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
Michael Mooney Swimming Shield 2023
Congratulations to Michael Stankevics who won the Mr. Mooney Shield Swimming Competition for 2023. St. Margaret’s N.S. retired principal, Mr. Mooney was delighted to present the coveted shield to him in person. Well done to all the children who participated.
September School Assembly
What a first month it has been! The boys and girls at St Margaret's have been working hard and settling into their new classes. In Ms Gorman's Junior and Senior infants the students of the month went to Katie Lawlor and Caoimhe Costello. Maith thú awards were giving...
World Mental Health Day Promoting wellbeing and positive mental health is an important aspect of everyday school life here in St. Margarets NS. We encourage open conversations amongst our pupils and staff daily, sharing their feelings and expressing their concerns...
Space Week 2023
The pupils in St. Margarets NS had a blast celebrating all things SPACE as part of Space Week 2023. Ms. Keegan organized a jam packed scheduled filled with different tasks to further ignite the rockets of curiosity and learning in all classes! In Ms. Gorman's room...
Welcome Back
All the staff of St Margaret’s NS would like to give a warm welcome to each and every student within our school. We would like to especially welcome our new junior infants who completed their first day today!
The boys and girls were busy colouring, building, cutting and assembling blocks. They played new playground games, learned the school rules and listened to a story. They had a wonderful first day at school.
Friendship Week Fundraising Music Concert for Pieta House
On 28th April 2023 we held a concert in which all parents, families and friends were invited to attend. This was an outdoor concert on the school grounds and there was an admission fee. A total of €540 was raised and all proceeds went directly to Pieta House. Our...
- 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.
