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Active School Slogan

Apr 13, 2021 | Active Flag, General

Earlier in the year we had a competition to decide on an Active School Slogan. We received lots of fantastic entries. After much deliberation we decided upon this one. The winner received an All for One Voucher!

‘Climb The Heights’ Skipping Challenge

Mar 23, 2021 | Active Flag, General

Back due to popular demand!We have some avid skippers making use of our new skipping ropes. Some children are taking on the challenge of climbing the highest peaks in Europe during break & lunch time. Teamwork is Dreamwork!

‘Run Around IRELAND’ Challenge

Mar 23, 2021 | Active Flag, General

We are taking on the 'Run Around Ireland Challenge' as part of our Application for an Active School Flag. We have calculated the distance between our school and lots of famous landmarks around the country. We aim to run to these places without leaving our school yard....

Annual Admission Notice 2021/2022

Feb 15, 2021 | General

St. Oliver's National School Duncannon Annual Admission Notice In respect of admissions to the 2021/2022 school year. A copy of the school’s Admission Policy and the Application Form for Admission for the St. Oliver’s N.S. Duncannon is available here for download, or...

No Uniform Day

Nov 29, 2020 | General

On Friday November the 27th we held a No Uniform Day Fundraiser. The Proceeds of the day will go towards helping the animals in Dublin Zoo. Each classroom will choose an animal and adopt it for the year. We will keep you posted on the animals that each class adopts....

World Book Day 6th March 2020

Feb 26, 2020 | General, Ms. Chapman Class, Ms. Dunne Class, Ms. Power Class, Ms. Walsh Class

We will be celebrating World Book Day on 6th March 2020. Children and staff are encouraged to dress up as a character from their favourite book. Throughout next week children are invited to share their favourite book with their classmates. All children will receive a...

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Vision Statement

We, the teaching staff of St. Oliver’s National School, work to create a happy, inclusive learning environment where children feel safe and secure. They experience tolerance and respect towards them, their peers, adults and the environment. We encourage our children to be co-operative and well behaved and to have a diligent approach to their learning. We aspire to all our children reaching their full potential and enjoying a positive sense of self-worth, of their belonging and a willingness to embrace new challenges in their lives.

It is the policy of this school, through consultation with, and the co-operation of, all interested parties, to provide an effective educational environment, which will encourage each child to fulfil his/her full potential in a caring and supportive surrounding.

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What Parents Are Saying

“My husband and I couldn’t recommend St. Oliver’s National School highly enough. Without question the staff being the schools absolute biggest and best asset.

These teachers have had a hugely positive effect on my children.

I don’t know of any other school in the area that offer such fantastic extra-curricular activities, such as walks to the beach, trips to the local café and beach clean-up days.”

Niall & Clare Cunningham

“St. Oliver’s has a very safe and welcoming environment for our children to learn and grow. We are lucky to have such kind and dedicated Teachers.”

Rose & Michael Sherriff

“Duncannon N.S. is a small school but it packs a big punch. We have three kids attending the school and they are thriving. The teachers know all the students by name and all the students know each other. It’s this community spirit that helps and encourages children to want to do well.

We are very proud of the school and are very thankful that it’s on our doorstep.”

Noel & Catherine Lynch