School News

We are thrilled to announce that we raised €4600 this year in our school raffle.  A huge thank you goes to pupils and parents for their fund raising efforts, who worked very hard to help us achieve this fantastic amount of money!  This money is much appreciated and will be put to good use in […]

The school Christmas raffle will be held on the 15th of December.  Reminder to the children to return their sponsor money as soon as possible.  We have some amazing prizes – thanks to Paula!  Prizes include an impressive food hamper for the child who collects the most amount of money in each class AND…. a […]

Here is a copy of our Christmas Newsletter. Thanks to all our teachers for putting together some lovely pieces of work from our wonderful children. They have worked so hard this year and we are very proud of all their achievements.  Happy Christmas and Happy New Year to all.  See you all on Monday, January […]

We return to school on Tuesday August 31st at 8.50am to 2.30pm.  You can leave your children at either the purple gate in the lane or the green gate on St Helena’s Road.  We ask that children bring their pencil case with them on Monday and this remains in school.  No school bags again this […]

The HSE have issued the following advice on managing the current flu season.  Please follow the link for further information  https://tinyurl.com/y89xdg6j    

Our Christmas Carol Service will be held in St. Oliver Plunkett’s Church on Wednesday December 20th from 1pm. Ms Gilchrist and Mr Cannon’s 3rd class will be performing the Nativity Play. In addition to our Carol Service, each class will perform one or more Christmas song.  The children have been practicing very hard.  We look […]

Lewis Bride’s sponsored fast raised €250.00 for the Capuchin Day centre.  A very worthy cause, the Capuchin Day Centre provides breakfast for the homeless every day.  Due to charity of people like Lewis, the Franciscans have been able to feed between 250/300 people every day.  We are very proud of Lewis in St. Malachys, he […]

Safer Internet Day 2018 Safer Internet Day 2018 is almost here! Tuesday 6th February is a day to remind us about safe and responsible online use, especially for children.   CyberSafeIreland’s latest annual report showed that that a third of children aged between 8 and 13 are rarely or never talking to their parents about online safety.  Parental engagement […]

Park run is coming to Tolka Valley.  All welcome- children, mums, dads, aunts, uncles or grandparents whether you walk, jog or run. Get out and get active! Register for the parkrun by following this link http://www.parkrun.ie/tolkavalley/

In preparation for this year’s confirmation, the service of light will take place in St Oliver Plunkett’s church Thursday, March 15th at 7pm.

We are pleased to announce St Malachy’s literacy week.  We started the week off which a poem recital over the intercom from Joy Joyce ( assisted by Ms O’ Malley!) and two inspirational quotes from Callum Parkes, both pupils from 6th class.  We are very proud of Joy and Callum, as this not an easy […]

Due to status red warning St Malachys will be closed today due to health and safety grounds.  

DES have confirmed all schools in Leinster and Munster to close tomorrow 01/03/18 and Friday 02/03/18. Please keep safe.

Reminder to all 6th class parents and children, the Service of Light takes place at 7pm, Thursday March 15th in St Oliver Plunkett’s Church.  Please bring your child’s baptismal candle.

Congratulations to Chloe Ellen Devlin who won gold for under 11’s high jump girls.  Gendro Voolin who won gold in under 14’s high jump boys.  John Paul Kane for winning silver in under 14’s sprints.  The under 10 relay team won bronze in the relay team – congratulations to Adam Barbour, Leon Mc Laren, Ryan […]

The children of 6th class celebrated their confirmation yesterday in St Oliver Plunkett’s Church.  Fr Paddy, the Rivermount parish priest, officiated the sacrament.   A huge thank you to the children who put a lot of hard work leading up to the confirmation.  Their hard work and effort were rewarded yesterday, as they celebrated their special […]

A meeting will be held in the school on Friday May 4th at 9 am to discuss impact of teacher allocation from the Department of Education for next year’s classes.

Long Established Historical City Centre Pipe Band.  Details attached Fintan Lalor

Parent/Teacher meetings will take place after school on the 25th of October.  Times will be confirmed with pupils and parents next week.

Here are some websites that will help your children with literacy and numeracy: www.topmarks.co.uk www.mathplayground.com www.helpmychildrenlearn.ie www.typing.com www.oxfordowl.co.uk