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This afternoon, we held a full school assembly in which we brought Catholic Schools week to a conclusion and mentioned forthcoming events such as St Brigid’s Day. It was a lovely assembly with Fr David saying a few words about our hero – Jesus who always sticks by us no matter what. We sang our…

The theme for Catholic schools week 2024 was Communities of Service. Throughout this week we had a number of events such as our daily prayer and ‘Thought for the day’ presented by each class group. Fr David Barrins OP took the time as he always does, to visit classes and had a chat with our…

This week we were extremely grateful to have the Dominican Prior Provincial Visit our school. Brother John Martin Harris, OP was elected Prior Provincial of the Irish Province of the Dominican on 4 August 2021. This was the first time we had a visit from the provincial in some time and it was a great…

Our 4th classes have been working with Lego’s Nexus Connect and as is evident from the photos, they have produced some fantastic pieces of work. We will be lucky to have such mechanically minded engineers leading the future in our world in a few short year. Well done boys!

Our World Cup competition was enjoyed so much on the World Cup year that it has now become somewhat of an annual event. The Friary World Cup gives an opportunity for pupils not only to play alongside their class mates but also those in other classes. Our 6th classes constructed World Cups using Pringles cartons…

Check out our very first whole school news broadcast. As you will see our fantastic broadcasters cover everything from sports to weather and Science Week to Green Schools. Be sure to take a look below:

Check out our annual newsletter rounding up the highlights of our year so far. Signing off wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all the pupils and staff in St Malachy’s BNS.

Congratulations to our Credit Union Art Competition Dexter from Ms Mullen’s 2nd Class. Dexter’s artwork will feature on the month of February in the new Credit Union calendar which will be displayed around our school in classrooms and the whole of Dundalk surrounding area. Well done Dexter!! Keep up the great work.

As part of our ‘Miss School = Miss out’ initiative, the boys got a fantastic treat with a trip to the IMC cinema this morning. The boys travelled on foot from the school, excellently behaved, and enjoyed The Inseperables movie. Popcorn was provided by the school and the boys enjoyed a snack and a movie…

Our fantastic school band and choir have performed most recently at our Christmas assembly, those who have heard them will know that they are a very talented bunch. This group has been working hard throughout the year and we look forward to hearing more from them in the New Year. A huge thanks to Mr…

The winner of our Christmas Hamper was Judith Bradley!! Congratulations to Judith and her son Conor (6th Class) whom sold the winning card. A huge thanks to everyone who sold lines in our Christmas draw, your efforts are much appreciated.

Congratulations to our final group of handwriting winners for 2023. These boys have demonstrated hard work and diligence towards the presentation of work in copies across the month and beyond. Each receive a pencil or pen and a certificate for their fantastic work.