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.
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.
School Notices
New Playground Extension & Ventilation System
We are delighted to announce the completion of our new playground extension. The children are absolutely thrilled with all the new space. Our playground is now brighter, more spacious and safer. The old basketball court was resurfaced and the children now have a larger green area to play.
St. Margaret’s N.S. scheduled to reopen on the 27th August
We are looking forward to welcoming all children back to school on 27th August. Junior Infants will finish at 12 o' clock for the first two weeks of school (27th August - 11th September.) Senior Infants will finish at 1.40pm and all other classes will finish at 2.40pm...
DES COVID-19 Response Plan for Safe Reopening of Schools
Click here for the COVID-19 Response Plan for the safe reopening of schools Click here for St. Margaret's N.S. COVID-19 Policy Statement
Our Distance Learning Journey!
We have compiled a video which showcases some of this amazing work the the children in St. Margaret’s N.S. have engaged in throughout the school closure period. We are so proud of all of our students and how they have adapted to distance learning during these unprecedented times.
Active Home Week 2020
Normally Active School Week in St. Margaret’s N.S. takes place the first week of June. This year that’s not possible so we are reaching out to you to ask for your help with the Active HOME Week challenge, starting Tuesday 2nd June.
Well Done Madison & ‘House of Swag’
Huge congratulations to Madison Burnett and her dance crew ‘House of Swag’, whose audition for Britain’s Got Talent aired on Saturday 23rd May. The talented dance troupe received four resounding yeses from judges Simon Cowell, David Walliams, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden after their audition.
- 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.
