Board of Management 2019-2023
B. O.M Members 2019 - 2023
Patron Nominees:
Martin Kelly (Chairperson)
Canon Michael Leamy
Staff Nominees:
Bernard O'Connell (Principal / Secretary to B.O.M.)
Cathal O'Shea (Teacher)
Parent Nominees:
Marie Sheehan
Vinod Bernard
Community Nominees:
Kay Dawson
Mervin Hodgins
The Board of Management issues an Agreed Report after each meeting for the partners in education and publishes its Annual Report on the School Website.
In the recent past, our B.O.M. has overseen many projects, including – new roof on the original part of the school building, electrical renovations, new flooring, replacement of old desks, new windows, resurfacing of school yard, security lighting and fire alarm system. With the co-operation of the Secondary School and both Parent Councils, we succeeded in finishing a car parking/turning facility, for both schools.
Our B.O.M. has improvised, to the best of its ability and used all available space, to incorporate Resource Rooms and a Parent / Family Room. More recent work has included installation of natural gas heating. During summer 2006, a public announcement system was installed. In summer 2007, works included replacement of external windows and doors, on the ‘new wing’ of the school. All internal doors were also replaced. Again, in co-operation with our friends at CBS Secondary and with the fundraising efforts of both Parent Councils, we widened and resurfaced the entrance avenue.
Summer 2008 - with the deferral of the Summer Works Scheme by Department of Education, our Board of Management, with local support, managed to upgrade main toilet area and convert cloakroom area, to a useable room. Thankfully, Summer 2009, we were successful in our application for grant aid towards structural improvements. We improved all guttering around the school. A huge fundraising effort in school year 2009/2010, enabled the demolition of the “old lunchroom” and building of full new classroom and access corridor. “Seomra Naomh Fhionnchua”, was officially opened, by Fr. Michael Fitzgerald P.P., in October 2009. It has been a great asset to our school. Summer works 2010 enabled us to provide new toilet facilities for staff and pupils, as well as universal access, at the main front door and a new lobby area. Over the year 2010/2011, there continued to be great strides in improvements to the physical fabric of the school. Through the generosity of the local community and Parent Council, we extended the office spaces of Secretaries and Principal.
Following successful application, to the Department of Education, during Summer 2011, we added two new permanent classrooms, support room and attic storage space (part funded by Parent Council). This was officially opened by Junior Minister at the Department of Education and Skills, Seán Sherlock, T.D, in December 2011. Summer 2012, we embarked on, probably one of our most ambitious projects to date, when all temporary accommodation was replaced with permanent accommodation, through Government Grant Aid. This extension was formally opened on 31st May 2013, again by Minister Sherlock. The end result has been beyond our dreams, with 3 additional spacious classrooms, 2 support rooms, sensory room, staff toilet and cleaners’ room. We also upgraded the halla with funding from Alan Reidy, at Supervalu Mitchelstown. We are really grateful to all who helped us and continue to help us, achieve our goals. In school year 2016/2017 we made applications to D.E.S. to repair and recover floors of at least four classrooms. The B.O.M. is continually mindful of best maintenance and refurbishment practices. These works have made and continue to make, substantial, positive improvements, for the whole school community. Summer 2019 - we have attained approval to replace windows in the original section of the school. We are also currently working on substantial improvements to our already impressive Digital Technological.
In April 2017, following protracted efforts, we managed to purchase the adjacent "O'Callaghan's Field" from Tesco. This acquisition, while a huge project to take on, will allow our school improve the entrance / exit facilities and holds much opportunities for future development. We have formed Committees, who will guide the fundraising and development plans. Thus far, we have been hugely helped in our efforts by Liam Barry of B.H. Tree Services, who is at present, in the process of clearing the site. Over June Bank Holiday 2018, we held large fundraising initiatives - a Tea Party at Mitchelstown Leisure Centre and Golf Classic at Mitchelstown Golf Club. We hope to carry out similar in June 2019. These initiatives go towards repaying loan to purchase the field. We thank, in advance, all who will be part of and support this exciting venture for us. It should prove a fantastic asset, for generations to come.
In the recent past, our B.O.M. has overseen many projects, including – new roof on the original part of the school building, electrical renovations, new flooring, replacement of old desks, new windows, resurfacing of school yard, security lighting and fire alarm system. With the co-operation of the Secondary School and both Parent Councils, we succeeded in finishing a car parking/turning facility, for both schools.
Our B.O.M. has improvised, to the best of its ability and used all available space, to incorporate Resource Rooms and a Parent / Family Room. More recent work has included installation of natural gas heating. During summer 2006, a public announcement system was installed. In summer 2007, works included replacement of external windows and doors, on the ‘new wing’ of the school. All internal doors were also replaced. Again, in co-operation with our friends at CBS Secondary and with the fundraising efforts of both Parent Councils, we widened and resurfaced the entrance avenue.
Summer 2008 - with the deferral of the Summer Works Scheme by Department of Education, our Board of Management, with local support, managed to upgrade main toilet area and convert cloakroom area, to a useable room. Thankfully, Summer 2009, we were successful in our application for grant aid towards structural improvements. We improved all guttering around the school. A huge fundraising effort in school year 2009/2010, enabled the demolition of the “old lunchroom” and building of full new classroom and access corridor. “Seomra Naomh Fhionnchua”, was officially opened, by Fr. Michael Fitzgerald P.P., in October 2009. It has been a great asset to our school. Summer works 2010 enabled us to provide new toilet facilities for staff and pupils, as well as universal access, at the main front door and a new lobby area. Over the year 2010/2011, there continued to be great strides in improvements to the physical fabric of the school. Through the generosity of the local community and Parent Council, we extended the office spaces of Secretaries and Principal.
Following successful application, to the Department of Education, during Summer 2011, we added two new permanent classrooms, support room and attic storage space (part funded by Parent Council). This was officially opened by Junior Minister at the Department of Education and Skills, Seán Sherlock, T.D, in December 2011. Summer 2012, we embarked on, probably one of our most ambitious projects to date, when all temporary accommodation was replaced with permanent accommodation, through Government Grant Aid. This extension was formally opened on 31st May 2013, again by Minister Sherlock. The end result has been beyond our dreams, with 3 additional spacious classrooms, 2 support rooms, sensory room, staff toilet and cleaners’ room. We also upgraded the halla with funding from Alan Reidy, at Supervalu Mitchelstown. We are really grateful to all who helped us and continue to help us, achieve our goals. In school year 2016/2017 we made applications to D.E.S. to repair and recover floors of at least four classrooms. The B.O.M. is continually mindful of best maintenance and refurbishment practices. These works have made and continue to make, substantial, positive improvements, for the whole school community. Summer 2019 - we have attained approval to replace windows in the original section of the school. We are also currently working on substantial improvements to our already impressive Digital Technological.
In April 2017, following protracted efforts, we managed to purchase the adjacent "O'Callaghan's Field" from Tesco. This acquisition, while a huge project to take on, will allow our school improve the entrance / exit facilities and holds much opportunities for future development. We have formed Committees, who will guide the fundraising and development plans. Thus far, we have been hugely helped in our efforts by Liam Barry of B.H. Tree Services, who is at present, in the process of clearing the site. Over June Bank Holiday 2018, we held large fundraising initiatives - a Tea Party at Mitchelstown Leisure Centre and Golf Classic at Mitchelstown Golf Club. We hope to carry out similar in June 2019. These initiatives go towards repaying loan to purchase the field. We thank, in advance, all who will be part of and support this exciting venture for us. It should prove a fantastic asset, for generations to come.