Month: November 2025

November 28, 2025

Maths Quiz

Well done to our 6th class Maths Team who finished third in the annual Maths competition hosted by our neighbours St. Attracta's. The team was compiled of Zachary, Laina, Ethan and Dylan and continued the schools fantastic run of form in the competition with the school having finished in the top three in each of […]

November 25, 2025

3D Shapes in 3rd Class

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!

November 21, 2025

Brody's Rainbow Garden

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 […]

November 21, 2025

Shoe Box Appeal

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 […]

November 18, 2025

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

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, […]

November 17, 2025

No Smartphone voluntary code

The results are in! Please see below the percentages who have signed up to the No Smartphone Voluntary Code: JI - 66%SI - 63%1st class - 68%2nd class - 59%3rd class - 74%4th class - 54%5th class - 39%6th class - 61%

November 16, 2025

Science Week in 1st Class

Ms. Birrane’s, Ms. Brady’s, and Ms. Cooney’s First Classes had an amazing time during Science Week! We explored fun experiments and exciting STEM activities that helped us learn about the world around us. We tested ideas, made predictions, and discovered how science is part of everyday life. From building simple structures and exploring 3D shapes […]

November 11, 2025

The Student Council Gets Straight to Work!

After the mid-term break, our Student Council wasted no time getting back into action. They kicked things off with a wonderful post-Halloween initiative, gathering donations of leftover sweet treats which were then delivered to a local homeless charity. The organisation was delighted with the generous contribution, noting that many children will be smiling this week […]

November 11, 2025

Credit Union Art Competition

Well done to Raihan (1st Place) and Ciara (2nd Place) who won prizes in Capital Credit Union's Art Competition entitled " The Future is". Raihan's entry will proceed to the Dublin Competition. Well done to both!

November 11, 2025

Diwali in 3rd Class

Ms. Quinn's 3rd class learned about the meaning of Diwali and how people around the world come together to celebrate the Festival of Lights.

November 6, 2025

3rd Class Visit Dundrum Library to Meet Author Erika McGann

This Thursday, November 6th, the children in Mr. Kearns' 3rd Class took a special trip to Dundrum Library for an exciting author visit with Erika McGann. The class walked to the library, full of excitement and curiosity about meeting a real author in person. Erika McGann, known for her wonderful children’s books like The Clubhouse […]

November 4, 2025

No Smartphone Voluntary Code

Dear all, Please see attached the No Smartphone Voluntary Code which St Olaf’s Parents Association have introduced over the last few years. We are asking parents/guardians from Junior Infants up to and including 6th class to sign up to the code again this year. • this is a parent led initiative but has the full […]

Festive Reading Buddies- A special visit from 5th Class

December 18, 2025

This week, Mr. Duignan’s 5th Class joined Ms. Birrane’s 1st Class for a special Paired Reading session. The older pupils brought along wonderful Christmas stories to share, and the younger children were delighted! The 5th Class students showed great care and kindness while reading with their partners, creating a warm and festive atmosphere. The 1st […]

Christmas Jumper Day

December 16, 2025

A huge thank you to everyone who kindly supported our Christmas jumper fundraiser for St John’s Ward in Crumlin Children’s Hospital. An unbelievable €3061 was raised and already we have purchased Rookus Fire sticks for all the televisions on the ward, so children can access their favourite programmes while staying in hospital. Just Eat vouchers […]

Christmas Trees

December 16, 2025

Mr. Barrett's 5th Class and Ms. Roche's Junior Infants had great fun making wooden Christmas trees.

Assembly

December 12, 2025

School Assemblies This Week We had a wonderful week of assemblies across the school, full of celebration, performance, and positivity. On Tuesday, our 5th and 6th Classes gathered for their assembly. Each teacher presented two special awards to recognise pupils for a variety of achievements, including awesome attitude, hard work, and kindness towards others. A […]

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