Skerries Educate Together National School
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About
Skerries Educate Together National School is a vibrant, co‑educational primary school situated on the northern coastline of Skerries, County Dublin. The school serves over 330 pupils from more than 230 families, offering fifteen mainstream classes from Junior Infants to 6th class together with four dedicated school‑age autism classes. As a DEIS Band 2 school, it places a strong emphasis on equity and inclusion, providing hot school meals, a nurture setting, and specialised play and art therapy to support the holistic development of every child. The campus features a bright, modern building with spacious grounds, a sports hall, a well‑stocked library, and a range of learning support rooms (SET rooms). Recent construction has added an extension that will deliver four new special‑education classrooms for the 2026‑27 school year, further expanding the provision for children with additional needs. The school’s ethos promotes collaborative learning, creativity and environmental stewardship, reflected in its Green School initiatives and a curriculum that encourages children to learn together in a respectful, supportive environment.
History
- 2008: Opened with 2 classes, 36 children and 4 teachers. - September 2010: Introduced Aladdin school administration system. - 2012: First participation in Peace Proms. - September 2013: Phase 2 building opened, adding a sports hall, larger staff room, six mainstream classrooms, four SET rooms and a library. - June 2013: First graduation class. - January 2014: Launched Seolta, a two‑classroom early‑intervention autism unit with indoor and outdoor soft‑play areas. - 2014: First school GAA team formed. - 2015: Outdoor classroom and amphitheatre opened; first HSCL teacher appointed. - 2018‑2019: Application and approval for a four‑classroom autism extension; construction began. - 2020: Management of autism project transferred to LMETB; new HSCL teacher appointed; principal transition. - 2022: Majority of COVID‑19 restrictions lifted. - October 2023: Introduced a trial Hot School Meals programme. - Ongoing: Continued development of facilities and special‑education provision.