Parents getting involved
SCHULL COMMUNITY COLLEGE PARENTS ASSOCIATION
The parents’ council plays an active part of the life of college. They meet 6 times a year and are involved in fundraising and raising awareness of issues that affect the parents and students in the college. They also play a role in supervising activities in the college to supplement teacher provision. The current officers include the following parents.
Current PA chairperson: Ms Carmel O’Regan
History and current role of the Parents Association:
Schull Community Council Parents’ Council formed in 1991.
Our two main aims are:
(i) to assist with fundraising in aid of improved facilities for the college and
(ii) to discuss matters raised by our members and, when necessary, to make representations to the Principal on their behalf
Past Fundraising Efforts:
New laptops for upgrade of ICT facilities (2016)
New outdoor benches for students (2014)
Set of Jerseys for school sport teams (2013)
Special Needs resources (2012)
Contribution to School Library (2011)
We also provide assistance when required for college events such as sports days and the annual Christmas concert.
An AGM is held once a year in Oct/Nov to elect a new executive. The parents’ council also hold a ‘meet and greet’ for parents of first years, early in the first term, in order to welcome them to the college and bring in new active members to the association.
The PA committee have their own dedicated email address so parents can keep in touch. Email: schullccpa@gmail.com
