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St Mary's Primary School, Cabragh
 

Board of Governors

Chairperson Rev Patrick Hannigan
Vice Chairperson  Mrs Rosina O’Neill
Trustees  Mr Anthony McGonnell
Mr Des Kelly
Principal Mrs Helen Lavery
EA Representatives 

Mrs Genene Cullen

Mr Brian Keown
Department Representative  Mr Damien Daly 

Parent Representative 

Mrs Anne-Marie Crudden
Teacher Representative Mr Dermot Morrow 
 

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS

The Governors are ultimately responsible for the overall management of the school. They are required to meet three times a year. Sub-committees also meet throughout the year.

Some of the responsibilities include:

  1. The delivery of the Northern Ireland Curriculum and educational standards.
  2. The Catholic Ethos
  3. Pastoral Care 
  4. Staff Appointments
  5. Enrolment and Admissions
  6. Self-Evaluation and School Development Planning
  7. Policy Review
  8. Budget Management
  9. Performance Review & Staff Development
  10. Promoting Positive Behaviour
  11. The maintenance of the school premises (shared responsibility with EA)
  12. Responding to Department of Education and EA Initiatives
  13. Fostering links with the local community