Monday, 16 January 2023

Attendance

Ms. Johnston (Chairperson), Ms. Foley, Ms. Harpur, Mr. Gayer, Ms. Cullen, Ms. Doyle and Mr Gaynor.

As Secretary to the Board, Mr. Mc Ginnity also attended.

Minutes

The minutes of the last meeting (5 December 2022) were adopted following the proposal of Ms. Foley, seconded by Ms. Harpur.

Correspondence

The meeting was informed of the publication of a number of recent circulars and bulletins from the DES and JMB respectively.

Correspondence from the Loreto Education Trust was noted.

Health and Safety

The Board was informed that Derek Madden (Health and Safety Manager) visited the school on Tuesday, 10 January. He completed his normal health and safety inspection.

Building Updates

Mr. Mc Ginnity updated the meeting on a number of points in relation to the building. He noted that the regular meetings between NDFA officials and the FM Company continued to go well.

Matters relating to the hockey pitch and intermittent leaks were discussed.

Finance Report

An Income and Expenditure Report was presented to the meeting covering the period from 1 September to date.

Mr. Mc Ginnity also presented the Board with an OLCS report.

Leadership and Management

The Board discussed matters relating to the leadership and management framework within the school.

Admissions into 1st Year, 2023/24

Mr. Mc Ginnity updated the Board on the implementation of the enrolment process for 1st year, September 2023.

Child Protection

Mr. Mc Ginnity presented the Board with a Child Protection Oversight Report covering the period since the last meeting on 5 December 2022. A copy of the report is attached to the minutes.

Anti-Bullying

The Board was advised that, to the school’s knowledge, no case of bullying was currently unresolved.

School Planning/Teaching and Learning

The Board was informed that planning for the 2023/24 school year was underway.

The work of the School Planning Group (SPG) was summarised. The group will now consider the area of wellbeing.

Principal’s Report

Mr. Mc Ginnity made mention of the following:

  • The publication of Christmas reports for all students
  • The successful completion of numerous Christmas events – e.g. Carol Service, 6th Year Show
  • An update on recent sporting results was provided
  • Forthcoming events, including Parent – Teacher meetings, Subject Choice Talks and the Information Evening for incoming 1st years and their parents/guardians.

Next Meeting

The next meeting was scheduled for 16.30 in the school on Wednesday, 8 February 2023.

John Mc Ginnity,

Secretary to the Board of Management, Wednesday, 25 January 2023.