St Mary's National School, Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford
 

Management

 

 The management of our school is the responsibility of

The Board of Management

and

The School Leadership and Management team.

 

Board of Management

The Board of Management is recognised by the Minister for Education and Skills as defined by Section 14 of the Education Act 1998 and, as the backbone of our school, it plays an important role in the life of our school and supports our school in every way. St Mary’s National School has a committed and dedicated Board of Management that promotes the well-being of the school and supports the Principal and staff with the day-to-day running of the school.

The Board of Management of our school is appointed by our Patron - the Most Reverend Dr Francis Duffy, Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois. It is comprised of the following nominees.

Patron Nominees

Fr Tom Healy Mrs Marie Duffy

Teacher Nominees

Mr Alan Conroy Mrs Claire Jackson

Parent Nominees

Mr Kevin Shine Mrs Kate Crossan

Community Nominees

Mr Mervyn Walsh Mrs Sinéad O'Ferrall

 

The Board of Management

  • manages the school, on behalf of the Patron, for the benefit of the pupils.
  • is appointed for a four year term (currently 2019 - 2023).
  • holds regular meetings in a school year (minimum 5).
  • can be contacted, by letter, through the school office.
  • ratifies all school policies.
  • is affiliated to the Catholic Primary School Management Association (C.P.S.M.A.).
  • has a patron appointed Chairperson and Board appointed Secretary and Treasurer.
Chairperson Fr Tom Healy
Secretary Mrs Claire Jackson
Treasurer Mr Mervyn Walsh

 

School Leadership and Management Team

The School Leadership and Management (S.L.A.M.) team is comprised of the following:

Principal

Mr Alan Conroy
Deputy Principal

Mrs Mary Reynolds
Assistant Principals

Mrs Orla Noonan

Mrs Ciara Molloy

Mrs Maura Dolan

Mrs Aisling Casey

Ms Máire Gannon

Mrs Elaine Trayers-Kilmartin

The Principal is ultimately responsible to the Board of Management, as appropriate, for the management and leadership of our school.

In addition, the Deputy Principal occupies a position of vital importance within the leadership team in our school.

Together with the Principal and Deputy Principal, the Assistant Principals occupy positions of strategic importance in the leadership, management and administration of our school.

Under the following identified key leadership and management areas for a school

  • Leading Teaching and Learning
  • Managing the organisation
  • Leading school development
  • Developing leadership capacity

our School Leadership and Management team have shared responsibility for:

  • learning and teaching
  • leading school development (including curriculum development)
  • pupil support including wellbeing
  • school improvement
  • leadership / management and development of individuals and staff teams
  • special education and inclusion
  • supporting teachers during the induction phase of their career