We are pleased to offer a range of External Co-Curricular Activities (ECAs) for our children at DSP.
These activities are designed to be fun, nurturing, and age-appropriate, helping children build confidence, social skills, and enjoyment in learning beyond the school day.
All ECAs are:
- Coordinated by volunteer parents in the DSP Parent–Teacher Association (PTA)
- Delivered by external providers ** all queries to be directed to the providers, not the school office.
- Held after school
ECA Programme
Below is the current list of ECAs for children in DSP.
Registration and payment are managed directly with the provider.
ECAs generally do not run on the first or the last week of school
How ECAs Work
We know that for our children, routine, reassurance, and relationships matter most. Here’s what families can expect:
- ECAs are led by experienced adults who work with young children
- Providers are responsible for:
- Supervision during the activity
- Supporting positive behaviour
- Creating a calm and caring environment
ECA’s will begin at the advertised start time and end at the finish time.
We kindly ask parents to collect children promptly to help maintain a calm end-of-day experience.
Behaviour, Feelings & Friendships
At DSP, we want every child to feel:
- Safe
- Included
- Listened to
- Supported
All ECA providers working with our children have a code of conduct and will support children in learning how to share, take turns, and step in if a child is upset or a disagreement arises
Aligned to the schools Bi Cinealta values, bullying is not tolerated, and any concerns are handled with care and sensitivity.
If Your Child Is Upset or You Have a Concern
If you have a question or concern:
- Please speak with the ECA provider directly — they know your child best in that setting
- If you have exhausted this avenue, and are in need further support, contact the PTA ECA Coordinator on ECA@DSPNS.IE
- Any serious wellbeing or safeguarding concerns will be shared with DSP management
When getting in touch, it helps to include:
- Your child’s name and class
- The name of the ECA
- A brief description of what you’ve noticed and engagement you have had with the ECA.
We aim to work together with families in a calm and supportive way.
Parent FAQs
Who looks after my child during the ECA?
Your child is supervised at all times by the ECA provider and their staff.Are ECAs run by DSP teachers?
No, ECAs are led by external providers.What if my child becomes upset during an activity?
Providers are experienced in supporting children and will comfort, reassure, and contact parents if needed.Who should I talk to if I’m unsure about something?
Please start with the provider, or contact the PTA ECA Coordinator if you need further guidance.
Activity Provider Phone Multi Sports / Soccer Active Ireland (Ali Coffey) info@activeireland.ie 089 229 9458 Arts & Crafts Stella Kearns stellamkearns@gmail.com 085 726 8884 Drama Drama with Kirana dramawithkirana@gmail.com 087 654 8915 Hockey / Tennis Cara Kelehan canden@gmail.com 086 662 4535 Chess Club Mihailo Manojlovic (Manojlovic Chess School) mica@andcoach.co 089 467 4689 Guitar Rob Quinn rob.quinn1@gmail.com 087 298 4258
