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The Arts

Kicking off Mí na Gaeilge with a Bang!

Next Wednesday 4th March our 1st, 2nd and 3rd classes are going to perform a middle school bodhrán performance following their super workshops with Niall. If the weather is fine, this will take place outside on the yard (alternatively in the hall). We are so excited to have 120 bodhráns performing in sync! Parents/grandparents are welcome to drop in at 11am if passing- although you may hear us from your house!

World Book Day

On Thursday 5th March we will be celebrating World Book Day in school with a fun dress-up day for all classes. This annual celebration aims to promote reading for pleasure and encourage children to discover the joy of books. Pupils are invited to come dressed as a favourite book character or inspired by a story they love. Lots of simple ideas for dress up can be found here! We look forward to a colourful and creative day celebrating our love of reading together.

Architecture

In promoting a culture of school improvement , collaboration, innovation and creativity, our incredible Chairperson, Joana Nunes, has given up her time to share her architectural expertise with our fourth class students. Students have engaged in these fantastic workshops over a period of eight weeks and been given the opportunity to develop crucial cognitive, creative and spatial skills. Not only are the results of the girls' projects magnificent but Joana is such an inspiring leader for our students. Thank you Joana!

Recorder

Third classes have commenced learning a musical instrument as part of the Artane School of Music's Outreach Programme. Following their six week session, students will be invited to the Artane School of Music to perform with the prestigious Artane Band on Thursday 19th March at 6.15pm.

Choir Competitions

Our amazing choir have been working really hard in recent weeks in preparation for a number of competitions they have coming up:

• Feis Ceoil: Sacred Choir Compeititon takes place on Thursday 19th March at 12.15pm in the RDS.
• Feis Ceoil: Primary 2-Part Competition takes place on Thursday 19th March at 2pm in St Mary's Church, RDS.
• Interschools' Music Festival: Primary Compeititon will take place in Wesley College on Friday 6th March at 12.30pm.
• Waltons RTE Lyric FM Schools Competition: will be recorded on Wednesday 18th March 9am.

The choir will take part in a Masterclass Workshop with Dr. Marion Doherty on Tuesday 10th March at 10am in school. Marion will work with the choir on their phrasing and expression. They are so excited to have the opportunity to work with such a renowned and accomplished conductor! They also look forward to getting their new St Brigid's Choir t-shirts!

Ireland Reads Day 2026

We are excited to celebrate Ireland Reads 2026, a nationwide reading campaign led by Libraries Ireland that encourages everyone to “Get Lost in a Good Book.” The theme this year focuses on the joy of reading for wellbeing and connection, reminding us that reading is one of the best ways to relax, learn and explore new worlds. Local libraries will be hosting a variety of events, including storytimes, author visits, book clubs and family reading activities. They will also be sharing recommended reading lists for children, teens and adults, making it a wonderful opportunity for families to discover new books together and celebrate a love of reading at home. To mark the occasion in school on Friday 27th, classes will take part in a special “Drop Everything and Read” time or enjoy a dedicated story session with their teacher. Our junior classes may also invite parents or grandparents to come in and share a favourite story. If you would be interested in taking part, please let us know through emailing parents@stbrigidsgns.ie.

Catholic News

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday was last Wedensday 18th February and it marked the beginning of Lent. Sacrament classes were invited to attend 10am mass to receive ash.

Ceremony of Light

Takes place Saturday 7th March at 6.30pm in St Brigid's Church Killester for students in sixth class who are making their Confirmation.

First Confession

First confession will take place in conjunction with St Brigid's Boys school on Tuesday 10th March at 1pm in Killester Church. Girls making their First Confession will walk down to the Church with their teacher and will be seated at the front of the church. Parents can attend the ceremony. Students will walk back to the school with their teachers for normal collection at 2.15pm.

Autism Awareness

We celebrated Autism Awareness day with a wonderful mix of learning, connection, and celebration across the school. Our students opened the doors of the Student Café, proudly serving food and drink and creating a lovely atmosphere around the school. On Wednesday, classes explored Autism Awareness Stations focused on our sensory systems. These hands‑on activities helped students understand how we all experience the world differently and how we can support one another with kindness and awareness. It was a meaningful few days that highlighted inclusion, understanding, and the strengths of our whole school community.

Austism Assistance Dogs Ireland (AADI)

Huge congratulations to our amazing 6th class students who raised €1865 for Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland.

We were so lucky to welcome AADI into our school with their gorgeous dog Joelle. Our students in 6th classes learned about how these amazing dogs go through a period of intensive training so that they can assist and support people with autism and additonal needs. This visit was so informative and it raised our students' awarenewss of this extremely worthy cause. Thank you to Catherine Brougham (parent) for facilitating this wonderful experience for us!