School History

Every School Has a Story…

Ours began in 2002 with just 30 children, two classrooms and a big dream! From our humble beginnings in a shared hall to our wonderful purpose-built school today, Navan Educate Together National School has grown into a vibrant, welcoming community. Come along on a journey through the years and discover how our school became what it is today.

2002 – Where It All Began

In September 2002, Navan Educate Together National School opened its doors for the very first time in the Order of Malta Hall on Academy Street. With just 30 pupils and two classes separated by a curtain, our school began its journey with a shared vision of providing an inclusive, equality-based education for the children of Navan. It may have been a small beginning, but it was the start of something very special.
A glimpse inside our very first classroom at the Order of Malta Hall, Academy Street, in 2002.
A newspaper article celebrating the dedication of the founding parents who helped bring Navan Educate Together NS to life.
Pupils revisiting the Order of Malta Hall on Academy Street, where our school's journey began in 2002.

2003–2005 – Our Rock Lodge Years

As our school community began to grow, we needed a new home! We moved to Rock Lodge, a private house on Flower Hill in Navan, where we spent the next two years. Although it was another temporary home, Rock Lodge was an important chapter in our journey. Our growing school community continued to learn, develop and build the foundations of the school we know today.
Left: The official opening of our school at Rock Lodge, attended by representatives of the school community and invited guests. Right: Our school community presenting funds raised for Amnesty International to Seán Love.

2005–2015 – A Growing School

In 2005, Navan Educate Together National School moved to its next home on Dan Shaw Road, marking the beginning of an exciting period of growth and development. Over the following ten years, our school community continued to expand. As pupil numbers increased, additional classrooms and facilities were needed to accommodate our growing school. Dan Shaw Road became home to countless friendships, learning experiences and special memories. It was here that our school continued to flourish while we looked forward to the day when we would finally have a permanent, purpose-built home.
Our school on Dan Shaw Road, which was home to Navan Educate Together National School from 2005 to 2015.

2015 – A New Home, A New Chapter

In 2013, we received the exciting news that our school would finally be getting a permanent home! After years of moving between temporary buildings, plans were underway for a brand-new, purpose-built school on Commons Road in Navan. We watched with excitement as our new school took shape, and in April 2015, the big day finally arrived! We moved into our wonderful new building, marking a major milestone in the history of Navan Educate Together National School. Our new home gave us the space and facilities to continue growing, learning and creating memories together. From our humble beginnings with just 30 pupils in 2002, we had come a very long way!
Excitement builds as we prepare to move into our new school!
Our new school taking shape on Commons Road.
A new chapter begins! Celebrating our move into our permanent, purpose-built school in April 2015.

Our Story Continues…

From just 30 pupils and two classrooms in 2002, Navan Educate Together National School has grown into the vibrant, welcoming and inclusive school community we are today. While our buildings have changed over the years, our commitment to equality, respect and learning together has remained at the heart of everything we do. Our story continues to be written every day by the children, families and staff who make our school such a special place. We look forward to all the exciting chapters still to come!