CNS https://cns.ie/ Community National Schools Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:12:53 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://cns.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/cropped-favicon2-32x32.png CNS https://cns.ie/ 32 32 How Community National Schools Embrace Diversity and Foster Inclusivity https://cns.ie/how-community-national-schools-embrace-diversity-and-foster-inclusivity/ Wed, 25 Sep 2024 08:10:54 +0000 https://cns.ie/?p=7384 In today’s world, the ability to foster inclusivity and embrace diversity is more crucial than ever. Co-educational and multi-denominational Community National Schools (CNS) are leading the way in creating educational environments where every student, regardless of their identity or background, feels valued and included.  In this blog, we will explore how CNS embrace diversity and […]

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]]> The Benefits of Multi-Denominational Education in Community National Schools https://cns.ie/the-benefits-of-multi-denominational-education-in-community-national-schools/ Wed, 25 Sep 2024 08:09:15 +0000 https://cns.ie/?p=7392 As Ireland’s societal landscape continues to evolve, parents are increasingly seeking educational options that respond to diverse beliefs and values. Community National Schools (CNS) are at the forefront, offering a multi-denominational educational model that champions excellence in education, inclusivity, equality, and respect for all cultural and religious backgrounds.  What is Multi-Denominational Education? Multi-denominational education is […]

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]]> ETBI welcomes government announcement: change of school ownership essential for parent choice and to reflect Irish society https://cns.ie/etbi-welcomes-government-announcement-change-of-school-ownership-essential-for-parent-choice-and-to-reflect-irish-society/ Fri, 11 Mar 2022 13:10:06 +0000 https://cns.ie/?p=6154 Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI), the national representative body for Ireland’s 16 Education and Training Boards (ETBs), has welcomed the government publication of Guidance for School Communities on the Reconfiguration Process. General Secretary Paddy Lavelle stated “Irish society has changed significantly over the past number of decades. However, almost 90% of primary schools remain […]

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]]> ETBI Press Release: Primary Patronage Competitions https://cns.ie/etbi-press-release-primary-patronage-competitions/ Fri, 13 Nov 2020 16:38:19 +0000 https://cns.ie/?p=5081 The post ETBI Press Release: Primary Patronage Competitions appeared first on CNS.

]]> Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI) welcomes the opening of four new Community National Schools https://cns.ie/education-and-training-boards-ireland-etbi-welcomes-the-opening-of-four-new-community-national-schools/ Fri, 28 Aug 2020 10:01:58 +0000 https://cns.ie/?p=4945 Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI) welcomes the opening of four new Community National Schools (CNSs) this September. CNSs are multi-denominational schools under the patronage of local Education and Training Boards (ETBs). Two of the schools in Swords, Co. Dublin and Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath are newly-established schools. The other two schools in Tallaght, Dublin 24 […]

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