We are celebrating many aspects of Irish language and culture this week during Seachtain na Gaeilge. Last week Rang a Sé (Sixth Class) played a Cuala football league where they spoke in Irish: “Táim saor. Tabhair dom an liathroid.” (I’m free. Give me the ball). 
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5th and 6th Class were very excited when Professor Luke O’Neill came to visit us for Book Week. He talked about all things science and we were very very excited. Thanks Luke!
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As gardens and the environment reveal this year’s spring colours, so too children at DSP are blossoming through the range of learning experiences at school. Last week we had pancake-making in several classes, two puppet shows from the Moon and Sixpence theatre company and textile 
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Sincere thanks to parents who responded to our spring term request for voluntary contributions. We extend best wishes to families who are not in a position to contribute this year and hope that their endeavours prove successful. VCs help provide equality of access to school 
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We are grateful for the midterm ahead that enables everyone have a break from school routines. We are grateful for the very broad range of learning opportunities presented to children at DSP – gym, dance, maths stations, green school committee, student council, art, persuasive writing, 
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The Board has approved an additional school closure day to facilitate teacher training on the Primary Language Curriculum on Thursday 16th March 2023. The context of the closure is on-going curriculum development – see full details Professional Development Services for Teachers The training is a 
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We hope everyone read the WhatsApp pleas from the PTA regarding traffic. Unsafe drop practices were raised as an issue at the last PTA meeting. We learned many good habits during the pandemic that kept our school gates safe. Unfortunately, some drivers are not making 
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Well done to the 4th and 6th class teams that represented DSPNS in the ‘Credit Union Schools Quiz 2023’ at Cherrywood ETNS on Monday, 30th January 2023.  They should be very proud of themselves for working so well together in their teams and then winning 
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A meeting of DSPNS Board of Management (BOM) was held on Tuesday 17th January 2023 via zoom.Items on the agenda included the Principal’s Report, Treasurer’s Report, Voluntary Contributions (VCs), Communications, Maintenance, and Buildings report. Specific items included: • The Board reviewed three policies: i) Child 
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