Partnerships
Partnerships within and outside the school are an important aspect of the Active School Flag. When a school participates in the Active School Flag Programme it is vital to interact and engage with other organisations and clubs. We invite sports clubs, athletes and physical activity providers from the local community to talk to the pupils or to give taster sessions of their activity. We constantly try to raise awareness of the huge variety of ways in which people can be physically active.
Within St.Margaret’s N.S we established our own ASF committee at the outset of the process. The committee is made up of two pupils from each class in the school and they meet regularly with Ms. South to discuss their plans and initiatives for this active school year. The members keep all classes up to date on ASF news and events and they have various leadership roles and duties. Some of these duties include active yard monitors, PE equipment monitors, dance troop leaders and much more. Our school has an ASF notice board which is updated and monitored regularly.
Our school informs pupils and parents about physical activity opportunities that are available in the local community. The school has a strong relationship with St. Margaret’s Gaelic Athletic Club and we have weekly sessions with an external coach from the club.
St. Margaret’s N.S. acknowledges physical activity and sporting success achieved during and outside of school hours. The children’s achievements are documented on our school ASF notice board and they love to see their photos displayed.
Active Squad 2021 – 2022
Active Week 2024
This year we had a very short Active Week due to a two day school week, but it did not disappoint. On Wednesday 5th June we had our annual school sponsored walk in Malahide Gardens followed by our whole school sports day in St. Margaret’s GAA club on the 6th June. Both events were a great success and all pupils and staff were kept active over these two very enjoyable days.
Hughie Smith Shield
We are very proud of our girls Gaelic Football team who were winners of the Hughie Smith Shield on 11th June. Girls from four national schools (Kilcoskan, Mary Queen of Ireland, St. Josephs & St. Margarets) participated in this tournament, and as the winning school, we have the honour of housing the Hughie Smith Memorial Shield again this year.
Sam Maguire Cup visits St. Margaret’s N.S.
On Wednesday 15th May, St. Margaret’s N.S. welcomed the Sam Maguire cup along with Dublin Minor GAA players, Conor McKenna (past pupil), Josh Kennedy and Amy who plays for the Dublin U16s.
Musician in Residence Programme- funded by Fingal County Council
For the past number of years, pupils in St. Margaret's NS have been fortunate to participate in the Musician in Residence programme. This initiative...
Sensory Sofas – DAA Community Fund
These sofas will be a fantastic addition to our sensory corner. We are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the sofas. Despite the delay in delivery, we know they are going to be worth the wait.
Mad for Minecraft in St. Margaret’s!
Following the tremendous success of our last year's Curious Minds Award application, with our focus on integrating Minecraft Learning and Mathematics, we...