Dear Parents, following a discussion with Public Health yesterday I want to inform you that we have experienced an increase in positive Covid cases within all sections of our school community in recent weeks. In using the term “school community”, I refer to children, school staff and parents. Contact tracing no longer takes place in relation […]
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Important message about School Gate
As we all work hard to try to keep Covid numbers down, both in the community and in the school, I want to highlight an issue which I would like your help with. We have noticed of late that children are gathering together at the side gate before Mr. Forde opens it each morning. There […]
Message re: School Uniform/Tracksuit
Dear Parents, I wanted to provide you with a reminder regarding the importance of all pupils wearing the full school uniform or tracksuit to school. The uniform is a very important element of the identity and culture of our school. The full school uniform should be worn every day except for PE day. Black shoes must […]
Helpful Resources from the National Educational Psychological Service.
Here are some links from the National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) to a range of resources which you may find helpful at the moment. These include a template for “A Plan for the Day” which parents will find helpful in maintaining a routine with your child. The Department of Education National Educational Psychology Service (NEPS) […]
Some More Fun websites to Keep Children Busy During Lockdown.
Learning doesnt have to be boring during Lockdown. Here are some more links to some amazing websites for children!!! They are definitely worth a visit. National Geographic for Kids You can find everything from games to videos and fact sheets about animals , wonders of the world and climate. https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/ The National Museum Of Ireland […]
Generous Donation Allows the Opening of a Sensory Room in Scoil Oilibhéir.
We are very excited to be opening our Sensory Room in Scoil Oilibhéir very soon. We have been able to do this for our pupils due to the generosity of Fr. John O’Donovan and the parish of The Blackpool, The Glen & Ballyvolane. You might remember Blackpool Does Strictly last March? Fr. John, on behalf […]
School Calendar 2018/2019
To view the School Calendar for the school year 2018/2019 click here.
Extreme Weather Conditions- Plan for Scoil Oilibhéir
There may be severe weather in the coming weeks so please read the following so that you will be informed of the school’s approach to severe weather conditions. Keeping our school open will be a priority and closing the school for any period would only be considered by the Board of Management where we deem […]
Stay Safe
Dear Parents, The Stay Safe programme is a personal safety skills programme for primary schools. The Stay Safe lessons will taught in the Senior Infant, 2nd, 4th and 6th classes during the 2nd term and will be starting on Monday 21st January 2019. Thank you for your support.

Christmas Activities 2018
Christmas Memo Christmas Activities 2018 Please click on the above links to see a list of our Christmas Activities!