Parents' Association
The Parents’ Association (PA) support the Board of Management and the School in activities for children and parents throughout the year. Becoming involved in these activities can be an excellent way to get to know other parents and find out more about the work of the school.
All parents/ guardians of children attending Scoil Phadraig are welcome to become involved in the Parents’ Association.
The PA Annual General Meeting takes place each year in late September/early October, and all parents are welcome to attend. At the AGM, parents can volunteer to join the PA Committee and Committee officers (Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer, Vice-Chairperson, Vice-Secretary and Vice-Treasurer and Minutes Secretary) are elected. The Officer roles within the Committee are held for 3 years.
PA Committee meetings take place every 4-6 weeks during the school year.
The Scoil Phadraig Parents’ Association also maintain a “Helpers List” – a list of parents who do not participate in the committee but volunteer to provide support from time to time, based on their availability – this could involve baking or helping at school events.
The PA committee organise multiple events and help at school events over the school year.
First Communion Celebration for All 2nd Class boys and families
Each year, the Parents Association host a small celebration for our 2nd class boys and their families following the First Holy Communion masses in the school hall.
Its a lovely tradition, with treats for the boys and tea/coffee and cake for the parents, guardians and grandparents.
We provide a calm space for boys/siblings who might enjoy a quiet space during the party
The gathering is a wonderful opportunity for all the boys – those making their Holy Communion and those who are not – to come together and celebrate as a group.
We invite 1st class parents to help out on the day. It’s a great chance to see how the day runs for your own boys next year.
For 1st Class parents, this is part of the lovely cycle in the school community, whereby next year, when its your turn, other parents will be there to support you and your family in the same way.
What does helping involve?
- Arriving at either 9.15am (for 9.30am Mass) OR 11.15am ( for 11.30am Mass) – one session only
- Setting up and tidying tables
- Preparing and serving tea/coffee to families
- Distributing drinks and treats to the children
- Helping with clean-up afterwards
If you are a parent/guardian of a boy in 1st class and would like to help out please email paclanebns@gmail.com
The Parents’ Association of Scoil Phadraig and Scoil Bhride share funding of flowers in the Church for the First Communion & Confirmation ceremonies
6th Class Graduation & Yearbook
Preparation of the Graduation yearbook which is presented to children at the Graduation Ceremony
Organise set-up and catering for the Graduation party in the school
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Confirmation
The Parents’ Association of Scoil Phadraig and Scoil Bhride provide tea, coffee and snacks between the Confirmation cermonies on alternating years and share funding of flowers in the Church for the Confirmation ceremonies.
Christmas Cards & Activities
The Secretary of the Parents’ Association organises the ordering and sale of personalised Christmas Cards, designed by each boy. Funds raised are used to support the work of the school.
The Parents’ Association organises and fund entertainment for Christmas celebrations in school:
Santa’s visit to the school is organised by the committee.
Delivery of Reindeer Food to the school is organised by the committee.
Treats for the boys and games/toys for classrooms are organised in consultation with teachers (e.g. educational / board games).
Pre-loved Uniform Sale
Collect, sort and sell pre-loved school uniforms/coats at a reduced price (€2 for uniforms/€5 for coats) at the end of the school year.
Collect, sort and sell pre-loved school uniforms/coats at a reduced price (€2 for uniforms/€5 for coats) at the end of the school year.
Book Fair
Help school staff at the annual book fair where the boys/parents can buy books from Scholastic and 60% of funds raises comes back to the school in books for our School Library.
Staff Appreciation Lunch
Volunteers provide various dishes for the lunch which is set up in the staff room.
Takes place in December as a thank you to all the Scoil Phádraig staff, for their hard work each year.
Non-Uniform Day
All the boys are invited to wear their own clothes / favourite jersey and where possible make a €2 donation which goes towards supporting school activities and resources.
Our Shoes Campaign
We are delighted to be taking part in the 2026 Our Shoes Campaign with @ourshoescharity collecting pre-loved shoes which are sent to children in South African townships.
Please consider donating your pre-loved football boots and runners.
What we need:
All used boots, astro and runners in good condition accepted especially bigger sizes so even adult runners/boots.
Shoes need to be clean (no mud or dirt). Shoes need to be tied together in pairs with their laces, elastic bands or cable ties.
Shoes can be dropped into the collection box in the school porch until Friday April 24th.
Update: We collected 11 boxes, 161 pairs of shoes – thank you very much for your support.
Other Activities
Other needs or opportunities may arise during the year, and this is brought to the attention of the committee at their meetings.
Join Us!
If you would like to join the Parents’ Association Committee or help with some of the activities/events organised by the Parents’ Association, we would love to hear from you.
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