Parent Involvement
Parental involvement is strongly encouraged at St Patrick's. Parents are skilled in classroom assistance with our Parent Helpers Program. This shows parents how to be a valuable assistance to teachers in our literacy program. Parents are encouraged to contribute to the life of the school with involvement in the Parish Education Board, Parents & Friends Association, Parish Sacramental Team, Canteen, Catering Committee or with routine working bees & maintenance groups.
School Advisory Council
St Patrick's Parish Education Board brings together in a spirit of co-operation the parish administrator, principal, representatives of parents, teachers and other groups involved with education in the parish and school so that responsible informed advice can be given to the Canonical Administrator and principal.The Board aims to support the school in providing an environment based on the Gospel values of a Christian Community and in facilitating encounters between God and the child.
The Education Board functions are:
• Assisting in the formulation of the School Policy in conjunction with the Parish Administrator, School Staff and Parents.
• Assisting in the preparation of the school budget.
• Supporting the school in practical ways such as ensuring that the school facilities and equipment are maintained.
• Planning for the future.
• Developing school/community relationships and encouraging home/school interaction.
• Developing strategies for the local promotion of Catholic Education.
• Giving a brief report to the school and parish community of the Board's major developments and initiatives each December.
• Placing significant Board decisions on the Parish Bulletin and School Newsletter.
• Investigating ways of promoting the personal development of Board Members e.g. - pertinent printed and audio-visual workshops; diocesan and zone sponsored workshops; Parent Assemblies; Guest Speakers..
• Investigating a long-term plan for the Board by consulting resource people and current planning models.
• Reviewing its statement of Policy and Procedures in conjunction with the School Development Plan.
MEMBERSHIP:
The Board's membership should represent as far as possible all those involved in or associated with St Patrick's School. The Board meets monthly.
Board membership shall be constituted as follows:
a) Parish Administrator
b) Principal
c) Staff Representative
d) Eight elected members
e) Parents and Friends Representative
The Education Board functions are:
• Assisting in the formulation of the School Policy in conjunction with the Parish Administrator, School Staff and Parents.
• Assisting in the preparation of the school budget.
• Supporting the school in practical ways such as ensuring that the school facilities and equipment are maintained.
• Planning for the future.
• Developing school/community relationships and encouraging home/school interaction.
• Developing strategies for the local promotion of Catholic Education.
• Giving a brief report to the school and parish community of the Board's major developments and initiatives each December.
• Placing significant Board decisions on the Parish Bulletin and School Newsletter.
• Investigating ways of promoting the personal development of Board Members e.g. - pertinent printed and audio-visual workshops; diocesan and zone sponsored workshops; Parent Assemblies; Guest Speakers..
• Investigating a long-term plan for the Board by consulting resource people and current planning models.
• Reviewing its statement of Policy and Procedures in conjunction with the School Development Plan.
MEMBERSHIP:
The Board's membership should represent as far as possible all those involved in or associated with St Patrick's School. The Board meets monthly.
Board membership shall be constituted as follows:
a) Parish Administrator
b) Principal
c) Staff Representative
d) Eight elected members
e) Parents and Friends Representative
Parents & Friends
The "Parents & Friends Association" is a group of parents, other parish and community members, organised to help the school.
AIMS:
* To promote the educational welfare of the children;
* To foster a desire for better educational facilities;
* To provide the school with modern equipment and teaching aids;
* To promote closer co-operation between parents and teachers, and to assist parents to better understand and fulfil their role in the education and training of their children;
*To promote an atmosphere of social and spiritual enrichment of our members;
* To co-operate with the Parish Education board.
The Association meets monthly and notification will be in the newsletter.
AIMS:
* To promote the educational welfare of the children;
* To foster a desire for better educational facilities;
* To provide the school with modern equipment and teaching aids;
* To promote closer co-operation between parents and teachers, and to assist parents to better understand and fulfil their role in the education and training of their children;
*To promote an atmosphere of social and spiritual enrichment of our members;
* To co-operate with the Parish Education board.
The Association meets monthly and notification will be in the newsletter.