BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

St. Brigid’s N.S. Board of Management  Agreed Report 21/05/2026

1.We wish the school community the very best in their upcoming inspection.

 

St. Brigid’s N.S. Board of Management  Agreed Report 12/05/2026

1.Congratulations to pupils in Clonegal NS on receiving the sacrament of
Confirmation and Communion. A special thanks to staff involved in preparing children for these days.
2.Congratulations to all who took part in Cuman na mBuncol matches. Thanks to Mrs Dunne and Mrs O’ Rourke for helping with administration and Ms Nolan (SNA) for helping with coaching. The children really enjoyed this season.
3.Well done to all involved in Bike Week- Great to see all the bikes out in the community!

 

St. Brigid’s N.S. Board of Management  Agreed Report 26/02/2026

1.Congratulations to our Pella winners today, winning their four matches

2.Minister Mc Charlie Mc Conalogue visited school and Minster Jennifer
Murnane O Connor regarding the All Weather pitch, a successful evening was had.

St. Brigid’s N.S. Board of Management  Agreed Report 17/02/2026

1.Cumann na mBunscol hurling and camogie will start again soon.
2.Thanks to Mrs Sheriff, Mrs MacColl, Mrs Doran and Mrs Austin who brought the teams to the indoor hurling and camogie.

3.Bike Week will take place in May. The principal secured some funding for this from Carlow County Council. This will be great for wellbeing and the senior rooms will cycle the castle loop.
4.Emergency works will take place on the roof to rear soon.
5.School took part in Community Carol Service on Sunday 30/12/26. There was a big uptake from the teachers and children to participate.
Thanks to the In-School Management for preparing the children as well as Ms Byrne’s room.
6.Plays, both matinee and evening performances in December were so well received by the children, parents and whole community.
7.Peace Proms a big success on Sunday 25/1/26, thanks to Mrs Sheriff, Mrs McCabe and Mrs Gallagher for bringing them.
8.Three local people have visited the school to speak to the children about their jobs.
9.Students’ Council involved in leading assemblies more.
10.We welcome Ms Murphy to Senior Infants.
11.Congratulations to the Parents’ Council who held a Quiz Night in the village recently.
12.Our Irish plan which we have been using was ratified recently. We have been focusing on oral language/comhrá.
13.Revised 2025 Child Protection procedures will be ratified this academic year.Thanks to the Parents’ Council for their input.
14.We hope Summer Provision 2026 will go ahead. Ms O’Brien will staff it and Mrs Gallagher will help with this provision.
15.Pancakes in school were well received by pupils on Pancake Tuesday.!

 

 

St. Brigid’s N.S. Board of Management  Agreed Report 25/11/2025

1. Hot meals will begin in January
2. Mrs. Sheriff will attend a religious meeting with the Bishop and Diocesan representatives as a school rep
3. Community Carol Service/ Christmas Raffle / Well done on preparing for the community Carol Service and upcoming plays in the community hall.
4. Wish everyone a peaceful Christmas and thanks to everyone for all their efforts, including the Parents’ Council.

 

 

St. Brigid’s N.S. Board of Management  Agreed Report 14/10/2025

1. New Child Protection guidelines have been published, DLP and DDLP
received training.
2. Welcome to our twenty-two new Junior infants.
3. Cold Meals have been a great success.
4. Admissions are now open for 2025/2026

 

 

 

St. Brigid’s N.S. Board of Management Annual  Agreed Report for academic year 2024/2025

1. Welcome Ms. Byrne our new member of staff

2. Wishing Parents’ Council all the best for 2024/2025

3. Thanks to Mrs. O Meara for her dedication to the school.

4. Condolences offered from the board to the family of James Mulligan Redmond

5. Staff currently undergoing Bí Cineálta training

6. Summer Programme will go ahead pending approval from Dept of Education.

7. Carol Service/ Christmas Raffle – Thanks to Parents’ Council for effort with raffle.

8. Bí Cineálta coming soon- staff training day 29/01/25 and Guest Speaker 29/05/25.

9. Admission process will begin in January.

10. Peace Proms will take place in January.

11.Board would like to wish everyone a safe and peaceful Christmas.

12. We have received basic funding from the Dept. of Education after a grant application for six solar panels. It has gone to tender.

13.Congratulations to Aoibheann who will represent Ireland in gymnastics shortly.

14.Parents’ Council Quiz was a big success and well received by all of the school community.

15.Parents’ Council are planning a Race Night.

16. Hot Meals programme is currently being established.

17.Playground opening – thank you to all who attended.

18.Thank you to Parents’ Council for Race Night- great success.

19.Graduation Mass is 13th June 2025.

