Monday, 6 October 2025

Agreed Report of Board of Management Meeting:

Monday, 6 October 2025

Attendance:

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

Apologies were received from Ms. Pheasey.

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

Minutes:

The minutes of the last meeting (25 August 2025) were approved following the proposal of Ms. Doyle, seconded by Ms. Foley.

The minutes of a special meeting, held via Zoom on 23 September 2025, were approved following the proposal of Ms. Foley, seconded by Ms. Harpur.

At this, the last meeting of the Board, Ms. Johnston opened by thanking all for their service over the past three years. These sentiments were echoed by other members and Mr. Mc Ginnity.

Correspondence:

Requests for leave were considered by the Board.

The publication of some DES Circulars, relevant to the secondary sector, was noted.

Health and Safety:

Mr. Mc Ginnity presented a report on a recent fire drill.  

Building Updates:

Matters in relation to the hockey pitch were discussed.

Mr. Mc Ginnity informed the Board that a meeting with the NDFA was due to be held on Zoom on Tuesday, 7 October.

Finance Report:

An Income and Expenditure report was provided to those present.

The budget for 2025/26 was approved.

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 25 August 2025. A copy of the report is attached to the minutes.

Mr. Mc Ginnity informed the Board that he, and Ms. O’ Donoghue, had recently attended DLP and DDLP training in relation to the new procedures.

Anti-Bullying:

Mr. Mc Ginnity presented the Bí Cinéalta report.

School Planning/Teaching and Learning:

The Board discussed an analysis of the Leaving Certificate results.

An update in relation to enrolment was provided.

It was decided to defer the review of policies until the new Board took up office.

The Admissions Policy was reviewed.

An overview of working groups established to review policies was provided to those present.

Leadership and Management:

Mr. Mc Ginnity provided an update in relation to Assistant Principal posts.

New Board of Management:

Mr. Mc Ginnity noted that the composition of the new Board would be approved by the trustees in due course.

Principal’s Report:

Mr. Mc Ginnity mentioned the following in his report:

  • The smooth opening to school year and conclusion of Introduction Meetings
  • Schoolbooks Scheme
  • TY events – Retreat in Our Lady’s Island, Surfing in Tramore, Secret Valley Trip
  • Start of Green Schools’ committee/ Board Games Club
  • The completion of retreats for 1st and 2nd Year students
  • Senior History and RE Trip to Derry and Belfast
  • German Exchange
  • Eve Donohue – Music Award
  • Election of Students’ and Prefects’ Council members
  • The results of various matches and equestrian events were shared
  • Clubs and Socs afternoon held on Thursday, 25 September 2025
  • Open Night held on Thursday, 25 September 2025
  • €1,492.75 raised for Hope Centre and Waterford Hospice
  • Start of Year Mass, held in Clonard Church on Wednesday, 1 October 2025
  • The opening of the admission process for 1st Year on Wednesday, 1 October 2025

Next Meeting:

The date of the next meeting will be decided at a later stage.  

John Mc Ginnity,

Secretary to the Board of Management,

Friday, 10 October 2025.