5th Class had a fantastic time taking part in Sports Day activities this week. Although the weather meant we had to move between outdoor and indoor activities, the fun never stopped! Students enjoyed basketball games, exciting obstacle courses, dance activities, and a variety of indoor challenges that tested teamwork, coordination, and determination. Everyone showed great enthusiasm, [...]
A huge well done to the 28 students who proudly represented our school at the Athletics Competition in Morton Stadium, Santry. Our athletes competed across a wide range of events including sprints, relays, the 600m race, long jump, high jump, and shot put, showing fantastic determination, teamwork, and sportsmanship throughout the day. We are especially delighted [...]
The Athletics Team have been busy competing in competitions over the last week. The Cross Country Finals took place last week. This was the final event of 4 events that have taken place over the last few months. St. Marys were very competitive on the day with some children taking 1st and 2nd place in there [...]
This year’s Sports Day was held on Tuesday the 7th of May. Bright sunshine greeted the boys and girls of St Marys as the day kicked off with the short distance sprints for all class groups from 1st – 6th. Meanwhile the Junior and Senior Infants had a plethora of exciting stations prepared for them to [...]
On Wednesday the 21st February we had the first race of the Annual Primary Schools Cross Country Finals. This event has been running since 2010 and St. Mary’s are very excited to be taking part again this year.This event is for children from 3rd -6th class. Each class group must run challenging distances, 3rd class run [...]
Athletics training resumes this week. The coaches will be picking the Cross Country and Santry teams soon so all boys and girls are encouraged to attend training every Thursday. Cross country competitions will start on Wednesday 3rd February and they will be held once a month until the big Finals in May! Hopefully St Mary's NS [...]
5th and 6th Class pupils will get the chance to go to swimming this term. Permission slips must be brought back by Friday 15th Jan. Lessons will be on Thursday mornings and will start on Thursday 21st January.
We ahd a very special visitor last Thursday. Sam Maguire came to the school. Peter Elliot and Dublin football star James Mc Carthy brought the much sought after cup to the school. We were delighted to welcome them into the hall and even sang a few Dublin songs for them.
Junior and Senior Infant boys and girls have been taking part in golf lessons for the past few weeks. They're having great fun! Who knows...the next Tiger Woods could be among the participants!!!
4th, 5th & 6th Classes have been taking part in Tag Rugby sessions for the past few weeks. Damien from Leinster Rugby has visited the school every Tuesday to teach the children the skills needed for Tag Rugby. They're having a great time. Any children who want to join a rugby team are encouraged to contact [...]