National Parents Council Primary
The Parents Association (PA) in St. Joseph’s N.S. is a vibrant one and is a member of the National Parents Council Primary.
The parent association is the structure through which parents in a school can work together for the best possible education for their children. The parent association works with the principal, staff and the board of management to build effective partnership between the home and school. Partnership between the home and school is important because with positive and active partnership the child gets the best that primary education can offer. [National Parents Council Primary Website].
The Role of the Parent 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 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. The Complaints Procedure is the mechanism for this.
Parents Association
Introduction to the Parents Association
The Parents’ Association (PA) works to promote the interests of the students in the school in co-operation with the board, principal, teachers and students. The PA is the structure through which parents in the school can work together for the best possible education of their children.
1. The PA may advise the Principal or the Board on matters relating to the school.
2. The PA may adopt a programme of activities that will promote the involvement of parents in the school, in consultation with the principal.
3. The Parent Association can invite speakers to address the parents on issues which are topical or relevant.
To do these tasks well it is important that parents use the PA to express their views on school policy, matters relating to the school, and on the kinds of activities that encourage parental involvement and partnership for the benefit of the students.
The Parent Association is not a forum for complaint against either an individual teacher or parent. The Complaints Procedure is the mechanism for this.
If you wish to contact a member of the Parents’ Association on any matter, please find contact details of committee members and class representatives below.
