Incoming First Year
School Uniform
Our Uniform can be purchased at Lynch’s in Marino. We have a generic grey shirt and grey trousers, which you may purchase anywhere that sells uniforms, including major retailers such as Dunnes Stores, etc. The Jumper is a blue Jumper with the school crest. The tie is also blue with gold stripes. There are school Jackets for sale with our crest; however, we do not require that your son have one. He may use his own Jacket; however, we do not allow this to be on him in the school building. Black shoes or fully black runners are also required and may be purchased in any Shoe shop. We do not have a school tracksuit for PE. Your son can bring his own tracksuit with him and change in the changing rooms for PE. Link to Lynch’s.
We have also included a PDF document, which can be found in your son’s school Journal, which he will receive in August as part of the book rental. It can be accessed by clicking here.
Book Scheme Information
Under the new Government Scheme, school books & stationery will be provided free to every Junior & Senior Cycle student on loan at the start of the school year. All information regarding the scheme is available on our website, which you can find by clicking here!
The school journal is supplied as part of the school book scheme; otherwise, the cost is 15 euros.
Key Dates
Our new first years will be welcomed into the school on Wednesday, August 20th 2025, at 8:50 am. This will be a short day. Your son will be finished at approximately 10:50 am. During this day, he will have a tour of the building, meet his form teacher and commence our induction programme, which is run by Ms McLoughlin. He will be given a timetable for the next week outlining the times he will finish. There will be early finishes for the first few days as the induction programme gets underway. Please check the school calendar for other important dates throughout the year.
St. Vincent's Frequently Asked Questions
When is my son due back to school?
First Years will be welcomed into the school on Wednesday, August 20th, 2025, at 8.50 am until 10:50 am approx.
Where do I purchase the school Uniform?
Uniforms may be purchased from Lynch’s of Marino. Their Website is www.lynchschooluniforms.com. The grey shirt and trousers may be purchased from any retailer, such as Dunnes Stores, etc.
Can my son wear runners instead of shoes?
Runners are acceptable footwear on the condition that they are FULLY black. There must be no colour of any sort or large air bubbles, etc.
What class will my son be in?
There will be two first-year classes for the 2025/2026 School Year. Your son will learn which class he has been assigned to on August 20th.
Does my son need books and his uniform on August 20th?
Your son will need to be in full uniform, including black shoes, on his first day, August 20th. His school books will be in his locker. He can bring a drink if he wishes.
My son is quite anxious, is there anyone I can talk to in advance?
You can email the deputy principal at nmc@stvincentsd11.ie, and he can pass messages to the form teachers or the school’s support staff.
We have a very active care team and a lot of support. See the support section of our website.
Do I need to pay for my son's school books?
Because of the Free Schoolbooks scheme, your son’s books and stationery are now free and will be left in his locker for him. You must pay the locker fee so that your son can have access to his locker. This can be paid via WAY2PAY by the deadline issued in the payment link.
When will my son receive his school books?
First-year students will receive a combination for their locker on their first day of school, which will contain all of their required books. Locker rental fee must be paid before the combination code for locker access is given.
Is there any help available for purchasing uniforms?
If you are struggling to pay for new uniforms, you may contact Mr. Walsh at the school at pw@stvincentsd11.ie, and he may have spare uniforms that he can give to you.