St. Margaret's National School
St. Margaret's National School is located in the small North Co. Dublin village of St. Margarets which is close to Dublin Airport.The school has a long history and has been an integral part of the St. Margaret’s Parish Community since the late 1800’s. The current school premises was built in 1956.
Awareness and protection of the environment play a very important role in our overall ethos and the daily running of the school. The school was awarded its 3rd Active Flag in 2021, its 8th Green Flag and 1st Amber Flag in June 2023. We received our first Curious Minds Platinum Award in 2023 for our extensive work in Minecraft Education and Mathematics. In 2024 we were awarded our 2nd Platinum Award for our work in Engineering and Maths.
The Principal of the school is Ms. Ciara Gaughan. Ms. Gráinne Noone is Acting Principal at this time.
St. Margaret's National School
St. Margaret's National School is located in the small North Co. Dublin village of St. Margarets which is close to Dublin Airport.Awareness and protection of the environment play a very important role in our overall ethos and the daily running of the school.
The current Acting Principal of the school is Ms. Gráinne Noone.
School Notices
Parents’ Association Easter Fundraising Week & Raffle
From the 7th – 11th April our school’s Parents’ Association is running an Easter Activities fundraiser & Raffle.
€6 per child covers entry to Easter egg hunt and two guessing games. Parents can now pay on Aladdin. The PA are also selling raffle tickets for a bumper Easter raffle.
Santa Dash 2024
On the 19th December the school yard was filled with festive cheer as children donned their favourite holiday headgear and danced to the Macarena before sprinting off in a lively Santa Dash.
School Bake Sale raises €732
A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to our bake sale fundraiser! Your generosity, whether through donations or delicious bakes, made all the difference. We’re delighted to share that we raised an incredible €732!
Surprise Christmas Carnival at St. Margaret’s NS
On Wednesday, 4th December, St. Margaret’s NS was filled with festive cheer as Santa and his elves made a surprise visit! The elves delighted everyone with a lively dance performance, and the whole school joined together to sing Christmas carols.
St. Margaret’s NS WINS Picker Pals Competition!
We are delighted to announce that St. Margaret’s NS has been named the overall winner of the Picker Pals 2025 Art Competition! Ms. Duffy’s 3rd and 4th class pupils created an eye-catching poster of our school using recycled materials, showcasing both their creativity and commitment to sustainability.
Science Week 2024!
As part of Science Week 2024 we were so lucky to have a real life scientist visit our school to share her knowledge and demonstrate some awesome experiments. Not only is Dr. Martina McGuirk a scientist but she is also a mammy to students in our school. We are so...
- The ‘ethos’ of St. Margaret’s National School encompasses collective attitudes, beliefs, core values, traditions, aspirations and goals. These are reflected in the actual practices which are carried out in the school on a daily, weekly and yearly basis. While it is impossible to outline all aspects of the school ‘ethos’, the following characteristics are experienced and promoted as essential elements in the establishment of a supportive and positive ‘ethos’.
- In St. Margaret’s National School, where the ethos is that of a Christian Catholic school, religious instruction, in accordance with the doctrine and tradition of the Catholic Church is part of the education given to children who belong to that Church.
- The pupils are prepared for the reception of the sacraments of First Confession, First Holy Communion and Confirmation, in accordance with arrangements in the diocese.
- Ancillary staff in the school are highly esteemed and respected. It is recognised that their work makes a valued contribution to the process of education.
- Prayer is a feature of the school day.
- The school aims at promoting the full and harmonious development of all aspects of the pupil, including his / her relationship with God, with other people and with the environment.
- The Principal and teaching staff aim at maintaining high professional standards and creating a safe and happy environment.
- A spirit of mutual respect is promoted within the school community. Pupils are drawn by example and teaching to appreciate and respect people of different religious affiliations and of different nationalities.
- Close contact is maintained between school and home. Parents/guardians and teachers support one another and collaborate with one another in leading the children to the fullness of their potential at the different stages.
