The Role of the Parents Council:
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.
The Parent Association is a support for parents in the school.
Parent Associations can suggest and/or organise extra-curricular activities.
Ref: ncp.ie
Minutes of Meetings:
Meeting March 30th 2017
Meeting May 4th 2017
Meeting September 14th 2017
Meeting November 16th 2017
Meeting January 18th 2018
Meeting April 12th 2018
Meeting September 13th 2018
Parents Association Notice September 2018
Meeting November 22nd 2018
Meeting February 14th 2019
Meeting May 2nd 2019
Meeting October 3rd 2019
Meeting November 21st 2019
Letter to Parents 2020
Useful Links:
National Parents Council Post Primary