About Our School
St. Brigid’s is a Roman Catholic all girls school, founded by the Holy Faith Sisters and under the Patronage of the Catholic Archbishop of Dublin. The original school was founded in the nineteenth century by the sisters of the Holy Faith Congregation. The present school building, which was constructed in 1976, accommodates approximately 460 girls, from junior infants to sixth class, who come from Glasnevin and the surrounding areas. The two-storey school and its well-kept grounds, overlook Glasnevin Cemetery and the National Botanic Gardens.There are currently 21 teachers on staff including the Principal, 16 class teachers, 2 full time & 1 part-time Learning Support teachers and 1 EAL (English as an additional language) teacher. We have two Special Needs Assisstants on our staff too. Classes range from Junior Infants to Sixth class.
The school depends on the Department of Education and Skills for grants and for teacher resources and thus is required to operate within the regulations laid down by the Department. Decisions taken in school policy must have regard to the resources and funding available from the Department.
The school follows the curricular programmes prescribed by the Department of Education & Skills which may be amended from time to time in accordance with Sections 9 and 30 of the Education Act (1998)
The school supports the principle of inclusiveness particularly with reference to the enrolment of a child with a disability or other special needs, where the needs of the child can be met through mainstream education. Click here to see out Enrolment policy.
The school’s mission statement prioritises the creation of a school climate of love, trust, respect and tolerance. It recognises the need for the cooperation and involvement of the whole school community in order to establish the school as a centre of excellence where all children are treated fairly and equally. The school provides a caring and supportive educational environment for families of all social, cultural and religious backgrounds where differences in values, beliefs and traditions are acknowledged and respected. The spirit of the school is encapsulated in the dedication, commitment and hard work of the pupils and staff.
Our School Motto : "Le Chéile faoi Bhrat Bhríde" (Together under St. Brigid's cloak)
The school depends on the Department of Education and Skills for grants and for teacher resources and thus is required to operate within the regulations laid down by the Department. Decisions taken in school policy must have regard to the resources and funding available from the Department.
The school follows the curricular programmes prescribed by the Department of Education & Skills which may be amended from time to time in accordance with Sections 9 and 30 of the Education Act (1998)
The school supports the principle of inclusiveness particularly with reference to the enrolment of a child with a disability or other special needs, where the needs of the child can be met through mainstream education. Click here to see out Enrolment policy.
The school’s mission statement prioritises the creation of a school climate of love, trust, respect and tolerance. It recognises the need for the cooperation and involvement of the whole school community in order to establish the school as a centre of excellence where all children are treated fairly and equally. The school provides a caring and supportive educational environment for families of all social, cultural and religious backgrounds where differences in values, beliefs and traditions are acknowledged and respected. The spirit of the school is encapsulated in the dedication, commitment and hard work of the pupils and staff.
Our School Motto : "Le Chéile faoi Bhrat Bhríde" (Together under St. Brigid's cloak)
School Hours
The school building is opened to the children at 08.30a.m. each day when they are admitted to the hall and supervised by a duty teacher. The children should not be dropped/arrive at school before 08.30a.m. The school and Board of Management are not responsible for children who are left at the school before 08.30a.m. Please encourage your child to come into the hall on her own.
Children who attend Breakfast Club are free to come into the school from 8am onwards.
The children are collected from the hall by their teacher at 8.50a.m. with formal teaching beginning then. Please ensure that your child is on time for school each day.
Other relevant times are as follows:
Morning Break: 10.30 a.m. - 10.35am. Children eat lunch inside. 10.35-45 Outdoor Play with fruit/ wrapperless food. (weather permitting)
Lunch Break: 12.25 p.m.-12.30 p.m - Children eat their lunch. 12.30 p.m. -1.00 p.m. - Outdoor Play ( weather permitting)
School ends at 1.30 p.m. for Infants and at 2.30p.m. for all other classes. At dismissal time, senior classes are brought to the gate by the teachers. Please ensure that your child knows who is collecting her or how she is to go home. If your child is being collected regularly by a grandparent or child minder, please let the class teacher know and if possible introduce them to the teacher. Where there is a change in the person collecting your child please let the class teacher know in writing. All children going on a school bus must inform the school in writing.
