Board of Management

St. Patrick’s BNS, Hollypark is managed by a Board of Management. Our Board is comprised of 8 people representing the Patron, parents, the staff and the wider community.

Two members were appointed by the Patron. Two parents’ representatives, the mother of a current pupil and the father of a current pupil are nominated and elected by the votes of parents who have children attending the school when the elections are held. 

The teaching staff elects one of their members as a representative, and the principal is automatically a member of the Board. The remaining two members are co-opted by the other six and are representatives from the wider community.

Boards of Management of primary schools are appointed for a four-year term. The term of office for new boards of management is from December 1st, 2023 to November 30th, 2027. 

The Board manages the school on behalf of the Patron and is accountable to the Patron and the Minister. The principal is responsible for the day-to-day management of the school, including the guidance and direction of the teachers and other staff. 

The Members of the Board of Management 2023-2027 are:

Brendan Mc Andrew Chairperson
Vicky Mc KeownPatron Representative 
Siobhan May Parent Nominee – Mother 
Barry Mc Auliffe  Parent Nominee – Father
Maurice Roche  Community representative 
Jim Walsh Community representative & treasurer 
Alison Dennan Teacher nominee
Barry O’Donovan Principal