Summer Fair - Raffle Sponsors

A huge thank you to all the local businesses who sponsored our recent Summer fair raffle prizes. Without your support it would not be possible to hold this fundraising raffle each year.

IT/Coding Classes

Pupils from 1st - 6th class have just finished their 6 week block of IT/Coding classes with tutor Ciaran Coughlan. They have all thoroughly enjoyed their weekly classes and have learning lots of different elements in IT & coding. To finish off the block of lessons pupils got to design their own coding game. The added bonus was pupils got to play the games after designing them.

A great end to our block of IT Classes.

Well done everyone!

Musical Instruments designed by our senior room

Our senior room pupils designed their own musical instruments this month through recycled materials. The effort & creativity that went into this project was fantastic. A huge well done to all our pupils.

Sports Day 2026

We had our annual sports day on Tuesday 23rd June at the school. Our pupils were divided into different colour teams lead by our senior room pupils. Everyone had a fantastic day. It was an extremely warm one but our pupils powered through it and participated in all the stations. The sunshine helped make it into a brilliant day and of course with sunshine comes water fights and everyone had lots of fun at the end of the day with water!! Pupils were treated to fruit (Thanks to Kim Hughes - Corey Hughes mum), treats and ice cream.

The winners on the day were as follows:

Winner of overall obstacle course: Ryan Lacey

Winner of sack races: Milana Maksymenko (1st) Corey Hughes (2nd) & Neasa Jones Kavanagh (3rd)

Well Done!

Well done also to everyone who participated. A special sports day medal was issued to all pupils for their part on the day.

A fantastic sports day 2026 and another example of our wonderful active school!

Summer Fair 2026

On Saturday 20th June, we had our annual Summer Fair in the school grounds after a very successful day last year. There had been lots of learning from our last one and some changes made for this year which we hope made the day even more enjoyable for all who visited!

Thankfully again this year, the sun came out to play and it was a glorious day! The whole day from start to finish was a massive success. There was a brilliant atmosphere and buzz around the school and it was such a brilliant opportunity to show off the school in its best light and for people to see the resources and facilities we have here. We had lots of familiar faces visit and lots of new faces also which we love to see!

All the children and adults alike had great fun on the stalls, sampled tasty burgers and treats and let their competitive streak out with all her target games. There was huge excitement for our games designed by Thomas and the children and adults all enjoyed playing the waiting game to see who had won the categories & trophies for the games !

The day would not have been possible if it wasn’t for the fantastic volunteers led by our Parent Reps and the amazing staff and community members who all pitched in and gave their time and energy. A huge thank you also to Thomas who as always went above and beyond to help out preparing for the fair and on the day.

As always our local businesses/sponsors were so generous in donating prizes for our raffle and we are so grateful to them all for always stepping up when asked each year.

Finally, to all our parents, pupils, family and community members, thank you for coming to our Summer Fair and being part of our final school fundraiser for the year.

A special mention to Sophie Rumgay who entertained the crowd with a wonderful fire show at the end of the day! Thank you Sophie

Thank you to each and everyone for ending our school year on an amazing positive note!!

We will see you all hopefully next year for our Summer Fair 2026!!!

Have a safe and enjoyable Summer break and enjoy the sunshine!!

Reward Day for attendance/wellness & participation in active flag 2026

On Monday 22nd June we had our rewards day for the whole school for great overall school attendance, active flag and wellness. A planned trip to River Valley holiday park took place and our pupils got to play a round of mini golf and attend the various playgrounds on site. The weather was glorious on the day and our pupils had a fantastic morning.

Payment for the activities was covered by the school under our wellness/attendance grant.

It was a brilliant morning and a great incentive for our pupils to keep up the great work with their school attendance and participation in active flag.

We hope all the children enjoyed their day!

Senior room school tour - Stables Gorey

Our senior room pupils headed to the Stables Gorey on Friday 20th June for our annual school tour.

The weather wasn’t on our side but this didn’t stop our wonderful pupils from getting stuck in to the activities from the get go!

Pupils completed an obstacle course which was at times demanding and every single pupil showed so much courage and determination. They got lots of splash time in the water which provided some much needed cooling after all their work on the obstacle course!

Everyone really enjoyed it and it was wonderful to see the children enjoying themselves after all their hard work this year

Overall a brilliant day was had by everyone and always our pupils were so well behaved! We are sure the children slept well on the night from all the activity!

A very successful school tour 2026!

Come join us for our Summer Fair!

