St. Laurence O'Toole's G.N.S.

Our Girls on RTE Radio One's Morning Ireland

2010-12-24T07:31:00.000-08:00

Well done to our brilliant girls on the Radio this morning. Listen here: http://www.rte.ie/news/morningireland/player.html?20101224,2877157,2877157,flash,257

Watch out for them on the SixOne News today!

Happy Christmas everyone!

2010-12-17T01:31:00.000-08:00

Christmas News

Christmas Concerts:
The Girls’ School Senior Classes Christmas Show ‘Nativity Rock’ will take place on Tuesday, December 21st in the National College of Ireland at 3.30pm.

All girls from 1st to 6th Class are taking part and we would ask you to note the following:
· We would ask all parents to be on time.
· Younger children and buggies are not permitted.
· A raffle will take place on the night.
· Children can be collected directly after the show.

Congratulations to the girls from the infant classes who performed so brilliantly in their play last Wednesday. Many thanks to Ms O’Hehir, Ms Delahunty and Ms Doohan for all their hard work and preparations.

School Closing:
The Girls school will close on Thursday the 23rd of December at 12noon for the Christmas break and will re-open on Monday the 10th of December.

School Gifts for Teachers:
Our school understands that children and parents often wish to show their appreciation to a class teacher for their hard work during the year. However in these harsh economic times, we understand that families are under extreme financial stress at the moment.

We would therefore like to state that gifts for teachers are not necessary, and that parents should not feel in any way under obligation to buy a gift for a teacher.

Mind Your Head:
Please be sure to take the opportunity over the Christmas period to check your child’s hair and to treat any problems that you may detect.
It is extremely important that your child’s hair is checked and treated regularly.

And Finally………Happy Christmas!!
All the staff and students of St Laurence O’Toole’s Girls’ School would like to wish you and all your family a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year.

TUES DEC 7TH - SNOW AND MULTI-CULTURAL WEEK

2010-12-07T01:23:00.000-08:00

Parents,

Please be advised that there is school today (Tuesday December 7th) as usual.

Also the Multi-Cultural Week events panned for last Thursday / Friday have been re-arranged for this Thursday and Friday. (Dec 9th & 10th)

Kind Regards

Aodhán

School Returns today 6/12/10

2010-12-06T05:35:00.000-08:00

Dear Parent,

School returns today December 6th, 2010.

If there are any changes, information will be sent via textaparent or else posted on the school door.

If you do not receive text alerts from the textaparent service, please email your name and mobile number to girls@larriers.ie.

Kind Regards

Aodhán

2010-10-05T01:40:00.000-07:00

Events for this Week, October 4th - 8th:

Wednesday October 6th
Infants trip to Botanic Gardens
Girls will need a coat and will return by 1.30pm

Girls Gaelic Football Match
v Mother of Divine Grace at 1.00pm in Ballygall.

Thursday October 7th
Student’s Council Cake Sale
Starts at 10am in 6th Class room

6th Class trip to Gaiety Theatre
Girls going to see Sean O’Casey’s ‘The Silver Tassie’ and will return at approximately 5.00pm

Friday October 8th
Women’s Centre Jumble Sale
10am in Sheriff Club - Student Council will have a stall on the day.

WOW - WHAT A BUSY SCHOOL!!!

2010-09-20T02:47:00.000-07:00

WOW - WHAT A BUSY SCHOOL!!!

Monday Sept 20th
French Lessons
Visit from Marino College for 5th / 6th Class
First Meeting of New Student Council
Power Hour for Infants and 5th/6th Class

Tuesday Sept 21st
Visit from Dr Ann Matthews for 6th Class
(Past Pupil and Author of 'Renegades')
Magic of Music starts Tues Sept 28th
P.E. with DDDA

Wednesday Sept 22nd
Treasury Holdings Visiting School
GAA Coaching
Tennis Lessons
6th Class attending 'The Plough and the Stars' in the Abbey

Thursday Sept 23rd
First GAA Match of the Season v St Brigid's, Killester

Friday Sept 24th
French Lessons
Visit of Dublin Ladies GAA Team to the school
Golden Time

Sunday Sept 26th
Claudine Arkins playing at Half-Time in All-Ireland Ladies Football Final

BACK TO SCHOOL!!!

