Hazelwood College Parents Association 2015
We are a group of Parents who were elected onto the above Association in October 2014 through the annual AGM.
Our objectives are: to promote the interests of students in the School in co-operation with the Board of Management, Principal, teachers and students of the school.
We follow National Guidelines and the guidelines of the Constitution of Hazelwood College Parents Association. This can be viewed on www.hazelc.ie/parents-council.
We are affiliated to the National Parents Council Post Primary Association and have insurance with Brennan Insurers.
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The following outlines our activities over the past year.
- Meetings
- We held 9 meetings throughout the year, our focus being on promoting the interests of students in the school in co-operation with the Board of Management, Principal, teachers and students of the school.
- School Policies
- Hazelwood Parents Association were involved in reviewing School Policies which needed updating during the year.
- Seminar Invitations:-
- Parents/Guardians of Hazelwood College were invited to a free Seminar held in Limerick last April. Topics included were Internet Safety/Cyber Bullying, and Information on the Hear & Dare Programme.
- West Limerick Mental Health Association, Desmond Complex, NCW, April 2015. Admission free – Presentation for Parents/Guardians on Promoting Emotional Wellbeing in Teenagers presented by Mr Enda Murphy, Author of ‘’Five Steps to Happiness’.
- Funds
- It has been a tradition over the past few years by the Parents Association to give a donation of €1000 towards the educational /or otherwise benefits of students. This year our Association through the school introduced YOGA classes particularly for exam years. This was to educate students about methods of relaxation, which in turn helping them towards dealing with exam pressures, which can be also considered a lifelong gift to teenagers. Many students participated in this class of a 6 week course, given by an outside teacher.
- Hazelwood College Parents Association presented Mr Brendan Burke, Principal and his school staff, with a cheque €6000 towards extra activities or equipment for the benefit for all our students in the school.
- Suggestions
- Some of your suggestions were taken on board. Parents of children who travel on the school bus will receive a text when the bus for any unforeseen reason is unable to travel of a day. This will come into operation on
- ‘’From Me to You Scheme’’
- Recently introduced by our Association, This is where we invite Students/Parents/Guardians to drop back unwanted school uniforms in good condition. We will sell them onwards at a very low cost to those interested. Items may include School Skirts/Jumpers/Ties and school jackets. These items must be in good condition and clean. We will offer an opportunity for these to be purchased during the year. Your support will be greatly appreciated
- Fundraising Events:
- Annual 45 Drive Card Night, 27th year in success.
- 5K Fun Run/Walk this in its second year and again a great success.
Both these events provided lots of local entertainment along with raising money for our school. We are extremely thankful to all those businesses for their very generous sponsorships and donations along with spot prizes given towards the running of these events.
- Bag Packing
- Newly introduced this year by our Association, again well worth it. Thanks to all those involved, giving their free time.
- Upcoming Event: Speaker – Mr Alan Quinlan
- Mr Alan Quinlan, Former Professional Rugby Player for Munster and Ireland who through his own experiences has written his Autobiography “Red Blooded”. He is a speaker on positive Mental Health. We intend to bring Mr Quinlan to Hazelwood College before Christmas 2015. Details are yet to be confirmed.
Hazelwood College is the sole provider of second level education in this area, and the Parents Council have a great tradition over the years, in helping with fundraising for the school. All money raised is used to add value to the education already provided by the college.
We hope this will give you an insight into Hazelwood College Parents Association here in Dromcollogher, and would like to take this opportunity in wishing your children the very best in the future.
Regards,
Joan Twohill.
Secretary Parents Association Hazelwood College.
087-7559667
