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Nestled at the foot of the Three Rock Mountain, St. Mary's N.S. Lamb's Cross has a long history. The existing building, dating back to 1936, replaced a previous school on the same site. Throughout the years, St. Mary's has always aimed at maintaining a child-centred approach and a friendly atmosphere. Indeed, many generations have attended our school and, as we move ahead in the twenty first century, we look forward to welcoming many more!

We have enrolled pupils from many countries around the world. This international intake has truly brought a great vibrance to the life of the school community. During next week, 10 th to 14th  October we  will have Friendship Week in the school. This will be  a week where all members of the school community make a bigger than usual effort to socialize well with everyone. A strong anti-bullying message will be given out during the week.

While academic studies are central to our children's education, the school also promotes a rounded approach. Last year, we had three major initiatives in the school. Our school choir took part in the National Children's Choir for the first time, we taught  French to Fifth and Sixth Class under the Modern Languages in Primary Schools Initiative (MLPSI) and we  introduced the Discover Primary Science Programme into all classes. We also nurture a long tradition in sporting activities especially hurling and swimming. In addition, our present extra-curricular activities include mini-sports activities and a range of classes in our Music School.

 Over the years, our children have benefited hugely from the active participation of many dedicated parents who willingly contribute their time and resources to raise funds for the school. Last  November, the Parent Teacher Association threw their considerable energies into organising "A Night at the Dogs" in Harold's Cross Greyhound Stadium as a fundraising event for the school. The night  was a roaring success with over €10,000 raised for the school.

Green School Award News

St. Mary’s received word of our second Green Flag a few days ago. This flag is awarded for energy conservation.   In order to receive the flag we have been undergoing various compulsory tasks as prescribed by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council.    

We are carefully monitoring energy consumption in the school and are advising everyone to close doors and windows, turn off radiators, switch off lights and computers and so on. We are also not forgetting waste management and are monitoring the bins! 

On Wednesday 7^th March we held an “Action Day” which was one of the compulsory tasks.   The day was a great success, with all the children wearing green and a large number of children walking, cycling or using public transport instead of using cars to get to and from school.   The school operated without electricity for the day and all classes participated in activities to raise awareness on conserving energy within the school and at home.  

In addition the children decided on a Green Code; “SAVING ENERGY IS WINNING, IT KEEPS OUR WORLD SPINNING”. The children had a great day and all their work has resulted in our bid for a second green flag being successful.

The teachers in charge of the Green Committee this year are Joanne Hynes, Emer Lucey, Natalie Chessar, Berna O'Shea, J.P. Murphy, Ruth Malone and Mary O'Malley.  

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