2010-08-26T05:05:00.000-07:00

Reminder to Parents:

School re-opens next Tuesday the 31st of August at 8.50am!!!

Welcome Back Girlies!!!!!

2010-06-09T03:36:00.000-07:00

9th June 2010
LARRIERS GIRLS NEWSLETTER

HALF-DAY FRIDAY at 12noon
As you may be aware, the Confirmation takes place tomorrow, June 10th at 11am in St Laurence O’Toole’s Church. We would ask all parents / guardians to be in their seats by 10.45pm.
The school choir will be helping to celebrate the event and to mark the occasion. Girls will be allowed home at 12noon on Friday as the teachers have a staff meeting.

SENIOR SPORTS DAY: TUES JUNE 15th
The senior sports day takes place on Tuesday June 15th in the community hall from 10am.
Parents are most welcome to attend but……ALL PARENTS MUST TAKE PART IN PARENTS RACES!!!!!!!!!!!
All sports materials will be provided on the day.

SENIOR SCHOOL TOUR: WED June 16th
Congratulations to the Students Council for organising the recent Cake Sale and for all those who supported it.
We are now able to reduce the cost of the senior school tour to Clara Lara from €18 to €12.
Please be sure to have your money in as soon as possible to ensure your child’s place on the trip. We would also ask all parents who have not brought in all their book money to please do so as soon as possible

GREEN FLAG BARBEQUE MAKES THE NEWS

2010-05-31T01:38:00.000-07:00

GREEN FLAG BARBEQUE MAKES THE NEWS

Thanks so much to everyone who helped us achieve our Green Flag. We had a great time at the Barbeque last Friday and even 98fm came along.

Well done to all involved again.

2010-05-10T06:09:00.000-07:00

10th May 2010
Larrier Girls Newsletter

GREEN FLAG AWARDED TO OUR SCHOOL!!!
We have received the most fantastic news that our school is to be awarded the prestigious Green Flag for recycling & being an environmentally-friendly school.
A huge effort was put in by Ms McDonnell and her green school committee and the flag will be awarded at a ceremony in Croke Park on May 26th. Congratulations to all involved on a magnificent achievement.

COMMUNION MASS:
A reminder to all First Communion Parents that the last Preparation mass takes place tomorrow (Tues) at 1.30pm in the Girls School.
The First Communion takes place this Saturday at 11am. Girls from 2nd-6th Class are invited to take part in the choir and are asked to wear their school tracksuit top on the day.

CONFIRMATION CEREMONY OF LIGHT:
We would like to remind parents of 6th Class children that the Ceremony of Light takes place this Wednesday at 11.30am in the Pastoral Centre.

We would ask each family to send one adult to the ceremony and that every effort is made to be there on time.

HEAD LICE – HOW’S YOUR HEAD??
Parents are encouraged to continually check their children’s head and hair and to treat any problems that may appear.

Head lice is a problem in every school and at every class level so it is extremely important that parents are continuously vigilant.

CONGRATULATIONS TO SOCCER TEAM
Well done to our school soccer team who have reached another semi-final after defeating Kilmore 3-0 and an excellent Donnycarney side 2-1.

We would like to encourage all parents to come and watch the girls to cheer them on – it makes all the difference!!

2010-04-27T03:12:00.000-07:00

20th April 2010
Larrier Girls Newsletter

PARENTS CLEAN UP DAY – THANK YOU!!!
We would like to thank all those parents who made such an effort to come in on our clean up day last Thursday. It was a great effort and it has made a huge difference to the school environment.

Some parents were suggesting that they would like to come in on a regular basis and help with the school clean up and particularly with the garden. If you are interested please inform the school.

HEAD LICE – HOW’S YOUR HEAD??
Parents are encouraged to continually check their children’s head and hair and to treat any problems that may appear.
Head lice is a problem in every school and at every class level so it is extremely important that parents are continuously vigilant.

MAY BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND
A quick reminder to parents that the school will close next Friday week the 30th of April for a long Bank Holiday Weekend and will re-open on Wednesday the 5th of May.

