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
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...
Friendship Week St. Margaret’s NS. 24th – 28th April 2023
Over the course of Friendship Week, Children in all classes participated in “New Friend Scavenger Hunts.” Class Lessons were taught on the theme of "Friendship" and the characteristics of what makes a good friend. The children wrote out “Friendship Recipes" Children...
History STEM showcase!
Ms. Keegan’s 1st and 2nd Class were thrilled to be invited into 3rd & 4th class in March to admire their history projects. Ms. Dunne’s class enjoyed using Technology and made fascinating powerpoints using the school’s set of Chromebooks.
Seachtain na Gaeilge 2023
We had immense fun celebrating Seachtain na Gaeilge this year. Ms. Keegan organised activities for the children to participate in.
Engineering Week 2023
Engineering Week is probably one of our favourite weeks of the year here in St. Margarets NS!
- 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.
