Schull Community College

The history and current role of the parents’ association.

Schull Community Council Parents’ Council formed in 1991.
Our two main aims are:
(i) to assist with fundraising in aid of improved facilities for the college and
(ii) to discuss matters raised by our members and, when necessary, to make representations to the Principal on their behalf. Our past fund-raising efforts have included the Technology Centre (1994), the new College bus (2006) and last year, the new Resource Room (towards which we raised €20,400). We also provide assisstance when required for college events such as sports days and the annual concert.



Minutes of 23.11.09 Meeting

Present: Steven Gifford (Chairman), Martin Anderson (Secretary), Mary Murphy (Treasurer), Brenda Dodd (PRO), Tim O’Connor (Principal) and seven parents. Apology from Louise Manning.

Previous minutes approved.

Treasurer reported a current bank balance of €2195.53.

School concert Mr O’Connor requested volunteers to assist at the two concert performances – on Sun 20 Dec at 6pm and Mon 21 Dec at 7.45pm – 6 parents required for each performance. For Sun: Judi-Ann Riley, Michele McCormack, Steven Gifford, Lianne Cleary, and Michael Cleary agreed to assist; for Mon: Judi-Ann, Steven, Sheila O’Sullivan, Sandra Carthy and Brenda Dodd; Mary Murphy would do either night. Martin will look for one more volunteer to complete the two teams.

‘Schull’s Got Talent’ We were asked to provide two assistants for each perfomance of ‘Schull’s Got Talent, on the 16 and 18 Dec. Brenda Dodd and Mary Murphy agreed to do the 16 and Brenda and Steven Gifford agreed to do the 18.

A.O.B The question was raised as to whether we should fund-raise on a permanent basis or only as and when Mr O’Connor identifies a specific need. It was decided to confine it to the latter……. The idea of a Swapshop was raised where parents could buy and sell uniforms, books and other items. Will be discussed again at the next meeting.

Date of next meeting: Mon 1 Feb 2010.

Minutes of AGM, 5.10.09

Present: Judi-Ann Riley (Chairperson), Martin Anderson (Secretary), Mary Murphy (Treasurer), Brenda Dodd (PRO), Tim O’Connor (Principal) & nine parents. Apologies from Helena Hickey.

Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved.

Chairperson’s report Judi-Ann reported on a very successful Flag Day, raising €600.

Treasurer’s report Mary reported funds now standing at €2,355.53. Insurance premium of €160 is now due and will be paid shortly. Appox €250 is expected as part of proceeds from the recent Irish Sopranos concert in College.
Principal’s Report Tim reported that the SEYLE project will conduct a one-year research programme with our 2 pupils regarding risk-taking and suicidal behaviour. An information evening for parents of 2 Year pupils will be held on 8 October……. He warmly thanked Judi-Ann for her services as Chairperson of the Association over the past two years.

Election of Officers Chairman: Steven Gifford; Secretary: Martin Anderson; Treasurer: Mary Murphy; PRO: Brenda Dodd.

A.O.B. Discussion was held regarding a) the possibility of setting up a scheme whereby one or two parent representatives from each Year commit themselves to attending our meetings and
b) finding a way of parents being able to pass on items of school uniform which are in good condition, but no longer fitting, to other parents, possibly at a one-day event in College. No decisions were taken on either proposals. To be discussed further.