All parents of St Francis NS are members of the Parent’s Association.

Regular monthly meetings are held in the school and parents are notified in advance via the school Facebook Page and via Aladdin message.

 

Contact Details for Parent’s Association

Email: pa@stfrancisns.ie

Tel: 089 242 8368

 

Upcoming Parent’s Association Events

Next PA Meeting: Tuesday 20th January, 7pm

Communion Couture: Saturday 7th February 2026

Confirmation Reception @ Geraldines Clubrooms (5th Class parents): Thursday 5th March 2026, 12 midday

St Patrick’s Day Parade in Blackrock: Tuesday 17th March 2026

Scholastic Book Fair: Monday 23rd-Friday 27th March 2026 ALL WEEK in school

First Holy Communion Party in school hall (1st class parents): Saturday 23rd May 2026, 12 midday

Welcome to new Junior Infant Parents (refreshments in hall @ Open Session): Friday 5th June, 1-2pm

 

What is a Parent’s Association?

The Parent’s Association forms an integral part of our school community and a dedicated committee works hard throughout the year on tasks including:

  • Maintaining communication with all parents via the school Facebook Page.
  • Organising information/social events for new parents to the school.
  • Organising welcome events for new pupils to the school.
  • Arranging talks on topics of interest to parents, e.g. guest speaker on parenting/discipline etc.
  • Preparing school handbooks/calendars.
  • Providing support/organisational input to major school events, e.g. Inter-cultural Day, Healthy Eating Day, First Holy Communion, Confirmation, etc.
  • Channeling parents views on school policy issues to the school Principal and Board of Management.
  • Helping to organise and supervise extracurricular activities.
  • Organising Fund Raising Events for the school.

Each parent of a child enrolled in the school is automatically a member of the Parents Association and the active participation of a large number of parents is necessary to maintain the level of parental support our school so desperately needs.

Meetings are held monthly and notification will be sent to parents via the Facebook page, Aladdin message and on the parents Class WhatsApp groups.   All are welcome to attend.

For further information please contact:  Email  PA@stfrancisns.ie   Tel  089 242 8368

Chairperson:  Jade French

Secretary:  Audrey Queniez

Treasurers: Andrea Kealy , Nithya Narendran

PRO/NPC Representative:  TBA

The above officers were elected at the PA Annual General Meeting on 22/10/2025

 

The PA also has a class rep system with a Parent Representative in each class acting as a liaison between the PA and the parents.  These Class reps look after the WhatsApp Group for each class, which is a chat group exclusively for parents in the class to discuss any class related issues.

If you are not a member of your child’s class group, please message your relevant class rep.

The reps for this year (2025-2026) are:

6th Class Mr McShane:  Joanne Connolly (086 416 1420)
6th Class Ms Carroll:   Christal Halloran (087 344 4241)
5th Class Mrs Cooney:  Haryanna Correa De Alencar De Mangeat (087 701 0061)
5th Class Mrs Donaghy:  Meadhbh Moore (087 283 8348)
4th Class Mr Ward:  Jean Bailey (087 634 2037)
4th Class Mrs O’Rourke:  Louise Colgan (086 805 6128)
3rd Class Ms Fleming:  Caroline Dillon (087 973 7346)
3rd Class Mr Sheppard:  Emma Lynn (083 966 3444)
2nd Class Miss McGrath:  Kirsty McCrea (086 203 5160)
2nd Class Mrs Cumiskey: Joanne Connolly (086 416 1420)
1st Class Miss Treadwell:  TBA
1st Class Miss Gray:  Andrea Kealy (086 403 1278)
Senior Infants Miss Twibill: Seamus Ward: (085 717 3006)
Senior Infants Miss McCann: Alanna Kelly: (083 026 5489)
Junior Infants Mrs O’Connell: Jade French (085 283 2396)
Junior Infants Miss Lynn: Rachel Sheehy (086 127 9773)
Síológa A & B:  Karen Gallagher (086 884 4468)

Where does our fundraising money go?

Just some of the items that the Parent Association funded in recent times:

  • Yoga sessions (cost split 50/50 with school) for pupils
  • Defibrillator for school
  • €5000 donation for ICT equipment (tablets and chromebooks)
  • New PE equipment and goal posts/nets for the outside pitch
  • Internet Safety Training for all classes.
  • Internet Safety Talk for parents.
  • Mindfulness for 6th class – preparation for moving up to Secondary School.
  • Purchase of more pupil chromebooks and tablets in classrooms
  • € 1,500 donated towards the purchase of STEM resources throughout the school.
  • € 4,500 raised from Scholastic Book Fair which will entitle the school to book vouchers in the coming year.
  • Reception Party in school for families of pupils making their First Holy Communion and souvenir photo for all pupils.
  • Easter Egg Hunt for Infant classes.
  • Annual visit from Santa Claus
  • New Gaelic and Basketball kits for the school teams

PA Volunteers WhatsApp Community

Volunteers are the heart and soul of the Parents Association (PA).
From bringing new ideas and helping organise events to lending a hand on the day, every contribution makes a difference. We’d love for you to get involved!
We’ve set up a WhatsApp Community to help us coordinate, share updates, and connect around school activities.
💬 How to Join
If you’d like to volunteer, please get in touch with the PA at 089 242 8368
Once added to the main Volunteers Group, you’ll be able to see different event groups, share ideas, and sign up to help with upcoming initiatives.
🌟 Community Guidelines
To keep this a positive, inclusive space for all parents and caregivers, we ask everyone to follow a few simple principles:
✅ Be respectful and kind: we’re all here to support our school and one another.
✅ Stay relevant: keep discussions school- and PA-related.
✅ Use the right channels: post event-specific messages in the relevant subgroups.
✅ Keep it confidential: please don’t share any messages, photos, or contact details outside the group without permission.
✅ No promotions or unrelated content: this community is for PA communication only.
Together, we can maintain a welcoming and collaborative space that reflects the spirit of our school community. 💖
🔒 Consent and Data Privacy
By joining any group within the St. Francis Parents Association WhatsApp Community, you are providing your explicit consent to be part of this communication network.
What We Collect and Why
We only process:
– Your phone number, as shared via WhatsApp; and
– Any messages or content you choose to post in the groups.
This information is used solely for community communication, event coordination, and sharing relevant PA information.
Your Responsibilities
– Confidentiality: Please do not share group content or contact details outside the community.
– Appropriate Use: Do not use member data for personal, commercial, or unrelated purposes.
Your Rights
Withdraw at Any Time: You can opt out of the community at any time.
First, leave all associated groups.
Then, contact an admin at 089 242 8368 to confirm data removal.
Access or Delete Your Data: You can request access to, or deletion of, any personal data we hold about you at any time.
We only process your data for the clear purpose of community communication and sharing relevant information. We commit to handling your data responsibly and securely.
We take data privacy seriously and aim to follow GDPR best practices.
Platform Responsibility
Please note that this community operates on WhatsApp, a third-party platform owned by Meta Platforms Inc.
The Parents Association has no control over how WhatsApp processes or stores your data. We can only manage and apply best practices within our own community spaces.
For details on how WhatsApp handles your information, please refer to WhatsApp’s Privacy Policy : https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/privacy-policy
Thank you for being part of our vibrant school community. Your time, ideas, and energy truly make a difference!
Warm regards,
The St. Francis NS Parents Association Team