' Thank You' Mrs. McCarthy |
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1st September, 2020. Today marks a very special date in the St. Lachteen’s calendar. Not only is it the long awaited day for returning to school after our unexpected closure due to Covid-19, but also the day that Mrs. McCarthy steps down from her role as Principal of our school. In her over 8 years’ tenure, Mrs. McCarthy has shown outstanding leadership in teaching and learning in our school.
During her time as principal, Deirdre has taught in the classroom and she has also been a fighting voice for children with special educational needs. She ensured that each and every child that came through the door of our school was given an equal opportunity and enabled them all reach their full potential in all aspects of their lives. Today, our school is a happy and welcoming place and that is in no small part to the inclusive ethos that Mrs. McCarthy instilled in all of us.
Mrs. McCarthy has overseen some wonderful renovations to the school, saw the staff and pupil numbers expand and put in to motion many new policies and positive changes to the school that we are all reaping the benefits of today. Mrs. McCarthy’s commitment to her role knew no bounds and we are so lucky to still have her expertise on staff.
Mrs McCarthy’s talents were not limited to the classroom, however. Deirdre is a fantastic orator, as seen at religious ceremonies and graduations over the years, but more impressively, she is no stranger to a shovel and brush on mornings of heavy snowfall in Donoughmore. On these mornings, Mrs. McCarthy is known to have arrived at school in the early hours – even by tractor, to clear pathways to ensure the safety of all children and staff. Mrs. McCarthy’s dedication to St. Lachteen’s was, and still is, unquestionable.
Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann – Míle buíochas a chara.
During her time as principal, Deirdre has taught in the classroom and she has also been a fighting voice for children with special educational needs. She ensured that each and every child that came through the door of our school was given an equal opportunity and enabled them all reach their full potential in all aspects of their lives. Today, our school is a happy and welcoming place and that is in no small part to the inclusive ethos that Mrs. McCarthy instilled in all of us.
Mrs. McCarthy has overseen some wonderful renovations to the school, saw the staff and pupil numbers expand and put in to motion many new policies and positive changes to the school that we are all reaping the benefits of today. Mrs. McCarthy’s commitment to her role knew no bounds and we are so lucky to still have her expertise on staff.
Mrs McCarthy’s talents were not limited to the classroom, however. Deirdre is a fantastic orator, as seen at religious ceremonies and graduations over the years, but more impressively, she is no stranger to a shovel and brush on mornings of heavy snowfall in Donoughmore. On these mornings, Mrs. McCarthy is known to have arrived at school in the early hours – even by tractor, to clear pathways to ensure the safety of all children and staff. Mrs. McCarthy’s dedication to St. Lachteen’s was, and still is, unquestionable.
Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann – Míle buíochas a chara.
Welcome to St. Lachteen's National School
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St Lachteen's National school is a co-educational Catholic primary school situated in the rural parish of Donoughmore, Co. Cork. As principal of the school it is my pleasure to welcome you all to our website. We are justly proud of our school community, our Board of Management, our teachers, our special needs assistants, our pupils and our parents, all of whom work together to create a school that is noted for its inclusiveness and its caring ethos. We hope that you enjoy our site and visit it often. If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Cuirimid fáilte roimh gach duine. Tá súil againn go mbainfidh sibh taitneamh as an suíomh seo. Má tá tuilleadh eolais ag teastáil uait, téigh i dteagmháil linn le do thoil. Mr. K. O' Sullivan (Acting Principal) |
