The Clongowes Parents’ Association
The primary function of the Clongowes Parents’ Association is to support and facilitate communication between the parents and the Headmaster on non-pupil specific matters. Two representatives from each year are elected annually at the AGM in September, and they may serve up to a three-year term. The group meets monthly and the Headmaster and a parent representative from the Board of Management also attend.
Officers for 2024 – 2025
Chairperson – Glenda Groome
Secretary – Conor O’Leary
Treasurer – Alan Gaffney
Committee Members 2024/25
Elements – Liza McLornan and Andrew King
Rudiments – Alan Gaffney and James McElwee
Grammar – Gemma Coveney and Conor O’Leary
Syntax – Aisling Elliott and Judith Whelan
Poetry – Sumi Dunne and Danella Walsh
Rhetoric – Glenda Groome and Colm Kieran
Activities
The Parents’ Association is involved with a number of activities during the year, such as:
- Assisting in careers talks and Third Level preparations for boys in Poetry and Rhetoric
- Organising the hugely popular Q&A night for parents
- Providing family activities on Union Day
- Mulled Wine and Mince Pie reception before the Christmas concert
- Providing support to the families of incoming Elements
Incoming Elements’ Parents
The Clongowes Parents’ Association extends a welcoming hand to the families of incoming Elements’ boys through a number of activities, such as:
- The Annual Elements’ Gathering for incoming families
- First Sunday Lunch for Elements’ Parents
- The ‘Buddy’ system to offer support and advice to families to Clongowes
The Clongowes Parents’ Association encourages all parents and guardians to engage with us. We have two representatives present in the school Concourse once a month. Please feel free to contact us by email at cwc-pa@clongowes.net