20. First Communion is May 17th 2025.

21. Thank Parents’ Council for all their hard work throughout this year.

22. Overall a great successful year in the school.

23. Communion preparation -thanks to all involved.

24. Bí Cineálta will be implemented in September 2025 after consultation with all stake holders.

 

 

 

St. Brigid’s N.S. Board of Management Agreed Report 27/05/2025

1. Thank Parents’ Council for all their hard work throughout this year.

2. Overall a great successful year in the school.

3. Communion preparation -thanks to all involved

4.Bí Cineálta will be implemented in September 2025 after consultation with all stake holders.

 

St. Brigid’s N.S. Board of Management Agreed Report 29/04/2025

1. Hot Meals programme is currently being established.

2. Playground opening – thank you to all who attended.

3. Thank you to Parents’ Council for Race Night- great success.

4.Graduation Mass is 13th June 2025.

5. First Communion 17th May 2025.

St. Brigid’s N.S. Board of Management Agreed Report 12/02/2025

1. We have received basic funding from the Dept. of Education after a grant application for six solar panels. It has gone to tender.

2. Congratulations to Aoibheann who will represent Ireland in gymnastics shortly.

3. Parents’ Council was a big success and well received by all of the school community.

4. Parents’ Council are planning a Race Night.

St. Brigid’s N.S. Board of Management Agreed Report 26/11/2024

1. Summer Programme will go ahead pending approval from Dept of Education.

2. Carol Service/ Christmas Raffle – Thanks to Parents’ Council for effort with raffle.

3. Bí Cineálta coming soon- staff training day 29/1/25 and Guest peaker 29/5/25.

4. Admission process will begin in January.

5. Peace Proms will take place in January.

6. Board would like to wish everyone a safe and peaceful Christmas.

St. Brigid’s N.S. Board of Management Agreed Report 15/10/2024

1. Welcome Maria Byrne our new member of staff

2. Wishing parents council all the best for 24/25

3. Thanks to Mrs. O Meara for her dedication to the school

4. Condolences offered from the board to the family of James Mulligan Redmond

5. Staff currently undergoing Bí Cinealta Training

 

St. Brigid’s N.S. Board of Management Agreed Report 19/03/2024

1.        Annual review of Child Safeguarding Statement ratified and reviewed 19/3/24 in line with the 2023 Department of Education Revised Guidelines, will be placed on website

2.       Seactain na Gaeilge, Lá Glás a big success

3.       Peace Proms, such a highlight of the year for older classes

4.      Confirmation Retreat was a big success, thank you to the Parents’ Council for helping with the bus expenses.

5.       First Penance, thank Ms Longe, Fr Pat and the children for their beautiful play around the story of Zacchaeus.

St. Brigid’s N.S. Board of Management Agreed Report 6/02/2024

1.        Check New Roles of BOM are on website, update if not

2.       Summer Programme- Provisionally staffed

3.       Ethos- Grandparents Day

4.      Health and Safety Policy ratified/Critical Incident policy ratified

5.       Thank you to Parents’ Council and staff for input into policies

St. Brigid’s N.S. Board of Management Agreed Report 7/12/2023

1. There is a new Board of Management for 2023-2027.
2. Congratulations to the pupils and staff on the wonderful performances/plays in the community hall in December. It ran for two nights and two school days.
3. Emergency funding has been granted for upgrade to gutters and roof at back of the school.
4. It is anticipated that some fencing and resurfacing will take place to the back of the office area too.
5. Well done to all the Credit Union art prize winners.
6. Congratulations to the pupils who won prizes in the Carlow County Council short story competition.
7. We were very proud of our Fifth Class representative on the recent RTE Toy Show.
8. If Summer Provision is offered by the Dept. of Ed. and if it is possible to staff it then it may go ahead in Summer 2024. A decision will be made closer to the time.
9. Congratulations to the Girl’s GAA Cumann na mBunscol team who were runners up in the County final. Well done everyone involved.
10. The Admission notice will be available on the school website before Christmas.

St. Brigid’s N.S. Board of Management Agreed Report 17/10/2023

1.        Summer Provision success

2.       Welcome new Junior Infants

3.       Tullow Show success – won Big School overall prize and some individual prizes too.

4.      Emergency works – funding granted for gutter and roofing

5.       Election of New BOM for 2023-2027 is ongoing

Annual Agreed Report Academic Year 2022/2023

1. Accelerated Readers- Parents’ Council have given money for ipad for Sixth Class to use with the programme.

2. Parents Council – thank you for the continued support.

3. Summer Provision is planned for a month in 2023

4. May Marathon Success, well done everyone!

5. Communion – beautiful day

6. Active School Week – huge success

7. Music Generation Showcase of ukulele and guitar performed, well done all!

8. BOM congratulate all staff on all their hard work this year,  and they wish Sixth Class the best of luck with their transition to secondary

