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St. Declan's School was founded in 1958 by the Irish Jesuits for children who, for personal or emotional reasons, achieve below their potential in their local schools. We strive to create a supportive environment for the boys and girls in our care. St. Declan's caters to children who, for one reason or another, are achieving below their potential at school. Boys and girls of primary school age, who have run into personal or educational difficulties in another school, can be referred to St. Declan's. If children have the sort of problems that can be helped by a year or a few years in St. Declan's, they can transfer here until they are ready to return to mainstream school…
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Our primary school has been here on Lower Baggot Street for nearly 200 years and we teach boys and girls from Junior Infants to the 6th class. Founded in 1827 by the Blessed Catherine McCauley, we are the parish school of St. Andrew's, Westland Row. We continue our proud history of education by working with children and families from the local area, other parts of Dublin city, and all over the world. Our school crest represents that all of our children grow and work together. 'Respect' is a keyword in our school and this is reflected in how all members of our school community treat each other. Our core goal of developing independence in all children plays a central role…
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On July 25th, 1887 the General Council of the Holy Ghost Fathers meeting in Paris gave its approval for the establishment of a Secondary School in Rathmines. The plan was delayed by two factors – lack of available personnel and the difficulty in obtaining a suitable site. April 11, 1890, was the significant date on which the decision was made to begin the project of founding a day school in Dublin “without delay”. On July 27th Fr. Jules Botrel – the Provincial Superior – was able to write with evident relief. Larkhill was originally built in 1841. It was later rented and then bought by Mr. James Walker, a Quaker. Fr. Botrel bought it for £2,000. Adapting it for the f…
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Gaelscoil Inse Chór is an Irish medium primary school that was established in 1977. The school is situated adjacent to the Memorial Gardens in Dublin 8. We place great emphasis on our heritage and culture while also welcoming the various cultures of our fellow citizens. There are eight classes in the school at present with 235 children attending the school. All subjects are taught through the medium of Irish and indeed Irish is the language of communication throughout the school. It is our objective to ensure all children meet their potential in an environment that promotes their contentedness and well-being. The Irish language is central to all aspects of school li…
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We are driven by one unifying philosophy – we are ambitious for our students, our people, and our family of schools. We believe there is no limit to what our students can achieve and our approach supports every child to succeed academically, socially, and personally. We enrich your child’s learning experience with an opportunity beyond the ordinary. From online debates and challenges to expeditions to the savannah of Tanzania or performing in our Global Orchestra in New York, our Global Campus connects our students around the world to learn together every day. Small class sizes mean our teachers know every child individually and can respond to your child’s strengths, …
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SMH Foxfield is a multi-denominational, co-educational school for children with a dual diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and a moderate general learning disability, where the children are treated with dignity and respect and are enabled to participate, to the best of their ability, in an educational program tailored to their individual needs to help support them to live a full and independent life within their families and their communities. Foxfield School aims to provide a nurturing, positive and safe environment within which students can reach their full potential, supported by environmental and teaching aids that are specific to an ASD approach, such as TEACCH, So…
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We at Griffith Barracks Multi-Denominational School celebrate and embrace difference and work towards creating an inclusive learning atmosphere. Teachers and Parents work together to maintain a friendly atmosphere while encouraging the children to do their best in a variety of ways. We believe that all children have much to contribute and we try to provide each child with the opportunity to discover and develop his/her talents. We recognise the importance of local action within the global environmental context and work to improve our local environment. We provide an equality-based education, guaranteeing equality of access and esteem to children irrespective of …
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St James’s Primary School is a safe, happy, and friendly place where our children are given every opportunity to develop and grow physically, spiritually, intellectually, and socially. We aim to be a center of academic excellence with great concern for children at risk. We strive to ensure that we discover at least one strength of each child before they leave our care. Our school aims to instill in all our pupils a great sense of worth and uniqueness, thereby enabling them to develop to their full potential. Our school welcomes parent involvement and participation at every level through the Parent’s Association, Board of Management, and Home School Liaison Activitie…
