News & Events

School closes at 12 o clock on Friday 7th of February for Staff In-Service.

December 2019 Newsletter

Read about all of the exciting events that have been going on and some important dates for your diary here.

Co-Education Proposal

The Board of Management is to commence proceedings to change the status of our school to that of a co-educational school i.e. one taking girls and boys. Further details are available here.

Online Safety

We advise all parents to check the below website regularly to keep up to date with online safety. We highly recommend you read the 'What are the Risks' section about apps your children may be using.

https://www.webwise.ie/category/parents/explainers/

Click here to view our child safeguarding policy.

St Columba's N.S.
Iona Road
Glasnevin
Dublin 9

St.Columba's National School opened its doors in October 1925.
Currently we have approximately 400 pupils on roll.
We have a Principal, fifteen classroom teachers, three Learning Support/Resource teachers and six Special Needs Assistants.
Our ancillary staff includes: the school Secretary, Aisling; the school Caretaker, Peter; and the school Lollipop person.
We offer a variety of after-school activities. These can vary but usually include ballet, drama, Irish dancing, gymnastics and choir.
If you would like to find out more about our school, do not hesitate to contact us.

Mission Statement

Saint Columba’s National School is a Catholic primary school which strives to provide a caring, happy and secure atmosphere where the intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural needs of the pupils are addressed. Parents and teachers are partners in the children’s education. We recognise that co-operation and communication between home and school and the wider school community are vital ingredients in the educational process. We all share the same aim – the well-being of the children in our care.

Contact Us

St Columba's National School,
Iona Road,
Glasnevin,
Dublin 9,
Ireland

Tel: +353 86 700 1901

Support Us

St Columba's School, Iona Road, was established so students from all backgrounds would have a formal education that could transform their lives and positively contribute to society. Since then, we have held true to that vision because of the generosity of countless community members and businesses who share this view. Get in touch to learn more about how to support us.