There will also be a staff meeting on Friday the 30th of April so the children will be allowed home at 12noon.

St LAURENCE O’TOOLE’S I.T. STRATEGY:
As you will be aware, the girls have been attending computer lessons in the Christian Brothers School for the last number of years. We have now invested in €15,000 worth of I.T. equipment for the children and we are now able to offer those classes in our own school. We also wish to communicate with our parents through email also.

NEWSLETTER - FEB 4TH

2010-02-05T01:40:00.001-08:00

NEWSLETTER - FEBRUARY 4TH

RAINBOW DAY FOR HAITI - €1200 RAISED
Congratulations to the girls and boys of all the parish schools who succeeded in raising €1200 for the Lord Mayor’s Haitian Appeal Fund. €500 was raised in the girls’ school with 6th Class alone managing to raise €100.
We were delighted to present the cheque to the Lord Mayor at this week’s Gaelic Football medal presentation in the Mansion House.

PARENT TEACHER MEETINGS

FEBRUARY 10th.
This year’s parent-teacher meetings take place next Wednesday the 10th of February from 12.45pm to 2.30pm in your child’s classroom.
All girls will be allowed home at 12 noon that day to facilitate the meetings
Meetings take place on a first come, first served basis but some teachers may make special arrangements for larger classes.
It is vital that all parents attend these meetings so that together we can do our absolute best for your child.

SWINE FLU VACCINE and EYE / EAR TESTS
We would like to remind parents that the swine flu vaccination is due to be administered to all children on Monday the 15th of February.
If your child has already been vaccinated, please be sure to inform the class teacher.
Girls in 1st and 6th Class will receive their eye and ear tests next Monday Feb. 8th.

DANCING AND SPORTS REPORT:
Basketball: Girls from 2nd, 3rd and 4th Class receive basketball training every Wednesday from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
Gaelic Football: GAA coach Paul O’Brien takes girls from 2nd,3rd,4th and 6th every Wednesday.
Tennis: Our Special Tennis Coaching with the Annette Smith Tennis Academy is continuing for 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Class girls every Wednesday.
Swimming: This term 4th Class are attending swimming lessons every Friday morning.
Soccer: Training for the school soccer team starts next Monday after school.
Disco Dancing: The Trinity Dance Club continues every Wednesday from 5pm-6pm.
Irish Dancing: Mr Ryan is teaching the Senior Infant and 1st Class girls Irish Dancing every Thursday.
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HOMEWORK CLUB:
Homework Club starts again next Tuesday Feb 9th for girls from 4th-6th Class. Notes have already been distributed to this effect. If any parent is interested be sure to notify the class teacher.

2010-01-26T03:08:00.000-08:00

20th JANUARY -
NEW YEAR NEWSLETTER

PANTO- Gaiety Theatre, Thursday 21st
The highlight of the month every January is the annual trip to the Pantomime in the Gaiety Theatre. This Thursday the girls are attending ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ which has been organised by Ms O’Hehir and Ms Henry.

We would also like to thank Mark Kelly and Dublin Bus for their ongoing support of our schools and for providing transport this Thursday for all the girls

Parents should please note:
· The tickets are only €10
· Girls will be back from the Panto at approximately 1.30pm
· The girls can wear their school tracksuit if they wish

Staff Meeting next Friday January 29th
There will be a staff meeting on Friday week the 29th of January as usual as it is the last Friday of the month.

All girls will be allowed home at 12noon on that day. It is important that all infant children area collected on time as teachers are required to attend their staff meeting. We appreciate the co-operation of parents.

Confirmation and Communion Dates:
The dates for this years communion and confirmation ceremonies have been provisionally fixed.

Communion: Saturday May 15th
Confirmation: Thursday June 10th

While these dates are subject to change, parents should notice that this year’s confirmation service will most likely to take place on a Thursday and not a Sunday as has been the tradition in recent years.

Sports News:
Gaelic Football training starts again today for 3rd and 4th class.
Basketball starts back again today also in the hall from 2.30pm to 3.30pm while 4th Class are going to swimming this Friday
Soccer training for the school team will also be starting up soon and all girls from 4th, 5th and 6th class are invited to take part.

