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A revised Healthy Eating Policy has been launched! The revision of this policy is in response to significant problems...
Monkstown Educate Together is very saddened by the untimely death of Catherine Earley. Catherine was an early supporter of...
The METNS community offers its deepest condolences to Alan and Caitriona Foy on the death of their lovely son...
3B did a lot of work leading into and as part of the METNS Sustainable Energy Week. They learned...
Jack Michael Marley, METNS student from the class of 2015, called in with his gold medal. Jack is the...
Our School Traffic Warden, Josephine is retiring this week. Josephine Carr has ensured METNS families crossed Kill Avenue safely,...
5B spent Friday morning joining in with Icelandic tradition celebrated on Christmas Eve each year where people give each...
We hope that you enjoy these photographs of the children in senior infants a. We have had a very...
We read the storybook The Paper Dolls by Julia Donaldson and Rebecca Cobb. The children really enjoyed the story...
We have been learning all about electrical circuits. We have been busy designing and making our own circuits to...
Have you ever wondered where the commission money from the Book Fair goes? Well, this week we got a...
Senior infants really enjoyed exploring the themes of autumn and The Witches' Den in October. We hope you enjoy...
We read The Paper Dolls by Julia Donaldson and RebeccaCobb. We were inspired by the illustrations and creativity in...
The children in 1A walked to the Horse Chestnut Tree in front of the college and had fun collecting...
In 1A we had fun using Hallowe'en stencils to create spooky silhouettes on our painted backgrounds. Our classroom is...
In 1A, we collected leaves, twigs and other nature items and stuck them onto a paper plate to create...
We, in Marie's 1A, talked about our features and how we look different to everybody else. We discussed how...
For the month of October, we have been focusing on Positivity as our Value of the Month. We looked...
Senior infants b have been very busy over the last few weeks. We hope you enjoy these photos!
Here are a few photos of senior infants a taken in September. We hope you enjoy looking through them!
Senior infants b have had so much fun in October. We have been as busy as bees in our...
The extension is officially underway today. The builders arrived onsite this am and the digging up of the yard...
We have been focusing on different kinds of portraiture in art over the past month. Here are two examples...
We have a class of amazing athletes in 2A! The children got active last week and burned off lots...
We are delighted to have Johnny Magee back in METNS! He is working with the Senior Infant and 1st...
2A took advantage of the lovely, sunny weather last week and walked over to Marian's Wood for a visit...
Senior infants a and b really enjoyed digging potatoes with AnnMarie last week. The children loved finding the teeny...
Have a look and see if you can remember every single part of the school and where it is...
Get Creative - Spring / Easter Creativity Challenge Normally at METNS we have our Easter Bonnet Parade, where we...
In 4B we looked at Romero Britto's amazing work, focusing on his fantastic hearts. We created some animals in...
In 4B we have created some amazing projects looking at the fantastic work of Social Justice Activists. We looked...
Newstalk Podcast 06/03/2020: "THESE CHANGES TO THE WAY SNA'S ARE ALLOCATED ARE NOT IN THE INTERESTS OF CHILDREN" Barry...
Sixth Class A & B took a trip to Science Blast in the RDS on Wednesday 4th March. Our...
On 13th December 2019 we received the heart-shattering news that our classmate and good friend Samuel Roquette had passed...
Second class had a wonderful visit from Finn's Mum (2A) and the ESB last month to brighten up a...
2nd class b really enjoyed yoga in the hall with Caragh last term. The children looked forward to tree...
The Dublin team filled our hearts with pride when they won the Sam Maguire Cup for the fifth time...
Johnny Magee, former Dublin footballer and METNS GAA coach, came to the school to show all the children, from...
Third Class B have been busy learning about the science of sound these past few weeks. This led us...
Pat Norris worked on the navigation systems that helped the Apollo space missions land a man on the moon,...
Among all of the great work in 4th Class B, we have been fine tuning our skills as Irish...
We mark with sadness the passing of one of our 6th class pupils. Samuel was a funny, creative, popular, sporty guy...
Our Green Team have being working to try and come up with ideas for us all to make our...
