21st June 2021
Rush National School Steps It Up!
The children and families of Rush National School were ‘Walking for Wellbeing’ last week. Well done to all those who took part! Check out some of their beautiful photographs 🙂
14th June 2021
12th June 2021
Below you will see some photos of the Link Project between RNS, Prosper Fingal and TY students in St. Josephs. We are all very impressed by the work that was achieved, well done to all!
Click on the Links below to enjoy videos of our ‘Teacht Le Cheile’ this year
7th May 2021
5th February 2021
17th December 2020
21st March 2021
Last week everyone made a great effort to dress in green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! 
15th March 2021
The children from 3rd to 6th finally returned to school today and there was an exciting start to the morning with a visit from The Irish Independent! Click on the link below to see Holly Nixon, Emer Smail, Sam Cummins and Mr. Doran being interviewed.
25th February 2021: Back to school
Please click on the links below for information regarding our return to school.
Return To School 1st March 2021
12th January 2021: Online Learning
Today Mr Purcell’s class appeared, via Zoom, on RTÉ’s news2day show!
Click on the Links below to see the Graduation Videos for 6th Class 2020
Ms McGuinness
Ms O’Connor
Mr McGinty
Mr Keena
Click on the links below to see the children of 6th Class 2020 share their memories of their time in Rush National School
Ms McGuinness
Ms O’ Connor
Mr McGinty
Mr Keena
Happy New Year!
Below you will see some photo collages of the fun the children had during Term 1.
Christmas 2020: Nativity performed by the children in Room 2
22nd December 2020 – Virtual Carol Service
This year all of the classes worked extra hard perfecting their Christmas songs and carols and last week each level came together to perform and record their favourites for you to enjoy! Happy Christmas from all in Rush National school,
Junior Infants
Senior Infants
1st Class
2nd Class
3rd Class
4th Class
5th Class
6th Class
17th December 2020 – Santa
Today Santa delighted the children by visiting our school in an unusual mode of transport!
6th November 2020 – Marathon Kids
Some of our classes have been following the 8 week marathon kids programme for 2020.
Students are learning about the health benefits of sport and performing up to four running sessions each week inching them closer to completing their first marathon as well as learning about the benefits of physical activity.
Recommended Distance each week
- Week 1: 2400m
- Week 2: 3200m
- Week 3: 4000m
- Week 4: 4800m
- Week 5: 5600m
- Week 6: 6400m
- Week 7: 6800m
- Week 8:
8000m
The programme includes learning about the following topics;
- Healthy Heart
- Physical Benefits of Exercise
- Mental Benefits of Exercise
- Social Benefits of Exercise
- Community Benefits of Exercise
- The Role of Hydration
- The Role of Nutrition
- The Education Benefits of Exercise
Watch out for our marathon mile finale day! We will have a fun running day at the school where all children will run the last marathon mile!
Here are some photos of our students clocking up the miles to date:
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30th October 2020 – Halloween Fun
Take a look at some of the Halloween activities that took place in our classrooms!
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21st October 2020 – Back to Sports
We are delighted to be able to reintroduce some sports back into our school. At the moment, we are playing soccer and GAA.
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17th September 2020 – Procedures to be followed
The following document outlines the procedures to be followed by our school if there is a confirmed case of Covid-19 amongst either pupils or staff.
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4th September 2020 – Letter from Acting Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Ronan Glynn, Acting Chief Medical Officer, has written the following letter to parents and guardians of school children children and to teachers and affiliated school staff.
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1st September 2020 – What to expect going back to school
Spunout.ie have published a useful article on what to expect when returning to school during Covid-19. It has links to helpful advice on reducing anxiety during this time. Click on the link below to read it.
https://spunout.ie/news/article/going-to-school-during-covid-19
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25th August 2020 – Back to school guidance
We look forward to welcoming back the pupils and staff of Rush National School. Take a look at the link below which explains some of the new procedures that have been introduced. We hope it gives the boys and girls a clear understanding of any changes implemented and offers reassurance.
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21st August 2020 – Parental / Pupil Response Plan
Please take the time to read the documents below as they are important to ensure the safe return of our staff and pupils.