Category: News

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!

November 7, 2024

Say Yes to Languages

Mr. Kearns and Mr. Duignan’s fifth classes have started learning Spanish as part of the Say Yes to Language programme funded by the Department of Education. Pupils will take part in games and activities making comparisons with all the languages and culture they encounter every day. The programme will also focus on learning some basic […]

October 31, 2024

Halloween in Junior & Senior Infants

Our Junior and Senior Infants had a great time on our dress up day and trick or treat walk in the school!

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Art in Ms. Hogan's Class

September 21, 2026

Ms Hogan's 3rd class have enjoyed learning about homes. They showed great creativity and imagination while designing and constructing their impressive 3-D rooms.

Visit from author Paddy Donnelly

September 18, 2026

We were delighted to welcome author and illustrator Paddy Donnelly to St. Olaf’s N.S. for a fantastic day of storytelling, drawing and fun! All photos available here! Paddy spent the day with our pupils, delivering two brilliant one-hour sessions. Our 3rd and 4th classes enjoyed the first session, followed by 1st and 2nd classes. The […]

GAA Update

September 18, 2026

Our boys team got their season underway with a good win against local rivals Divine Word in Hermitage on Thursday evening. Our girls team had their second game Wednesday but unfortunately lost out after a very tight game against Scoil Lorcáin. Our junior teams get their campaigns underway next week.