Our annual Summer Fair is fast approaching. Come join us on the 20th June from 2-4pm for a day of family fun with bouncy castles, face painting, family fun games & activities & lots more. We would love to see you there!!

Crazy Hair Day for Múinteoir Eímear Byrne

Our recent Crazy hair day fundraiser for local teacher Eímear Byrne raised €200 which has been donated on behalf of our parents and pupils of Scoil San Eoin Redcross via the go fund me page!  

A huge thank you to our parents & pupils for the effort on the day and for the support with your generous donations. Our pupils all looked fantastic and really enjoyed being creative with their styles.

On behalf of the staff & pupils of Scoil San Eoin Redcross, We wish Eímear the very best of luck on her medical journey and We hope that the fundraising campaign continues to grow momentum and  reaches its goal very soon!

Free Event for Parents & Carers

‍ Dear Parents,

Please see below information on a FREE Event that is suitable for parents, carers and teachers of children and young adults who would like more information when it comes to selective eaters or lack of interest in food. No Pre-Booking required. 

There will be plenty of opportunity for questions, answers and peer support.

Who are all Kinds of Amazing?

All Kinds of Amazing are an Arklow based Community Group who support parents and carers of children with additional needs. 

We meet on the last Wednesday of every month 10am - 12pm at Arklow Library. All are welcome and no diagnosis is required to attend. 

 For anyone who is looking for professional support, expert guidance and peer support, this is the ideal for group for you to attend. No fee, No pressure, No diagnosis required.

Save the Date!! Summer Fair 2026

After another hugely successful Summer Fair & great family day out last year, we have decided to hold another Summer Fair this year to celebrate a fantastic year at Scoil San Eoin and as our final school fundraiser for the year.

It will be a similar format to last year and a lovely day out. This is a great community event and a lovely way for us to showcase our wonderful school and its pupils!

This event takes lots of preparing and work on the day and we are seeking as many new parents & family members as possible to help out & volunteer on the day.

Further information will follow soon on activities on offer on the day so keep an eye on our website for times and details!

For now we are asking you to spread the word to your friends and families about the event & to ‘Save the Date’

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Thank You!!

Free Online Safety Webinars - Info & Links to register

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Further to our recent aladdin message, please see below links to the free online safety websinars being ran for parents & carers. Barnardos Ireland (supported by Google.org) provides free Online Safety Webinars tailored for parents and carers.

These interactive, 60-minute evening and lunchtime sessions cover:

• Setting up age-appropriate parental controls on tablets, consoles, and phones.

• Managing gaming safety, in-app purchases, and stranger interactions.

• Encouraging healthy screen time balances and tech-free bedtime routines.

• Starting positive family conversations about internet safety.

Every attendee will receive a free digital resource guide to use at home. See below links to register!!

May:

Wednesday 13th May, 2026 @ 7pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8EYnIx7JS3q5SOC7RNZC9Q

 Wednesday 27th May, 2026 @ 12pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9yOQ_4ZgRxKD2t2uVWbnXw

June:

 Wednesday 10th June, 2026 @ 7pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9kROvR1OQOeDDEt56ihvxw

 Wednesday 24th June, 2026 @ 12pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NIXYkCDyT1myj3SEG-2t4Q

Scoil San Eoin Attendance Campaign - Every School Day Counts!!

 Dear Parents and Guardians,

 We are thrilled to share that for the month of April 2026, the overall attendance at Scoil San Eoin was a fantastic 92.9%!

 As a small but mighty school in Redcross, this figure shows just how dedicated our boys and girls are to their learning and their friends. While the national average has seen fluctuations recently, reaching nearly 93% is a testament to the support you provide at home. We value every day of learning.

 As we move into the final months of the school year, we want to remember that ‘’Every School Day Counts’’!!

 Every day spent in class is a day for building foundations, discovering new talents, and having fun together.

 Let’s keep up this amazing momentum as we head towards the summer holidays!

Crazy Hair Day Fundraiser for Múinteoir Eímear Byrne

We are joining in the campaign ''Arklow for Eímear'' where we will be holding a crazy hair day next Friday 22nd May.  All funds raised on the day will be going towards Eimear Byrne a local teacher who desperately needs a lifesaving operation in America. 

Fundraising efforts have been happening all over the county in different schools and areas to try to help Eimear reach her goal and together we can help make a difference. 

See below info about the campaign for any parents that are not aware of Eimear's campaign.

