Parents' Association

Parents' 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.

If you are interested in being involved please send an email with your details including the name of your son to principal@knockbegcollege.ie and you will be added to contact list for meetings.

For further information on Parent Associations please see “Working Effectively as a Parent Association”, guidelines which are available to download here:

https://www.npc.ie/images/uploads/downloads/WorkingEffectively.PDF

This year’s Parents’ Association members are:

Ellie Keenan- Chairperson

Michelle Ellis –  Secretary

Mary-Claire Byrne  –  Treasurer

Amy Buckeridge

Kate Ashmore

Breege Clarke

Philip Bramley

    Dolores Behan 

George Murphy

Ignatious Phiri

Margaret Phiri

Mairead Jackson

Sandy O’ Dwyer

Olivia Walsh

Eileen Doyle

Paula Mulkerrins

Peter Pudaite

Darren Thompson

Tom Mc Dermott-Walshe

Rosemary O’ Hara

     Lisa Ryan 

Tanya Geoghean 

    Niamh Whitty 
    
    Anna Marie McHugh 
 
    Christina Kavanagh 
 
    Rowena Dooley 
 
    Linda Howard
 
    Maeve McDermott 
 
    Francis McHugh