Our Mission Statement St. Mary’s National School, Tallaght, Dublin 24 is a Catholic Primary School which was founded in 1833. Its aims are: 1. To foster a loving and caring environment where there is awareness of the uniqueness of each person. 2. To provide opportunities for each individual to reach his/her full potential, academically, spiritually, physically and emotionally. 3. To instill confidence and self-worth in each child by promoting respect for self, others and the environment. 4. To set realistic goals where each child can experience achievement at his/her own level of ability. 5. To follow a wide, varied and interesting Curriculum.