Online Training - National Parents Council
Helping Parents prepare for the next big step
Dear Parent/Guardian,
Is your child in 5th or 6th class and getting ready to move from primary school to post-primary school?
The National Parents Council is here to help!
We’re offering virtual training sessions, during the week of the 2nd of June 2026 designed to guide you through this important transition, giving you the tools to support your child with confidence.
What You'll Learn:
Session Dates and Times
Pick the date and time that works best for you.
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Dear Parent/Guardian,
Is your child in 5th or 6th class and getting ready to move from primary school to post-primary school?
The National Parents Council is here to help!
We’re offering virtual training sessions, during the week of the 2nd of June 2026 designed to guide you through this important transition, giving you the tools to support your child with confidence.
What You'll Learn:
- Choosing the right school for your child
- Preparing your child for post-primary school
- Understanding subject choices
- School policies
- Effective home-school communication
- Who you'll meet in post-primary school
- Navigating Parent/Teacher meetings
Session Dates and Times
Pick the date and time that works best for you.
- Tuesday 2nd - Thursday 4th June at 10am and 7.30pm
- Friday 5th June at 10am
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Board of Management - Parent/Guardian Members
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Signed Parents Election Information.pdf by The Comp
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Signed Parents Letter.pdf by The Comp
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Scroll through the presentation below to see all the latest updates from our Parents Association.
PA by The Comp
Information Sessions/Training (Website) by The Comp
A message from The National Parents Council
NPCPP will be hosting an information session on the Transition to Post Primary school on Thursday the 14th of May at 7:30 p.m.'
All Parents/Guardians of incoming 1st year students are welcome to attend.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
All Parents/Guardians of incoming 1st year students are welcome to attend.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
TRANSITION TO SECONDARY SCHOOL
Helping Parents prepare for the next big step
Dear Parent/Guardian,
Is your child in 5th or 6th class and getting ready to move from primary school to post-primary school?
The National Parents Council is here to help!
We’re offering virtual training sessions, during the week of the 2nd of February 2026 designed to guide you through this important transition, giving you the tools to support your child with confidence.
What You'll Learn:
Pick the date and time that works best for you.
https://forms.office.com/e/N4t8XDbm67
or click the button below
Register here
These sessions are a great opportunity to ensure you’re fully prepared to support your child as they take this important step in their education.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Warm regards,
National Parents Council
Dear Parent/Guardian,
Is your child in 5th or 6th class and getting ready to move from primary school to post-primary school?
The National Parents Council is here to help!
We’re offering virtual training sessions, during the week of the 2nd of February 2026 designed to guide you through this important transition, giving you the tools to support your child with confidence.
What You'll Learn:
- Choosing the right school for your child
- Preparing your child for post-primary school
- Understanding subject choices
- School policies
- Effective home-school communication
- Who you'll meet in post-primary school
- Navigating Parent/Teacher meetings
Pick the date and time that works best for you.
- Tuesday 3rd - Thursday 5th at 10am and 7.30pm
- Friday 6th at 10am
https://forms.office.com/e/N4t8XDbm67
or click the button below
Register here
These sessions are a great opportunity to ensure you’re fully prepared to support your child as they take this important step in their education.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Warm regards,
National Parents Council
Dear Parents,
We are pleased to invite you to our Anti-Bullying Training for Parents. This virtual training session is designed to equip parents with practical advice and insights on supporting children with issues related to bullying and the Anti-Bullying Procedures for Schools.
Session Highlights:
During this session, you’ll learn effective ways to support your child, understand the school’s role in addressing bullying and build confidence in navigating these challenging situations.
Two different sessions will be running during the week of the 26th of January. One for Primary School Parents, and one for Post-Primary School Parents.
Primary Session dates and Times:
Monday 26th - Thursday 29th: 10am and 7.30pm
Friday 30th January: 10am
To attend a session for primary, please register here:
https://forms.office.com/e/8mZ4t1CAx3
Post-Primary Session Dates and Times:
Monday 26th - Thursday 29th: 10am and 7.30pm
Friday 30th January: 10am
To attend a session for post-primary, please register here:
https://forms.office.com/e/T7WkkDAPGg
Each webinar lasts approximately 70 minutes.
Together, let’s create a safer and more supportive environment for our children. We look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming sessions.
Warm regards,
The National Parents Council Team
We are pleased to invite you to our Anti-Bullying Training for Parents. This virtual training session is designed to equip parents with practical advice and insights on supporting children with issues related to bullying and the Anti-Bullying Procedures for Schools.
Session Highlights:
During this session, you’ll learn effective ways to support your child, understand the school’s role in addressing bullying and build confidence in navigating these challenging situations.
Two different sessions will be running during the week of the 26th of January. One for Primary School Parents, and one for Post-Primary School Parents.
