staff retirements
Deputy Principal
Our highly-esteemed and much-loved friend, colleague and Deputy Principal, Thérèse Shortall, is
retiring after a teaching career spanning 36 years, 32 of which were in Scoil Mochua. As a teacher,
Thérèse worked tirelessly, and with passion and enthusiasm, to ensure that every child in her class
developed a love of learning and a sense of curiosity. Year after year, the children in her class thrived as
a result of her encouragement and support, and they grew in confidence because of the belief she had
in each of them. As SEN Coordinator in the school, Thérèse has been an unwavering advocate for
children with additional needs. She ensured that each child received support tailored to his/her needs,
and that the support evolved as the needs of the child changed. She supported and guided countless
parents, listening to them and working with them to enhance their child’s educational experience. As a
colleague, Thérèse has been a rock of support to all of us in the school, generous with her time and her
expertise, not to mention her unending kindness and loyalty.
Thérèse has a fantastic rapport with all of the children, the staff and the parents. We will all miss her
dearly. We wish her every health and happiness in the years to come, and we look forward to formally
marking this momentous occasion when it is safe to do so.
Special Needs Assistant
Our wonderful SNA, Anne Hughes, is also retiring. Anne has been working in Scoil Mochua since 2011.
She has worked with many children and teachers, in many classrooms, over the years, and can aptly be
described as a person who is very happy in her job. Anne came in to school every morning equipped
with a smile and a positive attitude, and this was infectious. She nurtured the children she worked with,
sharing stories with them, lending a helping hand, guiding and supporting, all the time helping children
to become more independent. Anne built up positive relationships throughout the school, among staff,
children and parents. We were lucky to have had Anne as part of our team in Scoil Mochua, and she will
be missed by the whole school community. We wish her good health and happiness as she enters the
next chapter of her life.
Thérèse agus Anne, míle buíochas ó phobal na scoile.
Our highly-esteemed and much-loved friend, colleague and Deputy Principal, Thérèse Shortall, is
retiring after a teaching career spanning 36 years, 32 of which were in Scoil Mochua. As a teacher,
Thérèse worked tirelessly, and with passion and enthusiasm, to ensure that every child in her class
developed a love of learning and a sense of curiosity. Year after year, the children in her class thrived as
a result of her encouragement and support, and they grew in confidence because of the belief she had
in each of them. As SEN Coordinator in the school, Thérèse has been an unwavering advocate for
children with additional needs. She ensured that each child received support tailored to his/her needs,
and that the support evolved as the needs of the child changed. She supported and guided countless
parents, listening to them and working with them to enhance their child’s educational experience. As a
colleague, Thérèse has been a rock of support to all of us in the school, generous with her time and her
expertise, not to mention her unending kindness and loyalty.
Thérèse has a fantastic rapport with all of the children, the staff and the parents. We will all miss her
dearly. We wish her every health and happiness in the years to come, and we look forward to formally
marking this momentous occasion when it is safe to do so.
Special Needs Assistant
Our wonderful SNA, Anne Hughes, is also retiring. Anne has been working in Scoil Mochua since 2011.
She has worked with many children and teachers, in many classrooms, over the years, and can aptly be
described as a person who is very happy in her job. Anne came in to school every morning equipped
with a smile and a positive attitude, and this was infectious. She nurtured the children she worked with,
sharing stories with them, lending a helping hand, guiding and supporting, all the time helping children
to become more independent. Anne built up positive relationships throughout the school, among staff,
children and parents. We were lucky to have had Anne as part of our team in Scoil Mochua, and she will
be missed by the whole school community. We wish her good health and happiness as she enters the
next chapter of her life.
Thérèse agus Anne, míle buíochas ó phobal na scoile.
board of management
Board of Management for 2019-2023
The members are as follows: Chairperson: Fr Joe McDonald; Paddy Farrell (Patron Nominee),
Colin Bulger (Community Nominee), Dawn O’Dwyer (Community Nominee),
Cara Cumiskey (Parent Nominee), Brian Daly (Parent Nominee),
Richie Hannan (Teacher Nominee), Catherine Carragher (Principal)
The members are as follows: Chairperson: Fr Joe McDonald; Paddy Farrell (Patron Nominee),
Colin Bulger (Community Nominee), Dawn O’Dwyer (Community Nominee),
Cara Cumiskey (Parent Nominee), Brian Daly (Parent Nominee),
Richie Hannan (Teacher Nominee), Catherine Carragher (Principal)
pupil personal insurance
The school has registered all children on the school register for 24-hour cover under the Allianz Schools Pupil Personal Accident Insurance. For details on the benefits, both medical and dental, please refer to www.allianz.ie/schools/pupil-personal-accident/policy-benefits/
ONLINE PAYMENTS
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