A critical incident is a situation that overwhelms the normal coping capacity of the school. The types of critical incidents experienced by schools range from the death of a member of the school community through illness, suicide or accidental death to physical assaults or serious damage to school property.
The school has in place a critical incident management plan that is activated in the event of a critical incident. The school is also supported by organisations such as the National Educational Psychological Services and Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board.
