Our Team
Our teaching method
Meet our Staff
Teachers, SNAs and Ancillary Staff
At Quay School, we pride ourselves on our dedicated and passionate staff who work tirelessly to create a supportive and enriching environment for every student. Our team of experienced educators and staff is committed to nurturing learning, growth, and community spirit at the heart of our school.
Junior Infants
Teacher:
Ms Catherine Cosgrave
Ms. Cosgrave creates an engaging space where young learners build confidence through interactive lessons.
Senior Infants
Teacher: Ms Aoife Duffy
Ms. Duffy creates a nurturing space where infants develop curiosity and confidence through play and discovery.
First Class
Teacher:
Ms Vanessa Rose
Ms. Rose inspires students to explore and grow, fostering confidence through hands-on activities and learning.
Second Class
Teacher:
Ms Emma Walshe
Third Class
Teacher:
Ms Elisagh O’Malley
Ms. O’malley inspires students to develop a love for learning by critical thinking and creativity.
Fourth Class
Teacher:
Ms Cathy Navin
Ms. Navin encourages students to explore new ideas with confidence, fostering a love for learning.
Fifth Class
Teacher:
Ms Stephanie Hope
Ms. Hope guides students in exploring more complex ideas, encouraging independent thinking.
Sixth Class
Teacher:
Ms Katrina Chambers
Ms. Chambers helps students prepare for the future, challenging them to think critically.
Special Educational Needs Teachers (SEN)
teachers:
Ms Ann Lally
Ms Bernie Barrett
Ms Susan Murray
Ms Charlene Morrison
Ms Annin Muldowney
Special Needs Assistant (SNA)
Teachers:
<bMs Anne Gunning
Ms Annemarie Campion
Ms Pauline O’Donoghue
Staff
School Secretary: Ms Margaret Connolly
School Caretaker: Mr Jim Twohig
School Cleaner: Ms Nikki Hurree
Current members of our Board of Management 2023-2027
Board of Management
The board of management manages the school on behalf of the patron and is accountable to the patron and the Minister. The Board must uphold the characteristic spirit (ethos) of the school and is accountable to the patron for so doing.
St Colmcille's NS Board of Management 2023-2027
Chairperson: Mr Seamus Moran
Patron’s Nominee: Mr John Geary
Teacher: Ms Vanessa Rose
Community Representative: Ms Helen O’Toole
Community Representative: Ms Elaine Hopkins
Parents Nominee: Ms Pearl Whittaker
Parents Nominee: Mr George Forde
Principal: Mr Kevin Munnelly
Committee and Association members
Parent's Association
The Parent Association is the structure through which parents/guardians in a school can work together for the best possible education for their children. The Education Act, 1998 sets down the role of the parent association. The Parent Association works with the principal, staff and the board of management to build effective partnership of home and school. Parent Associations can suggest and/or organise extra-curricular activities. The Parent Association is a support for parents in the school.
All parents/guardians of children in the school are automatically members of our Parents’ Association.
St Colmcille’s NS Parents’ Association for 2024-2025 are as follows:
