Parent Association...

The Parents Association last year helped to raise money for:

• Computer equipment for every classroom
• Buses for swimming
• 2 free swimming lessons for each child
• Funding towards school tours and library supplies
• Refreshments for Green Flag Day

We work with the principal, staff and board of management to build effective partnership between home and school. Along with fundraising we can give you the chance to voice our opinion and to propose changes to benefit the children’s needs.

At the meeting, parents will be given a demonstration of I.T. in the classroom.

The Parent Association is the structure through which parents/guardians in a school can work together for the best possible education for their children.

The Education Act, 1998 sets down the role of the parent association.

• The Parent Association works with the principal, staff and the board of management to build effective partnership of home and school.
• Educational research on the involvement of parents in schools shows that children achieve higher levels when parents and teachers work together.
• The Parent Association can advise the principal and Board of Management on policy issues and incidents that may require a review of school policy, e.g. Bullying, Safety, Homework, Enrolment, Behaviour problems etc.
• Parent Associations can suggest and/or organise extra-curricular activities.
• The Parent Association is a support for parents in the school.
• The Parent Association can invite speakers to address the parents on issues which are topical or relevant.
• The Parent Association is not a forum for complaint against either an individual teacher or parent. The Complaints Procedure is the mechanism for this.

The Parents Association AGM for 2016 was held in the new school building on the 20th of September. The following committee was elected:

• Chairperson: Liam Walsh
• Secretary: Monica Flynn
• Assistant Secretary: Deborah Healy
• Treasurer: Christina Leonard
• Assistant Treasurer: Niamh Moore
• Board of Management Representative: Rachel Malone

Read the latest Parent Association Newsletter (Nov 16)