Its Daffodil Day! We're going all in against cancer. Join us in supporting cancer patients and their families across Ireland by donating at the link here: https://fundraise.cancer.ie/fundraisers/OurLadysSchool2171/daffodil-day-fundraiser 

Spring Newsletter

The spring newsletter is here! To view it, simply click on the link on the https://olschool.ie/ homepage. Click the link, not the picture!

Daffodil Day

We're raising funds to support cancer patients and their families across Ireland for Daffodil Day! So far we have raised over 1,000 euro! If you would still like to donate, you can click on the attached link here: https://fundraise.cancer.ie/fundraisers/OurLadysSchool2171/daffodil-day-fundraiser

Bodywhys

The 3rd Years were involved in a Bodywhys talk today which was very informative. 

Easter Treats

The very kind Sisters of Religious Education dropped off baskets of delicious chocolates for staff and students on Thursday. Thank you so much for the sweet treats!

Paris Trip

Wishing everyone on the TY Paris trip a safe and fun time! The trip is from March 23 to 26. Thank you to Ms McGinley for organising. 

Parents' Book Club

The OLS Parents' Book Club meeting is on Monday 25th March at 7.30 p.m. in the Twos Sisters pub in Terenure. 

The book is Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorow by Gabrielle Zevin.

All are welcome to join! If you have any questions, please email library@olschool.ie

Film Screening 

Oh Boy (A Coffee in Berlin)

Terenure Library is showing a German-language film on Wednesday, March 27 at 6 p.m. The title of the film is Oh Boy (A Coffee in Berlin). 

The film screening series presented by Terenure Library in partnership with The Goethe-Institut Irland. 

Please note that places are limited. 

First come, first seated.

Daffodil Day takes place tomorrow. If you would like to buy a daffodil, they will be on sale tomorrow for 3euro. Link attached here to pay online and you can pick up your daffodil tomorrow. 

fundraise.cancer.ie/fundraisers/OurLadysSchool2171/daffodil-day-fundraiser 

Well done to our Minor Camogie team for another win today. The girls won by a scoreline of 3-10 to 1-7 against a very strong Loreto Beaufort team. The girls have now qualified for the knock out stage of the championship with a game to spare.

Our Lady’s School Parents' Council invites you to a Quiz Night on the evening of March 21st.

This fun and social evening, hosted by the Parents' Council, will be a wonderful opportunity to meet and greet other parents from the school and further strengthen the school community.

Funds raised by the event will go towards assisting the Council support the students at the school such as paying for resources during Study Week, Cyber Week, Wellbeing Week, Graduation and many other such student centred events.

We have several sponsorship options available should your workplace or company wish to assist with this worthwhile fundraiser. Please see options below.

So, come along, test your knowledge and have a fun, entertaining night out! For all details please see the PDF attached.

Last few tables available so make sure to register asap!

Register your team by completing the following form:

forms.gle/SFoiBLDoaVfTchwd7

Sponsorship options 

forms.gle/wgLy119b4gMre6WN7

Bliain a 5 ag TikTok

Members of the Coiste Gaeilge attended TikTok Headquarters Tuesday morning as part of Lá na Teicneolaíochta for Seachtain na Gaeilge.

They enjoyed a free breakfast, a panel of speakers about how to use Irish in their lives and online and they had the opportunity to create their own TikTok! Check out the photo gallery.

UCD Tour

5th Years toured UCD Tuesday morning (see photo gallery). It was very informative and students enjoyed the opportunity of being on campus. 

Easter Ceremony

The P5s and Ms Filaih planned and delivered a beautiful Easter ceremony. Their theme was a quote from Maya Angelou "Nothing can dim the light that shines from within." It was a lovely ceremony that focused on the story of Easter aswell as the importance of Ramadan and Lent at this time. 

Daffodil Day

On Friday, we will celebrate Daffodil Day. If you would like to buy a daffodil, you can buy one in the GPA at lunch or breaktime tomorrow or Friday. There is also a link to our school fundraising page: fundraise.cancer.ie/fundraisers/OurLadysSchool2171/daffodil-day-fundraiser 

Dear Parents

Thank you for attending the talk online yesterday. Please see the link to the school youtube channel where the video is posted.

youtu.be/coqgD_8tzRg  

There will be no after school supported study in the library. Students are invited to attend their main centre. Thank you!

Dear 3rd Year Parents,

The TY Talk takes place online today 13th March at 4.30pm. 

Please see attached the link to access the meeting. meet.google.com/fmo-zxyk-wzp

Students should log on using their own school email addresses. 

Wellbeing Week

It's wellbeing week at OLS! There were some wonderful events that have taken place-Friendship bracelet creations, well being talks, active walks, how well do you each other quizzes etc. Thanks to Ms Reilly for organising the wellbeing week. There was a students vs. staff dodgeball game during Monday's lunch and a students vs. staff obstacle course during Tuesday's lunch. Check out the photo gallery! Thank you so much to the ASF Class for organising all of the fun activities!

ASF Colour Run

The ASF Colour Run is tomorrow! A reminder to all participating to wear your leggings and a white t-shirt underneath your tracksuit. Ols runners are recommended. Wear sunglasses or goggles to protect your eyes from paint getting in them. Our charity partner is the Special Olympics so remember to bring 5euro for the charity chosen by the TY ASF class. You can pay by card in the GPA tomorrow. 

Cross Country

Well done to Róisín Hanley-Byrne who represented OLS in the Schools All-Ireland Cross Country finals in Tymon Park on Saturday (see photo gallery)! Róisín competed in tough conditions against over 100 athletes from all over Ireland. 

Library Competition 

Congratulations to Yajing Hu for placing 1st in the school library's Design Your Own Bookmark Competition! She won a small stationary prize and her bookmark is laminated and available at the library desk for those in need of a bookmark. The librarian was so impressed with the quality of the entries that the two runner-ups will also have their design laminated and copies available at the library desk. Thank you to all those who submitted something! 

Minor Camogie winners

Well done to our Minor Camogie team who started their defence of the A Championship with an emphatic win against Coláiste Íosagáin. A great effort from the whole team to win by a scoreline of 7-4 to 1-3.

5th Year AG Science Trip

The 5th year Ag Science students went to UCD today on a farm trip.