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You’ve been elected as a member of the Parents Association …… and panic sets in. What exactly is expected of you? How much time will this role take up from your already hectic lifestyle? What exactly is involved? The following articles will hopefully prove useful on finding out more about your role and about Parents Associations and schools in general.

Useful Articles Role of the Parents Association Holding an AGM Primary School Boards of Management School Attendance Types of Primary School Types of Post Primary School Useful contacts & sources of information.

Fund Raising One of the primary functions of the Parents Association is usually to raise funds for your school. Checkout our extensive list of ideas Check out our guidelines on how to organise a fundraising event

PA Updates

New Parents Association Communication Tool - as part of our new Parents Network, we are also providing a facility where registered Parents Associations can make announcements to the parents who have joined the Parents Network for their school. Parents Associations can also join in our Parents Associatoins Forum - Find out more

Make sure to check out our School Roadshows and In-School/Afterschool Activities providerswhen trying to source speakers, educational entertainers or afterschool activity class providers for your school. !

A Copper Collection and a 'Buy a Brick' campaign are just some of the innovative ways that Parents Associations are fundraising for their schools. Review the results of our Schooldays.ie Parents Association Fundraising Survey here.


Read about the latest fundraising idea from Venture Photography

Recent P.A. discussion threads How to make my 14 years old to make his business studies? (lena, 09/03 13:55) Resignation of member (mowlam, 20/02 14:26) Car Boot Sale as a fund raised..any tips? (amelia, 11/02 10:41) grinds for geography (mum3, 02/01 20:49) Level, Mark, Grade, Effort explain please (lena, 01/01 14:32)

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