Sacramental Preparation 2026/27
Ard Rí CNS is a multi-denominational school. There is no Catholic sacramental preparation at Ard Rí CNS during the school day. Roughly half of our pupils receive the Catholic Sacraments of Penance, Communion and Confirmation. These children attend after-school classes in St Oliver’s Church, Blackcastle. We work in co-operation with Parish Catechetical Volunteers in St Mary’s Parish and our own Catholic parents to support our Catholic children receive their sacraments. The Parish Catechetical Programme (PCP) will begin in the coming month. PCP prepares children in schools, which are not under the patronage of the Bishop of Meath for the Sacraments. It is a 2-year programme to prepare for the Sacraments of First Penance and First Holy Communion or for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Here are relevant links to the Navan Parish website: https://www.navanparish.ie/sacraments Here is a link to the Application Forms: Navan Parish Catechetical Programme 2026/27 Parents of children in 2nd Class or above are welcome to register their children for Year 1 of the programme to prepare for the sacraments of First Penance and First Holy Communion. Children in 4th Class or above may apply now for Year 1 of the programme to prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation. I will send forms home in your child’s bag today and if I miss anyone forms will be available from the school office. If you return the form to us before Friday 25/09/2026 we will pass them on to the parish directly. If your child has completed the Year 1 of either programme you can now register for the year 2 of the Programme to prepare for the Sacraments of First...New Entrants September 2026
11th September 2026 A Positive Start to School Life Our Junior Infants have made a wonderful start to their school journey. They are settling well into classroom routines, making new friends and engaging enthusiastically in all aspects of school life. We are very proud of the progress they have made during their first weeks in Ard Rí. To support our learning activities, we ask that each child brings in a pair of wellington boots, an old oversized t-shirt to wear during painting and messy play activities, and a family photograph. Family photographs are an important resource in the classroom, helping to support language development, communication skills and a sense of belonging. Please ensure that all items brought to school, including coats, lunch boxes, water bottles, wellies and clothing, are clearly labelled with your child’s name. This makes it much easier to return misplaced items promptly and helps children to become more independent in managing their belongings. From next week, Junior Infant children will finish school at 1.40pm each day. This is another significant milestone for them as they move into the full school day routine. While many children will be excited by this new step, it is perfectly normal for them to be more tired than usual in the evenings. Plenty of rest and consistent routines at home will help them to adjust over the coming weeks. We are also delighted that our Hot Lunch service from The Lunch Bag will begin next week. Please take some time to familiarise yourself with the Lunch Bag App and coordinate your child’s lunch choices. We recommend sending water (in a reusable...Rang 6 Newsfeed 2026/27
September 2026 Dear Parents of 5th & 6th Class pupils, Selecting the right post-primary school is an important milestone for every family. We are proud that children from Ard Rí CNS have been accepted into all of the post-primary schools in Navan. Most schools begin their enrolment process in early October, usually launched at their Open Evening. Please find the Open Evening times listed below. Further details will be available on each school’s website and social media channels. Remember: Parents are responsible for making applications to Post Primary Schools on behalf of their children. Acceptance is not guaranteed, so I advise you to apply to more than one school. Enrolment can only be secured for pupils in 6th Class, however I encourage you to gather as much information as you can when your child is in 5th Class so you can make the best decision. Ard Rí CNS will usually receive a visit from a Principal, a Deputy Principal or a Year Head from each school who will meet the children, make a short presentation and answer any questions they might have. If you require any support printing or filling out forms please do not hesitate to contact us. We would be delighted to help you. Beaufort College: Open night for incoming 1st years for the school year 2027/28 takes place on Tuesday 22nd September from 6.00-8.00pm. Coláiste na Mí: Open night for incoming 1st years for the school year 2027/28 takes place on Thursday 24th September from 4.30-6.30pm St Joseph’s Mercy Secondary School: Open night for incoming 1st years for the school year 2027/28 takes place on Thursday...Return to School ’26
20th August 2026 Hi everyone, I hope you are all feeling ready and excited for the return to school on Tuesday, 1st September 2026. Pupils Senior Infants to 6th start school at 9am and Junior Infants start at 10am. (more info for Junior Infants) We’ve had a few phone calls and emails over the past week, so I thought it would be helpful to share some of the most frequently asked questions here for your information. Calendar: As part of the on-going rollout and enactment of the redeveloped Primary School Curriculum, there will be 5 designated curriculum and training closure days during the course of the 2026/27 school year. We have been notified that our first school closure day is on Wednesday, 9th September for Child Protection Training. We will notify you of further closure dates as soon as they are confirmed. We appreciate school closures are inconvenient for families. Please understand these closures are not optional for schools. School attendance is very important for your child’s learning and development. Please schedule any family holidays during the official school closures, which are clearly marked in yellow on the calendar. Thank you for your continued support! ( School Calendar 2026/27 ) Uniform: On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, all children should wear the grey formal uniform. If the weather allows, some children may prefer to wear plain navy shorts, which is absolutely fine. On Friday, all children can wear their school tracksuit. Your child’s teacher will confirm each class’ designated tracksuit days in due course. If there has been any problem getting the uniform, please don’t worry, we have spares! (...Active Week 2026
