OUR SCHOOL

We would like to create an environment where children will acquire and develop the necessary knowledge and skill to become independent, confident learners – where they will develop their self-esteem to enable them to express and achieve their full potential. We will endeavour to broaden each child’s experience to help them become spiritual, well-balanced and tolerant individuals with a respect for themselves and others.

LATEST EVENTS

LATEST NEWS & NOTIFICATIONS

Celebrating this little Champion !

Celebrating this little Champion !

  • 4th Jul 2025 3:37 pm

Well done on winning your football blitz last week Callum Barry. Roddy in particular was very proud of you .

Cinema Trip.

Cinema Trip.

  • 4th Jul 2025 3:34 pm

Saed and Sahid Ahmed loved their trip to the cinema today. They loved the School Summer Camp this week.

Balgaddy Summer Project

Balgaddy Summer Project

  • 2nd Jul 2025 4:17 pm

Parents/Guardians,

Please see the flyer attached for the upcoming Balgaddy Summer project.

It is aimed at 12 year olds and above so it would suit children in 6th Class.

There is a QR code in the poster for registration.

Thanks,

Owen - HSCL

100% Attendance

100% Attendance

  • 29th Jun 2025 2:03 pm

Congratulations to Daniella in Mr. Breen's 4th class. 100% attendance for the 2024-25 school year!!!

Great dedication and commitment Daniella!!!




5th Class Tour

5th Class Tour

  • 27th Jun 2025 4:59 pm

The children in 5th class enjoyed a fantastic day at Funtasia in Drogheda last Friday. They all slept well that night!

Teddy Bears Picnic!

Teddy Bears Picnic!

  • 25th Jun 2025 7:42 pm

The boys and girls in room 7 had a lovely time in the sun today for their teddy bears picnic! They had some goodies as their end of year treat. Thankfully, all of the teddy bears were well behaved..! 

Well Done Sahed!

Well Done Sahed!

  • 25th Jun 2025 6:19 pm

A huge congratulations to Sahed from Room 6! He received this medal after his football team, Ballyoulster United AFC, came second place in a recent tournament. Well done, Sahed. Keep up the fantastic work over the summer!

5th Class School Tour

5th Class School Tour

  • 20th Jun 2025 2:14 pm

The 5th Class school tour will be a little late returning from Funtasia due to heavy traffic on the M50. We should return by 3:45-4:00pm. Your patience is appreciated. 

HSCL Survey

HSCL Survey

  • 20th Jun 2025 11:04 am

Parents/Guardians,
 
We would greatly appreciate it if you spent 2 minutes completing this quick survey on the roles of the HSCL in Divine Mercy JNS and Divine Mercy SNS. It will help us review this year and plan for next year.


 
Thanks, 
Owen and Siobhán

FREE Youth Music Summer Programme

FREE Youth Music Summer Programme

  • 20th Jun 2025 10:50 am

Parents/Guardians,


NOISE Music is a free music programme for young people in South Dublin. They run fun and creative workshops in songwriting, music production, DJing, and performing.

This summer, they’re offering a free DJing, Song Writing and Music Production programme for young people aged 10 to 14. It will take place every Wednesday afternoon from 2pm to 4pm, starting Wednesday 9th July and running until Wednesday 13th August. The workshops will be held at Balgaddy Child and Family Centre. 

Please click on the link for more information:

https://forms.gle/H9VKMgVXE8nZN1vq6


Thanks,


Owen - HSCL

Musical Theatre Summer Camp

Musical Theatre Summer Camp

  • 19th Jun 2025 1:16 pm

Parents/Guardians,


There is a Musical Theatre Summer Camp happening this August in Ballyowen Castle Youth & Community Centre. 
Please see the flyers attached for more information. 

Thanks,

Owen - HSCL

5th Class School Tour

5th Class School Tour

  • 19th Jun 2025 12:12 pm

5th Class School Tour

Funtasia, Drogheda

Friday, 20th June

Leaving: 9:15am sharp

Returning: 3:30pm approx

Wear: School tracksuit

Bring: Packed lunch, swimming kit, towel, water,  no money, no phones

Fun Fest Fundraiser!

