We received the very sad news this morning of the death of Msgr. Tom Coonan. He has served as our school chaplain for over twenty five years and was a much loved and valued member of our school community. He was deeply appreciated by students, staff and parents alike for his kindness and for the interest he showed in everything that was happening in our school.

He had a special gift for connecting with our pupils and through his many visits to our classrooms, he shared the message of Jesus’ love for us all. He worked very closely with 2nd and 6th Classes every year helping them prepare for the sacraments.

He continued his dedicated service to our school as chairperson of our board of management up to 2024 and as a member of the board for the last two years. His wisdom, guidance and friendship has left a lasting imprint on our school.

We extend our sincere sympathies to his family and friends, his parish community and all who mourn his loss.

Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann.

Funeral arrangements can be seen here.

Pupils, past pupils, parents and staff are invited to stand in a guard of honour at Raheen Church on Monday. Current pupils can wear the school uniform if possible. We plan to assemble at 1.15pm. 

The school will be closed on the following days:

Thursday 25th June – The school closes for the summer holidays.

The calendar for the school year 2026/27 is now available here.

All classes have enjoyed taking part in Sports Day over the last few days of glorious sunshine!

We celebrated our 6th Class at their graduation ceremony on Friday 19th June. There was a lovely variety of music, song, poetry, violin playing as well as some basketball rock! We wish all of our 6th Class the very best for the future!

Eileen Dunne from the LOETB presented out autism class with some lovely colourful blankets which were made by adult learners. A big thanks to everyone involved.

Our Bí Cineálta Policy was reviewed and ratified at a board of management meeting held on June 16th.

You can read the policy here.

Our junior classes went to Lullymore Heritage and Discovery Park on Friday 5th June. They had a great day.

Well done to our sixteen pupils who took part in the Colin Dunne Athletics competition on Friday 5th June.

Eight of our pupils joined their counterparts from Killeigh NS and Cloneygowan NS in a chess tournament organised by Cloneygowan principal, Mr. Ryan. It was a very enjoyable and friendly event. Well done to all the children who took part. Thanks to Mr. Ryan for the invite and all the organising.

2nd to 6th Class enjoyed their school tour to TUS Athlone where they took part in the Let’s Go activity tour.