Chairperson’s Report on past year for AGM

I firstly and most importantly acknowledge the support and help of the PA and the wider volunteer group. Also, is recognised the support of Mrs. Kelly and all the staff at the school, most particularly Eilish in the office.

So just to give a brief overview of the past year I include the following.

• Successful Santa visit and Christmas lunch for teachers and staff.
• Carols by candlelight mulled wine and minced pies provided for parents on this most enjoyable and emotional evenings
• Cake sale and raffle on St. Valentine’s Day where moneys made went to our sister school in Kenya.
• Big investment and overhaul of first Communion blazers with many being altered and new ones made. We also now have a simple sizing system.
• Swimming still provided with amazing price. We also included an extra swim coach to the beginners group.
• Sports Day with our new ‘no sweets at sports’ policy was a success. The PA is looking at ways to include more than the water station provided this year for next year’s sports day.
• €1000 was give to library for new books are replacement of old books. Thanks to Emer last year and Elaine and Niamh who have take over this year. The library is amazingly well run with thanks also to many library ladies who make it work.
• Bags to School also earned us some money towards our income this year.
• 6^th Class tops organised by some PA and 6^th class parents. Thanks to all involved.
• Information nights on cyber bulling and device use organised in conjunction with school.
• Refreshments provided for Communion breakfast, junior infants parent 1^st day, junior infant information night and 6^th class graduation night.
• Lego was also something we paid for at school this year. The feedback about it was very positive from teachers.
• Golf: Hollypark hosted their first golf tournament last year with huge thanks to Mrs. Lynch and Breda for organising. The PA paid for the food on the day. It’s great to have the school being represented in a new sport
• The PA provided a celebratory Pizza lunch for the winning soccer team last year also.
• Initial plans were made for our upcoming Holly Bop in November.
• Fantastic Sports Blitz was also a very positive day for all at the school where money raised enables sufficient substitute teachers for teacher course days.
• In conclusion and most importantly I wish to say a big THANKS TO ALL PARENTS for your support. Without it and the boy’s enthusiasm, what we do, would not be possible.