November 2024 - Stolafs

Month: November 2024

November 28, 2024

Maths Quiz

A big well done to our school Maths team who competed in a Maths quiz recently in St. Attracta's. The lads were in 4th place after 3 rounds and performed extremely well in the closing rounds to finish in 2nd place, just 0.5 points behind the winners. 21 schools from around South Dublin competed. Maith […]

November 27, 2024

Windmills in 5th Class

Our 5th Classes have been learning about where our energy comes from recently and made their own wind mills.

November 26, 2024

Mini Scientist

Our 4th, 5th and 6th Classes took part in the Intel Mini Scientist recently. A huge effort was put in by all students involved and this was clear from the high calibre of projects on display. There was one winner from each class and an overall winner from the school who will go on to […]

November 22, 2024

Bizzy breaks

2nd class really enjoyed their 'bizzy breaks' led by the wonderful active committee members

November 22, 2024

The science of sound!

Ms. Quinn's class enjoyed learning about sound this week. Here they are carrying out their jumping rice experiment!

November 22, 2024

Junior Achievement

2nd class had a great time learning about the different types of jobs in our communities as part of the Junior Achievement Initative

November 22, 2024

Irish Dancing Champion!

Well done to Conall in Ms. Quinn's 2nd class who won 3 Leinster Championship medals in Irish dancing yesterday. Amazing Conall!!

November 20, 2024

Team Hope Shoebox Appeal

A big thank you to everyone who brought in shoeboxes for our annual Team Hope Shoebox Appeal. This year we had 163 boxes. A big thank thank you also to everyone who donated online which you can still do here.

November 13, 2024

Bread Making in Ms. Conlon's

Ms. Conlon's class were learning about where their bread comes from and made their own bread. The bread turned out to be delicious and the class really enjoyed it!

November 12, 2024

Visit from Neale Richmond

We were delighted to have local TD and Minister for State Neale Richmond visit St. Olaf’s N.S. today and give so freely of his time in speaking with the pupils of our school and the Senior Leadership and Management team. With only 17 days to go until the General Election, he received plenty of questions […]

November 12, 2024

Ms. Leavy's CLass Making Bread!

We were learning about "who makes our bread?" in geography this week so we decided to make bread today. It was very successful! Ms. Leavy's Class

November 8, 2024

3rd and 4th Class GAA

We had two challenge games with our local rivals Divine Word on Wednesday in Naomh Olaf. Both schools had a 3rd class team and a 4th class teams. Both games were very enjoyable and well competed. All the boys were excellently behaved and played some lovely football. Great signs for future school teams!

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Easter Newsletter

March 27, 2026

Hi all Please see this terms newsletter through this link. Have a wonderful Easter, St. Olaf's

Odd Socks Day

March 23, 2026

Last Friday, our school community came together to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day in the most joyful and colourful way. The sight of bright, mismatched odd socks throughout the school brought smiles to everyone’s faces and sparked wonderful conversations about inclusion, kindness, and celebrating what makes each of us unique. It was heartwarming to see […]

Balance Bikes

March 23, 2026

Thank you to DunLaoighaire Rathdown Sports Partnership for a delivery of 10 balance bikes and helmets. These bikes will be used by the smaller children in the school during PE and break times. Our school Active Team from 5th & 6th have been great bike buddies to our little pedal pals.

Visit from Athlone Town

March 18, 2026

Last Friday we had some VIP guests to St. Olaf's. We were delighted to welcome Courtney Maguire and Melissa O' Kane, from Ireland's best women's soccer team, Athlone Town, and their manager, John Sullivan. Athlone are currently Premier league champions, Cup champions, President's Cup champions and are playing in this season's Champion's League. They had […]

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