Last Friday, we were delighted to enjoy a wonderful Sports Day in Bushy Park. After keeping a close eye on the weather forecast all week, we were especially grateful that the rain held off and allowed us to make the most of a fantastic day outdoors. The park was filled with energy, enthusiasm, and plenty of healthy competition as students …
It was a very exciting day on Tuesday the 19th of May as two representatives from the Green Schools Committee were invited to the Helix in DCU to collect the schools’ very first green flag for Litter and Waste. There was a ceremony with lots of other schools also collecting their green flags. We explored the booths and gathered some great future ideas from other schools for our school! It was a great day and we are looking forward to …
We are so proud of Alex Searson from Ms. O’Dell’s 2nd Class, who danced to perfection at the World Open Championship in Irish Dancing, finishing in a fantastic 5th place! This is a truly remarkable achievement, and a testament to Alex’s incredible dedication, hard work, and talent. We have no doubt there are many more successes to come! Comhghairdeas, Alex!
Remy from Ms. O’Dell’s 2nd Class had the most incredible experience at the Ireland vs Qatar international soccer match last Thursday. Remy was chosen as a mascot on the day, which meant he got to visit the Ireland players’ changing rooms and walk out onto the pitch alongside the squad. What an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience, we are all so delighted …
Another fantastic Heather Cup has come and gone, and what a great day it was! A huge congratulations to our winning team on a brilliant victory. Thank you to everyone who took part, supported from the sidelines, and helped make the week such a success. The atmosphere, effort, and school spirit on display made it a memorable event for all. …
We are delighted to unveil our new school mural, created in collaboration with professional artist Shane Ha as part of the BLAST Arts in Education Programme. The project provided a wonderful opportunity for our students to express their creativity and work alongside a talented artist to bring their ideas to life. We are especially grateful to our good friends in …
Wellbeing week rounded off in St. Pius with the boys recognising what makes us special and unique. Everyone has their own individual personality that makes them who they are – likes, dislikes, hobbies, and interests. In the words of Oscar Wilde – “Be yourself. Everyone else is taken!” Classes enjoyed participating in parachute games, bubbles, and an amazing wood turning …
Tuesday’s Wellbeing Week theme was ‘Positivity’. Being positive helps the boys to appreciate all the good things which we experience and be grateful for them – setbacks are only temporary! Instead of saying ‘I can’t’, in St. Pius we say ‘I’ll try!’ Today, 3rd-6th classes learned how to handle the challenge of circus skills, whilst JI-2nd had lots of fun …
Wellbeing Week kicked off this morning in St. Pius with the theme of ‘Friendship’. There was lots of discussion amongst the boys about what makes a good friend and how we can be a good friend to others. What better way to start Wellbeing Week than ‘clowning around’ practicing our circus skills and enjoying some Giant Games in the sun!
This week, our athletics team headed to Santry to compete in the Cumann na mBunscol Athletics Competition. It was a brilliant day out and a great experience for everyone involved. The boys and girls took part in a range of events including races, relays, long jump, and throwing events. Everyone gave it their all and represented the school brilliantly throughout …
