Monthly Archives: June 2025

Well done to our pupils who received gold, silver and bronze attendance awards for the school year 24/25.

A graduation ceremony was held for our 6th Class pupils on Friday 20th June. Parents, staff and pupils were in attendance. They were also treated to a take away on Thursday 19th June. Thanks to our Parents Association for providing this.

Dear Parent(s),                                                                                                                         

As we enter the final two weeks of this school term, we wish to advise you of the following events and important dates:

End of Year Reports: These are now available to view on Aladdin. Please inform the office if you would like a hard copy printed.

Gaelic Blitz: Boys & Girls in 5^th and 6^th Class took part in a Gaelic Blitz in St. Mary’s GAA grounds last Monday with other schools in the locality. A lovely, fun morning was had by all.

Sixth Class Graduation: We will hold a short graduation ceremony on Friday 20^th June from 2:00pm – 2.45pm in St. Patrick’s Hall. Parents of sixth class pupils are welcome to attend on the day.

School Calendar 2025/26: Our school calendar for next year has been finalised and has been forwarded to all families. It is also available to view on the school website and a hard copy will be sent home this week. We will reopen on Thursday 28^th August 2025.

Booklists: All school books, copies and folders will be covered once again under the Primary Schoolbooks Scheme. We ask parents to purchase all stationery/pencil case items. A list will be forwarded this week.

School Policies: Our Child Safeguarding Statement and our new ‘Bí Cineálta’ anti-bullying policy will be reviewed and ratified at our next Board of Management meeting. These are available to view on our school website www.drumkeenns.net under ‘Policies’ section.

Uniform Swap Shop: Reminder of our school uniform swap shop taking place in St. Patrick’s Hall on Saturday 28^th June 10am-1pm. Donations can be dropped off at the school until midday June 25^th. Pupils may wear their own clothes on Tuesday 24^th and Wednesday 25^th of the last week to allow time to organise any donations.

Lost Property: We have a large number of school jumpers in our lost property box outside the office. If your child is missing a jumper, please check the box. Any unclaimed items will be forwarded to the swap shop. With warm weather approaching, please ensure all school jumpers are clearly labelled with your child’s name.

Parents Association: The ice-cream van will visit the school this week. 6^th Class pupils will be treated to a take-away this week also. Thank you to our Parents Association for covering the cost of these lovely treats!

School Closure: Our school closes for the Summer Holidays on Wednesday 25th June at 12pm.

Class Allocations 25/26:  

Junior Infants (18) – Ms. Browne

Senior Infants and First Class (13 & 13) – Ms. Gallagher

Second Class and Third Class (17 & 10) – Ms. Haughey

Fourth Class (18) – Ms. Henderson/Ms. King (Job Share Arrangement)

Fifth Class and Sixth Class (15 & 9) – Ms. Scanlan (Principal)

Special Education Teacher – SET –  Mr. Tooher (Deputy Principal)

Special Education Teacher – SET –  Ms. McGlinchey (Assistant Principal II)

Le Meas,   

Ms. Scanlan

All classes enjoyed a multisports session with Ricky and Conan from R9 Sports Coaching!

As part of the Peaceplus Programme 3rd and 4th Classes travelled to Letterkenny Activity Centre for their school tour. They took part in archery, foot golf, maze tunnel and high ropes. They were also treated to a delicious hot lunch!