Fun Fest Fundraiser!

  • 19th Jun 2025 10:35 am

The sun came out just in time yesterday for our Active Fun Fest Fundraiser! The day was a great success. The boys and girls had a brilliant time trying out all of the activities on offer. A big thank you to the teachers involved in organising this super day and to our fantastic Parents Association who helped out on the day and organised the tuck shop. We hope to use the money raised to fund new playground equipment and IT resources for the children. A great day was had by all! 

Fun-Filled Sports Day

Fun-Filled Sports Day

  • 17th Jun 2025 8:00 pm

The children in 5th and 6th class really enjoyed their sports day today. The sunshine and activities kept us entertained all day long. Thanks to the teachers who made it all happen. "Ní neart go cur le chéile"

Scavenger Hunt for Room 14

Scavenger Hunt for Room 14

  • 17th Jun 2025 7:51 pm

5th class students got some great exercise this week learning all about the age of exploration. Finding the answers to this scavenger hunt was a challenge!

Capacity in Room 13

Capacity in Room 13

  • 17th Jun 2025 7:51 pm

Room 13 had great fun learning about capacity. They estimated and measured various containers containing water.Well done everyone!

Target Practice

Target Practice

  • 17th Jun 2025 6:56 pm

Thanks to @CentraIRL Lucan Village for donating some GAA gear for some of our up and coming GAA stars in Divine Mercy SNS .

Table Tennis in Room 14

Table Tennis in Room 14

  • 17th Jun 2025 2:48 pm

Thanks to all teachers for setting up this table tennis extravaganza! The 5th class children really enjoyed it.

History in Room 14

History in Room 14

  • 17th Jun 2025 2:35 pm

Christopher Columbus was a famous Italian explorer who lived a long time ago. He's known for his voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, where he discovered the Americas, but his journey wasn't intended for the Americas! He was actually trying to find a new route to India and China. Look at these projects!

Ealaín as Gaeilge i Seomra 14

Ealaín as Gaeilge i Seomra 14

  • 17th Jun 2025 2:34 pm

Bhí páistí Rang a Cúig ag obair go dian dícheallach le déanaí ar ealaín an tSamhraidh. Chruthaigh siad pictiúirí álainn agus sraith pictiúir grinn.

Talent Show!

Talent Show!

  • 17th Jun 2025 2:30 pm

What an amazing show today for our ‘Balgaddy’s Got Talent’ talent show! The audience were treated to a great variety of acts - From singing and dancing, to martial arts and football tricks! A big well done to everyone who took part and thank you to Ms. Campbell, Ms. Lynskey and Ms. McKeon for organising it all. 

Reminder for final fundraiser of the year

Reminder for final fundraiser of the year

  • 16th Jun 2025 9:00 pm

Thanks for all those who have donated treats for the Tuck Shop . Keep them coming in . We are all so excited for Wednesday 18th. This Active Fun Fest Fundraiser is the final fundraiser of the year ! We need your support

Celebrating Us

Celebrating Us

  • 16th Jun 2025 8:27 pm

Sasha Desay had a Camogie Blitz with @GAALucan, in Galway, at the weekend. She was delighted to win this medal and they had a great day out at the pet farm too.

The Divine Mercy Way!

The Divine Mercy Way!

  • 13th Jun 2025 5:48 pm

Well done to our Divine Mercy Way pupils this week! Ms. Halpin is very proud of all of you who continuously work hard, show great manners and follow the school rules. Keep up the amazing work!

Amber Flag Secured!

Amber Flag Secured!

  • 13th Jun 2025 5:45 pm

We are so proud to say that we have been awarded the Amber Flag once again! Well done to all involved, especially our Wellbeing Team. Pictured are some representatives from our Wellbeing Team showcasing our new Amber Flag. Well done to Isabella from Room 9, Sophia from Room 10, Ashley from Room 12, and everybody else for working so hard!

