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DPETNS/PEPY Community Fun Run

March 20, 2019March 20, 2019 by Lynda Drysdale

Our annual community Fun Run will take place on Friday 5th April at 2:45pm. All welcome. The run will start and finish at DPETNS, with the route taking runners through Donabate and the grounds of Newbridge Demesne. You an register online here, or at the school on the day. Please arrive by 2:35pm if you … Read moreDPETNS/PEPY Community Fun Run

World Book Day

March 13, 2019March 13, 2019 by aimee

We celebrated World Book Day on Thursday March 07th in DPETNS with an array of different activities. The school was a hive of activity with books being celebrated in a range of ways. Bunting Competition Children were invited to participate in a ‘Bunting Competition’ using their illustration skills to represent their favourite book or character … Read moreWorld Book Day

RTE Guide/Puffin Short Story Competition

March 12, 2019March 12, 2019 by Lynda Drysdale

We are inviting students to take part in a Short Story Competition held by RTE Guide and Puffin books. The winning story will be published in the RTE Guide, and its author will win an e-reader and a hamper of books. Entries can be submitted electronically or by post. Ruth and Aileen will collect entries to … Read moreRTE Guide/Puffin Short Story Competition

6th Class Climate Action Strike

April 10, 2019February 28, 2019 by aimee

On February 13th we decided to strike outside the Dail against Climate Action. We decided to strike against Climate Action because we feel the Government aren’t doing enough about it, and a young teenage activist, Greta Thunberg , inspired us to start doing something about Climate Action. As we are the next generation and we … Read more6th Class Climate Action Strike

Active Week 2019

February 15, 2019February 12, 2019 by aimee

Active Week DPETNS 11th– 16th February Since our return to school on January 7th we have been focusing on different aspects of wellbeing and positive mental health. We are finishing off next week with an emphasis on the benefits of physical exercise on our overall wellbeing. We launched active week with a 10@10 on Friday 8th February. Every morning … Read moreActive Week 2019

6th Class Call for Urgent Action on Climate Change

January 28, 2019January 28, 2019 by Lynda Drysdale

Our 6th Classes are calling for urgent action on climate change. They have made an excellent video making their case and explaining why they are planning a peaceful protest at Dáil Éireann on February 13th.

6th Class Climate Change Video

Thank You to Portrane Athletic FC

January 28, 2019January 14, 2019 by teacher

While most of the school community were unwrapping presents and perhaps munching on chocolates, some very brave members and friends of the Over 35’s team from Portrane Athletic FC were gathering on Donabate Beach for a Christmas morning swim. They braved the icy water to raise money for Children with Autism and Additional needs in … Read moreThank You to Portrane Athletic FC

Marathon Kids!

November 22, 2018November 15, 2018 by aimee

A massive congratulations to all our 6th Class children (and staff) who completed the final mile of the Marathon Kids programme on Wednesday. The classes began their training 8 weeks ago, increasing their running distances as the weeks went on. They had great fun running in the local community in preparation for the final … Read moreMarathon Kids!

Spook-tacular School Day

October 26, 2018October 26, 2018 by karen

Dress-Up Day is always a fantastic success here in DPETNS and this year was no different! We had everything from witches and elephants to superheros and inflatables…. Batman even flew by for a visit. Check out some of our amazing students and staff!!! Have a safe and happy midterm folks and we will see you all … Read moreSpook-tacular School Day

Boys GAA final

October 23, 2018October 23, 2018 by aimee

Well done to Cormac and the team. Three years in a row winning in Croke Park. Great achievement by all. When we thought we couldn’t be any prouder, we get a write up showing such great sportsmanship displayed by the whole team. https://www.sportsjoe.ie/gaa/genius-dublin-midfielder-lights-croke-park-cumann-na-mbunscol-final-day-182006?utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=onsite_share