Reports

Agreed Reports

Board of Management Meeting 27/01/2026 

  • The Board welcomed Miss Cahalane and Mrs. Giltinan back to work following their respective  periods of leave. 
  • The Board is awaiting feedback from local councillors and the county engineer on suggested road  safety measures following the February meeting of the Cork County Council. 
  • Catholic Schools Week took place from January 18th-24th. A school assembly was led by Fr.  O’Donoghue on January 23rd and this included hymns, reading, psalms and prayers led by the  pupils. 
  • The Lunch Bag has begun providing hot school meals to pupils since January 12th. 
  • Garden workshops have taken place with Colman Power in conjunction with the new polytunnel and  these are proving very popular with the pupils. 
  • The school’s debating team qualified for the next round of the Concern Primary School Debating  competition and the Board wishes them continued success. 
  • School teams took part in Pobalscoil 5th Class Hurling and Camogie Blitzes as well as Sciath na Scól  Indoor hurling and football blitzes for 3rd and 4th class.
  • Congratulations to the Parents Association on a very successful fundraiser at the Killeagh pt-2-pts.  •
  • The school will close on Janaury 27th at 12noon for a staff meeting.
  • The school will be closed on  midterm on February 19th and 20th.
  • The school will also be closed on March 4th for Primary School  Curriculum Framework training.

 

Board of Management Meeting 02/12/2025

• The Board discussed the Departmental Primary School Survey and again encourages all members of the school community to complete the survey.
• As part of the Department’s Schools Photovoltaic Programme, a site inspection of the Solar PV system was completed by KSN Energy and the system successfully passed inspection.
• The Parent Teacher Communication Policy was reviewed and ratified by the Board.
• All school staff attended a training day in the Cork Education Support Centre on the new Child Safeguarding Procedures on December 2nd
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• Permission has been received from the Patron for the erection of the polytunnel and this is due to commence in the coming days.
• The Board noted the success of the school Lotto in its first 12months. The Lotto will be promoted in advance of a Christmas Giveaway draw on December 18th and an additional draw will be included for members of the Clonpriest draw only.
• The Board is awaiting feedback from local councillors and the county engineer on suggested road safety measures following the December meeting of the Cork County Council.
• The Board wishes the best of luck to the incoming Parents’ Association committee, led by Chairperson Janette Greene. The work completed each year by the P.A. is very important to the school.
• The successful tenderer for the Hot School Meals is being finalised and expected to be in place early in 2026.
• The Board congratulated the boys Sciath na Scól team on a great performance in the football final. Many thanks to the P.A. and The Old Imperial Youghal for organising the party afterwards.
• Parent Teacher Meetings took place on November 18th and 20th
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• The school closed on December 2nd due to Child Protection training and will close on December 19th at 12 noon for the Christmas holidays.

Board of Management Meeting 06/11/2025

• The Chairperson welcomed Barry Walsh to the Board of Management following his election as the fathers’ nominee.
• The Board welcomes the Departmental Primary School Survey and encourages all members of the school community to complete the survey.
• A full review of the Child Safeguarding Statement was completed by the Board.
• Work on the projects funded by the SSE Airtricity Generation Green grant is due to commence. STEM equipment is due to be purchased for all classes. The polytunnel and associated works will also commence once a steering group is formed.
• A portion of School Lotto funds will be allocated to purchasing tablets once a full costing is received.
• Local councillors, Michael Hegarty and Mary Linehan Foley, raised the road safety issues in the village at the November meeting of the Cork County Council. The county engineer is to report back with suggested measures at the December meeting.
• Discussion are continuing with Sherpa Kids in relation to setting up before and after school care in the school.
• The School held its Open Afternoon on Wednesday October 8th. The official enrolment window for 2026-2027 is now closed.
• Mr. Leahy and Mr. Sheehan attended training on the introduction of new Child Safeguarding procedures.
• The Hot School Meals Scheme is currently at the evaluation stage.
• The Board congratulated the Parents’ Association on a very successful Family Quiz night and Coffee morning. The P.A. AGM is scheduled for November 19th

The Board wished the boys’ football team the very best of luck in the Sciath na Scól Football Final against Upper Glanmire on November 6th
.• Our current 6th class received a Highly Commended Award for their entry to the FÍS Irish Film awards. Well done to Miss O’Driscoll and all involved.
• Classes engaged in a variety of games, activities and workshops during Maths Week from October 11th-19th
• Parent Teacher Meetings are scheduled to take place on November 18th and 20th

• The school closed on October 24th due to the Presidential Election and will be closed on December 2nd due to Child Protection training.

