Parents Association

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.
• Parent Associations can suggest and/or organise extra-curricular activities.
• 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.
• The Parent Association is not a forum for complaint against either an individual teacher or parent.