Primary Session dates and Times:
Monday 26th - Thursday 29th: 10am and 7.30pm
Friday 30th January: 10am
To attend a session for primary, please register here:
https://forms.office.com/e/8mZ4t1CAx3
Post-Primary Session Dates and Times:
Monday 26th - Thursday 29th: 10am and 7.30pm
Friday 30th January: 10am
To attend a session for post-primary, please register here:
https://forms.office.com/e/T7WkkDAPGg
Each webinar lasts approximately 70 minutes.
Together, let’s create a safer and more supportive environment for our children. We look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming sessions.
Warm regards,
The National Parents Council Team
Dear Parents,
As you may be aware, a public consultation is currently being undertaken by the Mental Health Commission to inform the development of national standards for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
CAMHS is available for all young people under 18 years of age, who are experiencing moderate to severe mental disorders that affect their ability to function in day to day activities. Children are usually referred to CAHMS by their GP.
National Parents Council would like to get your views on the development of these standards. We will share a survey on this shortly but we are planning to host online and in person sessions on this also.
The online sessions will be on
Please sign up using the following link: Sign Up for our Online Session – Fill out form
The in person session will be held in the NPC offices in Manor Street, Dublin 7 from 10:30 to 12:30 on Saturday 24th January.
How to Join:
Please sign up using the following link: Sign Up for our In-Person Session – Fill out form
Registration is free, but spaces are limited, so be sure to secure your spot today!
Spread the Word:
Know other parents who would be interested? Feel free to share this email with them.
We look forward to seeing you there!
As you may be aware, a public consultation is currently being undertaken by the Mental Health Commission to inform the development of national standards for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
CAMHS is available for all young people under 18 years of age, who are experiencing moderate to severe mental disorders that affect their ability to function in day to day activities. Children are usually referred to CAHMS by their GP.
National Parents Council would like to get your views on the development of these standards. We will share a survey on this shortly but we are planning to host online and in person sessions on this also.
The online sessions will be on
- Monday 26th January at 7pm and
- Wednesday 28th January at 10am.
Please sign up using the following link: Sign Up for our Online Session – Fill out form
The in person session will be held in the NPC offices in Manor Street, Dublin 7 from 10:30 to 12:30 on Saturday 24th January.
How to Join:
Please sign up using the following link: Sign Up for our In-Person Session – Fill out form
Registration is free, but spaces are limited, so be sure to secure your spot today!
Spread the Word:
Know other parents who would be interested? Feel free to share this email with them.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Dear Parents,
The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) is reviewing and updating elements of the Senior Cycle Learning Programmes for students with additional educational needs. This includes developing new elective modules and revising existing ones for students in Level 1 and Level 2 Learning Programmes.
We value your perspective and invite you to share your feedback by completing the surveys linked below:
Level (1): Music: https://forms.office.com/e/w85kbuzDpk
Level (1): Area of Special Interest: https://forms.office.com/e/kRcXNADSbd
Level (1): Cookery: https://forms.office.com/e/tPmdxycVAC
Level (1): Being Part of the Community: https://forms.office.com/e/ty2M8AnKPH
Level (2): Music https://forms.office.com/e/5sxHNUBUVR
Level (2): Area of Special Interest: https://forms.office.com/e/m5BcKXX90Z
Level (2): The Past in my Place https://forms.office.com/e/hccdQ1mcKt
Level (2): Design and Do https://forms.office.com/e/AUV7Uq0pAk
Level (2): IT Skills https://forms.office.com/e/4UmyvH21Fw
Level (2): Preparation for Life after School https://forms.office.com/e/83v8dBnHc5
Your input will directly shape the final modules before they are approved and published. Together, we can make a meaningful difference!
Warm Regards,
National Parents Council
The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) is reviewing and updating elements of the Senior Cycle Learning Programmes for students with additional educational needs. This includes developing new elective modules and revising existing ones for students in Level 1 and Level 2 Learning Programmes.
We value your perspective and invite you to share your feedback by completing the surveys linked below:
Level (1): Music: https://forms.office.com/e/w85kbuzDpk
Level (1): Area of Special Interest: https://forms.office.com/e/kRcXNADSbd
Level (1): Cookery: https://forms.office.com/e/tPmdxycVAC
Level (1): Being Part of the Community: https://forms.office.com/e/ty2M8AnKPH
Level (2): Music https://forms.office.com/e/5sxHNUBUVR
Level (2): Area of Special Interest: https://forms.office.com/e/m5BcKXX90Z
Level (2): The Past in my Place https://forms.office.com/e/hccdQ1mcKt
Level (2): Design and Do https://forms.office.com/e/AUV7Uq0pAk
Level (2): IT Skills https://forms.office.com/e/4UmyvH21Fw
Level (2): Preparation for Life after School https://forms.office.com/e/83v8dBnHc5
Your input will directly shape the final modules before they are approved and published. Together, we can make a meaningful difference!