Junior Infants used clay to make Inky the mouse. Call down to the JI corridor to see Inky in...
The Annual METNS Monster Mash took place on 25th October. It was a scary affair with ghosts, goblins, wizards, witches, dinosaurs and some...
We were delighted to welcome Lauren McGee to METNS with the Brendan Martin Trophy. Lauren plays football with the...
Recently METNS purchased Engineering Kits for Bridge Building. In STEM we used the kits to design our own bridges....
The new Language Curriculum is now being implemented in schools all over Ireland. There will be ongoing training for...
Thank you to all the children and families who hosted the Everywhere Bear in term 3. He really had...
We said goodbye to our sixth class buddies this week. We will really miss them and we wish them...
Our trip to Airfield Estate was a great success. We learned about the animals and plants on the estate....
We explored themes such as ‘Ireland’, 'Spring', ‘Being Green’, ‘The Sea’ and 'The Farm' in our Aistear stations. In...
We thoroughly enjoyed our yoga sessions with Caragh. In particular, the teddy bear yoga was a big hit. We...
Senior infants a gave it their all on Sports Day. We were lucky with the weather and everyone participated...
We thoroughly enjoyed Celebrating Creativity for One Day Together in senior infants a. We were lucky to have a...
A massive congratulations to Lea Moloney, ex-METNS pupil and sister to Joe in 5B. Lea won first place in...
Last week, children from 3rd to 6th class went to Santry. Monday was the 'Track Day'. That day, we...
Leon, Ben, Conn, Cormac, Lucas, Sophie, Brianna, Aine, Samuel, Johnny, Jessica and Casey represented us brilliantly at the field...
METNS are so proud of their wonderful girl's soccer team who played so well in their recent league and...
Well done to the boys soccer team who played really well this year. We are very proud of them!
Junior Infants helped Ann Marie plant potatoes in the garden. We all helped cover the little spuds with soil...
In art this week we explored colour mixing. We learned that red, blue and yellow are called the primary...
1st and 2nd class were visited by four members of the music generation team recently for an interactive performance....
In 3B we investigated space. We completed amazing space projects and researched facts on Mars, Neptune, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus...
Did you know that Vikings didn’t wear horned helmets? Would you guess that Viking men spent most of their...
19:00 - Junior Infants A, B & C, Senior Infants A, 1st Class A & 2nd Class A 20:30...
Over the month of March, 1st Class B were visited every Wednesday by Sara Keating who read us the...
1st Class B made the most of the March sunshine and headed out to our magical school garden to...
We hope you enjoy these photos from our Aistear time. We have explored themes such as Fairytales, Love and...
The Everywhere Bear has had plenty of new adventures this term. He has enjoyed playing in the snow, swimming,...
On Tuesday, 5A travelled to Microsoft’s new state of the art building in Leopardstown, to visit their amazing purpose...
Junior Infants had so much fun minding all of the babies in our Aistear baby clinic. We learned how...
Junior infants c had so much fun learning about birth and new life as part of our Aistear theme...
We enjoyed working in our Baby Clinic over the past number of weeks. We worked as nurses, doctors, receptionists...
Bhí 'Seachtain na Gaeilge' iontach againn ar scoil an seachtain seo chaite. Bhí go leor gníomhaíochtaí eagsúla ar siúl...
On March the 15th children gathered to protest outside government buildings in cities all over the world to show...
4th Class B were invited to Trinity College Institute of Biochemistry and Immunology last week to take part in...
Fifth Class B spent a morning measuring the classroom, their belongings, each other, their teacher, the hallways and the...
Second Class B visited the Lexicon Library in Dun Laoighre on 14th March for their "Try an Instrument with...
With a new season approaching, second class A went out and about on a walk to see if they...
In January we created rockets out of pipe insulation. We wanted to figure out what angle we should launch...
On Saturday, March 9th, children and parents joined AnnMarie in the garden to bark mulch, and tidy, to sweep...
The Cathaoirleach of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown, Ossian Smyth, together with lots of members of An Taisce DLR, join us...
