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It has been a year filled with cherished memories at St. Francis Special School Portlaoise as the school community looks back on the joyous occasion of its official opening on June 16, 2022. Since that momentous day, the school has become a vibrant hub of learning and growth, leaving an indelible mark on the lives […]

On Tuesday 20th December, all students and staff took part in the LauraLynn Christmas Jumper Day Fundraiser. All staff and students dressed in festive Christmas Jumpers. We had a wonderful day. We raised €479 for the LauraLynn Foundation. A big thanks to all who donated !!

Click on the link below to open the Annual Admissions Notice in respect of the 2023/24 school year: Admissions Notice St. Francis 23-24 Enrolment Form

We have attached the advice we have received from the Chief Medical Officer this morning. I trust that you will do your very best to support our efforts to keep our school safe. Kind Regards, John Moran, Principal Please click on the links below: CMO Letter to schools FINAL_ Face Covering for Primary Pupils

Please Click on the link to browse the article: ‘It gives them the respect that they deserve’ – Great joy as students settle in to Laois’s newest school – Laois Today

You will find detailed information and guidance here on the operation of School Transport Scheme services for the 2020/2021 school year. Please click on the SEN transport link and read the attached information and guidance carefully. Please talk to your child or children about how they should use school transport services for the coming school […]

The National Choir Competition was held in the Mullingar Arts Centre on Monday the 2nd of March. For many students the trip to Mullingar is the highlight of the school year. The competition is in its 22nd year and students from special schools all over Ireland travel to Mullingar to perform. Preparation for the competition […]

St. Francis School will be closed on Friday 13th March for CPD on the ‘primary language curriculum’. The school will reopen on Wednesday 18th March after the St.Patricks Day holidays.

Well done to all our teams and staff who travelled to Carlow on Thursday 27th for our interschools league matches versus Wexford. Senior Soccer Well done to our senior soccer team managed by Mr.Johnston. Our soccer team drew 1-1 with Wexford. It was a very close match which could have went either way. Mikey C […]

Just a reminder that the school will close at 3 p.m on Friday, February 14th for the February mid-term and we will reopen on Monday, 24th February. Enjoy the break.