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 school was awarded its 5th Green Flag in March 2011.
The current Principal of the school is Ms Ciara Gaughan.
School Notices
Junior Entrepreneur Programme (JEP 2024!)
Wednesday the 17th of April was a very exciting day in 5th and 6th Class. As part of their participation in the Junior Entrepreneur Programme (JEP), they had a visit from some “Dragons”. Kelly from Crafty-Keepsakes, Conor from Keelings and Barry from Newpark...
We really have such talented pupils in St. Margaret's NS when it comes to technology! Take a look at and listen to how this fantastic video was made by pupil in 4th Class to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge this year! Everyday is a school day here in St. Margaret's NS,...
STEM at home via Google Classroom!
We have been using Google Classroom since 2020 and it still provides such valuable learning opportunities to this day! Students are invited to share their work on our Google Classroom stream via photograph or video. This allows them to share work in class without the...
STEM Showcase 2024!
We were so excited to invite parents and families to our school on March 22nd to showcase the fantastic design and make engineering activities created by pupils over the past few weeks! Parents were able to engage with our engineers, ask questions about their designs...
Seachtain na Gaeilge 2024
Seachtain na Gaeilge took place from the 11th- 15th March. Ms. Dunne organised a jam packed schedule of activities for the week, which helped promote and encourage the use of Gaeilge throughout the school. Pupils from 4th Class (Charlie Coughlan and Michael...
OsKars presentation!
We were thrilled to welcome our GPO Nigel Kennedy, Hubert and Mary Madigan to our school this morning. They presented our school with a cheque from funds raised from the Oskars event. This funding will go a long way in helping provide resources for the teaching and...
- 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.
