ETHOS

St Catherine’s is a national school under Church of Ireland management. We are committed to a Christian ethos and the upholding of the Golden Rule at all times: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. We try to maintain a friendly, family-style atmosphere while encouraging the children to do their very best. We believe that all children have something valuable to contribute, and we provide each child with the opportunity to discover and develop his / her talents.

STAFF MEMBERS

Principal: Karen Jordan
Deputy Principal: Stephanie deBarra
Assistant Principal II: Sarah Scannell

Assistant Principal II: Róisin O'Reilly

Assistant Principal II: Sophie Smyth (Acting)

Junior Infants: Sophie Smyth

Senior Infants: Rose Pollard

1st Class: Clare O'Malley

2nd Class: Ciara Clarke

3rd Class: Ciara Lyne

4th Class: Erica Byrne

5th Class: Róisín O'Reilly

6th Class: Sarah Scannell

Our SEN team includes Stephanie deBarra, Geoffrey O'Connor and Ruth McKenna

Our SNA team includes Ellen Finlay, Natalie Malone, Barbara Barnes, Silvia Bellini, Aleathea Killeen & Paula Garry.

Our school secretary is Vera O'Rourke

Board of Management

The body responsible for the running of the school is called the Board of Management and is made up of 8 people. The Board is elected every 4 years.

The members of the board are representative of the various partners in education. The Chairperson and one other member of the community is appointed by the Archbishop of Dublin.

Two parents are elected by the general body of parents, one teacher is elected by the teaching staff, two others are chosen from the local community and the school principal is also a member.

The Chairperson of the BOM is Mr David Thomas.

The Board of Management can be contacted by post using the school address or via email on boardofmanagement@stcatherinesns.net

Current Board of Management Members are :

* David Thomas - Chairperson - Patron's Nominee
* Karen Jordan - Principal
* Deirdre McCarthy - Treasurer - Community Nominee
* Rev. Eoghan Heaslip - Patron's Nominee
* William Abrahamson - Parents' Nominee
* Inez Murray - Parents' Nominee
* Clare O'Malley- Staff Nominee
* Les Weekes - Community Rep