About Us


Code of Discipline

The school fosters an atmosphere characterised by respect for all. This is achieved by encouraging positive qualities such as tolerance, courtesy, respect for self and others, and a good relationship among the school community. To achieve our aims, a Code of Discipline has been drawn up in consultation with the parents, teachers and the Board of Management of the school. This also ensures we have a well ordered, positive and responsible atmosphere in the school.


The Curriculum and Extra-Curricular Activities

The curriculum in the Divine Word National School is presented in the seven curriculum areas,some of which are further subdivided into subjects,as prescribed by the Department of Education and Science. These are:

  • Language (Gaeilge and English);
  • Mathematics;
  • Social, Environmental and Scientific Education
    (History, Geography and Science);
  • Social, Personal and Health Education;
  • Arts Education: (Visual Arts, Music and Drama);
  • Physical Education.
  • Children in fifth and sixth are also involved in learning Spanish.

The development of the curriculum for Religious Education remains the responsibility of the church authorities.



Achievements

The Divine Word National School has a vibrant choir and is involved in many musical activities and events.


In recent years teams from the school have achieved the following:

  • Winning school in the Cumann na mBunscol athletics championships
  • Winners of the Dublin League of Credit Unions annual team quiz and finalist in the All Ireland Credit Union Quiz
  • Winners of the St Johns GAA tournament
  • Numerous winners of the annual “Write a Book” initiative
  • Winners of the girl's and boy's Dublin soccer league
  • Winners in the Texaco Art Competiton
  • BT young scientist exhibition
  • Semi-finalists in Dublin GAA league for girls football.


Culture, Resources, Environment, Tours, Visits

The Divine Word National School is constantly aware of cultural, environmental and national issues. The school operates a Healthy Lunches Policy where children and parents are encouraged to eat healthy foods. The school is also involved in a major re-cycling project and we have received our fourth Green Flag.



The school has a fully equipped computer room where on average there is one computer per pupil. Software is constantly updated and pupils are timetabled to use computers on a weekly basis. The school boasts an extensive and well stocked library with books both in English and Gaeilge. It also has a large video library with up to date audio/visual equipment, arts resource area and a music equipment library. The school also has a resource area for Mathematics and Science.



The Divine Word National School regularly facilitates visiting drama, musical and sporting groups which enhance the pupils learning and children regularly go on outings to galleries, museums and places of historical and cultural interest.