Coding with Microsoft Dream Space

On the 26th of November, as part of the Microsoft Dream Space Ambassador program, our Ambassadors attended the teacher planning meetings to teach the teachers about unplugged coding. They challenged the teachers through tasks like The Link Tree and Make Three Groups. Whilst the Ambassadors were a little nervous beforehand, they all showed themselves to be excellent teachers, providing super explanations and even helping the real teachers when they were struggling.
Following on from this, our Ambassadors visited Ms Jones and Ms Bradley’s Sixth Classes to teach them about coding using the MicroBit. The Ambassadors again shone in their explanations and demonstrations to the classes and great fun was had by all whilst they learnt how to use the MicroBit.

Science Week and Talbot Science Fair 2025

As part of Science Week Ireland, the Talbot SNS Science Fair took place on Wednesday 12th November and was a huge success, showcasing our students’ creativity and innovation. Students impressed their peers and teachers/SNA’s with cool experiments, insightful questions, research, and interactive exhibits that highlighted their scientific curiosity.  A big thanks to all staff members for their hard work helping to organise the fair!

Talbot SNS Science Fair 2025

 

Microsoft Dreamspace Ambassador Program

This week, some of our 5th class students began their journey on the Microsoft Dream Space Ambassador Program. The program is a student leadership and training initiative in which our Dream Space Ambassadors receive online training from Microsoft. These students will then support, train, and mentor other students, teachers, and others in our community based on what they have learnt.

Our first training taught us to think like a coder. Watch this space to see what we do with all we’ve learned…

Annual Admissions Notice

Our Annual Admissions Notice is live for 2026/27. We will open our enrolment on the 4th November 2025. We will be accepting applications until the 28th November 2025.

For more information take a look here.

Hi Vis on Yard!

Talbot SNS is introducing a new initiative to make yard times even safer and more inclusive. From this week, staff on yard duty will be wearing bright hi-vis jackets, making them easy for pupils to spot whenever they need help, guidance, or a friendly face. This little change (Thanks Ms Shaw!) will help ensure that all our children, including those who may need extra support, can confidently find an adult at any time.

Assembly October 2025

Please see pupils who received Pupil of The Month and Gaelgeoir of the Month for September/Meán Fómhair 2025!

Maths Week Riddle 2

Welcome back to Maths Week in Ms Lonergan`s 5th class. We have a new riddle for you all to try today. Hope you are having fun with them.

Click the link below.

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Maths Week Riddles

 

Join 5th class in solving fun maths riddles on Monday and Wednesday.

Don`t forget to come back Friday to see how to solve them. Best of luck!

Check out the video link below for the riddle!

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Talbot & Tesco

Talbot SNS were delighted to receive a cheque for €461 for the Tesco Blue Token programme.

Suzanne Mulhall, Community Liaison officer from Tesco Clondalkin, presented some of our pupils and school community with the cheque on Thursday 25th September.

Talbot had a section behind the check-out in Clondalkin Village for 12 weeks from March – June and we shared the community fund with other schools and charitable organisations.

We value & appreciate the support of Tesco and all our many local community supporters and sponsors of Talbot SNS.

“The Purpose of the Blue Tokens:

  •        Support Local Charities:  The blue token system is part of Tesco’s Community Fund, which provides financial support to various local organisations, such as schools, sports groups, and charities. 
  •         Empower Customers: It gives customers the power to decide how the store’s community fund is shared, allowing them to contribute to causes they care about. 
  •       Fund Vital Projects: Since 2014, this initiative has supported thousands of community projects across Ireland, providing over €9 million in donations.”
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