Upcoming activities in Balgaddy Child and Family Centre

Upcoming activities in Balgaddy Child and Family Centre

  • 13th Jun 2025 12:41 pm

Parents/Guardians,


We are very lucky to have Balgaddy Child and Family Centre on our doorstep. Please look at the attachments to see the activities that will be on there over the next few weeks and in the summer holiday. 

Thanks,

Owen - HSCL

Lotto Spot Prize Winners

Lotto Spot Prize Winners

  • 13th Jun 2025 10:36 am

Congratulations to our most recent Spot Prize winners. Albert's Mam and Isabelle's Aunty werw successful recently. The Parents Association and the Board of Management are very grateful for all those families who continue to support the school Lotto.

Sweet Treat Donations

Sweet Treat Donations

  • 12th Jun 2025 2:50 pm

Dear Parents/Guardians,

As we’re getting ready for our Active Fun Fest Fundraiser next Wednesday, we’re kindly asking for donations of multipacks of treats such as jellies, crisps, chocolate bars, Fruit Shoots, Capri Suns, and similar snacks.

These items will help us create a fun and exciting day for all the children, and your support will go a long way in making the event a success!

Donations can be sent in with your child or dropped off at the school office by Wednesday the 18th of June.

Thank you so much for your continued support!

Divine Mercy SNS
Parents' Association










Postpone Sports Day

Postpone Sports Day

  • 12th Jun 2025 6:35 am

Due to the poor weather conditions we wiill have to postpone Sports Day today. We will aim to have it Friday 13th or Monday 16th. 
Thanks

Confirmation

Confirmation

  • 11th Jun 2025 12:29 pm

The children of 5th class got to view the confirmation ceremony in school last week. They all got to tune into the live stream and listen to their classmates in the choir!

Students of the Week

Students of the Week

  • 11th Jun 2025 12:28 pm

Two students were chosen for awards in Room 14 this week. Congratulations! Two new, hard-working students will be chosen again next week.

3rd Class Tour

3rd Class Tour

  • 10th Jun 2025 2:14 pm

The boys and girls in 3rd class had a great time on their school tour to Fort Lucan yesterday. Thankfully the rain stayed away, although they did get soaked anyway on those water slides!!

Afterschool Athletics

Afterschool Athletics

  • 8th Jun 2025 7:53 am

All year long a group of children have been part of an after school running club. These children had the chance to have a day out at a competition in Santry for the older classes and to try different events at Tallaght track for the younger classes. It was a great chance for the children to try out what they have been practicing all year long. They were even told they were a great example for the school by the organisers in Tallaght! We are all so proud! There will be no running club this week due to a meeting.

Active Fun Fest

Active Fun Fest

  • 7th Jun 2025 3:16 pm

Fun-draiser

Fun-draiser

  • 6th Jun 2025 8:01 pm

Watch this space !! See emails and Aalddin Noticeboard for more details

Active Sports Week Next Week

Active Sports Week Next Week

  • 6th Jun 2025 7:51 pm

Next Week wear your school tracksuit!
All events are weather permitting, and if it doesn't happen on that day, we will try to rearrange for another day the following week.




Football stars

Football stars

  • 6th Jun 2025 12:27 pm

Congratulations to Jack and Killian from Ms Hyland’s forth class who won the under 11 league  title with Knockmitten FC!! ️

Robotics Workshop

Robotics Workshop

  • 6th Jun 2025 12:12 pm

Ms Hyland’s class were privileged with the opportunity to try out a robotics workshop down in North Clondalkin Library. They got to try out making and working their own robots! we are very grateful for all the worships the library has run for us this year!

GAA Blitz

GAA Blitz

  • 5th Jun 2025 8:01 pm

Fantastic day for our Junior boys hurling team at the Lucan GAA Blitz. The boys enjoyed playing in 5 matches. Winning 2 & drawing 1.
Great skills and determination on show.
Big thank you to @GAALucan for hosting today's event.Well done boys and thank you Mr Breen!!!

