St. Patrick's GNS News
8th May 2026
Punctuality
Please make a special effort to have your child in school by 8.50am every day. We start with important class activities first thing in the morning and it takes a little time to get everyone settled and ready.
Arriving late can be upsetting for the child and can also interrupt the class.
School Uniform Reminder
As the weather begins to improve and we move into the summer term, we would like to remind parents about our school uniform expectations.
With “shorts season”, please note that the only shorts permitted are:
- Official school shorts (Available from Buckleys on Shandon Street or https://corkschooluniforms.ie/product/st-patricks-girls-shorts/ )
- Plain navy knee length shorts (https://www.dunnesstores.com/fleece-shorts---pack-of-2--3-16-years--6569153/p?skuId=36851)
Other styles, colours, or branded shorts are not part of the school uniform.
Glanmore New Menu
Attached is a message from Glanmore.
Please take this opportunity to talk to your child about whether you want to continue ordering for them. To manage waste, it is best to cancel your order on the app if you no longer wish to receive the hot lunches.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Our new menu is almost here so we need you to place your orders immediately.
The easiest way to do this is by following these three simple steps:
- In the bottom right-hand corner of the homepage, click ‘New Menu’
- Select ‘Automatic Orders’
- Choose your preferred option for each day
A visual guide is also included below to help walk you through the process in more detail.
Our new menu offers greater variety for your children and introduces handheld and no-gravy options for some of their favourite meals.
We encourage you to explore the new options and place your orders as soon as possible to ensure your child can enjoy the full range available.
Thank you for your continued support.
Swimming continues today
Swimming classes for 2nd and 4th class students will be held at Mayfield Swimming Pool today and the following dates. 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
Letters went home this week with details of the school tours. If you did not receive one, Sarah in the office can give you one.
To help everything run smoothly, we kindly ask that tour payments are made by 22nd May( note 6th Class 15th 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 085 1686081—we’re always happy to help.
2026-2027
We are now at the time of the year when we are making concrete plans for next year. If your child won't be rejoining us in September, please let us know as soon as possible so we can factor these changes in.
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Local News and Events
Ciorcal Cainte for Parents
I'm reaching out from The Irish Hub, an online Irish language learning platform for adult learners.
We run a free weekly Ciorcal Cainte every Tuesday evening at 8:30pm on Zoom. It's informal, teacher-led, and open to all levels. No homework, no pressure - just spoken Irish in a friendly group.
We also run a structured 8-week Beginners Irish course for adults who want to build real conversational ability from scratch.
We'd love to make both available to the parents in your school community, many of whom, we know from experience, want to keep up with their children as they progress through their education.
Would you be willing to share the attached flyer with your parents? A quick note in your next newsletter or WhatsApp group would be more than enough, we're not asking for anything beyond that.
Registration for the Ciorcal Cainte is free and takes less than a minute at theirishhub.ie/ciorcal-cainte.
Thank you for your time, and for everything you do to keep the language alive in your community.
Events at Cork Public Museum in Fitzgerald Park
Road Safety Authority’s upcoming ‘Check it Fits’ Service
Cork Carnival of Science 6th and 7th June
You've never experienced an outdoor carnival like this one! Cork Carnival of Science at Fitzgerald Park features more than 50 exhibitors offering non-stop, family-friendly experiments, interactive activities, games, street cuisine and a packed line-up of live entertainment.
Cork Carnival of Science features 22 science shows each day. Join Scientific Sue and Mark the Science Guy on the stretch tent stage while Thunderbolts and Lightening, Simply Science, Inspirational Science and Science Made Simple take over the Circus Top stages. Discover how Analog Devices and Merck use science in real life applications, join in the fun with Strong Women Science and make your own flashing LED’s badges to take home.
Enjoy making your own batteries, LEGO building with Learn it Ireland, meet exotic creatures, check out the inner workings of robots, extract DNA from a banana and create a bang with Chemists from UCC. Add in the finest of street cuisine, a beautiful location and a fun filled day out awaits all the family.
https://www.corkcity.ie/en/cork-carnival-of-science/what-on/
Summer Camps
ICT Summer Camps at UCC-5th and 6th Class Pupils
The School of Computer Science & Information Technology at UCC is running its ICT Summer Camps again this year, offering students a hands-on introduction to coding and technology.
Primary School Camp (5th–6th Class)
Kiddo Camp (ages 11–12)
29 June – 3 July
Topics: CodeMonkey, Minecraft
- A fun, game-based introduction to coding and problem-solving
- Using CodeMonkey and Minecraft to introduce core programming concepts
In addition, we also run camps for secondary school students:
Secondary School Camps
Junior Camp (ages 12–14 | Junior Cycle)
2–6 June
Topics: Video Production with Generative AI, Python Programming with Minecraft
Introductory course to programming, ideal for those with an interest in technology, puzzles, and logical problem-solving.
Senior Camp (ages 15–18 | Senior Cycle)
2–6 June
Topics: Python for AI Modelling, IoT
All camps run from 10:00–14:30
Western Gateway Building, UCC
Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. An interest in computers, problem-solving and maths is encouraged.
Full details, including course content, dates, and registration steps, are available here:
https://www.ucc.ie/en/csschools/ictsummercamp/
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…
