Working in partnership with the Board of Management, Principal, Deputy Principal and teachers of the school, the Parents’ Association Committee (PA) aims to build an effective partnership between home and school. The PA runs activities for children and help out at school occasions, as well as fundraise. 

The Parents’ Association is made up of a small committee but otherwise will need parents/guardians to help out in any way they can throughout the school year. 

This includes:

• Volunteering sharing skills, ideas and your time
• Policy Giving feedback on parent/guardian views on aspects of school policy 
• Hospitality – arranging coffee/tea at school events e.g. bake sales, Grandparents' day, Graduation from sixth class, Sacraments
• Organising events e.g. Table Quiz, Art competition, Santa visit, Easter Bunny, Carol service, music events, second-hand book and uniform swap etc
• Fundraising organisation and assistance

Did you know?
Every parent/guardian of a child in the school is automatically a member of the Parents’ Association. Research shows us that children do better and are happier in school when parents and teachers work together. 

Communication

Get in touch parentsassociationstpeters@gmail.com
The PA communicates with parents in the following ways:

• Email - we will seek to create a dedicated email address for parental communication
• Notes in schoolbags
• Digital Newsletter/school website 
• Parents’ Association Notice Board

Parent’s Association (PA): Summer Term Update

A note from Tanja Whelan, St Peter's PA Chairperson.
The Parents Association was formed last Summer. Here’s a quick overview of what we did in our first year:

• Railings Project: During school holidays we painted the front railings 

• Meetings: We held regular meetings every 6-8 weeks 

• Priorities: We got to know parents better through our whole-school survey

• Events: We hosted coffee mornings, helped at the School Book Fair and promoted parent courses

• Clothes Swaps: We held uniform & costume swaps to promote sustainability 

• Policy: We worked with Mr Ryan and staff on Homework, Uniforms, CyberSafety and Phones policies
  
  

Parents Survey Results

Priority: After School Clubs and Activities

Update: 

After School Clubs for 1st -6th class students will be available throughout the 2024/25 school terms and across a wide range of activities. We continue to work together with staff and parents on After School Service options for Junior and Senior Infants. 

For after school care however, parents are advised to make external arrangements with childcare providers for the next academic year and until further notice.

Priority: Student Interests 

Update: 

Students favourite activities were Arts & Crafts, Music & Swimming. Almost half of students play sports. Next year we will continue to work with the school to explore options for clubs and activities. 

Priority: Events

Update:

We plan to repeat successful events such as Junior Infants first day coffee morning and 1st class new group mixer as well as exploring ideas for more events and parents evenings. 

Next term

We will hold our first AGM in September 2024 and welcome new members. Our goal is to have representation from every school class/age group - more details when we return. 

Enjoy the summer break!