Meeting Report: 6 November 2023

Present: Siobhan O’Donoghue, Lisa McAuley, Eleanor Harpur, Peter Murphy, Edel Cullen, Evelyn Danaher, Anna Kelly, Eimear Mooney, Christina Doyle, Claire Callan

Apologies: Sinead O’Brien Boland, Nyki Carty

The minutes of the last meeting were proposed and seconded.

A copy of the child safeguarding statement and Anti bullying policy and procedures were provided. The Board of Management have conducted an annual review of these.

School Planning Group Update

The code of Behaviour policy is being reviewed at present. A lengthy discussion was had re transition year.

Planning Events

Discussions were had re support of the following:

-Order of Malta first aid training for 1st years

-Contribution to the library, supporting literacy

-Sponsorship of 4 tickets for the musical (to be raffled)

-Provision of 2 extra microwaves (potential location of these to be evaluated further)

Book Club

The Parents’ Council will participate in a book club after the monthly meeting to support the ‘Well Read’ Initiative

PPU Collaboration

Potential ideas for collaborations were discussed. It was felt that the previously discussed fashion show would not be feasible. The potential for a car wash fundraiser over a weekend was discussed and its feasibility will be evaluated further.

There will be an indoor Christmas market in the school in December.

Any Other Business

A discussion was had regarding the avenues available to parents to access information regarding school policy and curriculum. These include the school planning group, twice yearly parent meetings and school policies are also available online.

Date for next Meeting: Monday 4 December