Academic Calendar 2026-2027

SCHOOL STARTS

Thursday 27th August. School gates open at 08:25.

STAFF CHILD PROTECTION TRAINING

SCHOOL CLOSED Wednesday 9th September

MID TERM BREAK

School closes on Friday 23rd October 14:15.
School Reopens Monday 2nd November

PARENT TEACHER
MEETINGS

16th November - 27th November. Teachers will be in touch nearer the time to organise meetings.

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS

School closes at 12.00 noon on Tuesday 22nd December
School reopens Wednesday 6th January.

TEACHER TRAINING DAY LANGUAGE AWARENESS

SCHOOL CLOSED Friday 22nd January

SAINT BRIGID'S DAY

Monday 1st February. School Closed.

MID TERM BREAK

School closes Wednesday 17th February at 14:15.
School Reopens Monday 22nd February

ST PATRICK'S DAY

SCHOOL CLOSED Wednesday 17th March.

EASTER HOLIDAYS

School closes at 12.00 noon on Friday 19th March
School Reopens Monday 5th April.

MAY BREAK

School closes at 14:15 on Friday 30th April
School Reopens Monday 10th May

STANDARDISED TESTING

Monday 17th May – Friday 28th May

JUNE BANK HOLIDAY

SCHOOL CLOSED Monday 7th June

ACTIVE WEEK/
MULTICULTURAL DAY

Active Week will be from Monday, June 14th to Friday, June 18th. Multicultural Day: Friday 18th June, 12:45-14:00. School Yard.

GRADUATION CEREMONY

Wednesday June 23rd at 10:30.

SUMMER HOLIDAYS

School closes at 12.00 noon on Friday 25th June

 

Details regarding Staff Training Days, First Holy Communion, Confirmation, Sports Days etc. will be shared once the dates are confirmed.

  Academic Calendar

Grotto Place, Booterstown, Co. Dublin A94 AC97
01-2886830
Sunday, September 20, 2026
01-2886830
8:35 - 14:15
Uniform
Fundraiser
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Caravaggio at National Gallery

Caravaggio at National Gallery

Visit to Casement Aerodome in Baldonnel

Visit to Casement Aerodome in Baldonnel

Carlingford Adventure Centre

Carlingford Adventure Centre

Kayaking on the River Liffey

Kayaking on the River Liffey

ESB Blast at the RDS

ESB Blast at the RDS

Brat Beo

Active Flag Brat Beo

Rock Climbing at Carlingford Adventure Centre

Rock Climbing at Carlingford Adventure Centre

Think, Share, Examine, Revoice, Extend, Reflect

Think, Share, Examine, Revoice, Extend, Reflect

Kayaking at Carlingford Adventure Centre

Kayaking at Carlingford Adventure Centre

Principal's News

Weekly Update September 21st-September 25th 2026

RUN DUBLIN RUN THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU.  Run Dublin Run was held in Irishtown Stadium on Saturday 19th September, It was a really great and fun occasion for all. A huge thank you to the parents who helped with registration and to the huge number of children, parents and staff who turned up on the day to support Saint Mary's Boys' National School. Your continued support is very much valued and appreciated.  Míle míle buíochas. 

WHOLE SCHOOL MEETING 23/9/2026 at 19:30. The Board of Management is seeking feedback on our school specific results from the Dept of Education Have Your Say survey last year.This looked at schools’ and parents’ views in 3 areas a) Co-educational or single-sex provision b) Patronage/ethos c) Language of instruction. You are all invited as part of the BOM’s information and feedback gathering on these results in the school on Wednesday 23rd September at 19:30. Thank you. St Mary’s Board of

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Summer Newsletter 2026.

We have had a fantastic half term. We have made lots of memories and are very sad leaving Saint Mary's, but we are feeling confident, resilient and optimistic about the future. Please see the link below to our Summer Newsletter. Enjoy reading it and have a wonderful summer holiday.  Summer Newsletter 2026.

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