St. Patrick's NS, Bearna Chlé

27/08/2026

What an amazing first day!

Our Junior Infants have had the happiest start to their "big school" adventure today....they even managed to escape the showers for some quality outdoor fun 🥰

Lots of smiles, fun, new friends and exciting discoveries!

We’re so proud of how brilliantly they settled in. Here’s to a fantastic year of learning, laughter and making wonderful memories together! 📚

Welcome to Bearna Chlé, Junior Infants! 💕🎉

24/08/2026

Looking for something completely different to do tomorrow? Pop in to the Arklow library for a Spanish delight!
Wicklow County Council Library Service

Come to Arklow Library on Tuesday 25th an afternoon of Spanish flavour!

Join Carmen in making some delicious traditional treats and pick up a word or two of Spanish.

Watch a fun film and go on an adventure around Spain. You can colour some Spanish flags, check out a fun wordsearch and do a fact find around the library.

Don’t forget to get your passport stamped and get a fun prize from Saturday 29th!

24/08/2026

𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀

The NCSE Parents Notify process is for parents and guardians seeking a new special class or special school placement for their child for September 2027.

The online Parents Notify form should be completed by 1 September 2026.

Supporting documents, including relevant professional report(s), should be submitted by 15 September 2026, or as soon as possible after that date if they are not yet available.

𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲:

🔹 If you are waiting for reports or documents, do not delay completing the Parents Notify form.

🔹 You will need details such as your child’s PPS Number, date of birth, home address, Eircode, relevant professional report(s), and Student Support Plan, if available.

🔹 Your local SENO will review the information and documents and write to you with the outcome.

🔹 The SENO may also contact you for more information, support you with document upload issues, discuss eligibility criteria, and provide information on local placement options.

🔹 A Letter of Eligibility confirms that your child meets the Department of Education and Youth criteria to apply for a special class or special school placement.

🔹 A Letter of Eligibility is required to support applications to schools.

🔹 Parents Notify is not a school application. Parents must still apply directly to the school or schools they wish their child to attend.

🔹 Schools make their own admission decisions based on their admissions policies, so parents should check school admissions dates and deadlines carefully.

🔹 Letters of Eligibility apply to the relevant school year only. If a specialist place was not taken up for 2026/2027 and a placement is being sought again for 2027/2028, a new letter will be needed.

Parents and guardians who need support should contact their local SENO.

More information from the NCSE:
https://www.ncse.ie/parents/current-application-processes/parents-notify-special-class-special-school-placement/

09/08/2026

Well done boys 👏
Keep up the magnificent work

U13 Hurling

Our U13 boys travelled to Carnew this evening and came away with a well-earned win after a tough, physical encounter.

The lads showed great discipline throughout the game, worked hard for one another, and never backed down. A fantastic team performance from start to finish.

Well done, boys – you did yourselves and the club proud! 💚🤍

Thank you to Carnew for the game, and to all the parents for travelling and your continued support of the team💪💚🤍

09/08/2026

Newly diagnosed or just interested in learning what's happening? ....this webinar might be of interest to you...

Are you seeking a Special School or Autism Class place for your child for September 2027?

Join us for an online webinar on Wednesday, 19 August at 7pm, where Sarah Ledwidge from the Council for Special Education - NCSE (NCSE) will discuss:

• The role of the Special Educational Needs Organiser (SENO)
• How to contact your child’s SENO
• Supports available within schools
• The Parents Notify Portal and application process

Parents Notify allows parents and guardians to inform the NCSE that they are seeking a Special School or Autism Class placement for their child for September 2027.

The webinar will conclude with a live Q&A. You can also submit a question in advance when registering.

Register here: https://eu01web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1717860998157/WN_vW1RjK7lTDuDjAf4B3UCvg

09/08/2026

Well done girls 👏

Great start for the Wicklow U14s and 8 our very own Caoimhe, Sophie, Jessica, Eva, Kaylin, Abi, Sophie, and Emily! 💙💛

A brilliant 1-11 to 1-2 win over Louth in their opening game of the Michael Kennedy National Blitz. 👏

Mayo up next — best of luck girls!!
Wicklow County Camogie

07/08/2026

Reminder of this very important date...
• September 1st cut-off date for anyone considering a special class placement for 2027.
•If you have only recently received a diagnosis, please keep your child's options open
Seek an eligibility letter before the deadline...

Seeking a Special Class or Special School place for September 2027? 🏫

Register for NCSE 'Parents Notify' by 1 September 2026 to secure your eligibility letter.

Apply Now to start your notification:
🔗 https://www.ncse.ie/parents/current-application-processes/parents-notify-special-class-special-school-placement/

09/07/2026

Reminder to book your child's collection early to avoid disappointment...

09/07/2026

RNLI providing such an invaluable service in our town and community.
Please support them to support us... Arklow RNLI Wicklow RNLI Lifeboat Station