





Welcome to Scoil Íosa Primary School
“To be the best that we can be”



Fáilte go Scoil Íosa!
It is a pleasure to welcome you to our school community. Scoil Íosa is a warm, caring and inclusive school where every child is valued, respected and supported to reach their full potential. We are proud of our strong sense of belonging and family spirit, with pupil wellbeing and happiness at the heart of all we do.
We strive to provide an engaging, nurturing and stimulating learning environment where children grow in confidence, curiosity and kindness. Our dedicated staff work to ensure each child can learn, explore and thrive both academically and personally.
As a Catholic school, our ethos is rooted in faith, respect and compassion. We celebrate the uniqueness of every child and embrace the diverse traditions and cultures within our school community. We greatly value the partnership between home and school and recognise the important role parents and guardians play in supporting children’s learning and development.
Through a broad and varied curriculum, pupils are encouraged to discover their talents and interests, with every achievement celebrated. While our website offers a snapshot of school life, we warmly invite you to visit and experience the welcoming spirit of Scoil Íosa.
Le gach dea-ghuí,
Oonagh Branniff
Principal
Latest News
Sports Day
Our annual Sports Day was a fantastic success, filled with fun, teamwork and plenty of smiles. Pupils took part in a wide variety of activities and challenges, demonstrating great enthusiasm, sportsmanship and determination throughout the day. A huge thank you to our staff, volunteers and families for helping to make…
Forest News
Our Fifth Class pupils recently enjoyed a fantastic Forest School session in Tymon Park. The children had great fun developing their outdoor skills through den building, setting up hammocks, and taking part in a variety of forest games. The sessions provided wonderful opportunities for teamwork, problem-solving, creativity, and connecting with…
Easter Bonnet winners
Congratulations to all our Easter Bonnet winners! Your hard work and effort really showed in your fantastic designs. Each bonnet was full of imagination and creativity—egg-cellent work all round! Well done to everyone!
The School Yard Band
‘The School Yard Band’, as part of the Civic Education Programme, visited us at Scoil Íosa today. The children thoroughly enjoyed their performance, featuring many well-known tunes brought to life through engaging live music by a brilliant 5-piece brass band.
Dead Zoo and Collins Barracks
First to Fourth Class children enjoyed a great trip to the Dead Zoo and Collins Barracks. They explored fascinating animal exhibits and learned about wildlife, before discovering Irish history through engaging displays in Collins Barracks. It was wonderful to see how engaged and excited they were throughout the day.
World Book Day
We had a fantastic time celebrating World Book Day in Scoil Íosa. The children enjoyed a range of fun classroom activities and had the opportunity to dress up as their favourite book characters, bringing stories to life throughout the school. We were also delighted to welcome a visiting author who…
ESB Science Blast in the RDS
Our Sixth Class pupils recently showcased their fantastic science project at the ESB Science Blast in the RDS. Their investigation explored whether air pollution from the nearby M50 has an impact on the growth of local seeds. The children demonstrated great curiosity, teamwork and scientific thinking throughout the project. We…
Tree Planting in Tymon Park
Fifth Class spent the morning in Tymon Park volunteering with the park rangers, planting native Irish trees and hedgerow species, including hawthorn, holly and birch. They worked hard for over an hour, and the rangers were very impressed with their effort and teamwork. Our pupils are now part of Tymon…
Grandparents Day
As part of Catholic Schools Week, we were delighted to celebrate Grandparents’ Day in Scoil Íosa. It was a very special occasion where we welcomed grandparents into our school to share in a lovely morning assembly with the children. The pupils performed songs, prayers and readings, and it was wonderful…
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School Opening Hours
Junior & Senior Infants: 8.50am – 1.30pm
1st-6th Classes: 8.50am – 2.30pm
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