their own using marshmallows and cocktails sticks!

Brody's Rainbow Garden

November 21, 2025

On Wednesday, we gathered as a school community to officially dedicate our new astro area as “Brody’s Rainbow Garden” in loving remembrance of our dear student and friend, Brody McMahon. A heartfelt thank-you to Brody’s family, who attended the ceremony and unveiled the plaque that will forever mark this special space. We are also grateful […]

Shoe Box Appeal

November 21, 2025

We are delighted to share that St. Olaf’s School has donated an incredible 242 shoeboxes to the Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal this year. Each box represents kindness, generosity, and the true spirit of giving within our school community. A big thank you to Karen for her wonderful organisation and hard work in coordinating the […]

Intel Mini Scientist 2025 – A Fantastic Day of Innovation and Learning!

November 18, 2025

Our school recently hosted our annual Intel Mini Scientist showcase, and what an inspiring day it was! Pupils from 4th, 5th, and 6th class took part, presenting an incredible range of projects that highlighted creativity, curiosity, and impressive scientific thinking. The standard of work this year was outstanding. Students explored exciting ideas, carried out experiments, […]