In history this month, 4th Class are learning about the Greek myth of Theseus and the Minotaur. Check out the lovely artwork they created based on the story.
Greek legends art in 4th Class
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Leinster Rugby tag rugby session for 4th-6th Class
Today, the school welcomed Graham, a coach from Leinster Rugby, who came in to begin the first of 4 sessions in tag rugby with the children from 4th to 6th Class.
The sessions were fun and engaging and the children really enjoyed them.
A huge thanks to Graham and Leinster Rugby for this wonderful opportunity for the children to try out the sport.
St Gabriel’s NS highly commended at the City Neighbourhood School Awards 2025
St Gabriel’s NS was highly commended at the City Neighbourhood School Awards 2025 for the school’s fantastic community engagement, teamwork and pride shown in the school’s garden, the pupil’s sustainable fashion show and their efforts to be environmentally friendly. A number of pupils attended a special ceremony at Dublin City Hall with the Lord Mayor on Monday.
The event recognized the school’s efforts in making Dublin more active and engaged. The school came in for special mention by the Lord Mayor of Dublin in a post online at the event. Check out some photos below.
3rd-6th Class on History Tour to Glasnevin Cemetery
Today, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Classes all went to Glasnevin Cemetery and enjoyed a guided tour learning about key figures in Irish Independence, such as Michael Collins, James Larkin and Daniel O’Connell.
Check out the pictures below.
4th Class learn about Ecosystems with Technological University Dublin “Try Five” workshop
Today, the children in 4th class learnt about Ecosystems in their Technological University Dublin “Try Five” workshop in class.
Check out the pictures below where they were building their very own terrarium. Over the next few months they will record their observations in their Try Five manuals.
“A Hint of Snow White” is a massive hit!
Our show “A Hint of Snow White” was a massive hit! All children across the school performed in three sold-out shows last week.
The children in all classes were amazing and worked so hard over the last month learning their lines and songs and rehearsing their scenes. We are extremely proud of each and every one of them.
A huge THANK YOU to all the parents and families who came along to enjoy the show and support their children.
4th Class seeing if they measure up!
This week in 4th Class, the children were testing their powers of estimation in Length. Using tasks from their Maths My Way book, they worked on estimated drawing various lengths in mm and cm and then measuring them. Today, they had to estimate and mark a 10m length and then measure using a trundle wheel.
