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Céad Míle Fáilte to our website. We hope you find the content informative and interesting.The children and teachers of Edmondstown enjoy updating our website on a regular basis. The content here should give you a little insight into what goes on at our lovely school.
If you have any comments to make or suggestions for possible improvements, do not hesitate to get in touch through the “Contact” tab. Happy Surfing!
If you have any comments to make or suggestions for possible improvements, do not hesitate to get in touch through the “Contact” tab. Happy Surfing!
On Saturday, 24th May 2025, the children from 1st/2nd class celebrated their First Holy Communion in the church of Our Lady of Good Counsel. Sincere thanks to Fr. Hession for a beautiful ceremony, the children's class teacher Ms Eimear Fleming, Mr. Michael Behan our photographer and Ms Marie Therese Wallnutt with our lovely choir and all who helped to make the day so special. This is a giant step forward in the children's Faith Journey and we were privileged to share in it.
On 19th March 2025, We had great fun up in Frank Kelly Park for a GAA blitz day organised by Jay, our Wanderers GPO. Well done everyone!!
Applications for Junior Infants 2025
| Admissions Form for Junior Infants 2025 |
| Admissions Notice for 2025 Academic Year |
Congratulations to our wonderful winners of our Seachtain na Gaeilge competition organised by the Student Council - March 2025
World Book Dad 2025 was a great success. The children brought in their favourite book and dressed up as their favourite character.
Rugby lessons have now started courtesy of Leinster Rugby. The children love to see Karl coming every week and are learning great skills.
NOTIFICATON: The Board of Management of Edmondstown National School carried out its Annual Review of the Child Safeguarding Statement on 8th October 2024. This policy is available for review under the Policies tab.
Great to see the girls and boys football teams back up in Frank Kelly Park for the September 2024 Cumann na mBunscol games Well done everyone! Thanks to Mr. Cooney and Ms Browne for great coaching!
Once again, Edmondstown National School has been awarded a Curious Minds award. Congratulations everyone on our seventh SFI award - six golds and a coveted platinum!
ENROLMENT OF JUNIOR INFANTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2025
| Admissions Form Junior Infants 2025 |
| Admissions Notice for 2025 Academic Year |
A little lamb came to visit us during Seachtain na Gaeilge '24
3rd - 6th Class boys and girls are currently participating in Cumann na mBunscol GAA football. Well done on a great win on 21/09/23. Sincere thanks to Mr. Cooney & Ms Browne for facilitating training and matches. Well done everyone!
Congratulations to the Class of 2023 on their Graduation on Tuesday, 27th June. We had a wonderful evening. We will miss this class so much! Lots more photos to follow shortly, courtesy of Mick Behan.
NEWS FLASH: KIDS INC AFTER SCHOOL CHILD MINDING SERVICE WILL ONCE AGAIN BEGIN OPERATING IN EDMONDSTOWN SCHOOL FROM SEPTEMBER 2023. SEE HERE FOR MORE DETAILS.
Congratulations to the boys and girls in 1st and 2nd who made their First Holy Communion on 20th May 2023. See more photos under our Ethos tab here.
NEWS FLASH: Edmondstown National School has been awarded the REGIONAL primary school award for Global Citizenship, Litter and Waste. Wow - an incredible achievement for our little school. May 2023. Click here for more photos.
Sincere thanks to Minister Catherine Martin and Mr. Francis Duffy, T.D. for facilitating a visit to Dáil Eireann for our 5th & 6th Class. They really enjoyed their visit and listening to the Dáil debate a motion of no-confidence.
Congratulations to the Girls who were runners up in the recent FAI Primary 5s. They will go forward to the Regional finals in May. Well done to the boys who fought valiantly!
SPRING HAS SPRUNG!!!
This February, our Green School Committee enjoyed a very informative and "hands on" visit to the Dublin mountains facilitated by Coillte. They planted lots of native trees near Cruagh Woods as part of the Dublin Mountains Makeover.
The Cumann na mBunscol GAA games kicked off last Thursday, 10th February. Don't the boys look great? Next up it's the turn of the girls!
Love was in the air on St. Valentines Day. Lots of gorgeous artwork all around the school - well done everyone!
| Notification of Annual Review of Child Safeguarding Statement 2022 |
All classes celebrated Safer Internet Day on 8th February.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas..........
Annual Admissions Notice for school year 2022/2023
| ADMISSIONS NOTICE 2022 |
NEWS FLASH: We have just been awarded our Renewal Active Flag - Congratulations to one and all! Minister for Tourism, Culture, Art, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media - Ms Catherine Martin, will raise our flag on 25th June. We have also been awarded our SIXTH Green Flag. This one is for Global Citizenship - Biodiversity & Foodwaste. What a fantastic achievement!
