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School Information
Cavan No 1 Ns is a mixed primary school. We are a school with a Church of Ireland ethos, under the patronage of the Bishop of Kilmore Ferran Glenfield and the auspices of the Department of Education and Skills, but we also have due recognition for all other religions.
School Opening Hours
In normal circumstances, School starts at 8:30am. Junior and Senior Infants finish school at 1:10pm and all other classes finish at 2:10pm. See other times in the Covid Response Plan.
Breaks and lunches are different for different classes due to the Covid 19 safety protocol.
School Uniform
The school uniform consists of:
· a navy blue school crested jumper / cardigan, navy fleece crested,
· a navy trousers/ skirt or pinafore,
· a white shirt / blouse / or polo shirt
Late arrival and Early Collection of Students
School begins at 08:30am. Pupils are expected to be on time. Parents/guardians must provide a note of explanation if a child needs to depart early during the school day. Parents/guardians must call to Reception when collecting a student early from the school.
Attendance Policy We understand that children get sick and we ask that you adhere to the school policy, that if a student is absent a note from you, the parents/guardians on the day your child returns to school, is required to explain each absence. There is a space for writing these notes, in the back of your child’s homework diary. It is a new requirement that a pupil declaration return to school for be provided after any absence.
The school works to promote good attendance by creating a safe and welcoming environment. An ethos of inclusiveness and kindness is actively fostered and aims to ensure children are happy and learn to displaying kindness, compassion and understanding. Staff are vigilant so that risks to good attendance, such as disadvantage or bullying, are identified and resolved immediately.
School Buses
Bus Éireann organises the reservations of places for the Primary School Transport Scheme. To reserve your place on the bus and for more details please go to the Bus Éireann web site.
Our School Staff
Our staff consists of:
· Principal –Sabrina Faulkner Richardson
· Deputy Principal – Barbara Lidwill
· Class Teachers- Barbara Lidwill, Joanne Emerson, Sabrina Faulkner Richardson
· Special Education Teachers – Cheryl Foster, Philip O'Callaghan
Special Needs Assistants: Martina Donohoe, Roisín Van Haaster
· A School Secretary -Vera Warrington
· A Caretaker – Ivan Mulligan
· Cleaning Staff – Lidija
For all enquiries, please email the school at cavanno1ns@gmail.com or telephone the office from 9-12:30pm Monday-Friday on 0494362122.
Our School’s Board of Management
The Board of Management is a valuable part of our school community. It provides leadership, advice and ensures effective management of the school. The Board works hard on behalf of the school’s pupils to create a safe, positive and progressive learning environment.
The Board consists of representatives of the patron, the parents and the teachers in the school as well as community representatives who have a particular interest or expertise. All members of the Board act together as a unit. Individuals do not act as representatives of various groups within the Board.
The following are the members of Cavan no1 NS Board of Management for the current term of office 2024 – 2028
Patrons’ Representatives:
(Acting Chairperson), Edward Lindsay
Parents’ Representatives:
Melissa van Dyk, Paul Heaslip
Two Community Nominees:
Willie Mc Clean , Dawn Graham
Teachers Representative:
Barbara Lidwill
School Principal:
Sabrina Faulkner Richardson
This Board will sit for four years.
Our School’s Parents Association
Cavan no1 NS is lucky to have this voluntary group of parents who give generously of their time and expertise to help the school provide the best school experience possible for their children. They are always enthusiastic in providing support for Cavan No1 NS.
Being part of the Parents Association is a wonderful way of being involved in your child’s school. It is a great way for parents to get to know each other too!
There is always room for more members – please contact them by email cavanno1nspa@gmail.com for details of when they are meeting. Whether you can volunteer to help with just one event or many you are most welcome.
Parents Association Committee:
Committee:
Chairperson: Hercu van Dyk
Secretary: Janice Robertson
Treasurer: Evelyn Heaslip
BOM members: Melissa van Dyk , Paul Heaslip
For more details about our Parents Association please email: