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School Details
About
St Brigid’s National School, Meath Hill, is a co‑educational primary school that blends a strong tradition of academic learning with a vibrant programme of sport, music and environmental activity. The school emphasises a holistic approach, seeking to nurture pupils spiritually, intellectually, emotionally and socially within a safe and inclusive environment. Facilities support a range of curricular and extra‑curricular pursuits, including dedicated spaces for physical education, music, and green‑school initiatives that encourage sustainability and community involvement. The school is actively engaged in the Green Schools programme, organising events such as Spring Clean Saturday, trips to recycling centres, water‑conservation workshops and seasonal activities like Halloween dress‑up. It also participates in the Active School scheme, having earned its first Active School Flag in 2017 and continuing to promote daily physical activity through dedicated programmes and weekly themed weeks. These initiatives reflect the school’s commitment to fostering healthy lifestyles, environmental stewardship and a sense of collective responsibility among its pupils.
History
St Brigid’s National School was awarded its first Active School Flag in June 2017, a milestone celebrated later that year when former pupil David Crosby, a double lung‑transplant survivor and New York Marathon finisher, raised the flag at the school. This event highlights the school’s long‑standing emphasis on resilience, community spirit and active participation. Further historical details about the school’s founding or earlier development are not provided on the website.