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Ovens National School Knockanemore, Ovens, Co. Cork
Ovens National School Knockanemore, Ovens, Co. Cork

Board of Management

Michael O’Driscoll (Chairperson), Donal Cronin, Andy Concannon, Mary Brennan, Bébhinn Murphy, Shane Hurley, Norma O’Toole and Jerry Kelleher.

Contact: Phone: 021-4872531

 

Board of Management Meeting                          Public Report                                            30/09/25

  • Projected enrolment figures for 2026 discussed.
  • Exceptional closure dates listed.
  • Curricular and extracurricular activities listed.
  • Building works update.
  • Inclusion policy and EPV policy ratified.

 

Board of Management Meeting                          Public Report                                            07/07/25

  • Minutes of previous meeting were read and adopted.
  • Sna and teacher appointments were ratified.
  • Projected enrolment figures were discussed.
  • Schedule of building works was presented.
  • Bí Cineálta policy ratified.
  • Postholders annual reports were read.

 

Board of Management Meeting                          Public Report                                            08/04/25

  • Minutes of previous meeting were read and adopted.
  • Principal’s report including: child protection and anti-bullying, enrolment, school closures, curricular updates and developments, extracurricular participation and achievement, staffing, update on building works, health & safety.
  • Planning permission to be submitted for school extension and for a covered play area.
  • The Parents’ Association were thanked for organising a talk by Catherine Hallissey (psychologist), contributing to 6th class hoodies and organising a coffee van outside the church for after the Confirmation.
  • Board members were thanked for giving their time voluntarily.

 

Board of Management Meeting                          Public Report                                            28/01/25

  • Minutes of previous meeting were read and adopted.
  • Principal’s report including: child protection and anti-bullying, enrolment, school closures, curricular updates and developments, extracurricular participation and achievement (such as Vex Robotics, sport, music, drama) staffing, update on building works, health & safety.
  • Job-share, Admissions and Enrolment to Autism class policies were reviewed.
  • The Parents’ Association were thanked for organising a table quiz to be held on February 14th.
  • Board members were thanked for giving their time voluntarily.