Slán

04-December-24

3rd December 2024

Dear parents and children,

I have been Principal of Central Model Infants’ School for the last fifteen years

and a member of staff for 28 years. It is now time for me to say ‘slán libh’ (goodbye). My last day working with you and your lovely children will be Friday 20th December, when we get our holidays.

I am delighted to announce that Elaine Dunphy, who currently works here as Home School Liaison Coordinator, has been appointed as the new Principal. She leads such a dedicated team of caring, kind staff with a passion for education.

The school remains in excellent hands under the guidance of Michael O’Riordan and the board of management.

It has been an enormous privilege and a great joy to lead this school community. I would like to thank you for your trust and support. I wish you and your beautiful young children the brightest possible future in our school and throughout your lives.

Buíochas ó chroí (heartfelt gratitude )

Yours faithfully

Catherine Groves

Principal

I invite you to join us in lighting up the winter with music and song at our Christmas singalong on 11th December at 1.15pm in our school yard. Wear your warm winter clothes!

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The children made pizza with Eilis, this week!
12-Feb-2026
The Ilac Library is a very special place to visit. There is so much to do there! We have shared some memories with you.
27-Jan-2026
This week, Junior Infants prepared the ingredients for, and cooked a delicious pasta dish with Eilis. Eilis read a story while we waited for the pasta to cook and then we got to enjoy our tasty pasta dish!
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