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March 8, 2025Outdoor Learning, by

4th class – Session 2 – Cloud School

Today we had Cloud School. ‘Are we really in a cloud?’ ‘I always wanted to be in a cloud.’ ‘It’s so magical. It feels like anything could happen.’ Going back to the same place week after week allows us to know it in a way …
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March 8, 2025Outdoor Learning, by

6th class – Session 2 – hammocks, tarps and games

Hammocks Today we were learning how to put up hammocks with tree straps and carabiners. This will be really helpful when they are assistants for the 1st class and Junior Infants. There’s lots of problem solving and awareness building in this activity. They needed to: …
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March 8, 2025Uncategorizedby

Celebrations of the 50th Anniversary of the Inaugural Meetings of Dalkey School Project Friday 28th February 2025

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! WHAT A DAY!!! What a celebration!! So much joy and appreciation!! The Celebrations of the 50th Anniversary of the Inaugural Meetings last Friday created a wonderful opportunity to let the founders of our very special school know how much we appreciate the legacy …
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March 4, 2025Uncategorizedby

DSP Masterminds

The U11 and U13 DSP quiz teams have had a very busy and successful few weeks. On February 15th both teams participated in the CUDA Schools Quiz local qualifier in Cherrywood Educate Together. The students all did themselves and the school proud on the day …
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February 28, 2025Outdoor Learning, by

4th class – short and sweet session

4th class arrived late to the Forest but for a very good reason – celebrating 50 years since the founding meeting of DSP! So we went straight to our base camp and got down to the serious business of exploring and playing, building and creating, …
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February 28, 2025Outdoor Learning, by

6th class learning to be assistant leaders

The sun was shining its welcome to 6th class as they started their final DSP Forest School sessions. There was a real gladness and gratitude for being back in the forest with their friends. We started by playing a few games. As they are beginning …
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February 15, 2025Uncategorizedby

Lots and lots of love in the school community this week.

From artwork and wellbeing discussions & plans to our gardening and sustainability initiatives. There was a lot of love, support and care on show. In a week when the Dept/NCSE yet again failed to provide assurances, our children felt the support and love of the …
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January 24, 2025Uncategorizedby

Cateura Recycled Orchestra

On Thursday, we had a visit from the Cateura Recycled Orchestra! The children were very excited to hear the orchestra play their instruments – violins, violas, a contrabass, harp, a transverse flute, saxophone, guitar, and percussion instruments – all of which were crafted from items …
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January 24, 2025Uncategorizedby

Marvellous Monday!

Although it was grey and overcast, the atmosphere in DSP was bright and cheery! The morning started with a lovely gathering in the hall. Bright decorations, warm drinks and warm chats! Joining us were Margaret and Anne from Barnardos who received a cheque for €1,198 …
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December 19, 2024Uncategorizedby

Save the Date – Tuesday 28th January – 7.30pm

We’re delighted to announce that Eoghan Cleary will be coming to DSP in January to give his perspective on how the online world is changing childhoods.  Eoghan is a much sought after speaker and co-founder of the Gen Free: Free to be Kids campaign and …
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