9. Peace Proms Success

10. New Book Scheme for September

11. First Communion preparation underway

12. RSE Lessons completed 24^th February

13.Parents’ Council very active in their support of school

14. Gaelbratach initiative underway

15. SPHE/ RSE day will be in February

16. Ethos- Grandparents Day, very successful

17. Children, parents and staff looking forward to Communion in May

18. Three Policies Ratified, Emergency Closures, Administration of Medicine, Work Experience Policy

19. Cost of Living Grant

20. Parents’ Council met with Chairperson and Principal

21. July Provision- Staffing has commenced but will depend on any Summer Works in school.

22. Review of Anti Bullying Policy this year.

23. School Carol Service will take place on 14/12/22 at 7pm. We wish everyone a safe and Happy Christmas.

24. HSE have contacted the school via email regarding the increase in Streptococcus (Strep A).

25. The Sensory Room is fully complete.

26. Summer Provision was a big success.

27. Welcome to our new teachers Ms. Deegan & Ms. Wadding.

28.Welcome back to our returning teacher, Mrs O Meara.

St. Brigid’s N.S. Board of Management Agreed Report 19/04/2023

1. Peace Proms Success
2. New Book Scheme for September
3. First Communion preparation underway
4. RSE Lessons completed 24^th February
5. Parents’ Council very active in their support of school
6. Gaelbratach initiative underway

St. Brigid’s N.S. Board of Management  Agreed Report 08/02/2023

1. SPHE/ RSE day will be in February
2. Ethos- grandparents day, very successful
3. Children, parents and staff looking forward to Communion in May
4. Three policies ratified, emergency closures, administration of medicine, work experience policy

St. Brigid’s N.S. Board of Management Agreed Report 07/12/2022

1. Cost of Living Grant
2. Parents’ Council met with Chairperson and Principal
3. July Provision- Staffing has commenced but will depend on any Summer Works in school.
4. Review of Anti Bullying Policy this year.
5. School Carol Service will take place on 14/12/22 at 7pm. We wish everyone a safe and Happy Christmas.
6. HSE have contacted the school via email regarding the increase in Streptococcus (Strep A).

St. Brigid’s N.S. Board of Management  Agreed Report 29/09/2022

1. The Sensory Room is fully complete.
2. Summer Provision was a big success.
3. Welcome to our new teachers Ms. Deegan & Ms. Wadding.
4.Welcome back to our returning teacher, Mrs O Meara.

St. Brigid’s N.S. Board of Management Annual Agreed Report 15/06/2022

1. The B.O.M of St. Brigid’s N.S. acknowledge the success of managing
   Covid 19 in the school. Some days there was a 25% depletion of staff.
2. Five new Donview interactive boards were purchased for five
   mainstream rooms. This has been of huge benefit to the children and their teachers.
3. The crest at the front of the school was created.
4. Some new teaching resources have been purchased such as a new
   English scheme called Over the Moon. Also, games for classrooms, storage
   equipment in the Infant room, PE padding on the basketball court, other PE
   resources, positive affirmation signs, a height chart and Yoga and Mindfulness.
5. Fencing was completed on our back playground and an area of artificial
   grass was installed.
6. A Sensory Room was created with all children having access to it. It will open during Summer Provision 2022.
7. A new website was developed and launched during the academic year 2021/2022.
8. Many thanks to our active Parents’ Council for their continued support and
   involvement within the school.
9. Mrs Ryan retired.
10. The school is undertaking a review of some policies.
11. The Code of Behaviour, Remote Teaching and Learning policy was ratified as was the School Tour Policy.
12. The Admission Notice went up before Christmas and the Admission to School process opened on 13/1/22.
13. We welcomed Mrs. Yvonne Longe to our staff in September 2021

St. Brigid’s N.S. Board of Management Agreed Report 27/04/2022

1. Mrs. Ryan retiring.
2. School is undertaking review of polices.
3. Remote Teaching and Learning policy ratified.

St. Brigid’s N.S. Board of Management Agreed Report 09/02/2022

1. Congratulations to staff, pupils and parents on keeping the school running so safely and well during Covid-19.
2. The new website has been launched.
3. New whiteboards will be purchased for five classrooms.
4. Board is in the process of reviewing/finalising the Code of Behaviour policy.

St. Brigid’s N.S. Board of Management Agreed Report 15/12/2021

1. The Board of Management are aware of the challenges of Covid19 and how it has impacted all stakeholders in our school community.
2. Parents are reminded to keep children at home if they develop symptoms.
3. There is a substitute shortage at present, with some days 25% depletion of staff.
4. Stay safe over Christmas.
5. The B.O.M. would like to thank the Parents’ Council for their support, especially for their efforts with our recent school raffle.
6. The Admissions process is open on 13/1/22. An admissions notice will be posted before Christmas on the old and new website during the transition period.
7. The new website will go live in the New Year.