The Parents Council is a voluntary group made up of parents/guardians of children from the school. The main function of the Parents Council is fundraising, helping with school events and providing a vital link between the parents and the schools.
Fundraising: Examples of some of the fundraising events we have undertaken in the past are Bingo nights, Cabarets, Bag packs, Raffles, Cake Sales, Seasonal activities, BBQ’s etc. All monies raised from these events go directly to benefit the children in both schools, to purchase additional necessary educational resources, not funded by the Department of Education.
We have funded specific educational resources, books, trips, medals, & sweatshirts for students to mention a few.
Helping with School Events: We provide refreshments during Sports Days, Grandparents Days, End of year Masses, Presentation Nights, Retirement Presentations, Sports Days etc. and we organise the annual Santa visit.
Providing a Vital Link between the Parents and the Schools: We hold regular meetings which are attended by the Principal or Deputy Principal. This gives both the parents/guardians and the schools a forum to exchange ideas and views relating to the schools.
We would actively encourage parents/guardians to become involved with the Parents Council. Being a member gives you a valuable opportunity to be part of your child’s school life and experience his school involvement at first hand. Without the work of the Parents Council, it would not be possible for the schools to provide the extra resources for the children.
An AGM of the Parents Council is held in October each year.
Parents Council Committee 2024/2025
Chairperson – Lorraine Byrne
Secretary – Margaret McVeigh
Treasurer – Fiona Byrne
The Parents Council for Scoil Mhuire Ballyhogue can be contacted at the following email address:
ballyhogueparentsassociation@gmail.com
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Report of the Parents Association to the Board of Management 2022 2023
Report of the Parents Association to the Board of Management end of year 2024
Report of the Parents Association to the Board of Management June 2025