Parents Association

Welcome to the Holy Faith Clontarf Parents’ Association web page. The purpose of this section of the school website is to let parents know more about the Parents’ Association.

As a parent or guardian of a student at Holy Faith Secondary School, Clontarf, you are automatically a member of the Parents’ Association.

The Association plays an active role in the school community, working in partnership with staff and students to help ensure our daughters have the best possible secondary school experience. We represent the voice of parents and serve as a vital link between families and the school. In addition, the Parents’ Association raises funds to support projects and facilities that enhance our daughters’ learning and development.

The aims and objectives of the Parents’ Association are described in our constitution.

Contact Us

Parents’ Council Executive and Meetings

The Parents’ Council meets during the first week of each month, alternating between Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 8:00 p.m. All parents and guardians are members of the Parents’ Association, and we encourage as many as possible to attend these monthly meetings. They offer a valuable opportunity to stay informed through updates from the Principal or Deputy Principal and the Parents’ Association executive. It’s also a chance to ask questions, share ideas, and engage with the wider school community.

Committee

Chairperson: Caroline Dalton

Deputy Chairperson: New appointment required for academic year 2025/6

Treasurer: Emer Spillane

Secretary: Julie Manahan

Communications Officer: New appointment required for academic year 2025/6

New Members Welcome – Your Voice Matters!

Whether you can attend regularly or just occasionally, your involvement makes a difference. Join us and help shape a positive school experience for all our daughters.

Parents are encouraged to add their names to a list of volunteers who may be available to assist with specific events, without the need to commit to attending monthly meetings.

The PA can be contacted on at paholyfaithclontarf@outlook.ie and parents can click here to join the Holy Faith PA Helpers Group on WhatsApp.

Class Representatives

Parents can also volunteer to act as class representatives, serving as a point of contact for their daughter’s class. This role helps to support informal networking among parents and facilitates the sharing of relevant school-related information. Class reps are especially valuable in the early years of secondary school for building connections and staying informed.

Class Reps play an important role in the Parents’ Association by bringing forward topics or concerns from their year group or class for discussion at monthly committee meetings. This is a great way for parents to get involved, highlight matters of interest to fellow parents, and stay informed about the work of the Association.

To support communication, class WhatsApp groups are created, with new First Year groups set up and shared at the beginning of the academic year.

Email paholyfaithclontarf@outlook.ie to make contact with your class rep.

PA Activities

The Parents’ Association organises a variety of events throughout the school year, helping to build community and support school initiatives. These include:

• Pre-Debs Reception (September) – Held at the school, this special evening allows the Leaving Certificate class to come together one final time with their parents before their Debs Ball, in a relaxed and celebratory setting hosted by the PA.
• First Year Parents’ Social Evening (October) – An informal gathering designed to help parents of incoming First Years connect with one another and meet members of the Parents’ Association. It’s a great opportunity to share experiences, ask questions, and build community early on.
• Annual Parents’ Lunch (November) – A well-loved social occasion offering parents a chance to connect over lunch while enjoying a guest speaker. It’s a highlight of the school’s parent calendar.
• Annual Table Quiz (March) – A popular and lively fundraiser that brings parents together for a fun (and competitive!) night out, with all proceeds supporting school initiatives.
• Transition Year Show Tuk Shop (April) – The PA organises and runs a Tuk Shop during the TY Show, providing refreshments and supporting the event atmosphere.

Projects Supported by the PA in the Academic Year 2024-5

• Team Building Trips
• Study Skills Workshops
• Student Yearbook
• Replacement Lockers
• Commenced Funding Towards New Computer Trolley

PA Meeting Minutes Academic Year 2024-25

CONTACT

paholyfaithclontarf@outlook.ie