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 in Action – 5th & 6th Class Assembly
This week, 5th and 6th Class wowed us with their Science Assembly all about plants! Students worked in groups to explore topics such as photosynthesis, transpiration, and the life cycle of an oak tree.
Fingal Athletics League
We are incredibly proud of our school athletics team who took part in the Fingal League Athletics event in Porterstown in March and April. A huge congratulations to the team members who have qualified to participate at ALSAA Sports Complex this May!
Fingal Football League
Well done to our school football team who took part in the Fingal League this season! ⚽
They have been an absolute credit to the school, showing incredible effort, determination, and sportsmanship every step of the way. We’re so proud of everything they’ve achieved!
Green House Project – Planting Peas
Spring has sprung, and so has our excitement in the classroom! As part of our ongoing Green House project, the children rolled up their sleeves and got their hands dirty planting garden peas. With great care and big smiles, each child placed their seeds into soil-filled pots, ready to nurture them over the coming weeks.
Winner of the Mr. Mooney Shield 2025
Congratulations to Oisín Daly who won the Mr. Mooney Shield Swimming Competition for 2025. St. Margaret’s N.S. retired principal, Mr. Mooney and last years winner Michael Stankevics was delighted to present the coveted shield to him in person. Well done to all the children who participated.
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.
- 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.
