Taster Days, Open Days & Private Visits
Getting a real sense of what is so unique about our school is so important.
Open Day
September 2026 (exact date to be confirmed)
Registration to attend can be found via this link - Eventbrite
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:Time TBC - Mr. Dermot Dix - Junior School Principal
Time TBC - 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.
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
| 16th October 2025 (1st yr 26 Applicants only who were unable to attend Open Day) |
| 6th November 2025 |
| 4th December 2025 |
| 15th January 2026 |
| 12th February 2026 |
| 5th March 2026 |
| 16th April 2026 |
| 7th May 2026 |
Alternatively we hope you will find the Virtual Tour of interest.
TASTER DAY
Incoming 1st Year 2026 students only - March 2026 - exact 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.