We worked really hard in 6th class on our Science Blast project. We were investigating if music affects how...
The children had great fun creating structures using spaghetti and marshmallows. The challenge was to build a strong and...
In Molly's ECA art class the children have spent the past few weeks creating these beautiful mixed media relief...
2nd B have been celebrating the Chinese New Year: Year of the Pig. We have read books, designed "hidden...
The children in 6A discussed how it felt to be on stage and to perform. They then wrote poems...
Maureen Lynch visted METNS and worked with 3rd and 2nd class to make silver rings. Maureen is a mum...
Creative Schools Update During the week of January 7th, METNS were delighted to host visits from our newly appointed...
Science magic with the buddies - Dancing Snakes (6A and SIA)
After learning about World War I, we decided to remind everyone to remember the people who lost their lives fighting in...
On Wednesday 13th February 3rd-6th children, staff and parents/guardians will have an opportunity to participate in Internet Safety Workshops....
James from 1A was the mascot at the Leinster v Connacht games just before Christmas!
Congratulations to Norma Sheahan (mammy to Jessica, Isabelle & Jodi) who won Ireland’s Fittest Family Celebrity Special 2019. Norma...
Following the introduction of the new Primary Language Curriculum, outlined in circular 61/15, all schools are required to close...
Below are all the details for the Parent Teacher meetings for this year.
Snowflakes for Rosario - this year our tree was decorated as a homage to Rosario, our principal.
James Walsh (1A) is flying the METNS flag at the RDS on Saturday as he leads the Leinster rugby...
We have been doing the Weaving Well-Being programme and we have been learning a very helpful life lesson which...
Both senior infants classes have been enjoying Aistear since September. We have explored the topics of school, autumn, weather...
In 2B, we have been learning all about how to write a report on a topic such as thinking...
In second class we constructed pictures using 2D shapes then used lollipop sticks to investigate their properties! It was...
Fourth Class A were busy cooking. They are taking part in the Cooking All Star porgramme being sponsored by...
One of the craziest and scariest days of the year in METNS is our Hallowe'en Parade or Monster Mash....
In science, we learned about objects that sink and objects that float. We used marla to design our own...
The Great METNS BakeOff Fri 16th Nov School Hall | 8.30, 13.10, 14.10 and 15.15 Do you have...
The annual Monster Mosh takes place this Friday in METNS hall. The catwalk is ready for the yearly appearance of ghosts,...
RTE Political Correspondent, Paul Cunningham came into METNS to talk to 5th & 6th class about Brexit. Paul, more...
Naomi Peppard Original watercolour dragon from the book ‘The return of the Dragon’ Naomi is currently a parent in...
We are delighted to announce that the winners in the Primary Schools Drawing Competition 2018 as part of DLR's...
DLR FESTIVAL OF INCLUSION Every October, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown hosts the Festival of Inclusion, a series of events which aim...
October 10th will be the Centenary of the sinking of the RMS Leinster off the coast of Dun Laoghaire....
As mid-term and Halloween are fast approaching, the PTA have introduced a new event to help create this year's...
Our theme for this year’s awareness week is “Shout About Dyslexia”. This theme was chosen as we know it’s...
PTA are hosting an event to raise money for the new Sensory Room - night promises to be great...
The PTA have sponsored yoga classes for every child in the school with one of our parents Caragh Egan....
After having coached our children both in-school and with the after school activities, Darren McGee has moved on to...
Dear Parents/ Guardians, It is my pleasure to welcome you all back to a new academic year at METNS....
Our girls' soccer team, with girls from 3rd class, 5th and 6th classes, made it through the very competitive...
On Friday the 13th of April the team went to St. Gerard’s facilities in Bray consisting of Caoimhe (GK),...
Junior infants - 2nd went out into the glorious sunshine on April 20th and planted the carrots and potatoes...
To celebrate our 20th Anniversary, The Staff, BoM and PTA of METNS are hosting the following celebrations on Wednesday ,...
Well done to all the children on their amazing Easter Bonnet creations! Today the yard was full of bright...
