St Laurences Boys National School
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About
St Laurence’s Boys National School is a vibrant, caring primary school for boys situated on Upper Kilmacud Road, Stillorgan. Under the patronage of the Catholic Archbishop of Dublin, the school welcomes pupils of all denominations and currently educates around 440 children. The school follows the Irish National Curriculum while placing a strong emphasis on the holistic development of each child – intellectual, moral, physical, aesthetic, social and spiritual – to prepare them for further education and adult life. The learning environment is designed to nurture confidence, capability and well‑being. Modern classrooms and specialised spaces, added during major extensions in 1931, 1986 and 2007, support a broad, child‑centred curriculum that caters for diverse learning styles. A rich programme of extra‑curricular activities complements academic work, offering GAA, soccer, basketball, hockey, chess, music, drama, after‑school clubs and participation in the Green Schools programme and a school garden. Strong community ties, inclusive ethos and a focus on personal responsibility create a supportive atmosphere where every pupil can thrive.
History
St Laurence’s Boys National School traces its origins to 25 May 1840, when the first boys’ national school in Stillorgan Village opened opposite the present‑day shopping centre with 56 pupils. In 1931 the school moved to its current site on Upper Kilmacud Road and has since undergone three major expansions (1931, 1986 and 2007) that have modernised its facilities. A public meeting in St Laurence’s Hall in 1959 led to the founding of Kilmacud GAA Club, which adopted the school’s gold and purple colours. The school continues to blend its proud heritage with a forward‑looking approach, exemplified by the 2025 oak‑leaf sculpture created from a historic tree felled in a 2024 snowstorm.