River Valley Community National School
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About
River Valley Community National School, situated at 85‑87 Main Street in Swords, Co Dublin, opened its doors in September 2019 under the patronage of the Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board. As a Community National School it serves the local community with a multidenominational ethos, offering places in junior infants, senior infants, first, third, fourth and fifth classes. The school adopts a holistic, future‑focused approach to learning, aiming to develop each child’s academic, social, moral, emotional, spiritual and creative capabilities. Core values of respect, inclusion, equality and fairness underpin a curriculum that celebrates diversity of belief, language, culture and tradition. Partnership is central to the school’s identity – staff, parents and the wider community work together to create a welcoming, child‑centred and stimulating environment that prepares pupils for the challenges of 21st‑century Ireland. Beyond the classroom, River Valley provides a range of after‑school activities, including art classes, Irish dancing and a STEAM Academy, supporting the development of artistic and scientific interests. Enrolment for the 2026/2027 academic year opens in October 2025, reflecting the school’s commitment to maintaining accessible places for families in the area.
History
River Valley Community National School was established in September 2019 under the patronage of the Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board as a Community National School, reflecting the state’s response to increasing diversity and the need for inclusive primary education.