Dunboyne Junior & Senior Primary School Parents’ Association

The Role of Parents

At Dunboyne Junior Primary School, we recognise the crucial and valuable role that parents play in the education of their children.
Parents are the primary educators of their children, and have a vital role to play in the partnership between home and school.
The school also relies heavily on the support and co-operation of parents in the education of their children. Effective communication between home and school is crucial for the ongoing development and educational success of children. We value our parents and in turn ask our parents to support us in the education of their children.

Our Parents’ Association provides a valuable opportunity for parents to become involved in school life, support their children’s development, and stay informed about school activities. It also offers a positive way to connect with other parents in the school community.

Parents can get involved in a variety of ways. Some choose to serve on the committee, which meets approximately once a month, while others support specific activities and events during the year, such as assisting at school events or contributing to fundraising initiatives.

New members are always welcome, and parents interested in becoming more involved are encouraged to put their name forward at the AGM, which takes place during the first term each year. We greatly value the time, energy and commitment of all parents who support the work of the Parents’ Association.

Parents’ Association

The Parents’ Association (PA) provides a way for parents and guardians of Dunboyne Junior Primary School to work together for the best possible education for their children. The PA works in partnership with the Board of Management, principals, teachers and pupils, in line with the Education Act 1998.

The aims of the Parents’ Association are to:

  • Help all parents feel involved in school life and ensure that they can make a positive contribution to their child’s time in school.
  • Represent the interests and views of parents of children attending the school.
  • Inform parents of developments in education and in Dunboyne Junior Primary School.
  • Foster cooperation and promote good relationships between parents and the principals, teachers and Board of Management.
  • Help with the provision of extra equipment and teaching aids through fundraising events.

Getting Involved

At the beginning of each school year, an AGM of the Parents’ Association is held. All parents and guardians are automatically members of the Association, and new parents are especially welcome. As a member, you can attend the AGM, contribute to discussions, help with events, or put your name forward for the committee.

The Parents’ Association represents both Dunboyne Junior and Senior Primary Schools. Its purpose is to work with parents/guardians, teachers, principals, staff and Boards of Management to organise fundraising and fun events for the school. It is a great way to get involved, meet other parents and learn more about what is happening in the school. If you are interested in becoming a member or helper, please contact any of the committee members listed below.

The following parents were elected to Dunboyne Junior and Senior School Parents’ Association for 2025–2026.

Officers

Chairperson: Karen Gunning Vice Chairperson: Aneta Chacala Treasurer: Joanne Haines Secretary: Becky Piccolo Junior School Mothers’ BoM Nominee: Joanne Devlin Junior School Fathers’ BoM Nominee: Thomas Curran Senior School Mothers’ BoM Nominee: Ruth O’Connor Senior School Fathers’ BoM Nominee: Liam Mulvey Committee members are to be advised. You can access the Dunboyne Junior and Junior Primary School Parents Association Facebook page here.