Infant classes are collected by Parents/ Guardians at exit doors closest to their classes.
Children who attend Breakfast Club are free to come into the school from 8am onwards.
The children are collected from the hall by their teacher at 8.50a.m. with formal teaching beginning then. Please ensure that your child is on time for school each day.
Other relevant times are as follows:
Morning Break: 10.30 a.m. - 10.35am. Children eat lunch inside. 10.35-45 Outdoor Play with fruit/ wrapperless food. (weather permitting)
Lunch Break: 12.25 p.m.-12.30 p.m - Children eat their lunch. 12.30 p.m. -1.00 p.m. - Outdoor Play ( weather permitting)
School ends at 1.30 p.m. for Infants and at 2.30p.m. for all other classes. At dismissal time, senior classes are brought to the gate by the teachers. Please ensure that your child knows who is collecting her or how she is to go home. If your child is being collected regularly by a grandparent or child minder, please let the class teacher know and if possible introduce them to the teacher. Where there is a change in the person collecting your child please let the class teacher know in writing. All children going on a school bus must inform the school in writing.
Infant classes are collected by Parents/ Guardians at exit doors closest to their classes.
Uniform
The school uniform consists of:
There is also a second-hand uniform sale every year in June organised by our Parent's Committee.
Click here to see the latest price list as of 2017 for St. Brigid's uniform in Lynch's of Marino, Phillipsburgh Avenue.
The full school uniform should be worn every day.
Tracksuits to be worn on P.E. Days: The Teachers will inform you of these days by in writing at the start of the school year.
School uniform is also worn for Confirmation.
School Jacket:
The children also need a warm coat or jacket clearly marked with their name.
An optional school jacket is available through the school. If purchased, the jacket should be clearly marked with your daughters name. In the course of the day they may need it for playtime or if they go outside with their teacher. These generally go on sale in June with the uniform sale.
Property:
All clothes and property such as books, coats and lunch boxes should be clearly marked with your child's name. We would encourage you not to allow your child to bring expensive items such as jewellery, or other items of value to school as we cannot be responsible for same. Many children now own a mobile phone.
The use of mobiles to phone or text is strictly forbidden during school hours. Pupils found using them will have them confiscated until the next school day or parents/guardians may be asked to collect same from the class teacher.
Jewellery:
Only a very limited amount of jewellery is permitted.
- School pinafore
- 1 School Tracksuit
- Shorts available for summer months
- School Jumper
- 1 White/Red polo shirt
- White blouse
- White/Green socks.
- 1 Green Dickie Bow
- 1 pair of indoor shoes/runners suitable for P.E./dancing
There is also a second-hand uniform sale every year in June organised by our Parent's Committee.
Click here to see the latest price list as of 2017 for St. Brigid's uniform in Lynch's of Marino, Phillipsburgh Avenue.
The full school uniform should be worn every day.
Tracksuits to be worn on P.E. Days: The Teachers will inform you of these days by in writing at the start of the school year.
School uniform is also worn for Confirmation.
School Jacket:
The children also need a warm coat or jacket clearly marked with their name.
An optional school jacket is available through the school. If purchased, the jacket should be clearly marked with your daughters name. In the course of the day they may need it for playtime or if they go outside with their teacher. These generally go on sale in June with the uniform sale.
Property:
All clothes and property such as books, coats and lunch boxes should be clearly marked with your child's name. We would encourage you not to allow your child to bring expensive items such as jewellery, or other items of value to school as we cannot be responsible for same. Many children now own a mobile phone.
The use of mobiles to phone or text is strictly forbidden during school hours. Pupils found using them will have them confiscated until the next school day or parents/guardians may be asked to collect same from the class teacher.
Jewellery:
Only a very limited amount of jewellery is permitted.
- Earrings: Where a child has pierced ears only small stud earrings may be worn.
- Children are also alIowed to wear a watch and a small ring, (e.g. signet ring / claddagh ring etc., if they wish)
- No nail varnish is permitted.
