Parents Council

Fostering close college & parent relationships

The College is eager to foster a close relationship with parents; it regards its work as an extension of theirs. The objectives of the College cannot be achieved without the sympathetic and sustained co-operation of parents. In the areas of character formation, moral training and education in the Faith, a close liaison between home and school helps greatly in the transmission of those values common to both. A good home-school partnership will help the student to be happy at home, happy in school and happy in himself.

The Presentation Brothers College Parents Council

• Is a partnership/voice forum for parents and students to interact with the School.

• Works with the Principal, Staff, Students Council and Board of Management to build effective home/school partnerships.

• Provides a voice for parents on issues that are important to them and their children and communicates with the School about such issues.

• Supports the School in its development and improvement.

• Provides parent input into the development and review of School Policies and Procedures, including the School Strategic Development Plan and Code of Behaviour.

• Assists the School when requested, with programmes such as the Drug Awareness Programme; Transition Year interviews.

• Arranges speakers to speak with parents on relevant topics, such as parenting issues, gambling and consent.

• Provides opportunities for social interaction and communication between parents at open meetings of the Parents Council and other events.

• Engages with the School and the Department of Education and Skills in Whole School Evaluations (WSE) or as required.

• Links with the Principal and Teacher Representative at the monthly Parents Council meetings for updates on School activities/news and events.

• Chairperson and Secretary meet with the Board of Management once per term to discuss relevant issues and reports back to the Parents Council.

email: parents.council@pbc-cork.ie