Our School
| The Divine Word National School serves the parish of Marley Grange and its surrounding areas. It is a mainstream, co-educational school catering for all pupils aged 4-12 (approximately). The school fosters the overall development of the child in a caring and supportive environment and with the help of a well qualified and enthusiastic teaching staff ensures that pupils receive a unique degree of individual attention. It is situated at the foothills of the Dublin Mountains between Marlay Park and the famous St Endas Park and is close to many recreational and sporting clubs. |
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Aims
Divine Word National School aims to establish and foster:
- A curriculum and environment that helps pupils to realise their full potential, preparing them for the responsibilities and experiences of adult life and developing all aspects of their personality, spirituality, emotional and intellectual abilities.
- A strong sense of values, perpetuated by a relaxed, caring and happy environment.
- A sense of belonging and affiliation within the whole school community, achieved by fostering mutual trust and respect and a true and worthwhile partnership between individuals and groups involved in the welfare of all pupils.
- A positive and affirmative school ethos, maintained by high standards of behaviour and discipline.
- Learning Support and extra Resource Teaching for children requiring individual attention or with special needs.
- Déanaimid iarracht Gaeilge a labhairt i gconaí.