National Parents Council Upcoming Courses
Dear Parents,
This is just a reminder of our upcoming free interactive sessions for parents which will provide you with the tools and information on how to support your primary school children’s mental health and wellbeing.
When:
Sessions will be taking place online via Zoom in the morning (10am) and evening (7.30pm) on the 14th, 15th, 16th & 17th of November, with morning sessions (10am) on the 11th & 18th of November.
Parents who attend this online session will:
This is just a reminder of our upcoming free interactive sessions for parents which will provide you with the tools and information on how to support your primary school children’s mental health and wellbeing.
When:
Sessions will be taking place online via Zoom in the morning (10am) and evening (7.30pm) on the 14th, 15th, 16th & 17th of November, with morning sessions (10am) on the 11th & 18th of November.
Parents who attend this online session will:
- Explore the factors that influence mental health and wellbeing in their child
- Learn how to build and nurture resilience within their own child
- Be given tips on how best to support their child’s positive mental health and wellbeing
St Nicholas' Parents Association needs your help!
National Parents Council (NPC) Tusla Survey

The National Parents Council (NPC) invite parents to complete a survey on Tusla early years. Please take the time to complete the survey.
Context: TUSLA has an Early Year's Inspectorate; these are people who visit childcare services such as pre-schools and creches. Their role is to make sure that childcare services are safe, warm and caring environments for children to play and learn and reach their full potential. The National Parents Council has been invited by the Department of Children (DCEDIY) to give feedback on behalf of parents, on the Early Year's Inspectorate. Whether your child currently attends a childcare service or not your opinion is important to help us so that we can reflect your views.
Context: TUSLA has an Early Year's Inspectorate; these are people who visit childcare services such as pre-schools and creches. Their role is to make sure that childcare services are safe, warm and caring environments for children to play and learn and reach their full potential. The National Parents Council has been invited by the Department of Children (DCEDIY) to give feedback on behalf of parents, on the Early Year's Inspectorate. Whether your child currently attends a childcare service or not your opinion is important to help us so that we can reflect your views.
St Nicholas Parents' Association
Our school is very fortunate to have a very active Parents’ Association, which is also affiliated to the National Parents’ Association.
The Parents’ Association is the structure through which parents/guardians in a school can work together for the best possible education for their children. The Parents’ Association works with the Principal, Board of Management and staff to build an effective partnership between the home and school. Partnership between the home and school is important, as with positive and active partnership children receive the best that primary education can offer.
You will receive regular updates from the committee regarding the work of the Parents’ Association and you are also invited to participate in all of its activities. You will also be invited to attend the Annual General Meeting and I would strongly encourage you to attend and consider becoming a member of the committee if nominated.
Should you have any queries please contact the Parents Association at their email address
pa@stnicholasprimaryschool.com
Chairperson: Ms. Catriona Ennis
Secretary: Mrs Yvonne Coules
Treasurer: Mr. Greg Commins
The Parents’ Association is the structure through which parents/guardians in a school can work together for the best possible education for their children. The Parents’ Association works with the Principal, Board of Management and staff to build an effective partnership between the home and school. Partnership between the home and school is important, as with positive and active partnership children receive the best that primary education can offer.
You will receive regular updates from the committee regarding the work of the Parents’ Association and you are also invited to participate in all of its activities. You will also be invited to attend the Annual General Meeting and I would strongly encourage you to attend and consider becoming a member of the committee if nominated.
Should you have any queries please contact the Parents Association at their email address
pa@stnicholasprimaryschool.com
Chairperson: Ms. Catriona Ennis
Secretary: Mrs Yvonne Coules
Treasurer: Mr. Greg Commins