Hello Everyone!
As we begin a new school year 2023 we would like to extend our welcome to all parents and guardians, new and old.
We realise that only a small number of parents are aware of who we are, what we do, what our role is and how important it is for our children that the school can count on parental support and involvement. We would like to raise awareness about Glenmore Parents Association who support our children and school but most of all we would like you to get to know us.
Many of you know our faces from last year but for any of our new parents this is who we are:
Chairperson: Pam Doyle
Vice Chairperson: Rebecca Sheehan
Secretary: Deirdre Kinsella;
Vice Secretary: Caroline Kelly
Treasurer: Amy Cummins.
Committee Members: Gemma Doherty, Anne Marie Kehoe, Tricia Bradfield, Anita Croarkin, Margaret Sheehan.
We are always looking for new members to join our team and would like to extend our invitation to all parents and guardians to join us for our AGM.
In case you are wondering what we do, the official role of the Parents Association is to work with the principal, staff and Board of Management to build effective co-operation and partnership between home and school.
The main focus of the Glenmore Parents Association to date has been fundraising.
We are continuously working on effective ways of raising awareness of our school in our local community.
Committee members also organised refreshments for various events including the 6th class graduation, school sports day and Easter treats.
We are always busy helping Ms. Kelly and all our teachers to make our school as welcoming and inclusive for all on a daily basis.
Following a meeting with Ms. Kelly, this year we plan to use funds raised to:.
•Subsidise a computer literacy programme for 1st – 6th Class which is a wonderful initiative that we are delighted to be part of as it will hugely benefit our children.
•Subsidise swimming lessons for children from 3rd – 6th class to lower costs for parents.
•Subsidise 6th class graduation costs
•Funding for miscellaneous resources for the Infant room.
We look forward to another successful year ahead for Glenmore National school and appreciate all your support to date.