The Parents’ 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 Parents’ Association:
- The Parents’ 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 across school when parents and teachers work together.
- The Parent’s Association can advise the Principal and Board of Management on policy issues and incidents that may require a review of school policy; eg Bullying, Homework, etc.
- Parents’ Associations can suggest and/or organise extra-curricular activities.
- The Parents’ Association can invite speakers to address the parents on issues which are topical or relevant.
What does the Parents’ Association not do?
- Decision making and management issues in the school.
- Professional issues re teaching and learning.
- A channel for complaints for other parents.
- The Parents’ Association is not a forum for complaint against either an individual teacher or parent.
Our focus
- Parent Engagement – Engaging with other parents, inform them about extra-curricular activities in school, provide general information about school/events, invite to volunteer for some events that school/Parents’ Association are organising. The Parents’ Association meet once every school term.
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We welcome new members to the Parents’ Association. If you are interested in joining, please contact Ingrid (HSCL) on 021-4303330 / 086-1384323.