Mary Queen Of Ireland NS
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About
Mary Queen of Ireland National School is a vibrant primary school located at the entrance to the Rivermeade estate in the parish of St Canice’s, Finglas. The school community – pupils, parents, teachers and management – works together to create a warm, welcoming environment where every child is regarded as a valued member of a happy, vibrant learning community. Its motto, “At the heart of the community”, reflects a strong emphasis on partnership with families, the board of management and staff to nurture well‑educated, confident and balanced young people. The school’s educational approach is holistic, seeking to meet the intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral, social and cultural needs of its pupils. It aims to foster a love of learning, curiosity and resilience, providing a caring, secure atmosphere in which children can thrive academically and personally. Through a range of initiatives and a supportive ethos, the school strives to ensure that each child is healthy, happy and safe, ready to meet the challenges of life with common sense, integrity and confidence.
History
The school, situated at the entrance to Rivermeade estate in the parish of St Canice’s, Finglas, was planned in 1979. Its name, Mary Queen of Ireland, was chosen to commemorate Pope John Paul II’s September 1979 visit to Ireland and the dedication of the new Basilica in Knock, Co Mayo, to Our Lady Queen of Ireland. Mr Joe Crowe was appointed Principal and the school opened on 1 September 1981 (Tuesday) with an initial enrolment of 148 pupils.