Meeting Report
4 November 2019
Attendance
Louise Evans, Nyki Carty, Eleanor Harpur, John McGinnity, Lisa McCauley, Lorenia Gill, Liam Gaynor, Aideen Moroney, Iris Johnston and Edel Cullen.
Apologies
Annette Cahalane
October minutes approved.
Matters Arising
Mr. Mc Ginnity updated the Council on the current situation regarding the GAA pitch. Works to complete the project have now started. An update on the hockey pitch will be provided as soon as possible.
Treasurers’ Report
Liam Gaynor presented a financial update to those present.
Correspondence
None to discuss.
Review of events
The Council discussed the various events that they are involved with throughout the year. It was agreed to look at new ideas and change some of the events that the Council are involved with. With this in mind, Iris Johnston proposed the idea of an ‘arm chair quiz’. This will be considered more thoroughly at the next meeting.
AOB
Feedback from the recent TY Road Safety event was discussed with Mr. Mc Ginnity.
Next Meeting
The next Parents’ Council meeting will take place on Monday, 2 December at 18.30.
Meeting Report
7 October 2019
Attendance
Louise Evans, Nyki Carty, Eleanor Harpur, John McGinnity, Lisa McCauley, Lorenia Gill, Liam Gaynor, Aideen Moroney, Iris Johnston, Annette Cahalane and Edel Cullen.
Apologies
Mai Fanning.
September minutes approved.
Correspondence
None to discuss.
Treasurers’ Report
Liam Gaynor presented a financial update to those present.
Election of new committee members
The following parents were elected;
- Chairperson – Aideen Moroney, proposed by Liam Gaynor, seconded by Nyki Carty
- Vice Chairperson – Eleanor Harpur, proposed by Nyki Carty, seconded by Annette Cahalane
- Secretary – Louise Evans, proposed by Iris Johnston, seconded by Liam Gaynor
- Treasurer – Liam Gaynor, proposed by Iris Johnston, seconded by Louise Evans.
Deputy Principal’s Report
Mr. Mc Ginnity mentioned the following points in his report:
- Works completed over the summer
- Ongoing discussion with the relevant bodies regarding the G.A.A. pitch and the hockey pitch
- Feedback from a recent fire drill
- School events, including the upcoming General Meeting of parents
- Preparations for the school musical, South Pacific
- Traffic management and feedback from a recent meeting with Wexford County Council and An Garda Síochána.
AOB
A brief discussion around fundraising ideas for the year ahead was held. There were a number of great ideas shared, which will be discussed further at the next meeting.
Next Meeting
The next Parents’ Council meeting will take place on Monday, 4 November at 18.30.
Meeting Report
2 September 2019
Present
Liam Gaynor, Aideen Moroney, Annette Cahalane , Lorenia Gill, Patricia Delaney, Louise Evans and Edel Cullen.
Apologies
Mai Fanning, Iris Johston and John McGinnity.
Correspondence
None to discuss.
Treasurers’ Report
Liam Gaynor presented a financial update to those present.
Parents’ Council Annual General Meeting
Arrangements in relation to the A.G.M. were discussed and agreed upon. A handout outlining the role of the Parents’ Council will be prepared and the names of people interested in joining the Council will be noted. The A.G.M. will take place on Monday, 23 September at 19.00.
AOB
Nominations for the Parent Representatives on the Board of Management need to be returned to Mr. O’ Shea by 12 p.m. on Wednesday, 11 September 2019.
Next Meeting
The A.G.M. will take place on Monday, 23 September at 19.00. The subsequent Parents’ Council meeting will take place on Monday, 7 October at 18.30.