CHAMPIONS!!! Croke Park December 12th

2009-12-15T02:24:00.000-08:00

Champions !!!!!!!

Check out the photos of our magnificent win in the Corn Ui Shiocháin Final last Saturday the 12th of December against Our Lady of Consolation, Donnycarney.

Our girls were magnificent and won a thrilling final with a goal and a point in the last minute to win 4-3 to 2-7.

You'll never beal the Larriers!!!!!!!!!!

Heres the link:
http://www.ilivephotos.com/iopen24/index.php?cPath=226_227_231_324

WINNING GREEN SCHOOL POEM

2009-12-07T05:38:00.000-08:00

WINNING GREEN SCHOOL POEM - Dec '09

Well done Tara, Kirsty and Paula (6th Class)

R ECYCLE THINGS IN A POSITIVE WAY
E VERYWHERE AND EVERY DAY
C ANS, BOTTLES, PAPER AND MORE
Y OU CAN DO IT, DON'T IGNORE
C HANGE OUR WORLD FOR YOU AND ME
L ET'S ALL GET A GREEN FLAG TOO.
E VERY PAGE WILL GO IN IT'S PLACE

LET'S RECYCLE OR IT WILL BE A WASTE!!!

Letter to Parents about Croke Park Final and Newsletter

2009-12-07T05:33:00.000-08:00

Letter to Parents about Croke Park Final
and December 7th Newsletter

Croke Park Finals 2009:
Joint Letter from St Laurence O'Toole’s
Senior Boys and Girls’ Schools

Dear Parent / Guardian,
As you may be aware, both the girls and senior boys’ schools have reached the finals of their Cumann na mBunscol competitions which are due to be played on Saturday the 12th of December at 12.45pm in Croke Park.
Both finals will be played at the same time side by side.
This is a magnificent achievement for our community and we are very proud of all the children, their parents and their teachers.

Please take note of the following information:
The teachers will only be taking charge children involved in the teams and those arrangements will be made next week.

As the matches take place on a Saturday, all supporters must be accompanied by an adult. Ticket prices are €5 for adults and €2 for children. Unaccompanied children will not be admitted.

Schools are anxious to show the GAA that children deserve to use Croke Park for their finals so the best of behaviour is required at all times.

Please be sure to wear green and white on the day to cheer on our teams and to applaud the children, win lose or draw.

If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the schools at any time.

Mr. Mark Candon
Principal of St Laurence O’Toole’s CBS
Mr. Aodhán Ó Ríordáin
Principal of St Laurence O'Tooles Girls’ Schools

Newsletter - December 7th 2009

Trip to West End in London:
Congratulations to the 6th Class girls for completing their trip to the West End last Wednesday to see the musical ‘Wicked’. The girls also took a walking trip through Trafalgar Square, the Queen’s Barracks, Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square. The girls would like to thank all those who supported their cake sale and Dublin Bus and Dublin Port for their sponsorship.

December 8th – Feast of the Immaculate Conception:
The girls will be attending mass this Tuesday the 8th of December as it is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. This is NOT a free day from school.

Half Day This Friday:
There will be a half day for all girls next Friday the 11th of December at 12noon as the teachers are reaching some staff training.

Head Lice:
We are asking parents to regularly check their children’s hair and if they see a problem to treat it. Head Lice is a common problem in every school and so parents must be vigilant in preventing it from spreading.

Christmas Concerts:
The Christmas Concerts are due to take place on Monday the 21st of December in the National College of Ireland. Further details will be available shortly.

Girls win Inner-City Anti-Racism Blitz on October 23rd.

2009-11-02T00:34:00.001-08:00

Girls win Inner-City Anti-Racism Blitz on October 23rd.

The girls won the FAI Inner-City Blitz organised for Football Against Racism in Europe Week. They are also showing off their fantastic poster. Well done girls!

NEWSLETTER THURS OCT 22ND

2009-10-21T03:18:00.000-07:00

HALLOWE'EN NEWSLETTER THURS OCT 22ND 2009

HALLOWE’EN PARTY - FRI. OCT 23RD
We are having our Halloween Party on Friday October 23rd.