🤸🏻🏀🏃🏻♂️🎾Active and Wellness Week is Here! 🚶🏻⚽🤾🏻♂️🏐 PA Carnival The Ard Rí Carnival on Friday, 5th June will kickstart our Active and Wellness Week activities. Thank you to the Parents Association and volunteers for hosting our annual Carnival with lots of fun activities and games for all classes which will test strategy, throwing and coordination skills. From Monday 8th to Friday 12th June we will be celebrating Active and Wellness Week. There are lots of fun and engaging activities planned to encourage the children to be active, get outdoors, stay healthy and enjoy time with their friends. Written homework has finished for the year. Children will receive alternative, activity-based assignments and we encourage families to fully embrace these fun and healthy challenges. As we’ll be spending more time outside, please remember to: Slop on some sunscreen 🧴, slap on a hat 🧢 and bring plenty of water to stay hydrated 💦. 🌞 🌦️🌥️Be Prepared for the Weather – while we are hoping for some nice weather however that cannot be guaranteed! Unfortunately some showery weather is forecast, please ensure your child brings a rain jacket and a spare pair of runners and socks to school each day just in case they get wet during outdoor activities. We do not want the weather to stop the fun however some activities will be weather dependent! 🔰 Monday – Show Your Colours! Children are encouraged to wear a Meath jersey (if they have one) or green and gold clothing to show their support for the Boys in Green! 💚💛 Also on Monday will be GAA for all classes. 🏉⚽🥅🎾Tuesday – Ball Skills...Summer Camp 2026
Ard Rí CNS Summer Camp caters for our incoming Junior Infants to 4th Class (2026/2027) pupils from Monday 22nd to Friday 26th June, 9:30am to 1pm daily. Forms link: Ard Rí CNS Summer Camp Application Form 2026 – Fill out form Places on the camp are limited and we will operate on a first come, first served basis. Filling out this form does not guarantee a place in the camp due to limited availability. I will be in contact with you via email to let you know if you have secured a place. Thank you, Múinteoir Karen...School Tours 2026
We are delighted to launch our School Tour Programme for 2026! Our school tours are carefully designed to provide children with a wide variety of fun, social, educational and rewarding experiences to mark the end of the school year. We only work with reputable providers, and all destinations are kept under ongoing review. For many children, their school tour becomes one of their most treasured memories of Ard Rí CNS in the years to come. The school tour programme is operated on a cost-price basis. We make every effort to ensure value for money by booking early, scheduling tours during off-peak periods in May, and organising larger group bookings where possible. Families were asked to pay for school tours in September as part of the Student Direct Costs. A small number of accounts on Way2Pay still have an outstanding balance. We kindly ask that any remaining payments are completed before the tour takes place. If you are experiencing difficulty in making a payment at this time, please contact the school in confidence so we can discuss possible options with you. Please find detailed information on each tour by following the links below: Junior and Senior Infants Causey Farm Causey Farm School Tour 26 1st, 2nd & 5th Class The Crystal Maze The Crystal Maze School Tour 26 3rd & 4th Class Lullymore Lullymore School Tour 26 6th Class Tayto Park (It will always be Tayto Park!) Tayto Park School Tour 26...Rang 6- Newsfeed
February 2026 Dear parents and guardians of 6th Class pupils, Children starting Post Primary school in September ’26 may have their Open Mornings/ Assessment Tests coming up. Your child’s school will have been in contact with you with specific details. The arrangements for each school varies greatly. There are specific arrangements for some schools due to a clash with our Peace Proms event in RDS. Some of the schools only have an Open Morning and complete the assessments in September. It is very important that the pupils understand that there is no work they need to do in preparation for this test. These are not Entrance Exams. The students have already been accepted into First Year. Remind them that they cannot fail, the assessment just informs the school of their individual strengths and the type of learning that supports them best. Please check what time your child’s test is at and arrive 15 minutes early. Schools have different requirements on the day. Some require you bring stationery, some ask you bring wired headphones, some ask you bring a snack and a drink for a morning break. Prepare for this in advance, you do not want a panic in the morning when headphones don’t work etc. Children should be well slept and have a good breakfast before they go in. Choose an outfit which will make a positive first impression. Schools are using Cognitive Ability Tests for this assessment. As far as I know, they use a test by GL Assessment (or similar). Most schools use a digital version which will be carried out on a computer, others use a...Ard Rí CNS Winter Show 2025
Dear Junior and Senior Infants, Happy Christmas to you all. I hope you are having a holiday. I am delighted to share the video of your Winter Show with you. It will be a memory you will cherish forever. Enjoy watching it with your family on Christmas Day. The theme of the show is family. Every family is different, and love is what holds every family together. To your families and friends all over the world, I wish you Nollaig Shona (that means Happy Christmas in Irish). Thanks once again to our friends Victor and Luana for recording and producing these beautiful videos. I look forward to hearing all your stories when you get back to school in January. Junior Infants- Rang Rachel Junior Infants- Rang Ciara Senior Infants- Rang Gráinne Senior Infants- Ranganna Gráinne agus Ruth le chéile Senior Infants- Rang Ruth Grand Finale- Gach duine le chéile I look forward to hearing all your stories when you get back to school in January. Happy days,...
Admissions 2027-28
FULL INFO CLICK HERE23rd September 2026
Ard Rí CNS are delighted to announce the publication of our Admissions Notice and Admissions Policy for children starting Junior Infants or the Special Class (for all class groups) in September 2027.
- Admission Notice Ard Rí CNS 2027/28
- Policy for Admission to Ard Rí CNS
- Application Form for Admission to Junior Infants or the Special Class (for all class groups) 2027/28
- Code of Behaviour