NOTIFICATON: The Board of Management of Edmondstown National School carried out its Annual Review of the Child Safeguarding Statement, Risk Assessment and Anti-Bullying Policy on 17th June 2021. These policies are available for review under the Policies tab.
Junior Infants had great fun on their recent "Bug Hunt". Check out some lovely photos on their class page JUNIOR/SENIOR INFANTS 2020/2021
HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!
We celebrated World Book Day on 4th March 2021 - We never tire of the adventures books bring us on!
WONDERFUL NEWS - JUNIOR INFANTS TO SECOND CLASS WILL RETURN TO SCHOOL ON MONDAY, 1ST MARCH. WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU ALL! 3RD - 6TH RETURN ON 15TH MARCH - WE WILL BE WAITING FOR YOU!
HAPPY CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 2021 EVERYBODY!
We had lovely Junior and Senior Zoom Assemblies on Monday 25th January to celebrate the start of Catholic Schools' Week. Thank you to Fr. Lyng for his special blessing and to all those children who read so beautifully. We are looking forward to posting all the lovely artwork and poems and prayers for our Grandparents on our Ethos page.
Check out our STEAM challenge by clicking the link below. More details on SeeSaw. Check out the great photos here and under our "Stem Showcase" menu.
| steam_challenge_poster.pdf |
The school will remain closed until 28th February 2021 as per Department of Education instructions. The remote teaching and learning adventure will resume! We will use SeeSaw and Zoom as our communication platform.
We are delighted that Christmas plays went ahead as normal and were videoed by Mick Behan. You will be sent the link via email. No need to worry about a front seat view this year!
1st October 2020 - National Tree Day
Check out lots more photos under our Green Schools' Tab here.
Principal's Letter to Parents : 16th September 2020
| Principal's Letter to Parents : 16th September 2020 |
| SeeSaw Instructions & Web Link |
Please consult our Covid 19 Policy Statement, Risk Assessment, Response Plan and Logistics plan here.
Please fill out the Pupil Information Form ASAP and return to the school email at [email protected] This will allow us to contact you in case of emergency.
| Pupil Information Form 2020 |
The Board of Management hereby notifies the school community that the annual review of the Child Safeguarding Statement and also the annual review of the Anti-bullying policy have recently taken place following consultations with all stakeholders. June 2020
Sports Day 19th June 2020 - Check out the activities here.
School closures have been extended until the new academic year. Check out our Emergency Closure Resources under the tab above. Have a listen to Story Time or take time out for an Ethos Moment. God bless one and all and keep safe and keep smiling!
Lá le Pádraig faoi mhaise daoibh
CONFIRMATION CEREMONY 11AM 29/2/2020
We wish all the boys and girls in 5th and 6th class a spirit-filled day! Well done one and all for all the preparation, especially Mr. Dunne the class teacher. Check out the beautiful photographs taken by Mick and Claire Behan here.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' WEEK 2020
LIVING IN HARMONY WITH GOD'S CREATION
Edmondstown celebrates Catholic Schools' Week from 27th January 2020. The children will sing at the Laudate Festival on Wednesday 29th - all welcome! We invite all our Grandparents to school on Friday 31st. Your role in passing on the faith is a great source of joy and celebration.
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2020
A little visitor arrived to wish us a Happy New Year. Kevin, our caretaker was on hand to capture the moment.
Space Week comes to Edmondstown : 7th - 11th October 2019
Check out "The Big Dig" which took place on Wednesday 2nd October 2019 in our school garden - see under events tab here.
Girls Football team sporting the new school jerseys during the quarter final of Cumann na mBunscol on Wednesday 2nd October 2019. Check out more photos and updates here.
"WRITE A BOOK" WINNERS
Congratulations to our "Write a Book" winners this April 2019 and to all the children from 1st class - 6th class who participated in the competition. Well done one and all!
G.A.A
Edmondstown camogie team enjoyed a great win for their first match of the season!
The Board of Management hereby notifies all parents that it conducted its annual review of the Child Safeguarding Statement and Anti Bullying Policy on 20th March 2019. These are available to download here.
Young Entrepreneurs in 3rd & 4th Class made enough money to purchase a Giant Connect 4. Thank you boys and girls and well done!
Edmondstown has been shortlisted for the
Irish Wildlife Trust Awards!
Cumann na mBunscol
The boys and girls from 3rd - 6th class are participating in the Cumann na mBunscol G.A.A football competition. Have a look at our G.A.A page here for more details.
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After School Care in Edmondstown
We are delighted that KIDS INC after school care is up and running onsite in Edmondstown School. Contact Kids inc on 01 6215790 for more details. After school care will be available from 1.30pm - 6.30pm Monday to Friday and during school holidays.
Edmondstown N.S. has been awarded the Scoilnet "Star Site" award!
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