Meeting Report: 8 January 2024

Present: 

S O’Donoghue, E Harpur, L McAuley, P Murphy, E Danaher, A Kelly, E Mooney, C Callan, N Carty 

Apologies: 

S Boland O Brien 

The minutes of the last meeting were proposed and seconded. 

Finances: 

Ms Carty, Treasurer advised that the current balance was 2049.98 

School Planning Group Update: 

The Uniform/Dress code policy is being reviewed at present. 

Hour Classes 

Ms O’Donoghue gave a presentation on the proposed change from 40 minutes to hour long classes and the implications of this for timetabling, subject choice etc. Feedback has been received from other schools who have implemented this change, consultations have been had with teachers and students. The views of the Parents council were sought. The BOM will meet on the 18/01/24 to make a decision on the matter.  

Facilities 

A rollaway trolley is being purchased for the purpose of storing two extra microwaves for use at lunchtime to reduce queues. Two new microwaves will be purchased by the Parents’ Council. 

The issue of a potential trip hazard coming from the car park onto the kerb at the path at the school was raised and potential ways to highlight this discussed. Mr Murphy is to evaluate same.  

Library Donation 

A donation of books to the value of €100 will be made to the library by the Parents’ Council. A presentation of same will be arranged. 

Book Club 

Foster by Claire Keegan was reviewed. The group consensus was that the book is a recommended read.  

Next Meeting Tuesday 6^th February