This year’s active week was slightly different due to school closures and social distancing. But that did not stop 2nd class getting into active mode. All week I was sent pictures of running, throwing and balancing activities! I must admit…
Basketball fever has taken over in 6th Class this year! It is rare that you’ll see a lunchtime where basketball is not being played, and everyone has really improved their skills this term. Both the girls’ and boys’ basketball teams…
St Matthew’s 6th class basketball team recently competed and won their section of the Dublin mini basketball league. The event was held in Loughlinstown Leisure Centre were we played many tough and testing matches against Booterstown NS, Bayside NS and…
6th class recently had a funfilled day at the St Matthew’s Colours Cup day in Irishtown stadium. They took part in games, relays, races, bouncy castle and the highlight of Ice Cream Cones. The rain thankfully held off right up…
Today Junior Senior and 1st class went to Clanna Gael with their teachers to take part in a GAA Blitz. It was so much fun all the kids loved it they got to use their new skills they have been…
On Friday 15th February, all children in 3rd – 6th class got the opportunity to watch the Irish Rugby team train in the Aviva Stadium. It was amazing to see so many of our favourite rugby players as they trained…
On the 15th February, the active school’s committee hosted a special active themed assembly. It was a very apt day for the active assembly as shortly after 3rd – 6th class went to the Aviva for the open rugby training…
The week before Midterm, the active committee ran the Bling your Bike / Funky Feet competition. We were all blown away by the creativity that was displayed in the entries. Big well done in particular to Senior Infants and Second…
St Matthew’s held their second annual Colours Cup. The day was jam-packed full of sport, games and laughter. All classes were put into teams, each team was given a colour. Team members worked hard to earn points for their teams…
What a year St Matthew’s had this year at Santry Athletics! All who took part gave each race their very best effort! To top off two wonderful days, we came home with 3 trophies and medals galore. Well done to…
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