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Interested in getting involved?

Being part of the PA is a rewarding opportunity to be more involved in your daughter’s education.  There are many ways to be involved (e.g. attending monthly meetings, helping at school events, supporting fund raising events) and we’d love to have you on board.

If you would like to contact the PA, please e-mail us on loretocollegeswordspa@gmail.com and we’ll be in touch.

                                  

 

 The parent’s association is the structure through which parents in our school can work together for the best possible education for their children. The parent’s association works with the principal, staff and the board of management to build effective partnership between home and school.

 In order to be effective, the parent’s association needs to have ways of

  • Consulting with parents, so that parents can express their views on school policy and matters relating to the school
  • Finding out from parents about the kinds of activities that will promote parental involvement and partnership for the benefit of the students
  • Finding out from pupils about how the parent association can be of help to them
  • Consulting with and advising the principal and the board of Management

 The Loreto College Swords Parents’ Association operates within the guidelines of The Loreto College Swords Parents’ Association Constitution. (Copy available on request).

The goal of the Parents’ Association is to enhance the quality of the educational experience for all those associated with Loreto College.

The Association exists to:

  • Support and initiate activities which advance the aims and objectives of Loreto College without interference in the process of governance, management or internal day- to -day running of the school.
  • Develop good lines of communication which will allow a two-way flow of information between the committee, parents and other relevant bodies
  • Organise and support social and educational activities which are designed to develop and enhance relationships in the school community.
  • Raise funds for approved projects
    Membership of the Association is confined to parents and guardians of present pupils of the College, with the aim of having a representative from each of the years.

The Association meets in the school on the first Monday of every month. The meeting is structured and formal in that it follows an agreed Agenda, while at the same time having a relaxed atmosphere were everyone’s views and opinions are sought and welcomed. The Principal or Deputy Principal attends each meeting, providing updates on and seeking the views and opinions of the Association on matters of relevance. The Association and Board of Management meet annually and a member of the Board attends the Associations meeting once a quarter.

Would You Like To Help?

Are you in a position to support the Association and in doing so the College? This support can come in many forms:

  • New members are welcome onto the Committee
  • Volunteers are required for coaching and to accompany pupils to off site school activities
  • Sponsorship is required for various events during the year
  • Support of fund raising events.