School Calendar 2023/24
Tuesday 29th August 2023 First day of school
Holiday dates for all classes
October 30th to Nov 3rd inclusive - Closed
Winter Break - School will close @ 11.15am on Friday 22nd December 2023 and will re-open on Monday 8th January 2024.
February 5th - Closed
February 12th to 16th inclusive - Closed
March 8th - Closed
March 18th - Closed
Spring Break - School will close @ 11.15am on Friday 22nd March 2024 and will re-open on Monday 8th April 2024*
May 3rd to 7th inclusive - Closed
May 27th - Closed
May 31st to June 3rd inclusive - Closed
June 7th - Closed
Summer Holidays - school will close @ 11.15am on Friday June 28th 2024 until late August 2024
There may be other closures due to unforeseen circumstances. We will endeavour to provide you with as much notice as possible of these closures. In the case of emergency closures, parents and guardians will be informed via text. If the school needs to close due to dangerous weather conditions, it is possible that the holiday list will be amended.
*If changes are required as part of contingency arrangements to make up for time lost due to unforeseen school closures, we may reduce the length of the spring break by remaining open up to and including Wednesday 27th March 2024.
Holiday dates for all classes
October 30th to Nov 3rd inclusive - Closed
Winter Break - School will close @ 11.15am on Friday 22nd December 2023 and will re-open on Monday 8th January 2024.
February 5th - Closed
February 12th to 16th inclusive - Closed
March 8th - Closed
March 18th - Closed
Spring Break - School will close @ 11.15am on Friday 22nd March 2024 and will re-open on Monday 8th April 2024*
May 3rd to 7th inclusive - Closed
May 27th - Closed
May 31st to June 3rd inclusive - Closed
June 7th - Closed
Summer Holidays - school will close @ 11.15am on Friday June 28th 2024 until late August 2024
There may be other closures due to unforeseen circumstances. We will endeavour to provide you with as much notice as possible of these closures. In the case of emergency closures, parents and guardians will be informed via text. If the school needs to close due to dangerous weather conditions, it is possible that the holiday list will be amended.
*If changes are required as part of contingency arrangements to make up for time lost due to unforeseen school closures, we may reduce the length of the spring break by remaining open up to and including Wednesday 27th March 2024.
School Events
What's happening in our school this year?
Below is a listing of some of the events and activities that will be taking place during the school year. You may like to take some of them into account when planning your year ahead.
We have included as much detail as we can here. More detail in relation to most activities will also be shared in a community newsletter (email) closer to the time.
Activities with an asterisk(*) are organised by the Parents Association.
We have included as much detail as we can here. More detail in relation to most activities will also be shared in a community newsletter (email) closer to the time.
Activities with an asterisk(*) are organised by the Parents Association.
Date |
Event |
Thurs 21st Sept 2023 |
Parents Evening |
Fri 6th Oct 2023 |
JI Parents Coffee Morning in the PE Hall* |
Tues 24th Oct 2023 |
Junior Infant photos in PE Hall |
Thurs 26th Oct 2023 |
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Mon 30th Oct - Fri 3rd Nov 2023 |
SCHOOL CLOSED |
Fri 17th Nov 2023 |
PA Coffee morning* (provisional - check emails closer to the time for confirmation) |
Fri 1st - Tues 5th Dec 2023 |
Scholastic Book Fair* |
Fri 15th Dec 2023 |
PA Coffee morning* (provisional - check emails closer to the time for confirmation) |
Fri 22nd Dec 2023 |
School closed @ 11.15a.m. |
Mon 25th Dec - Fri 5th Jan 2024 |
SCHOOL CLOSED |
Fri 12th Jan 2024 |
PA Coffee morning* (provisional - check emails closer to the time for confirmation) |
Tues 23rd Jan 2024 |
Information evening for parents of prospective Junior Infants 24/25 |
Fri 26th Jan 2024 |
PA Coffee morning* (provisional - check emails closer to the time for confirmation) |
Mon-Wed 30th, 31st Jan & 1st Feb 2024 |
Parent Teacher Meetings |
Mon 5th Feb 2024 |
SCHOOL CLOSED |
Thurs 8th Feb 2024 |
Cake Sale* |
Mon 19th - Fri 23rd Feb 2024 |
Mother Tongue Week* |
Wed 21st Feb 2024 |
Weekly swimming lessons start for 2nd, 4th and 5th classes - 6 lessons in total |
Thurs 22nd Feb 2024 |
Weekly swimming lessons start for 1st and 3rd classes - 6 lessons in total |
Tue 27th Feb 2024 |
Art Day |
Fri 1st Mar 2024 |
PA Coffee morning* (provisional - check emails closer to the time for confirmation) |
Fri 22nd Mar 2024 |
School closes @ 11.15a.m. |
Mon 25th Mar - Fri 5th Apr 2024 |
SCHOOL CLOSED |
Fri 12th Apr 2024 |
PA Coffee morning* (provisional - check emails closer to the time for confirmation) |
Rescheduled to 25th Jun 2024 |
RESCHEDULED Rainbow Colour Run RESCHEDULED |
Fri 26th Apr 2024 |
PA Coffee morning* (provisional - check emails closer to the time for confirmation) |
Fri 3rd May 2024 |
SCHOOL CLOSED |
Mon 6th - Tue 7th May 2024 |
SCHOOL CLOSED |
Fri 17th May 2024 |
Water Fight Day |
Fri 17th May 2024 |
PA Coffee morning* (provisional - check emails closer to the time for confirmation) |
Tues 28th May 2024 |
Junior Infants 2024-2025 Visits |
Thur 30th May 2024 |
Junior Infants 2024-2025 Visits |
Fri 31st May 2024 |
SCHOOL CLOSED |
May/June |
School tours - all classes |
Mon 3rd Jun 2024 |
SCHOOL CLOSED |
Fri 14th Jun 2024 |
PA Coffee morning* (provisional - check emails closer to the time for confirmation) |
Tue 18th Jun 2024 |
Junior Classes Sports Day - weather dependent |
Thur 20th Jun 2024 |
Senior Classes Sports Day - weather dependent |
Fri 21st Jun 2024 |
Ice-cream van visits the school* |
Tue 25th Jun 2024 |
Rainbow Colour Run |
Wed 26th Jun 2024 |
6th Class Graduation |
Fri 28th Jun 2024 |
School closed @ 11.15a.m. |
Sun 1st September 2024 |
School expenses for school year 24/25 due for payment |
Schoolwide Expectations - our focus throughout the year
Each month we particularly focus on one aspect of how to be respectful and courteous within our school community. We learn about these expectations in class and they are referred to at school assemblies.
