March 2, 2025
Wellbeing and the Catholic School
The Council for Catechetics, assisting the Council for Education of the Irish Episcopal Conference,
has published a new document for primary and post-primary Catholic Schools entitled, “Wellbeing
and the Catholic School.” Drawing inspiration from both Christian teachings and governmental
strategies, the document highlights how Catholic schools create environments that foster
resilience, hope, and moral integrity, ensuring students thrive, not just academically, but as whole
individuals. This resource offers practical insights for school leaders, teachers, and parents to
embed a Catholic vision of wellbeing into policies, curriculum, and daily practices. You are
requested to bring this document to the attention of members of the BOM, staff, and parents in
your school community please.
The document is available online at:
https://catholiceducation.ie/wellbeing-resources/
March 2, 2025
Dear Parents / Guardians,
We have had to change the date of our staff inservice for Bi Cinealta – ( Anti Bullying )
The date was to be on Wednesday 5th March.
NEW DATE is Wednesday 2nd April. School will close at 12.20 ( infants) and 12.30pm that day.
I apologize for any inconvenience caused in regard to collection arrangements.
Kind regards,
Niall Crofton
February 13, 2025
Delighted and honoured to have the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation President Carmel Browne visit our school today ! Carmel came and met the boys from 5th / 2nd and junior infant classes – the boys had a great chat with her about education and the new math curriculum which Carmel is passionate about – for her visit we held our teacher appreciation day and our BOM kindly provided the coffee van with coffee and bun for all school staff to brighten a Monday.
February 13, 2025
St. Brendan’s PS Birr : Funding announcement February 2025
The Board of Management of St Brendan’s PS are delighted to announce that funding has been secured for our additional SEN accommodation project at the school. The Department of Education has approved the project to now proceed to the construction stage under Contractor Ciaran Grogan Construction Ltd.
The Board would like to thank Minister for Education Helen McEntee and her predecessor Norma Foley for their support. We would also like to thank the Devolved Projects section staff in Department of Education capital buildings unit for their support and advice.
The Design team under architect Kenny Lyons and Associates will now plan for the 12 month build with contractor whilst ensuring that our school continues its good work on a daily basis. Our school community can look forward to the start of this exciting construction of SEN rooms and Autism classes which will enable children and staff to work in the most modern setting available and will greatly enhance the teaching and learning environments for all concerned.
School Principal Niall Crofton expressed delight that the plans for this extension, which has been in the pipeline for the past five years, are now reaching fruition. Adding, it will greatly enhance the facilities that the school provides for the needs of all students in the community, and the schools commitment, through its mission statement, to ensure all pupils get an opportunity to reach their potential.
Chairperson of the Board of Management Pat Teehan expressed delight at the announcement and thanked the Principal Niall Crofton and the staff for their dedication and commitment in providing an education, for so many children with additional needs whilst waiting for this new purpose built accommodation.
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January 7, 2025
Great fun was had by all who attended our Christmas craft morning. We made Christmas trees from old books and made fabulous Santa’s to bring home. Many thanks to all the parents that came to St. Brendan’s Community School, Birr and also to Fiona from LOETB . Fiona would love to come back and do some Valentines and Easter crafts so keep an eye out for more details in January. Thanks to Paula Carey our HSCL teacher for her support ❤️
January 7, 2025
Our wonderful parents association held their annual Christmas draw in the hall on Tuesday – Santa picked out the first ticket which was €150 cash prize ( won by a lovely Ukrainian family in our school 💙💛) – Congratulations to all our prize winners and a massive thank you to all the local businesses for their continued support and generosity towards our school Parents Association St. Brendan’s Boys School, Birr
