Buddhists in Thailand, Cambodia, Lao, Burma and Sri Lanka, celebrate Makha Bucha Day on the 26th February. It commemorates a historical meeting between the Buddha and his first 1,250 disciples. Today, Buddhists visit their local temple, listen to Buddhist teachings, give alms to monks and recite Buddhist scriptures. The highlight of Makha Bucha is the […]
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Have a happy Friday!
Well done everyone on a week’s hard work. We are very proud of the OLS community for their commitment to putting in their best efforts so consistently. Enjoy a well earned break at the weekend!
6th Year Return to Educational Facility Parental Declaration Form (HSE/HPSC)
Parents/Guardians of 6th Year students must submit a form via the Consent tab of the app (see image below) before the 6th Years return to school on Monday. Many thanks.
From our Interfaith and Cultural group…
Starting this evening and leading into tomorrow, Jewish communities around the world are celebrating Purim. Purim is the happiest day on the Jewish calendar and commemorates the survival of the Jews who, in the 5th Century, were marked for death by their Persian rulers. They were saved by the courage of a young Jewish woman […]
6th Year Assembly
A reminder that 6th Year students have a link for their assembly via email. Parents are welcome to listen in!
It’s Ireland Reads Day!
Treat yourself and squeeze in a read today! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrdqudzgQds Ireland Reads is a new campaign from Irish libraries, Children’s Books Ireland, NALA, booksellers, publishers and others to get the whole country reading this month as part of the Government’s national Keep Well campaign. More info: www.irelandreads.ie