Grace Park ETNS
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
Grace Park ETNS is an Educate Together School, run in accordance with the Rules for Primary Schools of the Department of Education and Science. We at Grace Park ET, seek to provide an environment that is child-centred, co-educational, equality-based and democratically run. Our mission is to educate our pupils to their fullest potential while enhancing their self-esteem and creativity. All pupils are treated as individuals and their uniqueness is celebrated. All members of our school community are encouraged to respect themselves and others and we aspire to provide our children with the life skills necessary to become the best they can be.
Mission Statement
Educate Together
What a child can Expect
A safe and caring place to come and learn. Support and opportunities to develop life skills that will help them to engage with further education and personal development throughout their lives. Lots of chances to take part in activities such as sports, music, art and drama. A place where all children are listened to and treated fairly and equally.
Safety and Caring
What a Parent can Expect
Respect for the beliefs and culture of all children. A high standard of teaching with an ongoing focus on self- evaluation and development within the school. Good communication between school and home. An encouraging atmosphere for parents to become involved in the life of the school.
High Teaching Standard
What Teachers and Staff can Expect
A well-equipped teaching environment. Respect and regard for teachers’ professional training and experience. Support and encouragement for ongoing training and professional development. An environment where teachers and other staff members collaborate effectively together.
Respect and Regard
What our Patron can expect
Respect and regard for all belief systems and none. Boys and girls learning together. Learning centred on children’s needs and talents. Democratic input from all members of the school community. A school dedicated to producing well-educated and well-balanced graduates who are good ambassadors for the Educate Together Ethos.
Democratic
LIFE AT GRACE PARK ETNS
Our lovely school, Grace Park ETNS is located within the DCU All Hallows’ campus. We are very lucky to have a state-of-the-art building, opened in October 2020.
We are delighted to play an important role in your child's early educational journey and we look forward to working together with all of our families.
Grace Park ETNS was established in 2016 and serves the communities of Dublin 1, Dublin 3, Drumcondra and Marino.
Here at Grace Park ETNS, we cherish each individual and provide a caring, creative, holistic and safe environment for all. As an equality-based school we give high regard to parental and community involvement. We pride ourselves in our Educate Together Ethos and the development of all children to be ethical, moral and just citizens.
OUR HISTORY
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In 2016, a new adventure in education began. In a cluster of small prefabs on the ChildVision site at Grace Park Road, the school opened its doors to just 28 bright-eyed Junior Infants. Born from the energy of a growing community and the rising demand for this unique model of learning in North Dublin, it marked the very first step in a journey that continues to unfold
Humble Beginnings
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The journey entered an exciting new chapter with the development of plans for a bright, modern purpose built school building.
Set within the historic DCU All Hallows Campus, the new school will be full of light, sustainable, and ready to support the next generation of learners.
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New Build
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The next stage of our journey began in late 2019 with the first steps in the construction of a bright, modern three-storey school. With 16 classrooms, a spacious hall, and plenty of room to learn and grow.
The school combined timber, glass, limestone, and brick, with tall larch louvres adding style and shade to the classrooms.
Light-filled and sustainable, it created the perfect environment for children to thrive while being respectful of it's historic surroundings.
Construction Begins
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The Time had Come!!!
In October 2020, construction was complete, and the school’s exciting move into its new home began. The bright, modern classrooms, spacious hall, and welcoming spaces were ready to greet our students, marking the start of an inspiring new chapter in the life of the school.
Our New Home
OUR SCHOOL
OUR ETHOS
Our school is an Educate Together School, guided by the four key principles: child-centered, co-educational, democratic, and equality-based.
We work together to Learn Together to Live Together and live by our motto: “No Child an Outsider.”
We follow the same national curriculum and governance rules as other primary schools in Ireland, and are funded in the same way. But for us, ethos isn’t just a set of principles — it’s the atmosphere we create every day. We strive to make our school a happy, welcoming place for children, parents, staff, and visitors alike. Everyone is encouraged to be their true self, and each person is accepted and cherished for who they are. Children do not wear uniforms, and all adults and children use first names, helping to foster a friendly, inclusive, and respectful community.
Some people think Educate Together schools don’t recognize religion, but that’s not the case! We respect all faiths and none, and aim to teach children about different ways of life so that everyone can understand each other and live in harmony. Through our Learn Together Ethical Education Programme, children explore Justice and Equality, Morality and Spirituality, Ethics and the Environment, and Belief Systems.
Every day, we aim to be kind and caring, supporting one another in everything we do. We use phrases like “Assume honourable intentions” to remind ourselves that most people act in good faith, and we practice Unconditional Positive Regard for each other, fostering a truly compassionate and understanding community.
Educate Together - "No Child Is an Outsider"
OUR PARTNERS
Marino Institute of Education
Dublin City University
Dublin City Ballet School
Clonturk Community College
St Vincent's GAA Club
Phoenix Stage School
Next Generation EU
For a stronger, more resilient Europe
This school received a grant in 2021 to implement initiatives aimed at addressing the digital divide and support our learners at risk of educational disadvantage as a consequence, as part of the Irish National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) a project under the Recovery and Resilience Facility funded by the European Union through NextGenerationEU. This grant was used to fund ICT and STEM initiatives in Grace Park ETNS.
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Berry Street
At Grace Park ETNS, we are proud to be embedding the Berry Street Education Model across our school. This approach helps us create a safe, supportive, and positive environment where every child can thrive.
Since 2021, our teachers and ANAs have been training in Berry Street practices, and now we are bringing them into daily routines, relationships, and our new Relationships First Policy.
At its heart, Berry Street is about kindness, respect, and understanding. It takes a trauma-informed approach, meaning we recognise that some children may have faced difficult experiences. By responding with empathy and consistency, we help all our pupils feel safe, valued, and ready to learn.
MOre on Berry Street and Grace Park
MOre on Berry Street