Lotto Spot Prize

Lotto Spot Prize

  • 30th May 2025 8:09 pm

Congratulations to Ryan and Sarah Clarke on winning this week's Lotto Spot Prize . A nice way to start the long weekend!

Celebrating Us

Celebrating Us

  • 30th May 2025 8:02 pm

Children in Room 1 were making brilliant construction projects today. Here is a brilliant football they made. AJ tells me he was the main engineer !

Science workshop for Room 4

Science workshop for Room 4

  • 28th May 2025 4:58 pm

The children in Rm 4 got to build their own mini robots today. They had lots of fun learning about batteries and circuits in North Clondalkin Library. 

Well Done, Sofia!

Well Done, Sofia!

  • 27th May 2025 7:15 pm

A huge congratulations to Sofia from Room 4! Sofia was recently awarded a beautiful medal for completing her first season with her football team, Peamount FC. Well done Sofia, keep training hard!

Saints Kicks Community Football Event

Saints Kicks Community Football Event

  • 27th May 2025 4:27 pm

Parents/Guardians,


We’re delighted to let you know that the Saints Kicks free community event run by St. Patrick’s Athletic FC has resumed on Thursdays from 4:00 - 5:00 pm on the all-weather pitch in Balgaddy Park. It is for boys and girls from 10-15 years old and will be great fun! 

Thanks,

Owen - HSCL

Free Family Fun Workshop for Parents & Carers

Free Family Fun Workshop for Parents & Carers

  • 27th May 2025 1:18 pm

Parents/Guardians,

South Dublin County Partnership is hosting a free workshop  on  June 19th from 10 AM to 12 PM at the Balgaddy Child & Family Centre.

This event is designed for  parents and carers and will offer creative,  budget-friendly ideas for keeping kids entertained over the summer.
 
Participants will also receive a  free small activity kit filled with everyday items to help spark fun at home.

The session promises to be lively and full of tips for  low-cost activities and family days out that can bring smiles all through the school holidays.


Thanks,
Owen - HSCL

Cricket Blitz for 5th Class

Cricket Blitz for 5th Class

  • 27th May 2025 1:14 pm

A group of boys and girls from 5th class had a fantastic time at the Cricket Blitz in Airlie Park today. We had a boys team and a girls team participating. Both teams took part in two games with many runs recorded and wickets taken.

Lotto Spot Prize

Lotto Spot Prize

  • 23rd May 2025 1:35 pm

Congratulations to Claire Callaghan, who won our Spot Prize this week. Callum in room 7 was delighted !! Hopefully, he gets to eat the chocolate!!!

Supporting Your Child to Transition from Primary to Post-primary Webinar

Supporting Your Child to Transition from Primary to Post-primary Webinar

  • 21st May 2025 1:22 pm

Parents/Guardians,

The National Parents Council are hosting a webinar for parents entitled Supporting Your Child to Transition from Primary to Post-primary this week. This session will cover the following:

* Preparing your child for post-primary school

* Understanding subject choices

* School policies

* Effective home-school communication

* Who you’ll meet in post-primary school

* Navigating Parent/Teacher meetings

There is one session available today, three sessions tomorrow and one session on Friday as follows:

  • Wednesday 21st  of May - 7:30pm
  • Thursday 22nd  of May - 10am &  4pm & 7:30pm
  • Friday 23rd  of May - 10am
All sessions will be held virtually via Zoom, and details will be provided upon registration. You can register  HERE .

Thanks,

Owen - HSCL

Medal Alert!!!

Medal Alert!!!

  • 20th May 2025 11:19 am

Zach had a super race today and took home gold in his sprint!! We are all so proud of him! What an amazing performance! He even had time to smile when he was running

Drama Club

Drama Club

  • 20th May 2025 10:04 am

Just a reminder there will be no drama club this afternoon! 

Well done on all the hard work so far!

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  • Upcoming activities in North Clondalkin Library
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