Warm Regards,
National Parents Council
Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board’s Schools
Division is delighted to announce details of a special webinar with the
renowned speaker Dr. Maureen Griffin.Maureen presented to our schools' parents regarding issues
around social media, cyber-bullying and internet and mobile phone safety in
2023, and we are delighted she is returning to speak again on this topical
issue.
Maureen has also delivered presentations around social media and child protection for the HSE, Brothers of Charity, NEPS, Gardaí and the NAPD. Maureen has presented at the ILSA Conference, CESIT Conference, 4th Biennial Child Protection & Welfare Social Work Conference, UCC, Guidance Counsellors Conference and Youth Mental Health Conferences across Ireland.
Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board’s Schools Division is delighted to announce details of a special webinar with the renowned speaker Dr. Maureen Griffin. Maureen presented to our schools' parents regarding issues around social media, cyber-bullying and internet and mobile phone safety in 2023, and we are delighted she is returning to speak again on this topical issue. Maureen has also delivered presentations around social media and child protection for the HSE, Brothers of Charity, NEPS, Gardaí and the NAPD. Maureen has presented at the ILSA Conference, CESIT Conference, 4th Biennial Child Protection & Welfare Social Work Conference, UCC, Guidance Counsellors Conference and Youth Mental Health Conferences across Ireland. Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board’s Schools Division is delighted to announce details of a special webinar with the renowned speaker Dr. Maureen Griffin. Maureen presented to our schools' parents regarding issues around social media, cyber-bullying and internet and mobile phone safety in 2023, and we are delighted she is returning to speak again on this topical issue. Maureen has also delivered presentations around social media and child protection for the HSE, Brothers of Charity, NEPS, Gardaí and the NAPD. Maureen has presented at the ILSA Conference, CESIT Conference, 4th Biennial Child Protection & Welfare Social Work Conference, UCC, Guidance Counsellors Conference and Youth Mental Health Conferences across Ireland. Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board’s Schools Division is delighted to announce details of a special webinar with the renowned speaker Dr. Maureen Griffin. Maureen presented to our schools' parents regarding issues around social media, cyber-bullying and internet and mobile phone safety in 2023, and we are delighted she is returning to speak again on this topical issue. Maureen has also delivered presentations around social media and child protection for the HSE, Brothers of Charity, NEPS, Gardaí and the NAPD. Maureen has presented at the ILSA Conference, CESIT Conference, 4th Biennial Child Protection & Welfare Social Work Conference, UCC, Guidance Counsellors Conference and Youth Mental Health Conferences across Ireland.
Maureen has also delivered presentations around social media and child protection for the HSE, Brothers of Charity, NEPS, Gardaí and the NAPD. Maureen has presented at the ILSA Conference, CESIT Conference, 4th Biennial Child Protection & Welfare Social Work Conference, UCC, Guidance Counsellors Conference and Youth Mental Health Conferences across Ireland.
Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board’s Schools Division is delighted to announce details of a special webinar with the renowned speaker Dr. Maureen Griffin. Maureen presented to our schools' parents regarding issues around social media, cyber-bullying and internet and mobile phone safety in 2023, and we are delighted she is returning to speak again on this topical issue. Maureen has also delivered presentations around social media and child protection for the HSE, Brothers of Charity, NEPS, Gardaí and the NAPD. Maureen has presented at the ILSA Conference, CESIT Conference, 4th Biennial Child Protection & Welfare Social Work Conference, UCC, Guidance Counsellors Conference and Youth Mental Health Conferences across Ireland. Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board’s Schools Division is delighted to announce details of a special webinar with the renowned speaker Dr. Maureen Griffin. Maureen presented to our schools' parents regarding issues around social media, cyber-bullying and internet and mobile phone safety in 2023, and we are delighted she is returning to speak again on this topical issue. Maureen has also delivered presentations around social media and child protection for the HSE, Brothers of Charity, NEPS, Gardaí and the NAPD. Maureen has presented at the ILSA Conference, CESIT Conference, 4th Biennial Child Protection & Welfare Social Work Conference, UCC, Guidance Counsellors Conference and Youth Mental Health Conferences across Ireland. Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board’s Schools Division is delighted to announce details of a special webinar with the renowned speaker Dr. Maureen Griffin. Maureen presented to our schools' parents regarding issues around social media, cyber-bullying and internet and mobile phone safety in 2023, and we are delighted she is returning to speak again on this topical issue. Maureen has also delivered presentations around social media and child protection for the HSE, Brothers of Charity, NEPS, Gardaí and the NAPD. Maureen has presented at the ILSA Conference, CESIT Conference, 4th Biennial Child Protection & Welfare Social Work Conference, UCC, Guidance Counsellors Conference and Youth Mental Health Conferences across Ireland.
