Climate Action Summer Works Scheme Podcast and Resources
10th April 2025 | News, What's New
CPSMA have produced a short Podcast ( 17 minutes approx.) on the CLIMATE ACTION SUMMER WORKS SCHEME 2026 onwards. The details of this scheme are contained in Circular 29/2025 which was published this week on the Department’s website. This scheme has a new climate action element in each of the categories within the summer works […]Read More →
CPSMA AGM 2025
28th March 2025 | News, What's New
CPSMA will be hosting its Annual General Meeting on 31st March and 1st April. The office will be closed on these days however we will have an emergency phone number operating on Monday 31st. If you have an emergency and need to speak to a CPSMA advisor urgently please call 01-6291557. Any queries emailed will […]Read More →
Pilgrims of Hope: A Journey of Faith and Participation
26th March 2025 | News, What's New
Pilgrims of Hope A Journey of Faith and ParticipationRead More →
CPSMA Art Competition 2025
24th March 2025 | News
CPSMA Art Competition 2025. To mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Boards of Management, the theme of our Annual Art Competition focused on asking children to draw, paint, make or colour a picture thanking Board members for their service. Once again the creativity and artistic talent of primary school children shone through. […]Read More →
CPSMA March 2025 Newsletter
7th March 2025 | News, What's New
The CPSMA March Newsletter is now ready to download . It includes the following topics and can be downloaded here Staffing Schedule Sceim Aitheantas Scoileanna Gaeltacha Generators for School Re-Openings Special Classes Well-being in Schools Working Together / Parental Complaints Data Protection Toolkit for Schools Seachtain Na Gaeilge 2025 Anti- Bullying Summer Programmes CPSMA […]Read More →
CPSMA Art Competition – Boards of Management – 50 Years 0f Service
5th February 2025 | News, What's New
Art Competition 2025 Terms and Conditions Entry_Form Art Competition 2025 BilingualRead More →
Gort Schools Cluster Executive Officer Position – Date for application extended to February 14th
21st January 2025 | News, What's New
Catholic Primary School Management Association (CPSMA) invites applications for the position of Schools Executive Officer. Applications must be submitted by close of business Friday, February 14th. This date has been extended by one week from February 7th due to the effects of Stoprm Éowyn. Information can be accessed @ https://www.educationposts.ie/post/view/229320 Position Overview: The Executive […]Read More →
6th January Call Service
6th January 2025 | News, What's New
CPSMA will be operating an emergency line today 6th January to answer queries in relation to weather warnings and closures . All other queries will be handled tomorrow Tuesday 7th January when office is fully back open. Thank youRead More →
Christmas Office Closure
20th December 2024 | News, What's New
CPSMA will close for the Christmas break on Friday 20th December and will re-open on Tuesday 7th January Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Read More →
CPSMA December 2024 Newsletter
12th December 2024 | News, What's New
CPSMA December Newsletter is available now. It includes the following content; Christmas Message of Peace Catholic Schools Week 2025 Anti-Bullying Child Protection An Scéim Aitheantais Boards of Management – a Guide to Teaching and Learning Finance Matters Legal Issues Webinar Recent Departmental Publications Recent Circulars Be Winter Ready Employee Assistance ServiceRead More →
Legal Issues Webinar – 6th November 2024
14th November 2024 | News, What's New
The Legal Issues Webinar with Rory D’Arcy and David Ruddy is now available to view here Read More →
CPSMA Mid-Term Break Closure
25th October 2024 | News, What's New
CPSMA will be closed for Mind-Term break – 28th October until 1st November. We will back on Monday 4th November at 9a.m. We hope you have a restful breakRead More →
CPSMA October 2024 Newsletter
2nd October 2024 | News, What's New
The CPSMA October 2024 newsletter is now available to download here. It includes the following Mini Checklist for this term Admissions Vetting Working Together Finance SNA Workforce Development Anti-Bullying Cinealtas showcase event CPSMA Guide for Chairpersons SPU School Meals SPU Electricity Supply New Building Works Data Protection Webinar Child Protection Guidance School Buildings Insurance Role […]Read More →
Working Together 2024 – Ag Obair le Chéile
30th August 2024 | News, What's New
The original Working Together procedures have been in place since 2000, and both the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) and Voluntary Primary Management Bodies at primary level agreed that it was timely to review the document to bring it up-to-date and in line with legislative developments in this area. Over the past two years the […]Read More →
Add CPSMA widget to your mobile device
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 →