Our School

OurSchool

A caring, supportive, and stimulating
learning environment for every child.

Learn more about the dedicated team, governance, and initiatives that make Scoil Chiaráin a special place for learning and growth.

Our Staff

Our dedicated staff work together to provide a caring, supportive, and stimulating learning environment for every child in Scoil Chiaráin. Teachers, special education staff, and support personnel all play an important role in helping pupils reach their full potential, both academically and personally. Through teamwork, encouragement, and a strong commitment to the wellbeing of our pupils, the staff ensure that every child feels valued, respected, and inspired to learn.

Our teachers are:
Junior and Senior Infants: Mrs McHale
1st and 2nd Class: Mrs O’Mahony
3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Class: Ms Chawke
Special Education Teacher: Ms Drinane
Part time Special Education Teacher: Ms McSweeney

Our SNAs are:
Louisa Power
Claire O’Connor Walsh
Joanne O’Shaughnessy

Our secretary is:
Madeleine Meade

Our In School Management Team are:
Principal: Elaine McHale
Deputy Principal: Julie O’Connor
Deputy Principal (Acting): Niamh Chawke
Assistant Principal II: Karen Drinane

Board of
Management

The Board of Management plays a vital role in supporting our school community. It works in partnership with the principal, teachers, parents, and the wider community to ensure the school is run effectively and in the best interests of all pupils. The Board is responsible for areas such as school policies, the safety and wellbeing of children, managing resources, and planning for the future. Its members volunteer their time to help create a positive, safe, and supportive learning environment where every child can thrive.

Our Board Members are:

Richard Lanigan – Chairperson

Elaine McHale – Secretary and School Principal

Aisling Kennedy – Treasurer and Parent Nominee

Aiden McNulty – Parent Nominee

Niamh Chawke – Teacher Nominee

Gerard Lenihan – Patron Nominee

Kathleen O’Shea – Community Nominee

Michael Laffan – Community Nominee

Parents’
Association

The Parents’ Association is an important part of our school community, working in partnership with staff and the Board of Management to support the education and wellbeing of all pupils. The association helps to strengthen the link between home and school, organises events and activities, and often assists with fundraising to enhance school life. Through their involvement, parents play a key role in building a welcoming, supportive, and vibrant school environment for every child.

All parents of children in our school are members of the Parents’ Association.

Our officers are:
Maura O’Connell – Chairperson
Dan Hough – Secretary
Mary Burke – Treasurer