Herb Garden

Some of our 3rd and 4th class pupils have been having fun promoting healthy eating. This week, they took home herbs grown in their school garden. They have also been busy designing signs for their garden. Well done to Mr. Murphy and all of the children involved in this project. There's lots more to come, so watch this space!

School Lotto

Thank you to everyone who has been supporting our school lotto. Our current jackpot stands at €2375. Congratulations to our weekly €20 winner, Caroline Coyle (24/10/24) and to last week's winner Alan McDonnell (17/10/24). Please continue to support our fundraiser. If you're not in, you can't win!

Sacrament Dates

Children in 2nd class will receive the Sacrament of First Holy Communion on Saturday, May 24th 2025 at 1pm. 

Children in 6th class will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday, March 22nd 2025 at 11am.

School Hot Lunches

Our pupils receive daily hot lunches from The Lunch Bag. Please remember to send in their lunchbox every day so that children can bring home any leftovers and please ensure your child's name is visible on the lunchbox always. Your child still needs to bring a small snack for break time and a drink. If you have any queries regarding the lunches, please email info@thelunchbag.ie and they will be happy to help.

The Lunch Bag has recently teamed up with renowned psychologist, Dr. David Coleman. Please read the leaflet below for his expert guidance on fostering healthy eating habits in children.

Schools Cross Country

Well done to all of our fantastic runners from 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th class, who represented our school at the Schools Cross Country competition on Wednesday, 25th September in St. Brigid's GAA Grounds, Kiltoom. Over 1000 primary school children participated! Our runners in 3rd and 4th class ran the 1000m course, while the 5th and 6th class runners ran 1200m. Well done to everyone and a special congratulations to the 3rd and 4th class boys, who now progress to the Connaught school final. Photos from the event will be uploaded in the coming days.

In Loving Memory of Michael Morris

Our whole school community was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our dear friend Michael Morris on July 18th. Michael was our caretaker, who looked after our school with pride. Michael had a kind and cheerful word for everyone he met. He loved to chat to all the staff and children. He had a warm and infectious personality, and a great sense of humour. We have fond memories of Michael playing soccer with the children, or sharing a joke with them. Together with Patricia, our friend and retired Deputy Principal, they were the ‘dream team’ at school. They ensured that the school was maintained to the highest standard. 

Michael’s sense of fun and good nature will be greatly missed by everyone in St. Comán’s Wood. He was a true character who always left a smile on everyone’s face. 

To his beloved wife Patricia, cherished daughters Máire, Orna, Aisling, we extend our deepest sympathies. To Michael’s sisters Mary and Bríd, brothers Jerome and Noel, to Deirdre and all the Morris and Horan families, we offer our condolences to you all. 

In the words of Rev. Fr. Kevin Fallon in his homily at Michael’s funeral, we have lost a ‘legend’. Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

New Primary Mathematics Curriculum - Information for Parents

The aim of the new Primary Mathematics Curriculum is that children see maths as important and useful to their everyday lives.
It is essential that parents/guardians are made aware of the changes to the curriculum that have taken place to date and what will be happening over the years to come. In this regard the Department of Education, in collaboration with the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA), the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) and the Professional Development for Teachers (PDST), has developed a leaflet which is designed to introduce these changes and encourage parent/guardians to engage in the future consultations seeking feedback on the draft curriculum areas and subjects of the new curriculum.

The leaflet is presented in many languages. Please select one to read information about the new Primary Mathematics Curriculum.

ONLINE PAYMENTS NOW LIVE!

Dear Parents,

We have introduced a facility (Easy Payments Plus) to allow you to pay for music generation, swimming lessons, afterschool activities, school tours, etc securely online using your credit or debit card. We would encourage all our parents to avail of this facility.

Please click here for instructions on how to set up your Easy Payments Plus account. 

Click on the button below to begin setting up your Easy Payments Plus account. Once you click the link, select the item you are paying for from the drop down menu and click 'add to bill'.