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The International School of Dublin (ISD) was established in 2007 to meet a need for educational diversity in Ireland. At present, our students are aged 3-12 and represent over 20 different nationalities. ISD is the only accredited IB World Primary School in Ireland. It is a small, private, non-profit school that is co-educational, non-denominational, and culturally diverse. We believe that our school’s success is due to our internationally regarded curriculum (IBPYP) and how it is lived out by our students, staff, and parents. At ISD you will find a welcoming and lively environment, which is characterized by collaborative and purposeful activity. ISD students benefi…
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The Dalkey School Project National School or DSPNS was founded by a group of parents, who wished to have their children educated in a multi-denominational school. When it opened in September 1978 in Dun Laoghaire it was the first such school in the country. Since 1985 the school is located in Glenageary Lodge, Glenageary, Co. Dublin and has now grown to well over 200 pupils and 13 teachers. There are now 56 multi-denominational schools in the country, under the umbrella body of Educate Together. Dalkey School Project National School strives to create a happy, friendly, inclusive, educational environment where each child is unique and valued. We are a welcoming school …
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Clongowes Wood College is a leading boarding school set in beautiful surroundings, thirty kilometers from Dublin in the heart of the Co. Kildare countryside. A Catholic school in the Jesuit tradition, Clongowes strives to support students in their growth towards a greater understanding and awareness of their faith and the part that this plays in their lives. We are a home from home for 450 boys from all over Ireland and abroad. Since 1814, Clongowes graduates have become leaders in the areas of business, sport, politics, and the arts. Our warm and happy school puts the care and nurturing of each student at the heart of everything we do. Clongowes boarding school is a …
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A huge congratulations to all of the pupils and staff in Cheeverstown School as the school has been awarded the Active School Flag. The Active School Flag (ASF) is awarded to schools that strive to achieve a physically educated and physically active school community. The Active School Flag was awarded to the school in October / November 2018 and will remain valid for three years after which time the school will be invited to re-apply. A huge thanks to our Principal, Ms. Sheelagh Jones who coordinated the application process. The Pieta House Amber Flag Initiative recognizes the individual efforts of schools, companies, and groups to create healthy, inclusive environments…
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St. Kilian’s German School/Eurocampus in Dublin welcomes girls and boys of all nationalities, cultures, and religions. While we follow the Irish curriculum to Junior and Leaving Certificate we place a strong emphasis on the German Language and offer a parallel curriculum (Sek1) to those students able to pursue a course in a limited number of subjects through German. Knowledge of German is not a requirement for enrolment in our Kindergarten, Primary or Secondary School (1st or 4th year). Our modern and forward-thinking approach to teaching German allows pupils to learn the language effectively and enjoyably – from the age of four in Kindergarten through to Leaving the…
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Our school is named after John Scottus Eriugena, the Platonist philosopher, theologian, and poet of Ireland’s Golden Age. Our values are inspired by a common thread, or perennial philosophy, found in the great traditions of East and West. We are a multi-denominational school, inspired by the works of Plato, Christianity, and Advaita (nondual) Vedanta philosophy. We see spirituality as the true essence of every human being and we welcome those of all faiths and those of none. Our motto (borrowed from the renaissance Florentine philosopher Marsilio Ficino) expresses the importance we attribute to being fully present and connected in every moment. At John Scottus, we empha…
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Our school is located on John Dillon Street in Dublin 8 and it is a school for boys from 2nd to 6th class. We are a Catholic school that is genuinely child-centered with an ethos that fosters trust, mutual respect, and self-directed learning. Empathy, creativity, leadership, and teamwork permeate our school day based on the values of trust, responsibility, kindness, and honesty. We believe that learning should be active and creative. We encourage our students to embrace challenges and celebrate success. We have clear values and aim to develop well-rounded independent children, preparing them for future careers by providing positive learning experiences. We believe in …
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Our aim here in Belgrove Senior Girls’ School is to help each child to achieve her full potential. Together with her educational development, each child’s personal, emotional and social development is our priority. The building of each child’s self-esteem is of prime importance. We inculcate in our pupils’ good behavior patterns based on consideration, respect, and tolerance for others. We place a strong focus on fair and balanced communication as part of this behavioral model. We, as a school community, reject harmful unbalanced interactions and we insist on respect for all. This model encourages the development of empathy and assertiveness between all members of our sch…
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St. Conleth’s College is a private Catholic school founded in 1939 by Bernard Sheppard which has for over seventy-five years continued and expanded upon its founder’s vision: to encourage the educational development of the child and fulfill the pastoral role inspired by the school’s patron: St. Conleth, a Sixth Century saint and ‘molder of precious metals.’ From Junior Infants to the Leaving Certificate, pupils at St. Conleth’s benefit from a rare melding of tradition and innovation which enables them to remain well-grounded yet adaptive to a changing world. St. Conleth’s provides a happy, healthy, and safe environment in which students may develop their gifts and inter…
