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Parents Association

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  • The parent association is the structure through which the parents/guardians in
    a school can work together for the best possible education for their children.
  • All parents/guardians of children in the school are members of the association
    with a number of parents being elected to a committee.
  • The parent association works with the principal, staff and the board of
    management to build effective partnership between home and school.
  • Educational research on the involvement of parents in schools shows that
    children achieve better outcomes when parents and teachers work togetheer

WHAT DOES A PARENT ASSOCIATION DO?
As per the Education Act 1998 “A parents’ association shall promote the interests
of the students in a school in co-operation with the board, Principal, teachers and
students of a school and for that purpose may advise the Principal or the board
on any matter relating to the school and the Principal or board, as the case may
be, shall have regard to any such advice”.

  • The parent association should work in partnership with the Principal and
    teachers in the development and review of school policies such as the
    anti-bullying policy, code of behaviour etc.
  • The parent association can invite speakers to address the parents on issues
    which are topical or relevant.
  • Parent associations can suggest and/or organise extra-curricular activities with
    the agreement of the Board of Management, such as dancing classes, sports
    activities, social events etc.
  • 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.

WHAT THE PARENT ASSOCIATION DOES NOT DO?
The parent association is not a forum for complaint against either an individual
teacher or parent. The Complaints Procedure is the mechanism for this.

 

Committee Members 2025-2026

Chairperson: Joanne Leonard Wright
Vice Chairperson: Patricia Butt
Secretary: Sarah Barkoczi
Treasurer: Michelle Maguire
PRO: TBC

 PA Constitution can be found HERE

To contact the Parents Association please email parentsassociation@loretocavan.ie