Report to School Community

Wicklow Educate Together National School

BOM Meeting, Thursday 13th February 2025

Present — Daniel Vickers, Sinéad Watson, Ian Maher, Frederique Van Buuren and Jen Keane

Apologies – Michelle Adebesi and Avril Kilfeather

The minutes of the last meeting were ratified by the Board.

Principal’s report

The school calendar for 2025-2026 was ratified by the Board.

46 junior infants have accepted places for 2025-2026.

Finance

The Board approved the 2024-2025 account and signed off on same.

HSE Lottery Grant (€10,000) is being applied for to redesign and rebuild a central school library.

Ongoing review of school policies

The following policies ratified:

  • Anti-Bullying Policy
  • Code of Positive Behaviour
  • Staff Absences Policy
  • Wicklow ETNS Swimming Policy

The Critical Incident Policy has also been updated.

Ayrton Group were on site recently to complete a Safety Statement and Risk Assessment.

Report to School Community Premises

In December 2024, the Emergency Works Department committed to a shortterm fix, and long-term solution for the roof. The Board are awaiting further details of these plans.

PTA

The PTA AGM will be held on Wednesday 26th February 2025.

A bake sale will be held on Friday 14th March 2025.

Date of next meeting — to be confirmed.

Signed by Chairperson:

Date: 24/09/2025

The Board also considered some routine matters, which for reasons of confidentiality are not included in this report.