 Eímear Byrne, a dedicated primary school teacher from Arklow, is facing a critical moment in her life. At just 30 years old, she has already endured two open-heart surgeries due to a rare connective tissue disorder. Her journey has been marked by resilience and determination, especially after suffering a severe stroke during her last surgery. Now, she faces an urgent need for a third operation to address three newly discovered aneurysms. This surgery must take place in a specialized hospital in the United States, where the medical team has the expertise to give her the best chance at survival and a full recovery.

The financial burden of this life-saving procedure is overwhelming, and Eímear cannot face it alone. Your support can make a significant difference in her fight for life. Every donation, no matter the size, brings her closer to returning to the classroom and living a fulfilling life. Please consider contributing to help her through this challenging time.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity.

Go fund me details:
https://gofund.me/ed48ffa92

Well done to Terrie & Finn!!

Two of our Senior room pupils arrived to school with some great news to brighten up our Monday Congratulations and very well done to Terrie Redmond (3rd class) & Finn Keogh (4th class) who won the Cub challenge 2026 in First place with Avoca Scouts at Lough Dan over the weekend! They both received a beautiful trophy to mark the occasion and Terrie brought it in today to show us all.

Terrie & Finn now proceed to the Scouts County Finals in Dublin and we wish them the very best of luck in the next stages of the competition. Well done to you both we are super proud of you

Project Pictures in the Junior room

Our junior room pupils worked really hard on their project pictures last week. They were taught how Jesus had to create the world from nothing and they were tasked a project where they had to create something too but with some materials!

All the pupils worked in teams and made a huge effort. Well done everyone!

Pupils enjoying Shared Reading/Paired Reading

Our Junior and Senior room pupils took a break from their weekly assessments on Friday mornings to spend the morning reading together in the Senior room. Our junior room pupils really enjoyed visiting the senior room classroom and getting to read with the older pupils. They all had great fun together!

Well done!

GAA coaching sessions with Wicklow GAA

Our GAA sessions with Darren & Cian from Wicklow GAA finished today and our final day was filled with sunshine!! Our pupils have thoroughly enjoyed getting out each week to do their GAA sessions while also getting lots of exercise and fresh air. We have been blessed with the weather most weeks and pupils from all our classes from Junior Infants up to 6th class took part in the weekly coaching sessions.

They learned lots about turn- taking, skills and tactics and the basics of GAA. We are looking forward to seeing some of this practice on the yard during break times in the future!

Well done everyone!! 

First Aid/DeFib training - Senior Pupils

On Thursday 30th April, our pupils from the senior room completed a First Aid and CPR workshop with Polly Nolan.

They learned what to do in the event of a person collapsing or choking. They learned the steps to complete in order to ensure the person is best looked after and that the outcome is a positive one. Firstly Polly spoke about the importance of staying calm and giving as much information as possible to the ambulance - knowing your home Eircode or telling them what you can see in the area if you are not at home. Then they moved into discussing how to keep themselves and others safe - no bunk beds in an ambulance! Then Polly took out her practise manikins and defib and the class talked through the relevant steps and does and don'ts of CPR and using a defib. It was amazing that each pupil got a hands on experience of compressions, team work, and allowing the defib to take you through the steps. They also got a great understanding of why CPR is used,  when it is not used, what defibulation is and why any CPR is better than none. 

Finally Polly acted out a choking episode with the pupils and showed them what to do and also tips on what to do if you are alone at the time, and why not to move away from people if it happens.   

This workshop really gave the children knowledge and confidence in what should be done if such a situation arises and an assurance that they are capable of taking on the responsibility of CPR and alerting the ambulance services as well as using a defib, even from this young age.  

The pupils really enjoyed the experience and Polly very kindly shared some gifts with them  as mementos. 

Well done to all the Senior room pupils on a great workshop!

First Aid/Defib Training - Junior room pupils

Our Junior room pupils completed training today with Polly on basic first aid and defib training.

They learned all about the number 999 or 112 to call in an emergency and the importance of knowing our Eircode. 

Pupils were given a demonstration on how to correctly position our hands before putting them down on a person who needs CPR and then the pupils themselves got to practice individually  CPR on dummies in the class room. 

Our pupils then got to explore what steps to do if someone was choking, Polly brought a special device where pupils got to practice the Heimlich maneuver.

Towards the end of the sessions pupils got to practice putting bandages on each other.

Everyone received a  First Aid badge and a little First aid themed gift.

This was an extremely important workshop for the children to participate in. Please ask the children some questions later today about the workshop and also let them learn their house eircode.

Well done to everyone and a huge thank you to ‘Polly’ Pauline Nolan for coming in to see and giving up her free time to teach the children.