Return to school Wednesday 6 January 2027.

School term dates: https://castleknocknationalschool.ie/news/school-term-dates/

• Suitable for complete beginners in armbands and for learners in deep water.

Choose sessions at 2.45-3.30pm on Monday or Thursday (or both!) at Coolmine Leisure Centre and book here:

https://castleknock-national-school-parents-association.sumupstore.com/products?category=ee89289d-e475-4533-9b04-a4dd7269e8a4

Contact Maria on the PA committee with any questions 0874265015 or email parentsassociationCNS@gmail.com

Please note parents/guardians must supervise throughout, there is seating poolside.

All parents/guardians are invited to sign up each year to pledge to not get a smartphone device: https://forms.gle/Wh8CSmz1tFVhrdQ8A

It’s 100% voluntary and to date the majority of CNS parents/guardians actively support this initiative.

Across Dublin 15 schools are doing the

same.

https://chat.whatsapp.com/ClZGIaYUnG1DimVALJZ5AX

For all parents/guardians of pupils joining Junior Infants in August 2026:

https://chat.whatsapp.com/LAxktuyXaLwJathkedZ3C9?s=cl&p=a&mlu=0&amv=2

All parents/guardians - Please let us know your contact details and permissions here before the start of term: https://forms.gle/gZcVTL93Hn9FULcs9

School term dates: https://castleknocknationalschool.ie/news/school-term-dates/

We are always in need of volunteers to join the PA committee - we have tasks small and large so you can contribute however suits you - you can sign up here at the AGM or via https://forms.gle/gZcVTL93Hn9FULcs9

Please order online and enter the child's name and class under buyer info at checkout: https://castleknock-national-school-parents-association.sumupstore.com/product/sports-day-t-shirts

Each child is assigned a Team Colour and we encourage children to get their Castleknock NS tshirts to wear for Sports Day in June and for Active Week and our Sponsored Walk.

Check out what team you are in the attached (NB siblings are assigned the same colours).

https://castleknock-national-school-parents-association.sumupstore.com/product/6th-class-hoodies-add-childs-name-for-personalisation

Service starts at 11.30am sharp, please be seated for 11.15am.

Followed afterwards by mince pies and refreshments at the Parish Centre - all are welcome.

School term dates: https://castleknocknationalschool.ie/news/school-term-dates/

Please let the school know of any dietary requirements!

Return to school Monday 5 April 2027.

School term dates: https://castleknocknationalschool.ie/news/school-term-dates/

Please come along to the AGM at school on Wednesday 30 September at 8pm and volunteer to join.

Movie Night for CNS pupils and their siblings at the Parish Centre. Snacks and sweets for sale. Movie TBC!

Tickets available on the door (cash/card): €5 per child. Bring your cushions etc for floor seating.

Please note parents/guardians must supervise throughout.

Copies available in the school office.

It takes 5 minutes!

We are inviting companies to sponsor the PA and we will promote your business to the school community.

Please contact parentsassociationcns@gmail.com

Remember to put your child's name and class on the order: https://www.idonate.ie/raffle/castleknocknshalloweenraffle

Entries from €5. Winners are randomly selected via iDonate.

Remember to put your child's name and class on the order: https://www.idonate.ie/raffle/castleknocknschristmasraffle

Entries from €5. Winners are randomly selected via iDonate.

8pm, Wednesday 30 September at The Hub at Castleknock NS.

All families are a part of the PA so please have one parent/guardian attend. We need committee volunteers and your ideas for what the school needs and what we can do to support it.