Local foundation
The school formally established its present campus presence on Terenure Road West, serving growing neighbourhood demand.
Mission Statement
Every child in Terenure should learn in a safe, ambitious, and deeply supportive school community.
Presentation Primary School, Terenure combines strong classroom practice with wellbeing supports, family partnership, and transparent reporting so pupils can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
We measure progress in the classroom, in attendance, and in the confidence children bring back home.
Director: Maeve Fitzgerald
History Timeline
A school history shaped by continuity, growth, and accountability.
Key milestones below show how the school has expanded provision, modernised reporting, and widened support for families in the Terenure area.
Learning support expansion
Dedicated resource teaching and early intervention structures were broadened to improve literacy and numeracy outcomes.
Family partnership model
Structured parent workshops and home-school communication pathways were introduced across the full school year.
Digital continuity plan
Remote learning, device access, and safeguarding protocols were implemented to protect continuity during disruption.
Impact reporting cycle
Annual KPI, programme, and financial dashboards were standardised to support public transparency and board oversight.
Programmes
Four programme strands anchor pupil learning and family support.
Each programme pairs delivery targets with clear enrolment information so families and funders can see where capacity is focused.
Early Years Readiness
Junior Infants
Language-rich entry support
Targeted oral language, play-based literacy, and parent transition sessions help pupils settle into school with confidence.
Enrollment: 2 junior infant classes, rolling transition meetings each spring
Core Learning
1st to 6th Class
Literacy and numeracy acceleration
Evidence-led teaching blocks, small-group supports, and term assessments strengthen attainment across the school year.
Enrollment: Open to all enrolled pupils, targeted booster groups by assessment cycle
Wellbeing & Inclusion
Whole School
Attendance, inclusion, and belonging
Attendance follow-up, sensory supports, counselling referrals, and restorative practice create better conditions for learning.
Enrollment: Schoolwide access, priority referral pathways for high-need pupils
Family & Community
Parent Network
Home-school partnership and enrichment
Parent information evenings, volunteer coordination, and local partnership events keep school improvement connected to community voice.
Enrollment: Sign-up each term through the school office and class communications
Monitoring & Evaluation
87%
91%
4.6/5
100%
KPIs are tracked against learning, attendance, wellbeing, and engagement.
of pupils met or exceeded internal literacy growth targets in the last reporting cycle.
of families attended at least one school-led engagement event or review meeting.
average pupil wellbeing pulse rating across senior classes using age-appropriate survey tools.
of safeguarding and attendance concerns reviewed through scheduled leadership monitoring.
Financial Transparency
Year-over-year spending and programme investment are published for scrutiny.
The comparison below shows total managed expenditure alongside direct programme investment, illustrating how resources are being concentrated on pupil-facing work.
2022
EUR 1.42m total
2022+
EUR 1.02m direct programmes
2023
EUR 1.65m total
2023+
EUR 1.21m direct programmes
2024
EUR 1.91m total
2024+
EUR 1.45m direct programmes
Board Composition
The board brings together education, safeguarding, finance, operations, and community expertise.
Education
2 members with primary leadership and curriculum oversight backgrounds.
Safeguarding
1 member focused on child protection, wellbeing systems, and referral governance.
Finance
1 member with audit, controls, and public accountability experience.
Community Voice
2 members representing parent and neighbourhood partnership perspectives.
Operations
1 member covering estates, procurement compliance, and facilities planning.
Inclusion
1 member with special education and access planning expertise.
Gender Balance
Board composition is maintained to support balanced representation in decision-making.
Independent Oversight
External perspectives are included to challenge risk, performance, and strategic assumptions.
- Size: 8 board members with fixed governance responsibilities.
- Tenure: Rotating terms used to balance continuity with renewal.
- Reporting: Finance, safeguarding, and impact data reviewed at scheduled intervals.
- Leadership: Director Maeve Fitzgerald reports to the board on operations and school improvement.
Case Studies
Swipeable stories connect data points to day-to-day outcomes for pupils and families.
Reading recovery through early intervention
After a six-week targeted support cycle, a junior pupil moved from persistent decoding difficulty to age-appropriate reading participation with family practice reinforced at home.
6 weeks
3 assessment points
Parent sessions completed
Attendance recovery with family outreach
A pupil flagged for repeated absences returned to sustained attendance after coordinated support involving family meetings, timetable adjustments, and wellbeing follow-up.
Attendance up from 71% to 93%
4 family meetings
1 wellbeing referral
Parent engagement driving programme uptake
Structured information evenings increased enrolment in after-school supports and improved family participation in progress review conversations.
38% increase in sign-ups
2 term events
Feedback score 4.8/5
Partners & Funders
Partner and funder relationships are grouped by role in delivery and support.
Education & School Support
Department of Education
Patron Trustees
Local Education Support Services
Teacher CPD Providers
Wellbeing & Child Services
Counselling & Family Support
Attendance and Welfare Teams
Inclusion Specialists
Local Health Referral Partners
Community & Funding
Parent Association
Community Donors
Corporate Volunteers
Neighbourhood Event Partners
Procurement Transparency
Vendors and procurement policies are available for public review.
The school publishes supplier information, purchasing thresholds, and governance rules so operational spending can be examined alongside programme results.
Career Opportunities
Featured roles support teaching, inclusion, and family engagement.
Class Teacher
Lead an inclusive primary classroom with strong planning, communication, and assessment practice.
SEN Support Teacher
Deliver targeted learning interventions and collaborate on pupil support planning across class teams.
Family Liaison Coordinator
Strengthen attendance follow-up, parent communication, and participation in school-led support programmes.
Stakeholder Contacts
Different audiences have direct routes to the right school contact.
Families & Guardians
General enquiries, enrolment, attendance, and school communications.
Partners & Funders
Reporting, collaboration proposals, and governance-related engagement.
Applicants & Vendors
Careers, procurement questions, and documentation requests.