We are looking forward to having Student Council elections tomorrow Wednesday 6th October 2021. Children have been learning about proportional representation and how it's important to vote for yourself if deciding to go forward as a candidate. We wish all candidates...

Fourth class children were enthusiastic activists last week. On hearing funds for Creativity in the Classroom and Forest School might be reduced, they wrote letters to our local TDs to seek help in securing funds for community art projects such as Creativity in the...

Next week all applicants on our 'old' pre-enrolment list should receive Confirmation of Interest (COI) letters. These must be returned if the applicant child is to remain on the list for Junior Infants September 2022. These applicants are processed under the Enrolment...

Today, Friday, many children in the senior end of the school will be completing their Learning Logs. At the end of four weeks back in school, we have a very long list of stimulating activities and events that we can be grateful for. PEsouthside sportssouthside...

We had a very affirming experience of the school community in action this morning. Homophobic graffiti was noticed outside the school gates and near the bus stop on Sallyglen Road.Immediately, several parents offered Miriam help in dealing with the situation. Within a...

It is wonderful to see children making meaningful connections between outdoor learning and their own child led games in yard time. We notice many children interacting with the natural environment in creative ways during break time - designing fairy worlds, dens,...

Thanks to everyone who confirmed medical conditions and allergies through the office. We can confirm that due to some severe allergies we are a nut free school.In 2nd class, we are also egg and egg product free.Thanks to a highly cooperative school community, we have...

A meeting of DSPNS Board of Management (BOM) was held on Monday  13th September 2021. Items on the agenda included the Principal's Report, Annual Budget Proposal, Voluntary Contributions (VCs), Communications, Maintenance, and Buildings report. ...

We are delighted to observe the vast majority of children demonstrating a good understanding of our focus of the month - Respect. Families may want to have chats at home about how we show respect in different situations - respect for safety on the road, respect the...

Thanks to the parents who are teaching road safety to children in the mornings. The increased bicycle traffic outside our gates is an opportunity for the DSP community spirit to spring into action. Thanks to PTA for messaging parents to foster road safety in children....

Online applications will open on the 1st October 2021 for all classes from Junior Infants to 6th class.Please refer to our annual Admissions Statement for further details.

Junior Infants are settling into school routines well. The Infant team are pleased to offer an Information Meeting to let parents/guardians know more about expectations and how to help your child. We will send the zoom link separately. First dayFirst dayFirst day

Ice cream treats from staff for children In appreciation for two and a half fun-filled, hard-working terms in the classrooms during a very challenging year, and a half or full term of remote learning - depending on junior/senior classes - teachers and SNAs wanted to...

We were happy and sad on Wednesday 23rd June during the 6th class 2021 graduation. The children (young adults) did themselves proud at their zoom graduation. The good communication between the 6th class team and PTA reps was evident in the beautiful videos, photos,...

Thanks to the everyone who participated in the sponsored walk/run/cycle. €2251.00 has been contributed through the online payment on Aladdin and some cash. It is fantastic to get this financial injection that will help with our end of year balancing of accounts and...

What a joy it is to be part of DSP! We are delighted with the response to two fundraisers recently. Big thanks to the PTA for setting up the 5Km for €5k Fundraiser:  €1631.00 lodged to Aladdin so far. Great response considering it's late in the year to be asking for...

A meeting of DSPNS Board of Management (BOM) was held on Tuesday  22nd June 2021. Items on the agenda included the Principal's Report, Treasurer’s report, Voluntary Contributions (VCs), Communications, Maintenance, and Buildings report.  Specific...

We look forward to sports and outdoor games next week, class by class, with Sixth Class guiding the whole school. It is a great testament to the wonderful teaching and encouragement the Sixth Class children have received over their years at DSP that they are leading...

Thanks to the PTA for organising a fun fundraiser to bring this school year to a close. Between now and 22nd June 2021, families are encouraged to get sponsors for committing to doing a walk/run/cycle. Payment has been set up on Aladdin Connect. Fundraising, like so...

It was lovely to hear children expressing their thanks to staff for the wonderful trip to the zoo the Infants classes enjoyed. Expressing gratitude fosters a sense of happiness for both the giver and receiver of the message. Thanks to parents who emailed their...

We are grateful to families who are keeping children home when showing symptoms, even if it appears to be just a cold, and for checking with doctors if a Covid test is required. Thanks to parents who informed us of children being potential close contacts and for...

Board of Management Summary Report May 2021 The ET AGM took place on Saturday 8th May 2021 and was attended by the chairperson. DSP are looking forward to developing our relations with the ET.The BOM is carefully monitoring the school finances and is conscious that a...

Tomorrow is PJ day organised by the PTA as a fundraiser. We look forward to an exciting day and hope we will raise some much needed funds. We remind parents/guardians that along with the fun of wearing pyjamas, we need to keep children safe by wearing appropriate...