Good evening Parents / Guardians,
As we begin to draw closer to the end of another school year, there is a strong sense of focus and purpose across our school community. The weeks ahead are important ones, particularly for students preparing for summer examinations and final assessments. We encourage all students to continue applying themselves fully, attending well and making the most of every learning opportunity between now and the end of term.
This time of year also brings a growing sense of anticipation for the summer months ahead – an opportunity to reflect on achievements, celebrate progress, and look forward to a well-earned break after a busy and demanding year.
We thank our students, staff, parents and guardians for their continued support and commitment throughout the year and look forward to finishing the term positively together.
Please read the other important and relevant school information below.
Have a lovely weekend,
Sarah Green
Principal
Tús Nua – Please Sign Our Petition
The Tús Nua Group has launched an online petition to collect signatures from parents / guardians to advocate for the timely delivery of our new school! Please take 1 minute to add your names to our petition – CLICK HERE. Please spread the link with family and friends and let’s really get our School Community’s voices heard! The petition will be brought to Leinster House along with all the postcards the students wrote on 26th May by the Tus Nua group and some students.
Summer Assessments:
Please click on the links below to see the timetables for the Summer Assessments and 3rd year block classes.
5th Year LCE Summer Assessments
5th Year LCA Summer Assessments
The summer assessments are held in large exam centres to give students the experience of carrying out examinations in an exam hall.
Please encourage your son / daughter to attend regularly ahead of the exams as teachers will be revising materials and preparing students for these assessments. Be familiar with their assessment timetable and encourage them positively during the exams which can be stressful for some students.
The students will finish by 1pm each day of the exams. Students are only expected to attend school when they have an exam and can leave school before 1pm if they do not have an exam scheduled. There will be breaktime / snack facilities but there will be no lunches provided during the exam period.
Whole School Assembly – 11th May, 2pm
Our annual final Whole School Assembly will take place on Monday in the Assumption Parish. There will be a prayer service followed by a presentation of end of year awards and certificates.
The assembly will be no longer than 1 hour and students and staff are free to leave to go home from the church thereafter. These moments to gather as a whole school are rare and special. I warmly welcome any parents or guardians who wish to attend to come to Church and be present with our school community for our final assembly of the 25/26 school year.
School Culture Review
We are asking all parents/guardians to complete a short survey about our school as part of our School Culture Review. We have extended the deadline for completing the survey to Tuesday 12th May.
School culture means
-what it feels like to be in this school
-how people treat each other
-how safe and supported you feel
how easy it is to learn
We want to know what is working well and what needs to be better
This survey is anonymous. Your Responses will help us improve the school for the students.
Please access the survey HERE – the link will remain live until Tuesday 12th May.
Darkness into Light 2026
Best of luck to all the staff and students from our school participating in Darkness into Light 2026! Thank you to Ms Mollison for coordinating the event and all the staff participating and helping out. Everyone is meeting at 3am at school to get the bus to Phoenix Park. After the event, Val and Amanda (Family association) will have a hot full Irish breakfast prepared for you back in school! I hope you all enjoy taking part in this very special annual event and raising money for such a worthy cause that is close to the hearts of so many in our school community.
Upcoming Reward Trips – Details
– Senior Positive Behaviour Reward Trip – Pitch & Putt – 13th May, 1.30pm – Selected Senior Students
– Junior Positive Behaviour Reward Trip – Pitch & Putt – 14th May, 1.30pm – Selected Junior Students
– Emerald Park Trip – 19th May, 1st & 2nd Years. The trip is full with 120 students signed up and a small waiting list. 30 Staff (teachers & SNAs) will attend with the students on the day. There will not be classes for students who are not attending the trip.
Summer Programme 2026
A package of supports has been announced to allow all schools to offer a summer programme for children with complex special educational needs and those at greatest risk of educational disadvantage.
The central theme for this year’s programme continues to be ‘Building Confidence and Connections’. The primary aim of this theme is to help young people to realise their potential, to be resilient in dealing with the normal stresses of their lives, to take care of their physical wellbeing and to have a sense of purpose, connection and belonging to their school community.