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A rigorous academic curriculum, with a strong focus on literacy and numeracy, is at the center of our approach to teaching and learning. This core is supplemented by challenging opportunities in broader curriculum areas such as science, IT, music, art, drama, modern languages, and sport. Core subjects are taught by experienced and well-qualified primary teachers while specialist subjects are taught by a team of highly qualified graduate teachers in well-equipped specialist areas such as the science lab, art studio, IT lab, music room, sports hall, swimming pool, etc. We pride ourselves on our community spirit, rooted in a wide-ranging pastoral care system that enables a…
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St. Louis Infant School is a co-educational, Catholic, primary school, which strives to provide a well—ordered, caring, happy and secure atmosphere where the intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral, and cultural needs of the pupils are identified and nurtured. While St. Louis Infant School is a school with a Catholic ethos, it also enrolls pupils of other religions and none. The school encourages the involvement of parents through a range of contacts and their involvement in the St. Louis Parents’ Association, St. Louis Infant School endeavors to enhance the self-esteem of everyone in the school community, to imbue in the pupil's respect for people and property and to en…
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We are a warm and welcoming primary school in the heart of Dublin 7. We cater for boys and girls from Junior Infants to 1st class and girls only from 2nd to 6th class. There are over 300 pupils in our school. We promote a caring and holistic approach to education, focusing on the development of the full potential of each pupil. On the 1st of September 2014, we opened the doors to our fabulous new school building. That morning the excitement and heartfelt buzz could be felt amongst pupils, parents, and staff alike. It was a great day for the community. Therefore, to say we are proud of our new school is an understatement! Throughout the school, we have state-of-the-art…
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The School strives to provide the maximum educational experience to support academic achievement and personal development, leading to a purposeful and satisfying life. Sutton Park School prepares students for entrance into the best universities in Ireland and abroad. Good communication amongst teachers, parents, and students is essential to assuring a successful experience for each student. Sutton Park School was founded in 1957 by a group of leading local professionals and business people as a co-educational and multi-denominational school which, while catering mainly for day pupils, retains the spirit and sense of community of a boarding school. The school began its…
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St. Brigid’s, The Coombe was established in 1887 by the Holy Faith Sisters and remained as a Holy Faith school until 2008 when we moved into our long-awaited new school building which is adjacent to the old school building on The Coombe. It is now a Catholic school in the parish of Francis Street and continues to promote the Christian and caring ethos of the Holy Faith order. Under the guidance of and in partnership with the very active parish administrator of Francis St., we facilitate and prepare those children who wish to receive the sacraments of Penance, Communion, and Confirmation. We strive to create an awareness of social justice among our school community. Th…
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St. Catherine’s Senior School caters to girls from second class to sixth class. We are a fifteen-teacher school, including S.E.T. teachers and a Home School Community Liaison Teacher. St. Catherine’s Senior School is a primary school situated on Ratoath Road in Cabra West, Dublin 7. The school occupies the first floor of the building, which was built by the Dominican Sisters in 1944. The school hall is shared with the Infant School on the ground floor. In April 2006, the Dominican sisters transferred the school to the Laurence O’Toole Trust, under the patronage of The Archbishop of Dublin, Diarmuid Martin. St. Catherine’s continues to preserve the Dominican…
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St John the Baptist Infant Girls’ School is a Catholic Infant Girls’ School under the patronage of the Archbishop of Dublin and operating under the guidelines and rules of the Department of Education and Skills. While St John the Baptist Infant Girls’ School has a Catholic ethos, it also has due recognition for all other religions and will uphold gender equity amongst the teachers, staff, and pupils. We wish our school to be a place where the focus remains on developing the moral, spiritual, academic, social, physical, aesthetic, and cultural aspects of all our children appropriate to their young age, abilities, and aptitudes within a caring, secure and happy environment.…
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St. Louis Senior Primary School is a co-educational Primary School, catering to students from Second to Sixth class, in which we strive to provide a well-ordered, caring, happy, and secure environment where learning opportunities abound. Our school fosters a welcoming, positive and inclusive climate where values of self-worth, equality, and understanding are cherished and promoted. We endeavor to enhance the self-esteem of all within our school, imbuing in our pupil's respect for themselves and others and developing in them the concept of civic responsibility. St. Louis Senior Primary School was founded by the St. Louis Sisters in 1939. The school is centrally located i…
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