Board of Management Meeting 16/09/2025

The Board of Management welcomed the staff and pupils back to school for the 2025-2026 school year and wished everyone well for the year ahead.
• The Board welcomed the appointments of Miss Hollie Breheny, Miss Caroline O’Driscoll, Miss Molly O’Neill and Miss Tírna Coakley to teaching positions in the school. The Board also welcomed Mrs.Colette Hegarty who has returned in an SNA role.
• Mr. Brendan Sheehan will continue as Acting Deputy Principal and Mrs. Curran will continue as Acting Assistant Principal II.
• The Board welcomed our class of 21 Junior Infants who have commenced school.
• The school received a grant of €19274.08 from the SSE Airtricity Generation Green Fund for STEM equipment and a poly tunnel. The Board expressed its immense gratitude to the P.A. and staff involved in securing this funding.
• New school chairs were purchased during the summer closure along with new tables and display boards.
• The Hot School Meals scheme is currently at the tendering stage and will continue to advance during this term.
• Local councillors and Gardaí are to be contacted to seek assistance with improving road safety in the village at drop-off and collection times, as well as throughout the school day.
• The School will hold its Open Afternoon on Wednesday October 8th. The official enrolment window for 2026-2027 will remain open during October. The school will engage with a number of providers regarding the possibility of providing before and after school child care.
• The Primary School Book Scheme order was administered by Mr. Fitzgerald and all books and copies were purchased through the scheme. The school also invested in a new Decodable Reading Scheme for emerging readers.
• A centralised printing system was installed during the summer.
• STEM workshops are due to commence in partnership with Greywood Arts Studio. After school music lessons, Sciath na Scól, cross country running and choir are also commencing during this term.
• The Board expressed its warm congratulations to Gortroe Ladies club on the publication of their book, Miscellany of Gortroe and its Environs, which received a Special Recognition Award from Heritage Keepers.
• The school will close on Wednesday September 24th at 12noon and will be closed on December 2nd due to Child Protection training.

Board of Management Meeting 13/05/2025 

  • Board acknowledged the work of the staff and P.A. in ensuring the First Holy Communion day on  May 10th was a success, and in advance of the upcoming Confirmation ceremony.
  •  The ceremony to unveil Mrs. Dineen’s memorial bench took place on April 10th and the Board  thanked all those involved in making the event a success and for attending on the day.
  • The Board welcomed to allocation of extra English as an Additional Language (E.A.L.) hours for the  2025-2026 school year. 
  • The installation of 14 solar panels as part of the Department’s Photovoltaic Scheme was completed  by S.E. Systems during the Easter holidays. The energy generated can be viewed by pupils on the  monitor installed. 
  • The Chairperson and Mr. Leahy attended CPSMA training on the Working Together guidelines and  the Parental Complaints Procedure on Wednesday April 30th. 
  • The annual energy usage monitoring and recording figures have been submitted to the SEAI. An  energy efficiency survey on the school building was completed by TLI. The school will submit an  application for funding through the Department’s Climate Action Summer Work Scheme for Energy  based upgrade works in Summer 2026. 
  • The Primary School Book Scheme grant has been received and the order will be prepared and  submitted by Mr. Fitzgerald. 
  • An application to replace damaged school furniture will be submitted by Mr. Leahy and school chairs  for 3rd-5th will be replaced in advance of the 2025-2026 school year. 
  • An e-tender will be prepared as part of the procurement process for the Hot School Meals Scheme  which the school has been accepted into. It is envisaged that hot school meals will be available early  in the 2025-2026 school year. 
  • An I.T. upgrade will take place in relation to the printing, photocopying and wifi capacity of the  school. 
  • Pupils in 3rd – 6th completed workshops on Internet Safety facilitated by Cyber Safe Kids. 6th class  pupils also had a workshop with Jigsaw Cork on the transition to secondary school.
  • The Board expressed its warm congratulations to Sarah Egan who won the School Lotto jackpot and  thank you to all who continue to support this important fundraiser. 
  • The school will close on Friday June 20th for the summer holidays.