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Parents Association Committee Members
Quiz Fundraiser - Thank you PA!
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PAs training Presentation 19-9-2022.pptx by The Comp
Design by The Comp
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Presentation for Parents.pptx by The Comp
Induction Info Night January 2024.pptx by The Comp
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Gray Typographic Media Newsletter by The Comp
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What is Restorative Practice? (Video) by The Comp
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Adams Family Musical… We are looking for support from parents to assist the Parent’s Association on the nights of the Musical: 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th of December. Help is required to make tea/coffee for the interval. It’s a nice way to get to know other parents and will only take 2 hours. Your support would be greatly appreciated. Contact Parent’s Association secretary Tara at [email protected] |
Class hours
The school are currently drawing up a plan for CLASS (Covid Learning & Support Scheme) to provide additional teaching support for students who are at increased risk of learning loss &/or early school leaving &/or educational disadvantage resulting from the impact of Covid. Please see the details on the form by clicking on the button below.
COMPETITION TIME! - design an area of our sensory garden.
We would love to have the input of lots of our school community on the design of our sensory garden - Bláth. With that in mind, we are asking for people to design a section to be included in our garden! Check out the poster here to see all the details to enter. Consider the categories on the poster before entering. Imagine that your design could be a feature of our beautiful new garden. The aim is to have as many sections from different people as possible that will culminate in a beautiful sensory garden that will be an oasis for us all!
Students and staff can enter via the link here: https://bit.ly/30H5edC or the QR Code on the posters displayed in school.
All other entries can be sent in via email to [email protected]
We ask permission to use your first name in our garden on display or on social media. Details are also on our website.
Happy designing!!!
Students and staff can enter via the link here: https://bit.ly/30H5edC or the QR Code on the posters displayed in school.
All other entries can be sent in via email to [email protected]
We ask permission to use your first name in our garden on display or on social media. Details are also on our website.
Happy designing!!!
Minutes from our pa meeting
St Patrick's Comprehensive Parents Association
In person Meeting
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Thursday 11th November at 6:30 pm Please complete the attached form if you will be in attendance. https://forms.office.com/r/08v8irZKHj AGENDA: New draft Code of Behaviour Review of current Anti-Bullying Policy Registration with National PA PP AGM & elections After school study Breakfast club |
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) is urging parents and guardians to be extremely vigilant to the dangers of their children getting access to and eating confectionary, particularly jelly sweets, containing significant amounts of the psychoactive cannabis component called tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). This warning comes amid the ongoing seizures of these illegal food products by the Gardaí and Customs services, and a number of serious medical incidents whereby these THC-containing jelly sweets resulted in teenagers and young children suffering serious adverse health effects requiring hospitalisation. These jelly sweets are packaged to look like popular brands of jellies and have been found to contain toxic amounts of THC (up to 50mg/jelly). Depending on the concentration of THC, eating one of these jellies can mean an equivalent intake of THC that is 5-10 times higher than that inhaled from a single cannabis cigarette. Also, unlike the almost immediate effects of inhaling THC (smoking or vaping), ingesting THC through these jellies can take up to 30 minutes for any effects to be felt. However, while waiting for those effects, those who have eaten these products may overdose in the mistaken belief that they need to eat more sweets in order to feel the effects. Of particular concern to the FSAI is the inadvertent consumption of these jelly sweets by small children who may somehow gain access to what looks and possibly tastes like ordinary sweets. Unfortunately, given access to a bag of these jellies, children will rarely eat just one and therefore, overdosing is a very likely outcome as witnessed by the hospitalisation of a number of seriously ill young children in the early part of 2021.
The FSAI has become aware of reports about the availability of THC-containing jelly sweets in schools in Ireland and therefore, parents and guardians are asked to speak with their teenagers alerting them to the dangers if they eat them or if their younger siblings get access to them and subsequently suffer the serious consequences of consuming a toxic substance.
The FSAI has become aware of reports about the availability of THC-containing jelly sweets in schools in Ireland and therefore, parents and guardians are asked to speak with their teenagers alerting them to the dangers if they eat them or if their younger siblings get access to them and subsequently suffer the serious consequences of consuming a toxic substance.
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Parents Association Meetings
New members are always welcome to attend. We would also be most grateful for any spot prizes that could be donated to our Christmas Market and Musical.
St. Patrick's Comprehensive School, Shannon, Co. ClarE. V14 Y434 |
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HoursM & T: 9am - 4pm
W - F 9am - 3.20pm |
Telephone061-361428
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