Brand new fully mixed Kilkenny primary school nearing completion
Work are progressing on the amalgamation of two schools in a well-populated part of Co Kilkenny
Work are progressing on the amalgamation of the Presentation primary school and the boys’ primary school.
Last year, Kilkenny Live reported single co-ed primary school is set to be established in Castlecomer with a fully mixed school to cater for students from junior infants to sixth class.
The position of principal has been advertised, and the interview process will select a candidate to lead the new school.
Dialogue continues with the Department of Education on the necessary work within the building and to prepare the building for the new school.
Castlecomer Presentation Primary School and Castlecomer Boys’ School jointly requested Bishop Coll, patron of both schools, to sanction the process of amalgamation of the two schools. This request followed consultation with the stakeholders – boards of management, teachers, pupils, and parents.
Bishop Coll replied to the boards earlier and granted this request, as has the Department of Education. Bishop Coll has also approved Scoil Íosagáin as the name for the proposed coeducational school which will emerge from the proposed amalgamation. The name will now be forwarded by the Patron to the Department of Education and the process will continue.