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Board of Management Meeting 08/04/2025

  • The Board welcomed Mr. Michael Fitzgerald as the Teacher Nominee to the Board of Management
    as Mrs. Giltinan has taken maternity leave.
  • The Board welcomed the appointment of Miss Evelyn McCarthy to work as a Special Education
    Teacher while Mrs. Giltinan is on maternity leave.
  • The staffing schedule for 2025-2026, and the school’s increased S.E.T. allocation, means the school
    will have 6 mainstream classes and 3 full-time S.E.T. positions in the coming school year.
  • The installation of 14 solar panels as part of the Department’s Photovoltaic Scheme will take place
    during the Easter holidays. A display screen will also be installed to allow pupils monitor the energy
    produced.
  • The School Calendar for 2025-2026 is finalised and will be circulated to parents and guardians.
  • The Board acknowledged the ongoing work of the Parents Association in organising First Aid
    workshops, an Internet Safety Talk for parents, the refreshments for Grandparents Day and their
    ongoing fundraising.
  • Friendship Week took place from March 31 st – April 4 th and included workshops, lessons, artwork and fun activities for the pupils. Grandparents Day was held on Thursday April 3 rd and a mass was followed by refreshments in the hall. A very large turnout enjoyed what was a wonderful occasion.
  • Pupils in 1 st ,2 nd , 5 th and 6 th completed workshops as part of Engineering Week.
  • World Book Day was marked with a Roald Dahl themed dress up during Book Fair Week.
  • The First Holy Communion will take place on May 10 th . The Confirmation will take place on May 20 th . The Sacrament of Reconciliation was received by the pupils in 2 nd class on March 12 th .
  • School photographs were taken by Matt Brooker Photography on February 23 rd -24 th . The whole
    school and class photos will be displayed in the school.
  • The Board expressed it warm congratulations to Seamus Harnedy who won the Allianz League
    Division title with Cork.
  • The Sciath na Scól boys team completed their Sciath na Scól hurling campaign. Thank you to Mr.
    Fitzgerald and Mr. Sheehan for their efforts in preparing the teams. Boys and girls teams took part in The FAI 5 aside tournaments. Training has commenced for the Cork City Sports on May 29 th .
  • The Child Safeguarding Risk Assessment was updated and ratified by the Board.
  • The Supervision Policy was ratified by the Board.
  • The Parent-Teacher Communication Policy was ratified by the Board.
  • The school will close on Friday April 11 th for the Easter holidays.

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Board of Management Meeting 28/01/2025

  • The Board welcomed the appointment of Miss Molly O’Neill to the staff as she replaces Miss
    Cahalane who is on maternity leave.
  • The Child Safeguarding Risk Assessment is currently being fully reviewed and updated.
  • The Board acknowledged the work of the Parents Association and in particular their fundraising
    efforts through both the Christmas Show Raffle and the Refreshment Tent at the Killeagh Point-to-
    Point. The new P.A. officers were wished every success in their new roles.
  • Staff members have attended training on Bí Cineálta facilitated by Oide. The data gathering stage of the School Self Evaluation on Anti-Bullying will now take place and all members of the school
    community will be involved in the review.
  • The School marked Catholic Schools Week from January 19 th -25 th , including a School Assembly led by Fr. O’Donoghue.
  • Work has continued on the Sensory Garden Area on the school grounds with surface levelling and
    gravel laid. A raised bed and planting have been purchased and are due to be put in place.
  • A boys and girls team took part in the recent Pobalscoil 7 aside tournament. Congratulations to the
    boys team who were victorious on the day.
  • The Cycle Right Programme is continuing with pupils in 5 th and 6 th class.
  • The Board expressed it warm congratulations to Cara Griffin who was awarded U.C.C. Graduate of
    the Year 2023-2024.
  • The school will continue with the process required for the Schools Photovoltaic Programme.
  • The Parent/teacher meeting took place in the school on January 21 st and 23 rd .
  • The school closed on January 24 th due to staff Storm Éowyn. The school had delayed openings on
    January 6 th , 8 th and 9 th due to the hazardous driving conditions.

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Board of Management Meeting 12/11/2024

• The Board welcomed the appointment of Miss Caroline O’Driscoll as class teacher to 5th class for the
remainder of the 2024-2025 school year following the completion of the interview process.
• The Open Afternoon was held on Wednesday October 16th and was very well attended.
• Work has commenced on a Sensory Garden Area on the school grounds with ground clearance
work and the erecting of a picket fence. It is hoped to continue with painting, surface levelling and
some planting during this term.
• The Board acknowledged the work of the Parents Association and the steering committee in the
setting up of the School Lotto in advance of the first draw on November 21st
.