As in previous years, St Seton’s will hold a two week Summer Programme at the end of June. Any parent / guardian and student interested in participating in the Summer Programme should email info@stsetons.ie
The Summer Programme is always a highlight of the school calendar and so valuable for those that participate in it.
Programme Updates – Ms. Maher
TY Updates
The TY Graduation ceremony is set to take place next Tuesday, 12th May, at 11:30 AM in the PE Hall on the Senior Campus. Parents / Guardians of all TY students have been invited to attend and we look forward to marking this milestone with you and your son / daughter.
Following this, several students will be heading off on an overnight trip to Carlingford, departing at 7:30 AM on Wednesday morning and returning on Thursday afternoon.
Massive congratulations to our Transition Year students Summer Kavanagh, Emmie Mills Keane, Darragh McKenna and Tadhg Power, who were named winners in the “Tackling Poverty” category at this week’s B!g Idea Showcase with their innovative project, titled “No Place Like Home.” A special word of thanks goes to Ms Donoghue for her tireless mentorship and support in helping these students and all students in B!g Idea Module all year. This is such a proud moment for our school!
Congratulations to the team of staff and students who produced such a wonderful TY show that ran for two nights ahead of the May bank holiday. The performances were of such a high standard. Everyone involved in the production worked so hard. They are a special group of students and the atmosphere over the two days of the performances was very special. Well done everyone and thank you for bringing such joy this week to the school. If you didn’t get to see the show, check out all the ‘best bits’ on the school’s instagram!
LCA Updates
Our 6th Year LCA students have a busy week ahead, beginning with their HCT practicals which will run all day on Monday, 11th May. This will be followed by the ICT Exam on Wednesday, 13th May, and both the Hair and Beauty and Active Leisure practicals on Thursday, 14th May. All running order and details have been shared with the students.
JCSP
The JCSP Graduation will take place on 22nd May at 11.30am. All parents/guardians have been invited and we look forward to celebrating this event for our 3rd year students and their families together on the Junior Campus.
6th Year Graduation
The 6th Year Graduation will take place on Thursday 21st May at 5pm on the Senior Campus. Thank you to the team who are coordinating this event. Invitations have been sent home with students and again, we look forward to celebrating this incredibly important and momentous occasion with you on our Senior Campus.
Uniform & Yonder Pouch Collection Drive!
Noel and Loretta, our HSCL teachers are coordinating a Uniform and Yonder Pouch Collection Drive. At the end of the school year, please donate any unwanted items of uniform and leave them at reception. Yonder pouches from outgoing 6th year students are also requested to be returned. Please see the attached image for more information! Anyone who contributes to the drive will be entered into a draw for a NEW school uniform OR a voucher!
Being Well – Monday 11th May – Ms Howell
Below are the topics each year group will focus on in their ‘Being Well’ Class on Monday.
1st year: Concept of ‘Self’
2nd year: Bystanders
3rd year: Exam Techniques
TY: In exams
5th year: Mindfulness
6th year: Exam techniques
🙌 Celebrating Success:
Best of luck to Abigail Rooney, TY, who will participate in the NFTE finals on 12th May. Abigail has shown wonderful entrepreneurial skills throughout the competition and we are so proud of her success. Thank you to Ms Flood for supporting her.
Well done to everyone who participated in the annual Cycle Against Suicide Event yesterday. Almost €900 has been raised so far and there is still the bake sale to take place today. Thank you to Ms Mollison for coordinating this event.
Congratulations to our 1st Year Rugby team under the leadership of Ms Murray who participated in a Rugby Blitz yesterday. They had a great day out and really enjoyed the experience.
‘Give it a Try’ – our 1st Year Girls Rugby have been invited to participate in a 6 week ‘Give it a Try’ Rugby experience in Barnhall RFC. A bus will bring them to and from Barnhall on Wednesday evenings. Ms Murray will accompany the students and support them to participate and get the most from this opportunity. Consent forms have been circulated by Ms Daly, Ms Murray and they contain further information.
Congratulations to our Community Stewardship Students who, in collaboration with Maryfield Nursing Home launched their Art exhibition in the library today. The exhibition runs from today until 13th May. -Well done to everyone that participated in this really joyful and valuable experience. Thank you to Ms Flood for her excellent coordination and for supporting and leading the project and to the SNAs who have assisted the project throughout the year.
