Our Parents' Association
Holy Family NS Shanagarry benefits greatly from the support we receive from our very active and enthusiastic Parents' Association.
Elected Parents'
Association Members
Chairperson: Deirdre O'Sullivan
Vice Chairperson: Nichelle Lynch Maquire
Secretary: Sinead Scannell
Treasurer: Diana Walsh
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Parents' Association Events
- PA Meetings to be held the first Wednesday of every month in the
school hall at 8pm
- Cash for Cobbler
September 11th, 12th and 13th 2024
- PA AGM June 20th 2024
Fundraising 2024
How have the funds been
used for the benefit of the children?
- Yard Stencils completed during the summer
- Cost of buses for swimming lessons subsidised by the PA
Role of the P.A.
The Parents' Association of Shanagarry NS is affiliated with the National Parents' Council (NPC). Parents' Associations that are affiliated with the NPC must work in accordance with guidelines issued by the NPC with the concurrence of the Minister for Education.
National Parents' Council Website: http://www.npc.ie
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The Department of Education (2019) states the following in relation to Parents' Associations:
- The Education Act (1998) provides the legislative basis for the existence, recognition, and purpose of a Parents' Association.
- A Parents' Association will work with the Principal, Board of Management and staff for the best possible education for children of the school. All parents/guardians are members of the Parents' Association.
- The approval of the Board of Management is needed prior to any fundraising activities by the Parents' Association.
- School Finance and the expenditure is the legal responsibility of the Board of Management.
The National Parents' Council (NPC) states:
- Any activities undertaken by the Parents' Association must have the prior approval of the Board of Management.
Shanagarry NS is a registered charity and is obliged to comply with the Charities Regulator with regard to fundraising.
Only the Board of Management can authorise the use of the school name for any activity related to the school.
Parents Complaints Procedure
