
Value for May: Empathy
Bí Cineálta parent survey
We will be distributing our parent survey once more through the PA WhatsApp groups. Apologies if the link did not work in previous weekly updates. Hopefully it will work now for you through WhatsApp instead.
Code of Behaviour
As per the email sent yesterday to all families, we are focusing on positive behaviour this term with a weekly theme.
01/05/25
This week we are emphasising the importance of using good manners. Next week, we will focus on how we move respectfully throughout the school. We would appreciate if you could speak to your child about this at home.
08/05/25
This week, we have emphasised the importance of moving respectfully around the school. Key areas of focus include:
Lining up quickly and efficiently
Staying calm and quiet while waiting for the class to move
Being prepared to transition back into the school building after yard time or PE time Using quiet voices indoors and walking in the corridors
Postive Behaviour posters from Rang 2 and 5
Drumcondra Testing
Next week, we commence our standardised testing here in the school. Please see email sent earlier this week with more information. We encourage all children to attend school over the next three weeks so that they can engage in the tests along with their classmates
A Note on the Weather
As we transition into the summer term and the weather improves, please make sure your child wears suitable clothing to school, including a hat. Please apply sunscreen as well. We anticipate spending significantly more time outdoors this term, so it is essential that we all stay safe in the sun.
Additionally, a gentle reminder regarding footwear: Crocs and flip-flops are not permitted due to health and safety concerns.
le dea ghuí - Louise Principal

Admissions to RETNS 2025 – 2026
The school’s Admission Policy and Annual Admission Notice are available on the school website: Admission to Retns.
Parents and guardians who wish to enrol their children into Junior Infants for the school year 2025/2026 are asked to complete the online Junior Infants Admissions Form . This form will be available from 2nd October 2024.
The school will commence accepting applications for admission on | 2nd Oct 2024 |
Applications received after 31st October 2024 will be processed as late applications.
The Admissions Form Senior Infants to Sixth Class will be available from 8th January 2025 up to 31st March 2025. Applications received after 31st March 2025 will be treated as late applications.
Liz retires May 2025
A great send-off by children, staff, BOM and PA.
Wormery Update
4th class give the “low down” on all things wormy!
6th Maths Quiz
A great day out!
Spring Art
Lots of great Spring Art around the school
Recycled Decoration Competition
Well done to all who took part!
Winter Dress Code
Children should have a coat in school every day.
National Children’s Choir
Practice makes perfect!
SI Infants Work
They are stars each and everyone!
Green Team News
Have you WOWed this week?
Anti-Bullying Week
All classes learned about bullying.
3rd Class learn about Teeth
Chomp, chomp