Seachtain na Gaeilge Bhíomar an-gnóthach le cúpla seachtain anuas, ag ullmhú le haghaidh “Seachtain na Gaeilge”. Chun an Gaeilge...
On Tuesday ,13th March, Author Don Briggs and Illustrator ( and METNS parent), Naomi Peppard, came into METNS and...
Seoidín O’Sullivan (Rhian’s mum) came to 1b to teach us some art. She began with using ‘Visual Thinking Strategies’...
The METNS Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and the METNS Ethos Committee are delighted to invite all parents and guardians...
On Wednesday, February 21st, the Green Team hosted an environmental fair in the hall. They had displays on the...
We now have a Hurling as part of our GAA programme. Rosario has a ukulele group.
Dancing with the Stars visited METNS. Deidre O Kane (mum to Daniel) and her dance partner John Nolan visited...
Dancing With The Stars: Deirdre O' Kane ( parent in 3rd B) is a contestant in 'Dancing with the...
Congratulations to Jodi Benwell, who came first overall under 7, at level 3, in the gymnastic nationals yesterday. She...
Congratulations to Martha Bray, 5th Class B, who won a merit award in the recent Trinity College, Book of Kells,...
Eight METNS mothers are running a half marathon (21km!) in Barcelona on Sunday 11th February in aid of Lakers...
The METNS Positive Behaviour Committee have created a pupil survey to inform the review of our METNS Positive Behaviour...
For the first time in our school history, METNS will be represented in the RDS Primary Science Fair. 6th...
4B have created a spooky sound effects track to accompany a scary story using a variety of percussion instruments...
We are currently reviewing our Positive Behaviour Policy and would like all parents to fill out the survey by...
The PTA are considering the purchase of school hoodies and would like to establish interest in this . Please fill...
Dear Parents/ Guardians and Staff, A sincere thank you to all who helped make yesterday’s birthday breakfast celebration such...
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Congratulations to Elsa Lambe, who won a prize for her picture in the recent Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Cycle Safety...
Tara wins gold in the high jump. The girls U 12 win silver in 400m relay. Cathal won gold. Elena...
Lea Moloney, 5th class B, has received a special merit award in the Texaco Art Awards for her picture,...
Congratulations to the girls soccer team have just qualified from the group stages to the quarter final of the...
There was a lot of excitement in METNS for the Junior Infants 2017 Open Day. Nearly 60 new students...
5th class A have been studying collage making in art and looking at the work of the artist Jesse Treece...
These “Age of Discovery” artworks were created by 5th class A by finely grating chalk pastels into a tray of...
The first delivery of books from our Book Fair commission money arrived today. The third classes can look forward...
Dear Parents and Guardians, As a parent, having my children participate in an Educate Together school is very important...
The two 6th classes enjoyed a Scratch workshop at IADT on the 6th April. Thanks to Audrey and Therese...
The METNS Community Book Fair was once again a huge success with €4,1200 raised! This means that the school...
30th January 2017 - Monkstown Educate Together School, Dún Laoghaire - Pictured at the 'Daily Mile' health initiative for...
METNS will be participating in the 10@10 on the 10th February 2016. To celebrate ten years of Operation Transformation,...
Over the next few weeks children from METNS will be visiting the Lexicon Library to participate in a 3D...
2016 AIB Leinster Cup Winners
Feedback received on our METNS Annual Winter Fair has been fantastic! It goes without saying that the success of the...
Lea Moloney’s Jasper the Cat won a Merit in the Texaco Art Competition. See here for her work displayed in...
Evelyn McGoldrick JIB was the winner of a Family Pass for 6 to Clare Lara Fun Park. The draw took...
Wynn’s Hotel, Abbey St Friday 29th January 2016 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The conference is for parents, educators,...
Each winner will receive a €5.00 Book Fair Voucher Junior Infants A Lena Dunne Junior Infants B Phoebe Senior...
The new building housing Monkstown Educate Together National School was officially opened today (Friday June 12th) by Minister Mary...
New school building opens beside IADT in Kill Avenue in Dun Laoghaire, in unique sharing of education facilities. Monkstown...