Infants and 1st Class can come to school dressed up while 2nd to 6th will be dressing up at lunchtime and having their Hallowe’en Party after lunch.

There is no half day for the girls this Friday and they are being allowed home at 1.30pm and 2.30pm as usual.

We would ask parents to encourage their children to stay safe during the Hallowe’en period and to stay away from dangerous fireworks and bonfires.

SPORTS NEWS:
Congratulations to the girls Gaelic Football team for beating St Mary’s in Fairview on Monday by 4-2 to no score.

Special thanks are due to Leigha’s ma for washing the gear and to Sheriff YC for providing their bus for all our matches.

TRINITY DISCO DANCING CLUB
The Trinity Students are back with their Disco Dancing Club every Wednesday for girls from 3rd-6th Class. The Club takes place in the Girls School from 5pm to 6pm every week.
The girls are planning a Christmas Show which will take place in late November.

F.A.I. ANTI-RACISM INITIATIVE:
The Football Association of Ireland Anti-Racism Initiative was marked in our school last Wednesday with Christy Lougheed from the FAI giving a talk in 5th and 6th Class and then coaching some cool football drills!

We are also participating in a 5-a-side competition this Friday to celebrate the initiative and we were delighted to see Katelyn Finnegan from 4th Class play at half time in Croke Park last Wednesday as part of Football Against Racism in Europe Week.

LARRIER LOTTO:
Make sure to bring in your €2 tomorrow for the last Larrier Lotto before the mid-term break. Last week we were delighted to raise over €100 for GOAL. Remember the prizes are:
1st Prize: €50
2nd Prize: €20
3rd Prize: €10

RTÉ HALLOWEEN RADIO SHOW WITH 6TH CLASS!
The Fighting Words Project recently helped 6th Class to produce a special show on Halloween for RTÉ Radio’s Junior Channel.
The show has three broadcast dates: - Monday October 26th at 12 noon - Wednesday October 28th at 12 noon - Sunday November 1st at 12 noon
You can hear RTE Junior on your DAB radio, on Chorus NTL Channel 942 and on the internet…www.rte.ie/digitalradio/junior (click on to listen live)

PARENTS MEETINGS:
The Parents meetings will begin on the week back after the Mid-term with Prep Year parents meeting at 1.10pm on Tuesday the 3rd of November. Reminders will be sent out by Textaparent.

School Newsletter - Thursday October 8th

2009-10-16T06:16:00.000-07:00

School Newsletter - Thursday October 8th

This Friday is Jersey Day in aid of the third world charity GOAL. All girls are invited to wear their school tracksuit and their favourite team jersey and to bring in €1. Don’t worry if you don’t have a jersey – we have plenty in school!

The proceeds from this week’s Larrier Lotto will also go towards the GOAL Appeal. Last Week Ms Lucas won the top prize of €50 so get your €2 in tomorrow!
So that’s €1 for the Jersey Day and €2 for Larrier Lotto. Thanks so much for your support!

SPORTS NEWS:
Congratulations to the girls Gaelic Football team for winning their third match of the season against St Patrick’s School in Ringsend Park.

It was a tough match with the girls finally finishing in front by 4 points, 1-5 to 1-1. Our next match is against St Mary’s Fairview in Fairview Park.

There are plenty of sporting activities in St Laurence O'Toole’s GNS:

2nd and 3rd Class are continuing their basketball on Wednesdays after school in the hall.
3rd and 4th Class get GAA Coaching every Wednesday
Junior / Senior Infants, 1st and 2nd Class receive tennis coaching every Wednesday.
6th Class are enjoying swimming lessons in Sean McDermott Street Pool every Friday.

F.A.I. ANTI-RACISM DAY, WED OCT 14TH :
The Football Association of Ireland Anti-Racism Initiative will be marked in our school next Wednesday with Christy Lougheed from the FAI organising a talk in 5th and 6th Class and then some cool football drills!

