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.