• The Board expressed it warm congratulations to Cíarán O’Brien (Capt.), Darragh O’Brien and
Seamus Harnedy, all past pupils, who won the Cork County Senior Hurling Championship with
Imokilly. Further congratulations were offered to Seamus Harnedy on receiving his third All-Star
award.
• Staff members have attended training on Legal Issues held by the C.P.S.M.A.
• Children in all classes received Water Safety talks from Róisín O’Donovan from Cork County
Council.
• The Sciath na Scól boys team completed their Sciath na Scól campaign and were unlucky to lose a
playoff for a semi-final place. Thank you to Mr. Fitzgerald and Mr. Sheehan for their efforts in
preparing the teams.
• The Christmas Shows are scheduled for Thursday December 12th
.

• The school will submit an expression of interest to be included in the Government led Schools
Photovoltaic Programme.
• The Child Safeguarding Review 2024-2025 was completed by the Board.
• The review of supervision and monitoring was continued.
• The review of the Code of Discipline in line with the NEWB Guidelines was also discussed and will
require further review in line with the Bí Cineálta Guidelines and review of the Anti-Bullying Policy
this year.
• The Data Protection Policy was ratified by the Board.
• The school closed on October 21st due to staff training. The school will be closed on Friday
November 29th due to the General Election.

Board of Management Meeting 08/10/2024

• The Board welcomed the news from the DES that the sixth mainstream classroom is now fully
sanctioned for the 2024-2025 school year. The school has also received an additional allocation of
SET hours.
• The Open Afternoon will take place on Wednesday October 16th. Children and parents from our
catchment area have all been invited to attend.
• The ongoing support of the Parents Association is greatly appreciated. A coffee morning will take
place on October 11th. New school jerseys have been designed by 6th class and will be sponsored by
Kaefer. New yard games, board games and sports equipment have been received by the school
courtesy of the P.A.
• A school Lotto sub-committee has been established by the P.A. and work is underway in advance of
the Lotto launch on October 24th

• Staff members have attended training on Data Protection and a seminar held by NEPS.
• The school received visits from Edward Cronin, Principal of Pobalscoil na Tríonoide and Ger Holland
from Midleton C.B.S. who spoke with pupils in sixth class in advance of their respective Open Days.
• The school took part in the East Cork Schools Cross Country event. Thank you to Mrs. Giltinan for
her work in training the children. The Sciath na Scól girls team have completed their games and the
boys are preparing for a play-off. Thank you to Mr. Fitzgerald and Mr. Sheehan for their efforts in
preparing the teams.
• The school is partaking in a scholarship scheme with Colaiste na Rinne and two pupils will be
selected to avail of a scholarship to a summer course in Ring next year.
• Fifth and sixth class have commenced a series of four STEAM workshops in conjunction with
Greywood Art Studio and the National Space Centre in Midleton.
• A review of supervision and monitoring was commenced.
• A review of the Code of Discipline in line with the NEWB Guidelines was discussed and commenced
by the Board.
• The Admissions Policy was ratified by the Board.
• The Working Together Procedures were ratified by the Board.
• The school closed on October 1st due to a power outage. The school will be closed on October 21st
due to staff training.

Board of Management Meeting 03/09/2024

• The Board expressed a warm welcome back to school to all the pupils and staff. In particular the 23
new junior infant pupils were warmly welcomed. The Board also expressed gratitude to the staff for
work completed in preparation for the school year.
• The school is delighted to welcome Colette Hegarty to our team of SNAs where she will work as a
job-share partner alongside Margaret Hennessy.
• The Board welcomes the increase in Capitation funding announced by the Department.
• The Board supports the Department ban on mobile phones in primary schools.
• New school chairs have been purchased for Junior Infants to 2nd class. It is hoped to replace all
remaining chairs once funding is secured. A number of damaged pupil desks and teacher desks
were also replaced during the summer.
• The clothing collection prior to the summer holidays raised €288. The Board wishes to thank
everyone who contributed.
• The Admissions Notice for the 2025-2026 school year will be available on the school website on
September 16th and the official Admissions window will run from October 1st to 24th
.
• The school will close at 12noon on Wednesday September 18th to facilitate a staff meeting.
• School will be closed on Monday October 21st as staff undertake training on the new Primary Maths Curriculum.