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.



(unapproved) Minutes of 22.2.10 Meeting


Present: Steven Gifford (Chairman); Martin Anderson (Secretary); Brenda Dodd (PRO); Tim O’Connor (Principal); Helena Hickey; Cathy O’Sullivan; Sandra Carthy; Sheila O’Sullivan; Michele McCormack; Lianne Cleary; Michael Cleary.

Minutes of 23.11 meeting were read and approved.

Swap Shop It was decided that we would hold a Swap Shop sometime around Friday
20 August, where parents could bring in unwanted items of school uniform, sports gear, etc for sale (possibly in aid of the Parents Association).

Tim O’Connor thanked those parents who assisted at the Christmas concerts. He said that college finances were in good order at present, with no current needs of assistance by our Association.

Open Evening It was agreed that we would provide a presence at the Open Evening on Monday March 8. Martin will organise a table and chairs and an identifying sign. Several parents agreed to assist for parts of the evening.

Talent Show It was agreed that we would investigate the possibility of our holding a talent show for pupils as a fund-raising operation – possibly in September.

Information Evening Brenda will prepare a note for Tim for circulation at the new students/parents Information Evening notifying them of the Swapshop in August.

Next meeting - Monday April 19.



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.

SCHULL COMMUNITY COLLEGE - PARENTS ASSOCIATION May 2010


“THRIFT SHOP” at Schull Community College
Saturday 17 July 2010 10am – 4pm

Dear Parents

We have decided to start a school thrift shop which we hope will be of benefit to all parents and hopefully to our school. It will offer an outlet to everyone wishing to sell their old uniforms, sports gear and sailing equipment.

If you wish to avail of this service we will need the following to be done, making our job a little easier.

If you like to sell any above items:
School clothing for sale will need a tag pinned to the garment with the following details:
1. Name, 2. Telephone no, 3. E-mail, 4. Size, 5. Age, 6. Price.
All garments must be washed and pressed and in good condition.

All goods placed in plastic bags and left in the gym hall on June 4 between 9am and 4pm. Students are allowed a “non uniform day” on 4 June, which will help you to get the items washed and ready.

2 Drop off day July 9 between 10am and 4pm at:
Fastnet House, Baltimore
Morris Gallery, Skibbereen
Schull Community College Car Park between 10am and 12.00pm

If you would like to offer the goods as a donation to the school, you just need to leave the goods with DONATION written on the outside of the bag.

Any goods unsold must be collected on the day of sale (17 July) between 4,30 and 5.00pm, if not collected, items will go forward as a donation for Thrift Shop 2011.

If you would like any further details/info about the thrift shop idea you can contact
Brenda Dodd 0868363444
or Sandra Carthy 028-20515

Thank you for your kind support in this new venture, we hope it will benefit everybody.

Kind regards
Sandra & Brenda