The St Luke’s National School’s Parents’ Association is a collaborative group of parents and guardians who work towards providing the best possible education and wellbeing for their children within the school community. They aim to promote the interests and needs of the pupils in partnership with the board of management, the principal, and teachers.
To support their mission, the PA organises various fundraising events that require parental assistance in terms of planning and logistics. These events contribute significantly to the social life of the school and help purchase items such as classroom equipment and teaching resources. Additionally, the PA arranges fun events both in and out of school for pupils and their families.
The PA also supports extracurricular activities such as swimming, soccer, tag rugby, and St Luke’s participation in the ISSA Interschools tournament. We encourage parents to consider joining the PA or volunteering as sports/extra-curricular representatives.
The Parents’ Association Committee for 2023/2024 is listed below. The PTA is made up of a core committee and a class representative for each class in the school.
Core PA Committee 23/24
Chairperson: Shirley Isherwood
Co-Chair: Maria Hinchion
Treasurers: Ann Lawton
Secretary: Sara O’Mahony
Ex-Officio Parents Reps on Board of Management: Kevin O’Rourke & Gemma Hayes
Class Reps 2023/24
Junior Infants: Sara O’Mahony, Clare O’Shea
Senior Infants: Caterina Totaro
First Class: Hazel Busteed
Second Class: Sinead Glanville
Third Class: Sarah O’Donovan
Fourth Class: Ann Lawton
Fifth Class: Fi O’Meara
Sixth Class: Niamh Marun
The PA's responsibilities include representing the views of the parents, organising fundraising and social events, informing parents of the developments in Irish education and school management, fostering co-operation between parents, teachers, and management, providing education for parents as required, and helping with the provision of extra equipment and teaching aids.
There is a positive and productive working relationship between the PA and the teaching staff at St Luke’s. The PA aims to provide opportunities for parents to meet and exchange ideas while fostering an inclusive school community. Meetings are held regularly, and everyone is welcome to attend. The PA welcomes involvement from all parents, whether they are a member or not. We believe that everyone can contribute to creating a positive experience for pupils and parents alike at St Luke’s.
