Taster Events, Open Days & Private Visits
Getting a real sense of what is so unique about our school is so important.
Open Day
Monday 21st September 2026 - from 3.30 pm until 7.00 pm
Registration to attend can be completed from 10th August 2206 via this Eventbrite link -https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/open-day-rathdown-school-21st-september-2026-tickets-1994658958640?aff=oddtdtcreator
Our Open Day is for all families considering pre, junior and senior school places.
Please note Presentations will be held in the Senior School Gym as follows:4pm & 5pm - Mr. Dermot Dix - Junior School Principal
4.30pm & 5.30 pm - Mr. Alan Cox - Principal
You are welcome to have your school tour either before or after the presentation. However, it is NOT mandatory for you to attend them.
Please note that due to limited car parking we would encourage attendees to arrive on foot or by public transport if possible.
Private Visit
A 30 minute visit can be arranged between the hours of 1pm until 4pm by appointment only on the dates shown below by contacting jelgabali@rathdownschool.ie and including a completed Declaration of Interest Form
| 15th October 2026 (1st yr 27 Applicants only who were unable to attend Open Day) |
| 12th November 2026 (1st yr 27 Applicants only who were unable to attend Open Day) |
| 3rd December 2026 |
| 21st January 2027 |
| 25th February 2027 |
| 11th March 2027 |
| 15th April 2027 |
| 20th May 2027 |
Alternatively we hope you will find the Virtual Tour of interest.
TASTER EVENTS
An Information Evening for all incoming 1st Year 2027 students & their parents ONLY - 4th March 2027.
Taster Morning will be held for all incoming P5 & P6 2027 students in May 2027 (date TBC).
Full details will be issued by email to all relevant participants.
If there is a particular aspect of school life you would like to learn about, please call our Registrar on +353 (0)1 285 3133 or email the Registrar who will be happy to make individual arrangements or fill out our Enquiry form.