TEXT-A-PARENT:
Our Text-a-parent service is up and running again and many of our contact details for parents have been updated. It is extremely important that the school has a fully-functioning mobile number for all parents that can be used in the case of an emergency. Please fill out the details below if you haven’t done so already and return to the school as soon as possible:
Parent’s Name: _________________________
Child’s Name: _________________________
Parent’s Mobile Number: _________________

PARENT’S ASSOCIATION:
Congratulations to Ms Una Collins who has been appointed as the new Home School Community Links Co-ordinator. The Parents Association are to meet shortly with Ms Collins to arrange an AGM where a new committee can be formed for the upcoming year.

A number of school meetings for parents are also to be arranged for the coming weeks where parents can meet their daughter’s teacher and learn more about what’s happening every day.

RTÉ HALLOWEEN RADIO SHOW WITH 6TH CLASS!
The Fighting Words Project are helping 6th Class to produce an hour long special show on Halloween for RTÉ Radio’s Junior Channel which will also be broadcast on RTÉ Radio One.
Best of Luck with your recording girls!!!!!

We Will Miss You Father Tonge

2009-09-08T04:58:00.001-07:00

Fr Tonge’s Mass this Thursday, September 10th :
As the farewell mass for Fr Tonge is due to begin at 1pm, infant girls will be allowed home at 12.15pm on Thursday.
We Will Miss You Father Tonge!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-09-08T03:03:00.000-07:00

Tennis Lessons !!!!!!!!
Tennis lessons are starting this Wednesday September 9th for junior infants, senior infants, 1st and 2nd classes. Therefore the school tracksuit should be worn every Wednesday from now on.

Back to School

2009-08-30T15:06:00.000-07:00

Welcome Back Girls!!!

St Laurence O'Toole's GNS is re-opening at 8.50am on Tuesday, September 1st for a half day.
Children will be allowed home at 12noon.

Welcome Back Girls!!

Congratulations to our 6th Class girls who made their Confirmation last Sunday the 14th of June

2009-06-17T02:44:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to our 6th Class girls who made their Confirmation last Sunday the 14th of June.

A special 'Go raibh míle maith agat' to Bishop Fiachra Ó Ceallaigh for his kindness and warmth throughout the ceremony.

Girls' Soccer Final

2009-06-17T02:29:00.000-07:00

Girls' Soccer Final:

Vs St Damian's Walkinstown,

VEC, Terenure,

Monday June 22nd at 12,30pm

Come On Larriers!!

School Tour

2009-06-15T04:06:00.001-07:00

School Tour ......Yippee!!!!!

As you will be aware, the School tour for 2nd to 6th Class takes place this Wednesday June 17th. Please be advised of the following:

Children should wear their school tracksuit to school
A change of clothes and runners will be needed
A packed lunch will be required – healthy eating policy still applies
The overall cost of the tour is €10
All other expenses will be covered by the school on the day.

If you have any other queries please do not hesitate to contact the school at any time.

Olivia O'Toole Cup Winners '09 - Well Done 5th Class!!!

2009-06-12T01:19:00.000-07:00

Well done to the 5th Class team that won the 'Olivia O'Toole 6-a-side Inner City Cup' last Wednesday. The girls beat Rutland Street 2-0 in the final but most importantly they impressed everyone with their manners, sporting play and respectful attitude. Congratulations Girls!!!

Tough Questions

2009-05-25T01:40:00.000-07:00

Tough Questions!!!!

A fantastic debate was held in our school last Friday when all the candidates for the upcoming by-election in Dublin Central came to answer questions from the girls and from 5th class boys from the boys' school.

Many thanks to Maurice Ahern, Ivana Bacik, Paschal Donohue, Christy Burke, Malachy Steenson, Paul O Loughlin. Maureen O Sullivan and David Geary for coming along.

The debate was covered in the Irish Independent, on RTE 2 news and on Newstalk 106!

Sheriff Street Girls School to Hold Debate with Dublin Central By-Election Candidates

2009-05-19T03:38:00.000-07:00

Sheriff Street Girls School to Hold Debate
with Dublin Central By-Election Candidates

The Student Council of St Laurence O'Tooles GNS and its Chairperson Talitha Lindsay are delighted to host a debate of all the By-Election Candidates for Dublin Central.

Students, parents and teachers will quiz all the candidates on why they hope to get elected to represent this area .

If you need any further information, please contact the school at 01-8366494.

