St. Patrick's GNS News
1st May 2026
Thank You to the Parents' Group
A huge thank you to the volunteers that provided the Communion Breakfast to the families of the pupils who made their communion last weekend. Without you, we would have been unable to give our families such a treat.
Reminder: The School is closed on Monday 4th May
Reminder: New Special Class for Autism Opening 2026
A special class for girls with autism will open in September 2026.
Our admissions policy and notice have been updated and are available on the school website. Enrolment Forms are available in the office. Applications for this class are being accepted by the school office until Wednesday 13th May.
Swimming continues today
Swimming classes for 2nd and 4th class students will be held at Mayfield Swimming Pool today and the following dates. May 8th; May 15th; May 22nd, May 29th.
Sessions will run from 12:00 p.m. to 12:35 p.m.
Reminders:
Girls should wear a tracksuit (labeled with their name).
Bring a swimsuit, towel, swim cap, and goggles in a labeled bag.
Armbands will be provided by the pool (no need to bring your own).
Hair must be tied up in a ponytail or bun.
Practice drying routines at home (there’s only time for a quick rinse).
No shampoo or bodywash in the showers.
No photos allowed at the pool.
Ensure your daughter wears a coat for the walk to and from the pool.
Parents cannot watch from the viewing gallery due to pool policy.
Thank you for your cooperation!
School Tours and Payment Schedule
We’re delighted to let you know that our school tours have now been organised and are up on the school calendar.
To help everything run smoothly, we kindly ask that tour payments are made by 22nd May. Payment links are available in the Easypayments section of the school website or in the link sent via email to you.
We know this can be a busy and expensive time of year, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or need a bit of support. You can contact Sarah in the office or June, our Home School Teacher—we’re always happy to help.
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Upcoming School Tours- Links for Payment will be put up next week
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Local News and Events
Towers and Tales-Children's Book Festival-2nd May 2026
We are delighted to welcome you back to Lismore Castle for another magical fun-filled day of reading, wonder and curiosity! Once again we have a very exciting line-up for you this year with lots of exciting events.
Cork Choral Festival
The Cork Choral Festival is on this weekend. Loads of free concerts to go and see. The 3rd Classes visited Mayfield Library on Thursday to see a beautiful Choir. See more events here https://www.corkchoral.ie/festival_events/
Events at Cork Public Museum in Fitzgerald Park
Summer Camps
Mayfield Sports Camp
Irish Camp In Glanmire
Summer Camps at the Glucksman
Let's Go Summer Camp Glanmire
Starcamp Summer Camps
STARCAMP SUMMER CAMPS 2026
“ROLL UP, ROLL UP, IT’S THE GREATEST SUMMER SHOW ON EARTH!”
Join the circus that is STARCAMP Summer Camp for a week of non-stop entertainment, CLOWNING AROUND & Laughter ALL WHILE YOUR CONFIDENCE SOARS!
The Summer Experience of Dreams…
