Our School

Welcome to Scoil Chaoimhín Naofa

Scoil Chaoimhín Naofa is a co-educational Roman Catholic primary school situated in the beautiful Glendalough Valley, Co. Wicklow. Established at our current site in 1934, we are proud to be one of the most scenic and cherished schools in County Wicklow.

We operate under the patronage of the Archbishop of Dublin and are committed to providing a holistic education that nurtures the intellectual, spiritual, emotional and social development of every child in our care.

Our school comprises five mainstream classrooms and two autism-specific classes, supported by a wonderful team of teachers, special needs assistants and support staff. Every child who walks through our doors is valued, respected and celebrated.

Our Forest School programme takes children into the Glendalough woodland for hands-on outdoor learning, and our award-winning Green School programme has held Green Flag status since 2006.

I warmly invite prospective families to visit us and experience the Scoil Chaoimhín Naofa community for themselves.

Meg Murphy
Príomhoide · Principal

School Facts

• Established in 1934 with just 2 rooms
• 4 stages of expansion since:
  • 1995: 2 classrooms
  • 2006: 2 classrooms + hall
  • 2012: Infant room
  • 2026: 2 storey extension
• Five mainstream classrooms and two autism-specific classes
• Located in Glendalough Valley, Co. Wicklow
• Green Flag status since 2006
• Co-educational Roman Catholic school
• Patron: Archbishop of Dublin

School Facilities

• 5 mainstream classes
• 2 fulltime SET roles/Shared SET
• 2 Autism classes
• One Multi activity room
• 2 Sensory rooms
• Accessible Shower room
• Accessible toilets
• Outdoor safety surfaced play space
• Soft playroom (foam zone)
• Multi-purpose hall
• Office
• Staffroom
• IWB’s/computers/iPads

Outdoor Facilities

• Two hard surface play areas, including ball cage
• Deciduous woodland + outdoor classroom
• Sandpit
• Two mud kitchens
• Discovery table
• Bug Hotel
• Slides
• Wildflower beds
• Larger outdoor raised flower/vegetable bed
• Covered outdoor board games area
• Garden storage bench
• Storage box for large Lego pieces

Inclusion & Respect

We celebrate every child’s uniqueness and create an environment where all feel safe, welcomed and respected.

Love of Learning

We nurture curiosity, creativity and a lifelong love of learning through engaging, child-centred teaching.

Environmental Stewardship

Our Green School and Forest School programmes build respect and responsibility for the natural world.

Community

Our active Parents’ Association and Student Council ensure all voices are heard and valued.

Faith & Wellbeing

As a Catholic school, we nurture the spiritual dimension of each child while supporting overall wellbeing.

Irish Identity

We celebrate our Irish language, culture and heritage, fostering pride in our identity and community.

Principal

Meg Murphy

Deputy Principal

Siobhán Parsons

Secretary

Rachel Olahan

Caretaker

John Brady

Canteen Operator

Debbie

Cleaners

Dympna & Vivi

Bus Drivers

Gerry & Lynn

Bus Escort

Paula

Class Teachers

• Junior Infants: Múinteoir Laura
• Senior Infants & 1st Class: Múinteoir Sharon & Múinteoir Hayley
• 1st/2nd Class: Múinteoir Eimear
• 3rd/4th Class: Múinteoir Rebecca
• 5th/6th Class: Múinteoir Amanda

Autism Class Team

Múinteoir Libby & Múinteoir Lisa

SET Team

Múinteoir Siobhán & Múinteoir Ailish

SNA Team (Special Needs Assistants)

Margaret, Clodagh, Edel, Marian, Ciara, Christine, Sinéad

Green School

Award-winning environmental programme with Green Flag status since 2006.

Gaelbhratach

In recognition of our school’s commitment to promoting and celebrating the Irish language.

Habitat Heroes

A project which recognises our pupils’ commitment to learning about, protecting and supporting Ireland’s biodiversity.

Forest School

Outdoor learning in Glendalough’s woodland, with nature as the classroom.

Drámaíocht

Annual drama activities celebrating creativity, confidence and the Irish language.

Student Council

Children’s voices are heard through our active Student Council.

Extra-Curricular Activities

• G.A.A
• Dance
• Acro-dance
• Yoga
• Music Generation
• Forest School
• National Children’s Choir
• Swimming