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
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...
Live Webinar with Kellie Harrington
St. Margaret’s N.S. took part in the “Dare to Believe” programme on Friday 15th of November where we participated in a live webinar via zoom with Olympians such as Kellie Harrington, Phillip Doyle and Dáire Lynch. Like many other schools who had tuned in across the country, the children in St. Margaret’s N.S. had the chance to virtually meet their heroes. Check out the slideshow below!
Annual Admissions Notice
St. Margaret’s N.S. is now accepting applications for our Junior Infant 2025 class! Applications are being accepted from Monday 18th November 2024. Applications will close on Friday 6th December 2024. A copy of the school’s Admission Policy and the Application Form for Admission for the school year 2025/2026 is available upon clicking this page.
5th and 6th Class visit the Dáil
On Thursday the 7th November, 5th and 6th class went on an exciting trip into Dublin city centre to visit Dáil Eireann. They learned that the Dáil is the lower house of the Oireachtas. The main function of the Oireachtas is to make laws for Ireland. The Oireachtas...
Trick or Treat for Temple Street
We had our annual Halloween Costume day before the October mid-term break. It was great fun and we raised €100 for Temple Street Hospital. Well done to all!
Active Slogan Competition Winner!
St. Margaret’s National School celebrated a momentous occasion today as Laura Patton McDonald was crowned the winner of the highly competitive Active Slogan Competition. Her inspiring slogan, *”Get Fit to Get Fast ’cause if you Sit you’ll be Last!”*, stood out among numerous entries from students, encapsulating the essence of an active lifestyle with creativity and enthusiasm.
- 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.
