Killinure NS Parents Council Newsletter
Date: September 19, 2025
Issue: #1 – 2025/26 Academic Year
👋 Welcome Back!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Welcome to a new school year! The Parent Council is excited to support our school community again this year through events, fundraising, and collaboration with staff and administration.
🧠 What is the Parents Council?
All Parents/guardians of children attending Killinure NS are deemed members of the Parent’s Association. An AGM is held in September each year where a Council is elected to lead the activities of the Parent’s Association. We meet regularly to discuss school initiatives and organize events to enhance our children’s journey through primary education.
Following our AGM last Wednesday 10th September the Parent’s Council of 2025/26 consists of the following volunteers:
Committee
Laura Leahy (Chair) Laura Tobin (Secretary) Freda Liddane (Treasurer)
Marguerite Egan Claire MacNamara Oonagh O’Brien
Stacey Boland Elaine Ryan Noelle Skehan
Subcommittee
Paula Fitzgibbon Pamela Kirby Sarah Butler
Louise Kett Kathleen Laffan Ciara Walsh
Michelle Murphy Shane Moloney
Board of Management Representatives
Beibhinn Maguire Declan Barry
💰 Fundraising Update
Thanks to the community’s generous support, last year we raised €5,175 which funded:
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New play equipment for the Junior classes (€1000)
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Halloween and Christmas treats in the School
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Sports Day Ice Cream Van
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Reception and gifts for First Holy Communion Class.
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Graduation reception, Hoodies and gifts for Class of 2025
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Contribution towards new school printer (€500)
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School Tour transportation costs (€1000)
To keep this momentum going and allow us to continue our initiatives such as ‘Forgotten Lunches’ and ‘Swap Shop Donate Uniforms’, to facilitate school events such as the sports day and Junior Infants afternoon and to celebrate key occasions such as First Holy Communion, Confirmation and Graduation, we ask that you all please engage with our fundraising activities like our Springtime Table Quiz and Christmas Split the Pot raffle and give what you can!
💬 Have Your Say or Get Involved!
Your voice matters. If you have suggestions, questions, or concerns, we want to hear from you! Reach out to us at killinureparentsassociation@gmail.com or attend our next meeting.
👪 Parents Council Meeting – September 24th, 2025 @ 8.30 PM
Location: Killinure School Hall
Thank you for being a vital part of our school community. We look forward to a fantastic year together!
Warm regards,
Killinure NS Parents Council