Monday, 20 April 2026

Agreed Report of Board of Management Meeting:

Monday, 20 April 2026

Attendance: Mr. Lyons (Chairperson), Ms. Browne, Mr. Gaynor, Ms. Harpur, Ms. Mooney, Mr. Gunning and Ms. Doyle.

Apologies were received from Mr. Carty.

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

Mr. Lyons opened with a prayer.

Minutes:

The minutes of the last meeting of the Board (9 February 2026) were approved following the proposal of Ms Harpur, seconded by Mr. Lyons.

Correspondence:

The publication of a number of DEY Circulars and JMB Bulletins was noted.

Requests for leave were considered.

Health and Safety:

Mr. Mc Ginnity updated members on the recent visit of Mr. Derek Madden, Health and Safety Manager.

The Board was informed of the successful completion of an announced fire drill on 23 March.

Building Updates:

Mr. Mc Ginnity informed those present that the visit of an official from the DEY had not taken place as scheduled and that a new date had not yet been proposed. Frustration at the slow pace of progress was expressed by those present.

An update on works completed over the Easter period was provided to members.

Finance Report:

An Income/Expenditure report covering the period since the start of the school year was considered.

The OLCS report was presented.

Child Protection:

Mr. Mc Ginnity presented the Board with a Child Protection Oversight Report covering the period since the last meeting on 9 February 2026. A copy of the report is attached to the minutes.

Anti-Bullying:

Mr. Mc Ginnity presented and discussed the Bí Cinéalta report.

School Planning/Teaching and Learning:

Following feedback from the Parents’ Council, the Board approved the Bereavement, Social Media and RE policies. An Intimate Care policy was also ratified.

Mr. Mc Ginnity informed the Board that detailed work for the 2026/27 school year was ongoing. Connected to this, the Board considered staffing allocations for the year ahead.

Leadership and Management:

An update was provided.

Mr. Mc Ginnity noted the publication of Circular 0037/2026 in relation Senior Cycle Redevelopment.

Principal’s Report:

Mr. Mc Ginnity mentioned the following in his report:

  • Safe return of German Exchange students
  • Completion of mock exams and the issuing of reports
  • Junk Kouture
  • UCD Scholarship award for Katie Kehoe and an ATU Scholarship for Emma O’Leary (past pupils)
  • An update on all sporting fixtures and results was provided to those present
  • The supply of new jerseys (sponsored by Boland’s) and signage for the dugouts, sponsored by Think Print
  • Completion of a webinar for all students on Exam Revision
  • Multicultural Week, 2nd to 6th March
  • Seachtain na Gaeilge actvities
  • 5th and 6th years – John Paul II awards
  • World Book Day activities
  • Distribution of Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement (JCPA) to those who had completed their Junior Cycle exams in 2025
  • 6th Year Maths quiz in Enniscorthy
  • LCA 1 and 2 classes attended a Jobs Festival in The Talbot
  • LCA Childcare module event organised by the class
  • Enterprise Awards – success for TY students Lauren Finn, Abigail Hegarty and Tori Berry
  • International gymnastics – success for Pippa Fortune
  • Loreto Drama Club show, held on 13 March
  • GAA Future Leaders – Young Whistlers course
  • Numeracy activities for International PI Day
  • TY activities were summarised
  • The completion of JC Home Economics and LC Music practicals completed last week
  • Visit of Scoil Mhuire, Coolcotts to the Home Economics department

Next Meeting:

The date of the next meeting is Wednesday, 27 May 2026.  

John Mc Ginnity,

Secretary to the Board of Management,

Wednesday, 29 April 2026.