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  Butterfly Gardens Senior Infants 2026

  In Science, the children in Senior Infants have been busy caring for their butterfly gardens. They enjoyed observing the amazing life cycle of a butterfly, watching tiny caterpillars transform into beautiful butterflies over a few weeks.

  The children had great fun choosing names for their butterflies and eagerly checked on them each day. To celebrate the end of the project, each class released their butterflies into the summer sunshine in Swords. It was a wonderful experience and a fantastic way for the children to learn about nature and life cycles firsthand.

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  Firefighter Visit no. 2!

  Our school was delighted to welcome our local firefighters for a fun and educational visit to our Senior Infant and First Classes! The children learned about the important role firefighters play in keeping our community safe and had the opportunity to explore the fire engine up close. One of the highlights of the day was taking turns using the fire hose and sitting inside the fire engine, which created great excitement for everyone. The firefighters answered lots of questions and shared valuable fire safety advice in an engaging and child-friendly way. It was a memorable experience that inspired curiosity, confidence, and appreciation for the fantastic work of our emergency services.

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  Author Visit 2026

  The children in Junior Infants were delighted to welcome a very special visitor last week. A parent of one of our pupils, and the talented author of the beautiful picture book 'Always and Never', kindly came in to share their story with the class. The children listened attentively as the book was read aloud, enjoying the colourful illustrations, engaging characters, and playful storytelling. It was a wonderful opportunity for the pupils to experience the joy of books and to learn about the creative process behind writing a story. We are very grateful for this lovely visit, which inspired plenty of imagination, discussion, and excitement about reading. Click here for pictures!

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  Firefighter Visit 2026

  The children in Junior Infants were delighted to welcome a very special visitor last week! One of our parents, who works as a firefighter, came to speak to the children about his important job and the work firefighters do to help keep people safe. The children learned about fire safety, emergency equipment, and what happens during a rescue. Everyone enjoyed seeing the firefighter’s uniform and equipment up close, and there was great excitement when the children had the opportunity to try on some of the gear and explore the equipment themselves. It was a fun, engaging, and memorable learning experience for all. A huge 'Thank You' to Tom for visiting! Pictures here

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  Newsletter Term 2 2026

  Our Term 2 Newsletter is now available now! Inside, you will find highlights of student learning, updates from across the school, and important information about upcoming events and activities. It’s a wonderful opportunity to see the progress, creativity, and achievements of our students so far this term. We encourage all families to take a few moments to read through and stay connected with school life. Thank you for your ongoing support and involvement in our school community.

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  Seachtain na Gaeilge 2026

  Seachtain na Gaeilge was marked by a fantastic two weeks of celebration of Irish language and culture, filled with music, language and school spirit. The hall came alive with a lively ceilís, where dancers of all ages took to the floor. Throughout the week, beautiful singing and a vibrant ceolchoirm showcased the talents of children and staff and a love for Gaeilge. A highlight were the rousing renditions of Ireland’s Call performed by our pupils, lifting everyone’s spirits. We were also treated to an impressive display of Irish dancing by a member of the Riverdance team! It was a joyful few weeks, full of fun and proudly enjoyed by all. Pictures here

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  World Book Day 2026

  We were excited to celebrate World Book Day 2026 in HFJNS on Friday 6th March. To mark the occasion, children were invited to bring in a book they are interested in to share with their classmates, along with a cosy blanket or favourite teddy for a special reading session.  World Book Day 2026 focuses on the theme "Go All In" aligning with the National Year of Reading 2026 to encourage children to deepen their engagement with books, reading for pleasure, and connecting literature to their personal hobbies and passions. Book tokens were distributed, giving pupils the opportunity to choose from this year’s selection of free Wold Book Day books. Click here for pictures of the day!

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  HFJNS Spring Day 2026

  A huge 'Thank You' to all involved in making Spring Day 2026 such a success! Without your support as parents/guardians, extended family, the local community and of course all the sponsors, this annual event would not be the success it has always been. The phenomenal €14,670 raised this year is just amazing.Continued thanks to the Parents Association who give so generously of their time organising this event by sourcing prizes for the raffle, making the Mothers' Day/Easter gifts etc. Without them we would not be able to host such a successful and enjoyable event for the school community. All funds raised at our fundraising events are shared between both schools for the benefit of all children. A large number of members are finishing this year as their children move on to the next chapter of their school lives. We would like to extend our thanks for the commitment and support you have shown the schools over the time you have been on the Parents' Association and wish you and your children every success in the future.

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