The school choir have been extra busy this year bringing lovely Christmas Carols all over Dublin! The choir have performed in various places but most notably raising money for the school in Marks and Spencers in Dundrum Shopping Centre as well as the Black Santa Charity Fundraiser outside St. Anne’s Church on Dawson Street. Well done to the choir who can now take a
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On Wednesday the 14th of December, Ms. Mahon and Ms. Ryan’s 1st Classes took to the stage under the directorship of Mrs. Barrer to perform the Nativity Play. The boys and girls put on an absolutely fantastic show and they all looked lovely in their costumes. They were also joined by the school choir and children playing percussion instruments who all sounded fantastic!
On the 28th of October a Maths Quiz was organised for 3rd to 6th Class for Maths Week. The boys and girls really enjoyed themselves and there was lots of prizes given out to the winners! Thanks to Ms. Kealy and Ms. Waters for organising it.
On the morning of October the 28th the boys and girls were joined by parents and family for our Halloween Assembly. Pupils of the Term certificates were awarded as well as attendance awards for the students that haven’t missed a day since September. The costumes were absolutely fantastic!
The boys and girls of St. James’s Primary School are very grateful to the Haven Pharmacy on James’s Street. The pharmacy has kindly donated brand new First Aid Kits to the school as well as a new set of gumshields for our football teams. Many thanks to Haven Pharmacy!
On the 10th of October 2016, boys and girls from 5th and 6th Class took part in a world record attempt for the most amount of people doing mindfulness together at the same time. They had to be at the school gate for 6.30 a.m!! This was televised by TV3 and they were joined by people attempting the same record in Cork and Galway.
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Our fantastic 1916 Easter Rising display is on view in the main lobby of the Civic Offices, Dublin City Council on Wood Quay. Take a stroll around the various class projects from the G.P.O. to Joseph Mary Plunkett, St. James’s Church & chalice, Grace Gifford, Kilmainham Jail, Eamon Ceannt, Sean Heuston, childhood toys to our very own proclamation 100 years on.
We have read the Hungry Caterpillar whilst learning about the life cycle of the butterfly. We even have our own caterpillars which are now in cocoons. We can’t wait for them to become butterflies very soon!!
