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Parents Association Article
The Parents Association has, since its inception in 1995, worked closely with the college management as a vital link between the college and the parents of students. In this role the Parents Association has strived to assist the College to provide a comprehensive, academic curriculum based on a philosophy of inclusiveness and equality.
Through the years the Parents Association has been instrumental in providing funding to the College (by means of its annual Plant Sale) for a variety of projects. Among the areas to benefit have been the Computer Room, CCTV Security System, Learning Support Department and the Prefect and Mentoring Programmes, we have also been fundamental in financing the maintenance and upgrading of the School Bus.
The Parents Association regularly host beneficial information evenings for parents. During the current school year we have had a Drug Awareness talk given by a member of an Garda Siochana and a talk by Helena Ahern, Director of Student Counselling and Personal Development in DCU on “Milestones of the Teenage Years”. Other worthwhile and rewarding services that the parents give to the school entail working with the Learning Support Department at exam time and offering the expertise of our parents to students in senior cycle by assisting the Guidance Department with Mock Interviews. Both these projects are invaluable to the students.
Over the years the Parents Association has examined many concerns that parents have brought to our attention such as School Uniforms, Parent Teacher Meetings, Lockers, School Bags etc. As the health and safety of our children is paramount we continually liaise with school management on such issues as Healthy Eating and Road Safety.
The Parents Association major ongoing project is to lobby for our much needed and long awaited Sports Hall and new class rooms.
Parents Association meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month at 8.00pm, becoming involved in the Parents Association is an excellent way for you to play an active role in your child’s education and personal growth at CCC. We invite you to join in the Parents Associations’ endeavours to make our children’s experience at CCC as enriching and rewarding as possible. Please contact our Chairman Michael Burke at 087 9073442. Email paccc@eircom.net
Castleknock Parents Association wish to thank everyone who supported our Plant Sale May 2010. We thank students, teachers, parents and volunteers who gave up their valuable time before, during and after the event. The generosity of the local and wider community together with friends and relatives from afar ensures that the event continues to grow year after year. The support of everyone ensures that the plant sale will always be a focal point on the calendar. Next years planning is already under way!
We also acknowledge and thank the following sponsors whose contributions are much appreciated:
Emerald Peat, Erin Horticulture, Klasmann Deilmann Ireland Ltd, Deliciously Different Cake Co. (Tony Keane), Mannings Bakery, Grants, Coillte, Devine Coaches
Kays Reastaurant, BB's Muffins, Dunnes Stores, Roselawn Newsagents, Matt Reilly Cakes, Unicare Chemist Carpenterstown, Carpenter Pub, ODC Chemist, Books Unlimited, Independent Newspapers, Dolmen Construction, Castleknock Hotel, Cutting Crew
Annes Hair Design, Castleknock Stores/Post Office, Crystal Jewellers, Dr Harry Kearns, Castleknock Flowers, Knightsbrook Hotel, Gardens Now, Sweeney Butchers, Centra Laurel Lodge, Collage Hairdressers, Clarkes Bakery Cabra Rd., Ems Copiers, Atlantic,
Castleknock Art & Picture Framing, Sam Hire, Castleknock Off Licence, Wrights Anglers Rest, Spar Clonsill Road, Whelehans (Miracle Gro), Merrion Alarms, Tom Morrissey, Johnsons Flowers & Vegetables, Denis Malone Blind Makers, Jim Flynn & Assoc, Coolmine Decor, Unicare Chemist Castle Court, Des Kelly, AIB, Sligo Graph ltd, Myos, Marks & Spencer, Silver Spoon, Astellas, Body Connection, NST Travel, Inspiring Ideas, Castleknock Bouncing Castles, Lavender Lane, O'Reillys Pharmacy, Coillte, Kimpton Vale and Marjorie Warrington.
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