Parents Association
“A Parent Association is the structure through which the parents in a school can be active in their children’s educational lives. The Parent Association works with the Principal, Staff and the Board of Management to build an effective relationship between home and school.”
Dorothy O’Donovan’s address to Parents Association
https://newcestownns.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/PA-Constitution.-1.pdf
Our Role:
Organise meetings providing parents with information and also giving them the opportunity to share any thoughts or concerns.
Invite speakers to address parents on issues which are of topical relevance e.g. Internet safety, Effective parenting….
Organise Social events e.g Halloween Disco, Table Quiz….
Provide support at Annual School Occasions such as First Communion and Graduation.
Parents – How can you be involved?
Attend the meetings – it is a great way to meet other parents. Tea and coffee is served in an informal setting before each meeting.
Support events organised by the Parents Association, an extra pair of hands is always welcomed.
Share any thoughts / ideas / concerns you have, either at a meeting or contact a member of the Parents Association directly.
Fundraising.
Current Committee
Chairperson / Treasurer: Orla O’Shea
Secretary: Debbie Dinneen