AppParents’ Association
Introduction to Parents’ Association
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 Parents’ Association.
The Parents’ 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 higher levels when parents and teachers work together.
The Parents’ 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.
Parents’ Associations can suggest and/or organise extra-curricular activities.
The Parents’ Association is a support for parents in the school.
The Parents’ Association can invite speakers to address the parents on issues which are topical or relevant.
The Parents’ Association is not a forum for complaint against either an individual teacher or parent. The Complaints Procedure is the mechanism for this.
The National Parents Council (NPC) offers training for new and existing Parents’ Associations. email: training@npc.ie
© National Parents Council – Primary registered business name National Parents Council 2024
Grange Post Primary School Parents Association Committee Members 2024-2025
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Chairperson | Pádraig Tierney |
| Vice-Chairperson | Paula Scanlon |
| Secretary | Aileen Redahan |
| Treasurer | Gary Kelly |
| Committee Officer | Aisling Foy |
| Committee Officer | Emilia Szeja |
| Committee Officer | Gerard Dillon |
| Board of Management Parent Nominee | Tony Davis |
| Board of Management Parent Nominee | Una Gillespie |
Meeting Date and Time
The meeting date will be the first Wednesday of the month. This will change if the first Wednesday falls on a date when the school will be closed. In such circumstances the second Wednesday of the month will be the date.
The meeting time will be 6:00pm in Grange PPS.
Parents Association Contact:
The Grange PPS Parents Assocation can be contacted via the following email address: parentsassociation@grangepps.ie