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28th August 2024 | News, What's New
To easily access all information on CPSMA’s website, we have created a step-by-step guide to create a widget on your mobile device. Please follow the steps below: For Android Users Google cpsma.ie When website loads, click the icon with 3 vertical dots on top right of your screen Near bottom of dropdown menu, click […]Read More →
Temporary changes to the Career Break and Job Sharing Schemes for Registered Teachers for the 2024/25 School Year
19th August 2024 | News
Temporary changes to the Career Break Scheme for teachers for the 2024/25 School Year The Department of Education has issued an Information Note titled ‘Temporary changes to the Career Break Scheme for Registered Teachers employed in Recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools – 2024/25 School Year.’ This Information Note informs schools that restrictions imposed in […]Read More →
CPSMA Newsletter 78 June 2024
13th June 2024 | News, What's New
CPSMA June newsletter is available now . You can download it hereRead More →
Letter from National Director of Catechetics re: CPD Resources
12th June 2024 | News, What's New
Dear Colleagues, I wish to acknowledge and thank you for all the work you are doing in teaching Religious Education in Catholic Schools. Following on from meetings with key stakeholders in Catholic Primary Schools on how we can better support you in your work of teaching Religious Education and with regards to your Continuing Professional […]Read More →
Patron’s programme and Certificate in Catholic Religious Studies (CCRS) courses
5th June 2024 | News
Please find copied below details of a summer course on the Patron’s programme in Catholic schools and the CCRS supplementary course, which may be of interest to teachers in your school. Further details on these courses are available from Dr Cora O’Farrell [email protected]Read More →
Survey on School Finances and Press Coverage
4th June 2024 | News
CPSMA Survey on School Finances Report Press Coverage- School FinancesRead More →
NCCA – Consultation on the Primary School Curriculum – final chance to have your say!
23rd May 2024 | News, What's New
The primary curriculum is changing and consultation on the new proposals will close on June 7th at 5pm. This consultation relates to the most significant curriculum redevelopment for primary and special schools in 25 years. Teachers, school leaders, parents, children and other stakeholders have been asked to share their views on five draft curriculum specifications: […]Read More →
Recruitment process for posts of responsibility
8th May 2024 | News
Further to discussions between management bodies, teacher unions and the Department in relation to the process for the recruitment and appointment to posts of responsibilities, please find copied below a link to the agreed text regarding the implementation of Circular 29/2024. This note confirms that the recruitment process for posts that fall vacant on or […]Read More →
Vacancy – Fixed Term Position – Education Executive
12th April 2024 | News, What's New
CPSMA is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team of Education Executives on a fixed term basis. Please see below Advertisement and Application form. CPSMA Education Executive Fixed Term Post 2024 Application Form Education Executive 2024Read More →
Vacancy – Seconded Position for an Education Executive
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CPSMA is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team of Education Executives on a seconded basis. Please see below Advertisement and Application form. Advertisement – Secondment – Education Executive – September 2024 Application Form – Secondment – Education Executive Read More →
Board of Management Members – Useful Documentation
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1. Governance Manual For Primary Schools 2023-2027 2. Looking at our Schools 2022 – A Quality Framework for Primary and Special Schools 3. Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post Primary Schools 4. Guidelines on the Use of School Buildings 5. Guidelines on Developing a Code of Behaviour 6. Supporting Boards of Management in Primary […]Read More →
Easter Office Closure 2024
27th March 2024 | News, What's New
CPSMA will be closed from 1p.m on Thursday 28th March and re open on Monday 8th April 2024Read More →
CPSMA National Art Competition 2024
20th March 2024 | News, What's New
Ireland’s Got Saints! Celebrate your Special Saint! Applications are still being accepted for CPSMA’s Ireland’s Got Saints Art Competition 2024. Application forms are available here . For further info check out the video below! Read More →
CPSMA February Newsletter
5th March 2024 | News, What's New
CPSMA February Newsletter is available here for download. it includes the following topics Staffing Circular Child Safeguarding Statement TUSLA Mandated Assisting Protocol New Boards of Management Training Financial Support for Schools Unit ( FSSU) School Inspections CPSMA Art Competition 2024 Outdoor Education Employee Assistance Scheme Recent CircularsRead More →
CPSMA Art Competition 2024
23rd February 2024 | News, What's New
Art Competition 2024 Entry Form Art CompetitionRead More →
CPSMA December 2023 Newsletter 75
19th December 2023 | News, What's New
CPSMA December Newsletter is now available here . It includes the following contents ; December 2023 New Board Term- Checklist for Chairpersons BoM Training 2024 Parental Complaints Procedure SNA Workforce Development Plan DE Survey on Substitution Education for Sustainable Development News Catholic Schools Week Domestic Violence Leave School buildings of lands Recent Circulars Employee Assistance […]Read More →
Parental Complaints Procedure – December 2023
15th December 2023 | News, What's New
Parental Complaints Procedure – Updated Dec 2023 An Nós Imeachta Athbhreithnithe maidir le Gearáin ó Thuismitheoirí– Nollaig 2023Read More →
Digital Payslips
8th November 2023 | News, What's New
Information on Digital Payslips – DERead More →
Mid Term Break Closure
27th October 2023 | News, What's New
Our offices will be closed for the mid-term break and will re-open on Monday 6th November at 9 a.m. We wish all our members an enjoyable mid-term. Beidh an oifig dúnta don bhriseadh lar-théarma agus osclófar í arís ar an Luan , 6ú Samhain ar 9.00 a chlog. Guímid briseadh deas taitneamhach ar ár mbaill […]Read More →
CPSMA welcomes cost of living payment for Schools
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CPSMA has warmly welcomed the publication of Circular 0056/2023 “Cost of living measure to support increased school running costs” and the payment of the first tranche of the “cost of living capitation payment”. Over the last few months CPSMA has highlighted to the Department the acute financial challenges facing primary schools this year, […]Read More →