Ms Delahunty's First Communion Girls '09

2009-05-12T02:17:00.000-07:00

First Communion Girls with Tommy McDonald, Tracey Dunne and Ms Delahunty.

The ceremony on Saturday the 9th of May was a wonderful occasion enjoyed by all.

We are so proud of you girls!!!

Back in Business....

2009-04-21T06:03:00.000-07:00

We are back in business this week with loads of things to see and do:

Tuesday 21st (Today) :
Gospel Choir Practice in Sheriff Club 7-8pm
Wednesday 22nd:
Disco Dancing Practice for all 5-6.30pm
Thursday 23rd:
Soccer match vs Castleknock ET

HANDWRITING CHAMPS!!!!

2009-03-19T06:45:00.000-07:00

WELL DONE TO JADE AND VICTORIA!!!!

We are so proud of Victoria from Senior Infants and Jade from Junior Infants for doing so well in the INTO / EBS Handwriting Competition!!

Jade came 1st in Section A and Victoria came 2nd in Section B.

They will receive their prizes next Monday at 5.30pm in Scoil Chaitriona, Coolock.

Well done to all who entered!!!

Enrolment Ceremony

2009-03-03T02:25:00.000-08:00

The Enrolment Ceremony for children making their Confirmation will take place on Thursday 5th March at 1.30pm in the Pastoral Centre.

It is essential every child is represented by a parent or sponsor.

We look forward to seeing you then.

School Soccer Team

2009-03-03T02:07:00.000-08:00

Our school soccer team are training hard and they strive to re-capture their Dublin Championship crown from last year. Training takes place every Monday after school until approximately 4pm.

It is school policy to ensure that every girl gets to play in every match so that no-one is left out.

The following is the list of fixtures for the coming weeks. The times and venues are yet to be finalised:

Wednesday March 12th v Castleknock Educate Together
Wednesday March 19th v Scoil Treasa, Donore Avenue
Wednesday April 22nd v Scoil Ide N.S.

Come on you girls in green!!!!!

Half Day, Friday February 27th

2009-02-26T01:49:00.000-08:00

The children will be allowed home tomorrow Friday February 27th at 12 noon as the teachers have a staff meeting.

YIPPPPEEEEEE!!!!

Mid-Term Break

2009-02-17T05:33:00.000-08:00

As you are aware school is closing for the next three days for our mid-term break (Feb 18th - 19th).

This is an ideal opportunity for you to check your daughter’s hair and to apply any treatments that may be necessary.

School reopens on Monday the 23rd of February at 8.50am as usual.

Parent-Teacher Meetings: February 11th at 1.45pm to 3.30pm

2009-02-04T05:17:00.000-08:00

Parent Teacher Meetings next Wednesday February 11th at 1.45pm

Our parent-teacher meetings will take place next Wednesday, February the 11th. Children will be allowed home at 1.30pm with the meetings taking place on a first come, first served basis from 1.45pm.
The school door will be closed at 3.30pm. Any parent who has a difficulty in attending next Wednesday should contact the school immediately to arrange a more suitable appointment.

Larriers Football for Fun Initiative

2009-02-02T05:53:00.000-08:00

Football Association of Ireland, Bohemians F.C.

and St Laurence O'Toole's Schools present:

‘Larriers Football for Fun’

St. Laurence O'Toole’s Schools are delighted to announce a new initiative in conjunction with the F.A.I. and Bohemians F.C.

A parent-child soccer course has been devised for parents and children in 1st and 2nd classes in all three schools which will run for 3 weeks from Thursday February 26th until Thursday the 12th of March, 7.30pm – 9.pm in the Sheriff Club.

· Weekly Skills sessions with FAI and Bohemians Coaches
· Special pack for all participants
· Trip to Dalymount Park to play at half-time in Bohs match
· Meet some soccer celebrities and learn new tricks
· And a few surprises……

This is an ideal way for children and parents to have fun together, learn new skills – and get some valuable exercise!

Please fill out the form on the school website under 'School Documents' and return it by February 6th. There are only 12 places so get your form in quickly!!

