Monday, 21 October 2024 

Attendance:  

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

Apologies were received from Ms. Foley.  

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

Minutes: 

The minutes of the last meeting (24 September 2024) were approved following the proposal of Ms. Harpur, seconded by Ms. Doyle.  

Correspondence: 

Correspondence in relation to the SPHE curriculum was considered by the Board.  

Requests for leave were considered.  

Mr. Mc Ginnity alerted members to the release of Circulars 79 and 80/2024.  

A presentation about the future direction of the Loreto Trust was also brought to the attention of those present.  

Health and Safety:  

Mr. Mc Ginnity noted that Derek Madden had visited the school on 1 October 2024 to oversee an announced/pre-planned fire drill.  

Building Updates:  

A summary of works scheduled for the Halloween break was shared with members. 

Finance Report:  

The Board was informed that the annual audit was in progress.  

Mr. Mc Ginnity presented an OLCS report.  

Child Protection:  

Mr. Mc Ginnity presented the Board with a Child Protection Oversight Report covering the period since the last meeting on 24 September 2024. 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.  

The annual review of these procedures was carried out in line with the published checklist.  

School Planning/Teaching and Learning:  

Mr. Mc Ginnity presented an analysis of the Junior Cycle results for 2024. The Board welcomed the results and thanked the staff for their contribution. 

The Board was informed that the student population now stood at 931. 

Matters in relation to the admissions process for September 2025 were discussed.  

The publication of an updated School Plan was shared with the Board.  

Leadership and Management:  

Matters in relation to Assistant Principal vacancies were discussed.  

Principal’s Report:  

Mr. Mc Ginnity mentioned the following in his report:  

  • Visit of Sr Orla Treacy and Sr. Noelle Corscadden on Thursday, 25 September followed by the Walk for Rumbek on Friday, 26 September (over €10,000 raised) 
  • Open Night, held on Thursday, 26 September 2024 
  • 1st Year Retreats in the Parable Gardens 
  • The holding of Study Skills Seminars for 5th Year students, with 1st and 2nd years due to have their seminar on Tuesday, 22 October  
  • TY activities including a retreat on Our Lady’s Island and trips to Secret Valley in Enniscorthy.  
  • Junk Kouture – National Final for Aoife Walsh and Maria Coone.  
  • Visit from NAPD Deputy Director, Rachel O’ Connor 
  • Information Meetings for 1st, 3rd/6th Year parents/guardians, held on Thursday, 3 October 2024 
  • CAO/Further Options Talk for 6th Year Parents on Tuesday, 8 October, facilitated by Ms. L. Kelly 
  • A summary of recent sports results and activities was provided  
  • The hosting of an Oide Cluster Event on Thursday, 10 October  
  • The publication of Junior Cycle results on Wednesday, 9 October  
  • Goal Jersey Day, held on 11 October with over €900 raised  
  • Past Pupils Union – Table Quiz held in Wexford Golf Club on Thursday, 17 October 
  • The safe return of senior students from Barcelona  
  • The hosting of the Academic Awards Ceremony on Friday, 18 October in the school.   
  • Dates for the 6th Year Parent – Teacher Meeting and the 2nd/5th Year Information Meeting were shared with those present.  

Next Meeting:  

The date of the next meeting is Tuesday, 10 December 2024. 

John Mc Ginnity,  

Secretary to the Board of Management,  

Friday, 1 November 2024.  

Tuesday, 24 September 2024