ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
Mission Statement & School Info
Our values, history, government funding and inspectorate reports: everything you need to know about St Coen's NS.
OUR PURPOSE
Mission Statement
School Mission Statement
- St. Coen's National School is a Catholic School under the patronage of the Archbishop of Dublin.
- We acknowledge that each child is unique and accepted for themselves and will develop to the best of their ability.
- We provide a positive environment for children and staff where learning and development can take place.
- We promote partnership between parents and school.
- We aim to foster the holistic development of all children, empowering them with the knowledge, skills and confidence to reach their potential.
- We encourage children to take pride in their school and community and to have a sense of respect, honesty and integrity.
Child-Friendly Mission Statement
- St. Coen's is a Catholic School, welcoming all.
- We want every child to do the best they can.
- We want our school to be happy, safe and a good place to learn and work in for everyone.
- Parents and guardians are welcome in our school.
- We believe what we teach and learn in school are important for life.
- We respect everyone in our school community and the community around us.
OUR HISTORY
About the School
Our school is named after St. Coen, a derivation of the old Irish name Caoimhín, meaning Kevin. The school is situated in an area formerly called Droim Coen or the Ridge of Kevin.
St. Coen's NS opened its doors in the 2016/2017 academic year when two schools, St. Joseph's GNS and St. Ernan's BNS, were amalgamated. The current building in Merrymeeting opened in December of 2016.
Today we are proud to serve the Rathnew community with 16 mainstream classrooms and 2 special classes for children with a diagnosis of autism, providing a safe and nurturing environment for children of all abilities.
2016
St. Joseph's GNS and St. Ernan's BNS amalgamate to form St. Coen's NS.
December 2016
The new Merrymeeting building opens its doors to students and staff.
2021
Awarded NextGenerationEU / NRRP grant to address the digital divide.
Today
Serving Rathnew with 16 mainstream classes, 2 autism special classes and DEIS Urban Band 1 status.
TRANSPARENCY
Government Funding
This school received a grant in 2021 to implement initiatives aimed at addressing the digital divide and support learners at risk of educational disadvantage, as part of the Irish National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), a project under the Recovery and Resilience Facility.
Funded by the European Union: NextGenerationEU · Circular 0060/2021
ICT Infrastructure
Upgraded classroom technology including teacher devices, Interactive White Boards and visualisers.
Student Devices
Investment in Chromebooks and iPads to ensure every student has access to digital learning tools.
Cloud Storage
Investment in cloud storage systems to modernise and secure the school's server infrastructure.
Wi-Fi Connectivity
Upgraded wi-fi infrastructure across the entire school campus for reliable connectivity.
Digital App Licences
Purchased licences for digital apps and platforms designed to enhance classroom learning.
Assistive Technologies
Supplemented assistive technologies to support students with additional learning needs.
This funding was allocated per the criteria outlined in Circular 0060/2021 from the Department of Education.
OFFICIAL RECORDS
Inspectorate Reports
Official inspection reports published by the Department of Education's Inspectorate. These reports provide independent assessments of the school's performance and child protection measures.
OUR PROGRAMMES