Hall for Infants and 2nd Class on Tuesdays and Thursdays from tomorrow

2009-02-02T04:04:00.001-08:00

All infant classes and 2nd class will be going to the hall on Tuesdays and Thursdays from tomorrow. They will need their school tracksuit and a pair of runners every Tuesday and Thursday from on now.

The girls are taking part in a DDDA exercise initiative on Tuesdays and receive tennis lessons every Thursday.

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact the school or the class teacher.

Full Attendance Awards Sept '08 - Jan '09

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Awards for Parents of Girls With Full Attendance

We were delighted to recognise the great work of our parents today who make sure that their children never miss a single day of school. The following girls gave their parents, grandparents, uncles and aunties a special certificate and a hug and a kiss at our school Assembly today.

Well done to:
Prep Year: Ellie
Senior Infants: Zoe
1st Class: Lisa, Kirsten, Abbie and Ciara
2nd Class: Kirby
3rd Class: Cody, Tammie, Caitlin and Carla
5th Class: Charlene, Tara, Katelyn, Lauren, Sarah, Kirsty and Charlene
6th Class: Michaela and Talitha

And Well Done Again to the Parents!!!!!!

Trintiy Disco Dancing Club Contibnues Tonight

2009-01-28T02:52:00.000-08:00

Rachel Dunne and her Trinity Disco Dancing Club

Boogie on Down with the Larriers!!

The girls have thoroughly enjoyed the classes organised by the Trinity College SVP Club every Wednesday in our school from 5pm till 7pm. Rachel's granny was a student in our school many years ago and she's back in '09 with her college friends to teach some groovy moves to your girls.

2nd and 3rd class girls take lessons from 5pm till 6pm while the older children are in from 6pm till 7pm.

Many thanks to all the Trinity students and to the girls who are having such a great time dancing together.

4th Class enjoy Cookery Classes

2009-01-27T05:12:00.000-08:00

Cookery Classes Mondays After School for 4th Class with Ms Hughes

For the last number of weeks, Ms Hughes has been teaching 4th Class girls some essential cookery skills after school from 2.30pm to 3.30pm on a Monday.

So far the girls have been able to bring chocolate muffins, pizza and apple tart home for their parents to enjoy!

Well done to all the girls who are involved and to Ms Hughes who is putting Jamie Oliver to shame!!!

Trip to Imaginosity for Infants and 1st Class

2009-01-26T00:29:00.000-08:00

Trip to Imaginosity for Infants and 1st Class has been organised for Tuesday the 27th of January. Imaginosity is a magical place in the Sandyford Industrial Estate and the children thoroughly enjoyed a visit there before Christmas.
A workshop from Sustainable Energy Ireland will be take place at 12.30pm and so the children may be a little late going home from school.
Again many thanks to Dublin Bus for organising the transport for us.

Elections for Student Council Announced

2009-01-19T05:57:00.000-08:00

A new student council has been announced for

St Laurence O'Toole's Girls' School.

A council made up of 3 students from 5th Class and 3 from 6th class will be elected on Friday the 13th of February with the campaign starting the beginning of February.

Nominations close at the end of the month with candidates getting their posters, leaflets and manifestos ready. The successful candidates will then meet the principal Mr Ó Ríordáin and the Deputy Principal Ms Henry every month to discuss their issues. It will also be important for the councillors to listen to the views of their constituents on a regular basis.

All students from 1st to 6th are entitled to vote so get your list of demands ready!!!!

New Blogspot for the Larrier Girls!!!

2009-01-19T01:16:00.000-08:00

Welcome to our new blog! This blog is linked to our main webpage (larriers.ie) and will allow us to keep all our school community right up to date with all upcoming school events:
For example this month we have a lot on our plate not mentioning the cookery classes, soccer training, homework club, band pracise and after-school club that take place every week anyway.

Wednesday January 21st:

Bodhrán and tin whistle lessons start again 2.30pm-3.30pm
Trinity Dance club 5pm - 7pm

Tuesday January 27th:

Infants and 1st Class trip to Imaginosity
4th and 5th Class trip to Marino College Open Day

Friday January 30th

NEWB Presentation to Best Attenders

Wednesday February 4th

Piano lessons start for senior classes