St Columbas National School Mxd
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St Columba’s National School is a co‑educational primary school delivering the Irish national curriculum to children aged 4‑12. Situated on Waterloo Avenue in the North Strand, the school benefits from a central Dublin location while retaining a strong sense of community. Under the patronage of the Church of Ireland, the school promotes an inclusive ethos where every pupil is valued regardless of gender, background or ability, fostering a climate of caring, belonging and fairness. The school operates across two buildings and is staffed by a team of classroom teachers, a full‑time learning support teacher, a shared resource teacher and dedicated Special Needs Assistants. Pupils enjoy a broad range of extra‑curricular activities, including participation in the Primary Science Fair and the RDS Young Scientist Exhibition, musical theatre, ukulele lessons, and a community garden. Physical education is delivered by staff and external coaches from O’Connell’s GAA club, Leinster Rugby and Swim Ireland, utilising local facilities such as the Ballybough Community Centre and Sean McDermott St. swimming pool. A partnership with Peter Pan after‑school provides on‑site childcare for families.
History
St Columba’s National School was established in 1787 through the generosity of parishioners from the parishes of St Mary’s, St Thomas and St George. Located in North Strand, about 1.5 km from Dublin city centre, the school has long been under the patronage of the Church of Ireland and serves roughly 100 boys and girls aged 4‑12. Over the centuries it has grown to include two school buildings, a dedicated teaching team and a range of community‑linked activities, maintaining strong ties with the local Anglican parish and the wider neighbourhood.