St. Eunans N.S. Raphoe
Smart Steps at St. Eunans since 2024
Smart Steps began at St. Eunans N.S. Raphoe in August 2024 and has quickly become part of daily school life.
Our service provides structured, reliable school-age childcare in a warm and familiar school setting, where children are supported to settle, play, create and grow with confidence.
St. Eunans is known for its child-centred approach, positive atmosphere and strong sense of respect, making it a welcoming environment for children and families.
As part of daily school life, we work in partnership with school leadership to ensure that the service reflects the school’s ethos, routines and safeguarding standards.
About the School
St. Eunans N.S. is a warm and welcoming mixed primary school serving the Raphoe community and surrounding areas.
With approximately 160 pupils, the school provides a child-centred learning environment where children are encouraged to grow in confidence, enjoy learning and take part in all aspects of school life.
Located in Raphoe between Lifford and Letterkenny, St. Eunans is known for its caring and respectful atmosphere, its celebration of children’s achievements, and the wide range of opportunities it offers across school, sport, music, science and the arts.
Principal: Mrs. Anita Keeve
Ethos: Catholic
Pupil Enrolment: 162
Teaching Staff: 11
School contact information
Most importantly our students enjoy the opportunities to celebrate their many achievements. These achievements have been in their academic studies, sport, music, quizzes, and the arts to name just a few and we are justly proud of them. We are a school where all children can enjoy learning and where achievement in all aspects of life is celebrated.
Here in St Eunan’s NS, we feel it is important to encourage leadership amongst our pupils and to give our pupils roles of responsibility. We feel children need to be exposed to a wide variety of educational experiences. By exposing our pupils to a variety of experiences, we are preparing them well for their future in the wider world. We are very proud of our hard working pupils that are involved in The Green School, The Student’s Council and The Active School, The Amber Flag, Curious Minds Science & Maths Award, VEX Project and the Something Fishy Award. The children are so enthusiastic in all their work and we as a school could not be prouder of their dedication and commitment.
Each year, classes from our school attend swimming lessons as part of the Curriculum. Children receive coaching in Gaelic, soccer, athletics and gymnastics to mention a few.
Children also participate in Science events nationwide. Music and Drama teachers also work with classes in our school.
We welcome and take every opportunity to invite a variety of professionals into our school as we believe that we are providing a rich learning environment for all of our pupils.
Classes are involved in cultural, historical and environmental events locally and indeed nationwide. Many classes are also involved in the Donegal Schools Drama Festival each year. We welcome writers, artists, musicians, environmental speakers into our school to inspire our pupils for their futures."
Information Kindly Provided by the School
The following information was kindly shared by the school and reflects St. Eunans’ ethos, achievements and wider school life.
"We are a warm and friendly school dedicated to creating a safe, stimulating, and happy learning environment for all of our students to thrive in. Our child-centred approach to teaching and learning prioritises the individual needs of our students. We inspire a real love of learning and a strong foundation for their future. Great importance and emphasis are placed on having a positive and respectful attitude in and out of the classroom to promote a happy learning environment.
Services available at St Eunans N.S.
Breakfast Club
Afterschool
Link-hour option for infant classes
Full / Part Time holiday provision
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Smart Steps provides flexible, structured school-age childcare options tailored to meet the needs of local families: