Dear parents, I hope that you and family are well and finding time to enjoy some good weather in the midst of work and other commitments. Many new ideas, online opportunities and new ways of working are presenting themselves to all of us at this time. It is an exciting time, yet a time to maintain calm and embrace the new ideas in ways that are meaningful and possible for each of our circumstances going forward. The Department of Education has asked that we remind everyone re the import...

Dear Children and Students of St Anne’s, I hope you are all keeping well. I am writing from the school building which is a very quiet place these days, without the normal hustle and bustle of school life. I certainly miss you all and look forward to seeing you again sometime soon. It is a strange time for everyone but a time that we can learn to do things differently and in new, exciting ways. So much of your learning goes on in school usually and I am very proud of the standards that y...

Despite the inclement weather lots has been happening in St Anne’s over the past month.   Parent teacher meetings for the infant classes were held at the start of the month. Thanks to all who attended the meetings. As always, please contact us if there is any matter you wish to discuss.   Sports teams: Congratulations to our senior soccer team who were narrowly beaten in the final of the Leixlip Soccer Blitz last week. A great performance by all! Our hurlers did well in ...

As we move from winter to spring 2020, we hope that the February days ahead bring good weather, growth and renewed energy for all.   January was an interesting month in St Anne’s.   Garden: As mentioned previously, lots of work has been going on in the garden around the school. Thanks to all parents who have helped out in this. It will be lovely to see the fruits of the work in spring and summer and I know there are plans in place for other work ...

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