Digital Payslips
8th November 2023 | News, What's New
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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 – 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 →
University of Notre Dame Emerging Leaders Programme Open for Applications
16th January 2023 | News, What's New
The Emerging Leaders Programme is a one year, part time course run by the University of Notre Dame’s Alliance for Catholic Education. The focus of the Emerging Leaders Programme is on the areas of instructional leadership, executive management, school culture and integrated leadership. Applications are now open for primary principals, deputy principals and teachers in […]Read More →
CPSMA December 2022 Newsletter
13th December 2022 | News, What's New
The CPSMA December 2022 Newsletter is now available. Click here to download Read More →
Podcast on the Annual Child Safeguarding Statement Review
21st November 2022 | News, What's New
CPSMA recently spoke with the Inspectorate in relation to the completion of the annual Child Safeguarding Statement review. The following podcast and additional resources should assist schools in its completion. Podcast (15 mins) CPSMA Child Safeguarding Statement Review Podcast Additional Resources Referenced Additional CPSMA child protection webinars & podcasts for DLP/ DDLP & board members […]Read More →
CPSMA October 2022 Newsletter
27th October 2022 | News, What's New
CPSMA October 2022 Newsletter can be downloaded here It features the following topics School Secretaries Recruitment Substitution POR Guardianship Mí na Samhna Exemption from Irish Ukrainian Students Child Protection Admissions Coiste Gaeilge CPSMA School Building Projects Inspections November CSW resources Board of Management School Self -Evaluation ISSN Climate and Nature Summit 2022 Circulars Employment […]Read More →
November 2022- Catholic Schools Week Resources and Mí na Samhna 2022- Mí na Marbh- Achmainn CSW 2023
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November 2022- Catholic Schools Week Resources–CSW2023 Mí na Samhna 2022- Mí na Marbh- Achmainn CSW 2023Read More →