St Kevins National School
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St Kevin’s National School is a co‑educational primary school in Greystones that offers a caring, well‑ordered environment where pupils’ intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural needs are nurtured. The school follows a Catholic ethos while welcoming children of all faiths and none, and it aims to provide a stimulating, broadly challenging curriculum that encourages language learning and an appreciation of Irish heritage. Emphasis is placed on building strong relationships; staff work closely with families and the wider community to support each child’s personal excellence and holistic development. The school benefits from modern facilities, including a two‑storey block of eight classrooms, a dedicated P.E. hall, and high‑speed broadband connectivity delivered through the Department of Education’s School Broadband Programme. Technological provision dates back to 1981 when a Sharp computer was introduced, and today pupils have access to contemporary digital resources that enhance learning across subjects. With a team of thirty‑four staff members, the school provides a supportive learning community that encourages pupils to pursue their passions in a safe and inclusive setting.
History
Education in the Greystones area began in 1846 with a government‑funded school at Blacklion run by the Sisters of the Holy Faith. In 1917 the school became boys‑only, and in 1939 the Christian Brothers were invited to take over. A new school building on Rathdown Road was constructed between 1949 and 1950, opening with 248 pupils. The first lay teacher joined in 1954, and the staff composition gradually shifted to include more lay personnel, with the first female staff member appointed in 1973. Major extensions in the early 1970s added eight classrooms and a P.E. hall. In 1981 the school acquired one of the first primary‑school computers in the country. The Christian Brothers’ management transferred to the parish in the mid‑1980s, and the school was renamed St Kevin’s National School. Co‑education began in the late 1990s, and a new extension was completed in 2003. Today the school serves almost 500 pupils with a staff of thirty‑four.