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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 →

Podcast- The process of electing Teacher and Parent nominees on to the Board of Management

16th October 2023 | News, What's New

Podcast- The process of electing Teacher and Parent nominees on to the Board of Management Read More →

BOM 2023-2027 Nomination Letters

5th October 2023 | News, What's New

Advice on the election of parent nominees (Oct 2023) Option 1 Option 2 Ainmniúchán/toghachán ainmnithe tuismitheoirí don Bhord Bainistíochta 2023-2027 Aguisín B- Rogha 1 (Leagan gaeilge) Aguisín B- Rogha 2 (leagan gaeilge) Teacher Nominee  Read More →

CPSMA June Newsletter 2023 – 73

8th June 2023 | News, What's New

The June CPSMA Newsletter is available now for download here . It features the following topics; CPSMA Membership CPSMA AGM 2023 Schoolbooks Grant Scheme Primary Inspectorate Scheme Employee Assistance Service ( Spectrum Life) Recruitment Standardised Testing and Reports New Boards of Management Scholarship for Remick Masters in Educational Leadership Recent Circulars Oifig CPSMARead More →

CPSMA Welcomes €5 Million Pilot Programme of Counselling and Mental Health Supports for Primary Schools

1st June 2023 | News, What's New

  CPSMA welcomes the establishment of a pilot programme of counselling and mental health supports in a number of primary schools which will commence in September 2023. The pilot, taking place in Cavan, Laois, Leitrim, Longford, Mayo, Monaghan, and Tipperary aims to provide significant counselling and mental health supports for primary school-aged children.   The […]Read More →

CPSMA welcomes Primary Reading and Maths Results

16th May 2023 | News, What's New

  “CPSMA welcomes Minister Foley’s launching of the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) 2021, The National Assessments of Mathematics and English Reading (NAMER) 2021 and the NAMER DEIS reports.   The positive results contained within these reports are particularly impressive as Ireland retained its place among the top performing countries despite the significant […]Read More →

Vacancy – Seconded Position for Education Executive

11th May 2023 | News, What's New

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.   Education Executive Secondment Ad – Job Description September 2023 Application Form for Education Executive- September 2023Read More →

CPSMA National Art Competition 2023 Winners!

20th April 2023 | News, What's New

Once again the creativity and artistic talent of primary school children has shone through. Thousands of entries from children right across Ireland were submitted in the annual CPSMA National Art Competition. From Kilkenny to Kilalla, from West Cork to Donegal schools gathered the creative talent of the children to produce a wealth of stunning art […]Read More →

CPSMA AGM 2023

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CPSMA will be hosting its Annual General Meeting on Monday 24th and Tuesday 25th April 2023.  During these days our office will be closed . However, If you have a urgent query you can call or text us on our emergency work number 0860358033 and an advisor will contact you.  Our office will be back […]Read More →

CPSMA March 2023 Newsletter

29th March 2023 | News, What's New

CPSMA March 2023 Newsletter is available now for download. Topics covered include New Primary Curriculum Framework Free Primary School Books Scheme Panel Matters Easter Prayer Protected Disclosures Policy Frequently Asked Questions Report of Education Needs for the purpose of Assessment of Need (Disability Act 2005) Health and Safety Inspections in Primary Schools 2023 Summer Programmes […]Read More →

CPSMA Art Competition 2023

23rd March 2023 | News, What's New

    Art Competition Info 2023 Entry_Form Art CompetitionRead More →

Podcast and Supports – Circular 0006/2023 Staffing Arrangements

21st February 2023 | News

As a response to the recent publication of the Staffing Circular 0006/2023, we have developed a podcast in relation to the staffing arrangement considerations for the coming school year. You can access the podcast here In addition, the following supports are also available: Department of Education Circular 0006/2023 and associated documents A 10 minute podcast […]Read More →

Podcast – Completion of Report of Education Need: Considerations for Schools

2nd February 2023 | News, What's New

Guidance on the completion of the Report of Education Need has been published by the Department of Education. To assist schools, we have created a 20 minute podcast on the school’s role in the process. We discuss: – The Assessment of Need process and the new role of the school in it What is expected […]Read More →

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