Water play
The Barcelo Brothers
Two brothers from Galway (and Mallorca!) visited school today and played the accordion and the cajon for us. They got us all up dancing after a few songs!
Neil Sharpson visit
4th Class win Try Five Moon Base STEM Art competition
A massive congratulations to Mr Smyth’s 4th Class who were the overall winners of the Technological University Dublin “Try Five” Moon Base STEM Art competition. They came 1st out of 11 local schools.
They won some wonderful STEM based resources for the school.
Check out the pictures from the presentation day in TUD Grangegorman.
Well done to all the children!
Sports Day 2026
Sports Day 2026 was a fantastic success for everyone at St Gabriel’s National School, with pupils from Junior Infants right through to 6th Class taking part in a fun-filled day of activity at The Law Society, Blackhall Place. The weather was incredible, providing the perfect backdrop for a wide range of races and games. Pupils enthusiastically competed in sprint races, sack races, egg-and-spoon races, and three-legged races, while also enjoying football, soccer, disco stations, and free-play activities. Most importantly, every pupil demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship, positivity, and teamwork throughout the day. Their fantastic attitudes helped create a memorable event that celebrated participation, friendship, and fun for all. Well done to everyone who took part in such a great say!
Sports Day (1st Class)
Sports Day: where effort matters more than medals.
An Exciting Term 3
M and M Productions Workshop
M&M Productions recently visited our school to perform an exciting and engaging show based on Treasure Island. Students thoroughly enjoyed the performance, which brought the classic adventure story to life through energetic acting, music, and creative staging. As part of their visit, the company also hosted an exclusive workshop for our 6th Class students, giving them a behind-the-scenes look at how a live production comes together. The workshop explored important aspects of theatre production, including staging, sound, lighting, and performance techniques, providing students with a valuable insight into the teamwork and creativity involved in putting on a professional show.
Swimming
Our students recently took part in swimming lessons at the National Aquatic Centre, where they had a fantastic opportunity to develop their swimming skills and water confidence in a fun and supportive environment. Throughout the lessons, the children worked with experienced instructors who helped them improve important techniques such as breathing, floating, and stroke development.
Confirmation
On 15th May, six students from 6th Class celebrated their Confirmation in a special and memorable ceremony. It was a wonderful occasion for the students and their families, filled with joy and celebration. Students from the class who were not making their Confirmation showed great support by taking part in the choir and singing beautifully throughout the ceremony. Their participation helped to make the day even more meaningful and highlighted the strong sense of friendship and community within the class.
Buddy Reading with Junior Infants
Our 6th Class students recently took part in buddy reading with the Junior Infants. The older students enjoyed helping the younger children with their reading and sharing stories together. It was a lovely activity that encouraged friendship, confidence, and a love of reading throughout the school.
Boh’s Dublin 7 6th Class Cup
Recently, our Sixth Class and 4 Fourth Class students took part in a football tournament organised by Bohemian Football Club for schools in the Dublin 7 area. We played against teams from D7 Educate Together, St Paul’s Brunswick Street, George’s Hill, Christ the King GNS and BNS, Stanhope Street, and Paradise Place. The students had a fantastic day enjoying the sunshine, showing great teamwork and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. We were delighted to make it all the way to the semi-finals and are very proud of everyone who took part.
