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
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...
February Assembly Award Winners
A huge congratulations to our February Award winners. These pupils were awarded for their continued hard work and improvement made this...
A visit from CSC Consulting Engineers!
We decided to focus on Engineering this year as part of Curious Minds Platinum Award STEM subject area. Children had been busy collaborating with...
January 2024 Assembly Award Winners!
At the end of every month, our whole school gathers to celebrate the efforts made by pupils during that month. Huge congratulations to the pupils who were awarded certificates at our first assembly of 2024 Their work ethic, diligence and enthusiasm was recognised by...
A visit from Irish Water engineer Justin Brennan!
We were thrilled to receive a visit from Justin Brennan from Irish Water this month. He took the time to...
- 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.
